This comment really doesnt make sense. Most flagship supercars after early 2000s are timeless. These r8s will hold up for the next 10-15 years maybe 20.
It's an enigma why Audi dropped the signature 'Blade' design behind the doors... Maybe the Bean counters took their chances since you couldn't really replicate the Blade on the spider. Pity anyhow. Should I buy one I'd go for the manual. And they're more common in gen 1 😁
Yinanni loves Huracan but R8's of the same year should have the same techs because all the techs basically came from Audi no matter what Lamborghini says. So If Huracan 2015 has a DCT, R8 2015 should have one as well.
I've gotten used to how modern cars sound, I've forgotten how glorious these older performance cars sound. Just eargasmic. Sweet days. First thing to do when you get a facelift Gen 2 R8 is removing the OPF and soft limiter.
I love the fact that so many people still think of depreciation is this super bad thing when it comes to cars, gives me the ability to take advantage of it with less competition. I'm no rich guy so to me, depreciation is my absolute best friend. Yeah the manual R8 V8 that I also have came last in the drag races, but I feel so blessed to be able to even have skin in the race on a video like this.
@@matpat2636 So for running costs, empty to full on Shell V-Power it's around £120 a pop but as a weekend car, I've only ever filled her up twice in a month max. Road Tax is £735 this year and for insurance, your mileage will vary but I was shocked at mine. Admittedly I'm 35, no points on license, parking on a driveway with no claims and multi car discount but the R8 was only £950 for the year! Mat isn't wrong when it comes to the repair costs. General rule of thumb is around £1k (parts & labour) for any small mechanical issue and it goes up from there. Of course that isn't the full story. Apart from a few common issues, R8s are actually pretty damn reliable. My advise is research research research. Find out the common problems and how to spot them. When buying, use that knowledge to walk away from bad deals/negotiate the price down. During the over 1.5 years of ownership (and 6K miles) I've spent £1730 for an MOT/major service/seized hand brake and then £1230 for a Valve Control Box replacement for my aftermarket exhaust (not even really counting that as not OEM). REPerformance (THE go to mechanics for R8s) have gone top to bottom and found mine (barring that hand brake) to be in mint condition so I expect to not have to shell out for much at all in the coming years. I get it, it's all relative. Compare R8 costs to say a Punto, it will 100% feel like supercar levels. Get yourself a good specimen and then compare it to Ferrari/Lambo, it's actually pretty damn reasonable, maybe even cheap.
@@matpat2636 So for running costs, empty to full on Shell V-Power it's around £120 a pop but as a weekend car, I've only ever filled her up twice in a month max. Road Tax is £735 this year and for insurance, your mileage will vary but I was shocked at mine. Admittedly I'm 35, no points on license, parking on a driveway with no claims and multi car discount but the R8 was only £950 for the year! Mat isn't wrong when it comes to the repair costs. General rule of thumb is around £1k (parts & labour) for any small mechanical issue and it goes up from there. Of course that isn't the full story. Apart from a few common issues, R8s are actually pretty damn reliable. My advise is research research research. Find out the common problems and how to spot them. Use that knowledge to walk away from bad deals/negotiate the price down. During the over 1.5 years of ownership (and 6K miles) I've spent £1730 for an MOT/major service/seized hand brake and then £1230 for a Valve Control Box replacement for my aftermarket exhaust (not even really counting that as not OEM). REPerformance (THE go to mechanics for R8s) have gone top to bottom and found mine (barring that hand brake) to be in mint condition so I expect to not have to shell out for much at all in the coming years. I get it, it's all relative. Compare R8 costs to say a Punto, it will 100% feel like supercar levels. Get yourself a good specimen and then compare it to Ferrari/Lambo, it's actually pretty damn reasonable, maybe even cheap.
@@matpat2636 So for running costs, empty to full on Shell V-Power it's around 120 a pop but as a weekend car, I've only ever filled her up twice in a month max. Road Tax is 735 this year and for insurance, your mileage will vary but I was shocked at mine. Admittedly I'm 35, no points on license, parking on a driveway with no claims and multi car discount but the R8 was only 950 for the year! Mat isn't wrong when it comes to the repair costs. General rule of thumb is around 1k (parts & labour) for any small mechanical issue and it goes up from there. Of course that isn't the full story. Apart from a few common issues, R8s are actually pretty damn reliable. My advise is research research research. Find out the common problems and how to spot them. Use that knowledge to walk away from bad deals/negotiate the price down. During the over 1.5 years of ownership (and 6K miles) I've spent 1730 for an MOT/major service/seized hand brake and then 1230 for a Valve Control Box replacement for my aftermarket exhaust (not even really counting that as not OEM). REPerformance (THE go to mechanics for R8s) have gone top to bottom and found mine (barring that hand brake) to be in mint condition so I expect to not have to shell out for much at all in the coming years. I get it, it's all relative. Compare R8 costs to say a Punto, it will 100% feel like supercar levels. Get yourself a good specimen and then compare it to Ferrari/Lambo, it's actually pretty damn reasonable, maybe even cheap.
@@matpat2636 So for running costs, empty to full on premium petrol it's around £120 a pop but as a weekend car, I've only ever filled her up twice in a month max. Road Tax is £735 this year and for insurance, your mileage will vary but I was shocked at mine. Admittedly I'm 35, no points on license, parking on a driveway with no claims and multi car discount but the R8 was only £950 for the year! Mat isn't wrong when it comes to the repair costs. General rule of thumb is around £1k (parts & labour) for any small mechanical issue and it goes up from there. Of course that isn't the full story. Apart from a few common issues, R8s are actually pretty damn reliable. My advise is research research research. Find out the common problems and how to spot them. Use that knowledge to walk away from bad deals/negotiate the price down. During the over 1.5 years of ownership (and 6K miles) I've spent £1730 for an MOT/major service/seized hand brake and then £1230 for a Valve Control Box replacement for my aftermarket exhaust (not even really counting that as not OEM). REPerformance (THE go to mechanics for R8s) have gone top to bottom and found mine (barring that hand brake) to be in mint condition so I expect to not have to shell out for much at all in the coming years. I get it, it's all relative. Compare R8 costs to say a Punto, it will 100% feel like supercar levels. Get yourself a good specimen and then compare it to Ferrari/Lambo, it's actually pretty damn reasonable, maybe even cheap.
Disagree. They looked better as they got facelifted over the years. And as far as it being special, if that was the case then it wouldn't be the cheapest one. The original R8 literally has the same horsepower as the BMW M3 did during those same years, except Audi charged way more for the R8. It wasn't anything revolutionary. Just a small displacement V8 sports car sold and marketed as a "super car" when it really wasn't.
You missed the sweet spot carwow. 2016/2017 gen 2 V10+ pre opf cars. They sound the best and also launch the best. Shame we didn’t get to see one in action.
Faxs thats the fastest R8 and gaps the GT ngl I remember they used to race them against the 911 and lambos and they would do quarter mile under 10.5 stock
It is so weird that the firs generation still to this day looks the most futuristic out of all of the bunch... at least exterior-wise. Absolute timeless classic.
@@1bigboi_629The RS6 will be replaced by the upcoming RS7 Avant and Sportback, they will be hybrid, so yes a bit sad but at least there will be a replacement, unlike the R8 which is completely gone
The R8 Gen 1 is an absolute bargain. Dry sumped V10, mid engine with an incredible chassis. How it is worth a fraction of a high-production, 240 hp mid-1980s 911 is a total mystery.
The R8 consistently is a beautiful design. Each generation is unique yet true to the original. Gives me the same vibes as the original NSX but in modern day.
The R8 lmx has an s-tronic (dual clutch) not an r-tronic Edit: you can even tell from Gear shifts, the lmx shifts so Quick like the Rwd but the old R8 gt shifts quite slow
The 2014/2015 facelift gen1 came with a S-tronic dual clutch auto transmission. I have a 2014 V8 Spyder and even that is dual clutch. I would have loved to see a gen1 v8 s-tronic dual clutch trans car be up in the mix and see how it hangs with Yanni and Matt’s car.
@@georgebedford I mean just look at the v8 manual. Great launch but terrible shifting. Imagine if that launch and the DCT. It probably can hang with the v10 for awhile.
Hey at least the m5 still has a twin turbo V8 unlike the C63s 4 banger. Not a fan of the looks or weight of the new m5 though. But the R8 has always been a dream car for me, and I'm sad to see it go too
Suprised how well the v8 did compare to the v10 r tronic considering he didn’t have a clear run in the manual and still done so well also gen 1 looks so stunning timeless
I’d like to come out and say the first half of this drag race has had the best sound from the exhausts in the history of this chanel🔊🔥🔥🔥. The second half was mainly just for looks🔥
I was 6 years old when the og V8 came out and when I saw it in front of me I completely fell in love with it. Took a picture with me and the car and I still have it on me screen now. Today I'm 25 and there's nothing more I want in this world than owning an R8. Absolutely the best car ever!
Oddly enough, the V8 sounds the best out of all. Listen to the moment they cross the finish line. when the V8 comes over the line delayed. Just chefs kiss
Yianni and Rory didn't have the same gearbox as Matt says. All pre facelift mk1 R8's have the robotised manual or a gated 6. The facelift mk1's got the dual clutch unit same as the Huracan and the Gen 2 R8
I am hoping they come back to their senses. Its never a good ending when a company gets rid of their halo car. Think of mitsubishi going downhill after getting rid of the evo
Its not just about Audi, but the stupid regulations. GR86/BRZ, Macan, 718, GTR, and lately the 2 liter version of the MX5. They all gone. At least in the Euro market. Not to mention no Nissan Z or Subaru WRX. The EU really sucks.
Lots of people like green EV cars, they blame the big engine to destroy their lives, and they volt to those so call "eCO friendly green co2 less" parties.
Mat you and your buddies really are something! At first I was like "meeeehhhh another drag race with R8s" but finally watched it and you all seem to make this so entertaining and fun to watch ! Loved it 👌 Keep the good vibes on
Can we do a first gen vs second gen Gallardo and Huracan drag race as well? Wanna see how either a first gen or a second gen or maybe both Superlegerra's feel compared to these R8 GT's first gen
The first brake test was hilarious, Matt struggling, Yanni just chillin, Rory focused, and Sam just relaxed down shifting 😂. I think this is the best explanation of each persons personality.
Sell your car for free with Carwow: bit.ly/-Sell-Your-Car-For-Free-2906
Hey car wow tell Matt that if he wants to get rid of the soft limit, do about 30kmh and then put in neutral and rev it.
are you NUTS why would i sell my car for FREE ?
You should make more videos on this generation concept it's awesome
🎉😂😮
Kxk.zxcrcvcuggNholll@@ronnyspanneveld8110😮😅😅
That track is awful
4:44 "We're all hard mate"
- Yianni 2024
Classic
Its great to see. They all hard
2014
😂
@@yiannimize rushed to the comments when you said that😂
The original R8 still is the most timeless of them all!
For me this car is a clear 10/10. From when jt came out till today.
Thats crazy
Na the V10 version of it
The interior is crap. It was already in the. 2010s.
@@sanmiguel4774totally agree
This comment really doesnt make sense.
Most flagship supercars after early 2000s are timeless.
These r8s will hold up for the next 10-15 years maybe 20.
That MONICAAA scream from F&F 1 is epic
😂😂😂😂😂me hizo llorar de risa😂😂
5:46
a man of culture he is
@@VGMO17fr
FR tho lol
The original R8 is a beauty and still a fabulous design that outclasses every later iteration in that regard imo.
I agree!
Spoiler alert. The R8 won
No you ruined the video for me
Wrong R8 was got in last place. R8 actually won
@@theSuperspeedysloth Sorry bruh
@@ratmirbak950 There was an R8 in the middle somewhere too
@@babyyoda8195 nah your good lol I kinda thought the R8 would smoke the other cars anyway so I wasn’t surprised when it did lol
5:04 the multiple V10's taking off simultaneously sound like a missile siren 😂
Sounds amazing
I’m drunk at 4am watching this in the USA. LETS GO MATT
EAST COAST IN THE HOUSE!
Same here in the west coast
Let’s go 😂
when did i ask?
What are you drinking?
You know you watch too many carwow videos when you know exactly how many times to tap skip to miss the carwow advert 😂
Feel you bro😂
I never counted. The pictures tell me when I'm going to stop skipping
@@florianj6490 that’s the point, it’s second nature, all over in a nano second of frantic tapping
@@Mapa356 so tell me than, how often I have to tap?
@@florianj6490 Your taking this far too seriously 🤣
That 07 R8 V8 is probably one of my favourite cars from the 2000s.
The best iteration of that beautiful 4.2 V8 too.
Nothing beats the looks of the R8 OG , the generation 1❤❤❤❤. The width of that car always surprised you, that trademark door bodywork was classic.
It's an enigma why Audi dropped the signature 'Blade' design behind the doors... Maybe the Bean counters took their chances since you couldn't really replicate the Blade on the spider. Pity anyhow. Should I buy one I'd go for the manual. And they're more common in gen 1 😁
Fact Checking Nerd here…. The reason the blue gen 1 did so well was that all R8 Plus and LMX models actually came with the S Tronic Dual Clutch units
Because it's a face lift mk1
All first generation facelift automatic version are S-tronic... Wonder do these carwow guys do their search for background information properly...🤔
@@terokaakinen7061 kind of embarrassing when they did a similar race a couple years ago and they had the same Lmx and said it was an s tronic…
@@denisb7099 Apparently they don't remember what they used to do...
Aaand I still dunno what that means...just here for the algo...
Yani`s..Monica!!...absolutely killed me🤣🤣🤣
Yet you lived long enough to comment! 🙄
@@GDAWG.😂😅
He just missed the Nooooo part.
05:46
Yianni has an S-tronic, not an R-tronic. It's also a dual clutch, but in the first gen. It came with the 2012 facelift I believe.
Yes, that’s what I was thinking too. They got it wrong cause I own a 2014 v8 Spyder and it’s a S-tronic DCT.
Yeah I was wondering that. Cause I know someone with a R8 V8 Spyder from 2015 and it also has the S-Tronic 7-speed
Yes that's true
Yinanni loves Huracan but R8's of the same year should have the same techs because all the techs basically came from Audi no matter what Lamborghini says.
So If Huracan 2015 has a DCT, R8 2015 should have one as well.
Audi fanboy?
Love those Mk1 R8 V8 manuals 👌🏼
4:45 "we're all hard, mate"
4:45 we're all hard mate😭 love yianni
best comment in the video 😂🤣
I straight up came to comment section looking for this one 😭😭😭
yianni was a soft dealer back in the days had bags stolen off him by nittys outside the greek kebab shop
Those Audi MK2 R8 LWD and AUDI MK1 RWD and MK2 R8 SPYDER are wild and fast.
that wont be true anymore bc of the newer cars
Man that LMX is such an impressive car being almost 10 years old now. It was keeping up with the latest R8 GT which is really impressive.
Looks better while doing it.
@@zyoungson215 yeah true.
10/10 for LMX AUDI.
Yeah the LMX is absolutely amazing even for modern standards
The LMX is the one I'd take without question.
I've gotten used to how modern cars sound, I've forgotten how glorious these older performance cars sound. Just eargasmic. Sweet days. First thing to do when you get a facelift Gen 2 R8 is removing the OPF and soft limiter.
Its practically orgasmic
The howls of those V10s sound like a symphony orchestra
The 2015 R8 was really a piece of art. In my opinion it has aged like fine wine
I love the fact that so many people still think of depreciation is this super bad thing when it comes to cars, gives me the ability to take advantage of it with less competition. I'm no rich guy so to me, depreciation is my absolute best friend. Yeah the manual R8 V8 that I also have came last in the drag races, but I feel so blessed to be able to even have skin in the race on a video like this.
How are the running costs? Are they super car levels like Mat suggested?
@@matpat2636 So for running costs, empty to full on Shell V-Power it's around £120 a pop but as a weekend car, I've only ever filled her up twice in a month max. Road Tax is £735 this year and for insurance, your mileage will vary but I was shocked at mine. Admittedly I'm 35, no points on license, parking on a driveway with no claims and multi car discount but the R8 was only £950 for the year!
Mat isn't wrong when it comes to the repair costs. General rule of thumb is around £1k (parts & labour) for any small mechanical issue and it goes up from there. Of course that isn't the full story. Apart from a few common issues, R8s are actually pretty damn reliable. My advise is research research research. Find out the common problems and how to spot them. When buying, use that knowledge to walk away from bad deals/negotiate the price down.
During the over 1.5 years of ownership (and 6K miles) I've spent £1730 for an MOT/major service/seized hand brake and then £1230 for a Valve Control Box replacement for my aftermarket exhaust (not even really counting that as not OEM). REPerformance (THE go to mechanics for R8s) have gone top to bottom and found mine (barring that hand brake) to be in mint condition so I expect to not have to shell out for much at all in the coming years.
I get it, it's all relative. Compare R8 costs to say a Punto, it will 100% feel like supercar levels. Get yourself a good specimen and then compare it to Ferrari/Lambo, it's actually pretty damn reasonable, maybe even cheap.
@@matpat2636 So for running costs, empty to full on Shell V-Power it's around £120 a pop but as a weekend car, I've only ever filled her up twice in a month max. Road Tax is £735 this year and for insurance, your mileage will vary but I was shocked at mine. Admittedly I'm 35, no points on license, parking on a driveway with no claims and multi car discount but the R8 was only £950 for the year!
Mat isn't wrong when it comes to the repair costs. General rule of thumb is around £1k (parts & labour) for any small mechanical issue and it goes up from there. Of course that isn't the full story. Apart from a few common issues, R8s are actually pretty damn reliable. My advise is research research research. Find out the common problems and how to spot them. Use that knowledge to walk away from bad deals/negotiate the price down.
During the over 1.5 years of ownership (and 6K miles) I've spent £1730 for an MOT/major service/seized hand brake and then £1230 for a Valve Control Box replacement for my aftermarket exhaust (not even really counting that as not OEM). REPerformance (THE go to mechanics for R8s) have gone top to bottom and found mine (barring that hand brake) to be in mint condition so I expect to not have to shell out for much at all in the coming years.
I get it, it's all relative. Compare R8 costs to say a Punto, it will 100% feel like supercar levels. Get yourself a good specimen and then compare it to Ferrari/Lambo, it's actually pretty damn reasonable, maybe even cheap.
@@matpat2636 So for running costs, empty to full on Shell V-Power it's around 120 a pop but as a weekend car, I've only ever filled her up twice in a month max. Road Tax is 735 this year and for insurance, your mileage will vary but I was shocked at mine. Admittedly I'm 35, no points on license, parking on a driveway with no claims and multi car discount but the R8 was only 950 for the year!
Mat isn't wrong when it comes to the repair costs. General rule of thumb is around 1k (parts & labour) for any small mechanical issue and it goes up from there. Of course that isn't the full story. Apart from a few common issues, R8s are actually pretty damn reliable. My advise is research research research. Find out the common problems and how to spot them. Use that knowledge to walk away from bad deals/negotiate the price down.
During the over 1.5 years of ownership (and 6K miles) I've spent 1730 for an MOT/major service/seized hand brake and then 1230 for a Valve Control Box replacement for my aftermarket exhaust (not even really counting that as not OEM). REPerformance (THE go to mechanics for R8s) have gone top to bottom and found mine (barring that hand brake) to be in mint condition so I expect to not have to shell out for much at all in the coming years.
I get it, it's all relative. Compare R8 costs to say a Punto, it will 100% feel like supercar levels. Get yourself a good specimen and then compare it to Ferrari/Lambo, it's actually pretty damn reasonable, maybe even cheap.
@@matpat2636 So for running costs, empty to full on premium petrol it's around £120 a pop but as a weekend car, I've only ever filled her up twice in a month max. Road Tax is £735 this year and for insurance, your mileage will vary but I was shocked at mine. Admittedly I'm 35, no points on license, parking on a driveway with no claims and multi car discount but the R8 was only £950 for the year!
Mat isn't wrong when it comes to the repair costs. General rule of thumb is around £1k (parts & labour) for any small mechanical issue and it goes up from there. Of course that isn't the full story. Apart from a few common issues, R8s are actually pretty damn reliable. My advise is research research research. Find out the common problems and how to spot them. Use that knowledge to walk away from bad deals/negotiate the price down.
During the over 1.5 years of ownership (and 6K miles) I've spent £1730 for an MOT/major service/seized hand brake and then £1230 for a Valve Control Box replacement for my aftermarket exhaust (not even really counting that as not OEM). REPerformance (THE go to mechanics for R8s) have gone top to bottom and found mine (barring that hand brake) to be in mint condition so I expect to not have to shell out for much at all in the coming years.
I get it, it's all relative. Compare R8 costs to say a Punto, it will 100% feel like supercar levels. Get yourself a good specimen and then compare it to Ferrari/Lambo, it's actually pretty damn reasonable, maybe even cheap.
The first R8 looks the best and the most special
Disagree. They looked better as they got facelifted over the years. And as far as it being special, if that was the case then it wouldn't be the cheapest one. The original R8 literally has the same horsepower as the BMW M3 did during those same years, except Audi charged way more for the R8. It wasn't anything revolutionary. Just a small displacement V8 sports car sold and marketed as a "super car" when it really wasn't.
Agree. The car got uglier with each refresh.
@@flobama3247nah, original looked the best. They lost their curves and resorted to harsh Angular lines that didn’t flow. Like most cars these days.
Well the original r8 was intended to have a v12 diesel engine @flobama3247
The original still looks great today.
That was one of the better sounding drag races 🤩
Literally an R8 symphony orchestra going down the track OMG SOUNDS AMAZING 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥! Definitely one of my favorite videos!
Best sounding drag race of ALL TIME :O
I want these so badly...
work hard for them
@@gearinreverse is discontiued you cannot get them sadly
These races are so incredibly good sounding, it’s like a symphony
You missed the sweet spot carwow. 2016/2017 gen 2 V10+ pre opf cars. They sound the best and also launch the best. Shame we didn’t get to see one in action.
I don’t know why they refrain from showing those cars they’re the fastest Audi r8s.
Yes those are probably the best R8s for gen 2
Faxs thats the fastest R8 and gaps the GT ngl I remember they used to race them against the 911 and lambos and they would do quarter mile under 10.5 stock
One of the best sounding drag races I’ve heard in a while!!
It is so weird that the firs generation still to this day looks the most futuristic out of all of the bunch... at least exterior-wise. Absolute timeless classic.
That V8 can still hold its own. In real world conditions around town, there’s not much in it - considering it’s twice the price to be ahead.
Love it!
Agreed
5:45 love the F&F reference
Fast & Furious 5 reference?
Monicaaaaaa
@@purwantiallan5089 no 2 fast 2 furious
@@fillezzo No it's from the first movie
Glorious noise those Audis make. Some V10s there?
All R8s except the '07 model use V10s, that's why the silver 1st gen sounds so different, it had a V8.
The LMX was the first supercar I ever got a ride in, some years ago. I'll never forget it. Was an absolutely magical beast. Yianni should buy one!
I will NEVER forgive Audi for abandoning the R8.
And the RS6 😞
@@1bigboi_629The RS6 will be replaced by the upcoming RS7 Avant and Sportback, they will be hybrid, so yes a bit sad but at least there will be a replacement, unlike the R8 which is completely gone
The original R8 with a manual is as good as it gets. Such a good looking car
I love when Sam uses the downshifts to help and beat how quickly he can stop lol. He wins most of the time with it.
I love the deep blue colour on the ‘07 R7.
And?
Fun fact: Jeremy Clarkson drove that exact R8 on Top Gear back in 2007!
@@karanvirsingh shut up bro go invade canada
@@karanvirsinghandddd 🤓
@@gullible119 lmao he edited the original comment
Late Gen 1 and Early Gen 2 were the most beautiful looking IMO ❤
I like late gen1 and late gen2
Agreed, first gen is so pretty, looks feminine but cool I like it
Early 2 gens are surprisingly awesome man
true
Agreed
The R8 Gen 1 is an absolute bargain. Dry sumped V10, mid engine with an incredible chassis. How it is worth a fraction of a high-production, 240 hp mid-1980s 911 is a total mystery.
Yeah, but if you go for the cheapest, you will eventually pay for it...clutch, shocks...ask me, how I know...
@@Sheldon42 I've owned one for 11 years. No problems.
@@hernanhernandez3861 It must have been a fun time
The R8 consistently is a beautiful design. Each generation is unique yet true to the original. Gives me the same vibes as the original NSX but in modern day.
The R8 lmx has an s-tronic (dual clutch) not an r-tronic
Edit: you can even tell from Gear shifts, the lmx shifts so Quick like the Rwd but the old R8 gt shifts quite slow
The 2014/2015 facelift gen1 came with a S-tronic dual clutch auto transmission. I have a 2014 V8 Spyder and even that is dual clutch.
I would have loved to see a gen1 v8 s-tronic dual clutch trans car be up in the mix and see how it hangs with Yanni and Matt’s car.
Same. I bet the V8 S-Tronic would give the early V10s a run for their money
@@georgebedford I mean just look at the v8 manual. Great launch but terrible shifting. Imagine if that launch and the DCT. It probably can hang with the v10 for awhile.
THE SOUND!!!!! Amazing
The newer R8’s are cool, and are fast, but the Gen 1 R8 V8 just has a special place in my heart.
The first Generation R8 was the best. These cars will only appreciate in the future. Manual V10 is the way to go.
The one with the 5.2 naturally aspirated V10 is the best
Looking forward to seeing the M5 hybrid vs the C63 hybrid.😃. It's sad that this is the last R8 combustion engine. Beautiful cars these still are.
Hybrid 😂
@@amacca2085 😅 ish English
Hey at least the m5 still has a twin turbo V8 unlike the C63s 4 banger. Not a fan of the looks or weight of the new m5 though. But the R8 has always been a dream car for me, and I'm sad to see it go too
Yianni’s R8 has a 7-speed S-tronic dual-clutch, not the R-tronic. Very evident by his shifts as well. The 1.2 R8 from 2014 onward was dual.
I hope to buy Audi R8 V10 Plus 5.2 FSI 2013 Matt Blue one day. Lovely video!
Suprised how well the v8 did compare to the v10 r tronic considering he didn’t have a clear run in the manual and still done so well also gen 1 looks so stunning timeless
I’d like to come out and say the first half of this drag race has had the best sound from the exhausts in the history of this chanel🔊🔥🔥🔥. The second half was mainly just for looks🔥
Every one of them brought smiles.
Seeing all the old gen cars really lets you appreciate how beautiful that design is.
This has to be one of the best sounding Carwow videos in the last few months.
Really wanted to see what the v8 compared like with a clean run. If it was Matt in the other older R8 V8 missing a gear, he’d re run the race.
Everytime I see the 1st R8 I get the urge to watch the 1st Iron Man😂
4:45 yes we are
I was 6 years old when the og V8 came out and when I saw it in front of me I completely fell in love with it. Took a picture with me and the car and I still have it on me screen now. Today I'm 25 and there's nothing more I want in this world than owning an R8. Absolutely the best car ever!
Man the V10s sound phenomenal. The V8 has a powerful grunt to it as well.
"I pulled it out, it didn't feel nice."😂 6:23
Rip Audi R8
You will be missed
One of the best supercars ever made
Or maybe not..
Wow I like Audi R8 ❤ 🎉
Love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰❤️
Best sounding Carwow EVER.
i'm still convinced that the OG gen 1 v8 looks the best.
it just has gorgeous curves, the later the model the boxier they get.
Not Sam always cheating in brake tests 😅 18:10
Plz review the new AUDI Rsq8 matt❤ love from south africa 🇿🇦
Mat must review the Toyota vitz
@puudles bro the vitz🤣is can't be that's a toy with an engine
@@Rangonito it’s only R170k 🤑🤑
Imagine, gen 1 look + gen2 engine...
It exist. 2016
Oddly enough, the V8 sounds the best out of all. Listen to the moment they cross the finish line. when the V8 comes over the line delayed. Just chefs kiss
It's weird - that R8 V8 has virtually not aged at all. Still beautiful today.
Yianni and Rory didn't have the same gearbox as Matt says. All pre facelift mk1 R8's have the robotised manual or a gated 6.
The facelift mk1's got the dual clutch unit same as the Huracan and the Gen 2 R8
So sad to see this R8 lineup go away.. What have you done Audi 😭
I am hoping they come back to their senses. Its never a good ending when a company gets rid of their halo car. Think of mitsubishi going downhill after getting rid of the evo
Its not just about Audi, but the stupid regulations. GR86/BRZ, Macan, 718, GTR, and lately the 2 liter version of the MX5. They all gone. At least in the Euro market. Not to mention no Nissan Z or Subaru WRX. The EU really sucks.
Lots of people like green EV cars, they blame the big engine to destroy their lives, and they volt to those so call "eCO friendly green co2 less" parties.
@@horvathr95You can't get a GR86/BRZ in the EU as of 2024? That's downright tragic 😢
The death of the R8 was one of the saddest things I ever witnessed in the car world in my lifetime, along with the death of Pontiac and the Huracan 😢
Rip r8. She had a good run.
That 1st Gen V8 looks soooo. Good. Perfect spec. 😊 want one so bad.
These are all beautiful from the OG to the last.
The LMX is an s-tronic just like the gen 2. Kind of disappointing how this has been overlooked
Nikhona ? 🇿🇦
Sila bafo 🏁
Sila 📍🇿🇦
gR8 race 😂
Thank you
Cameras never do the R8 justice. Looks amazing in person
The V10 soundtrack man....already a classic !
All Audi R8's are amazing
The ‘64 plate 2015 R8 LMX has the dual clutch S tronic, not the R tronic, which was introduced when the Gen 1 was facelifted.
13:15 the sound guy and that jumpscare!
Most beautiful sounding Carwow comparing ever❤
Mat you and your buddies really are something! At first I was like "meeeehhhh another drag race with R8s" but finally watched it and you all seem to make this so entertaining and fun to watch ! Loved it 👌 Keep the good vibes on
Both generation BLUE cars look great & sound fantastic!! 💙
Can we do a first gen vs second gen Gallardo and Huracan drag race as well?
Wanna see how either a first gen or a second gen or maybe both Superlegerra's feel compared to these R8 GT's first gen
The 4.2 V8 is such a legendary engine wish if Audi still made an NA V8 like that
The 1st gen if by far the most beautiful R8 ever made imo. The fullsize carbon blades is too iconic to ignore.
V10 sound. 🤤 But, you were missing one R8 - Audi made a V10 manual for a few years (2014 was the last year, I think). Dream car.
The first brake test was hilarious, Matt struggling, Yanni just chillin, Rory focused, and Sam just relaxed down shifting 😂. I think this is the best explanation of each persons personality.
all Legends in one Race🌶️
the Racedriver, Mister Underpowered, Lord Overpowered and Big Monica🔥
r8 is one of the best car that audi made , i salute the designer frank Lamberty
To me there isn't a better sounding or looking car than any Audi R8, they are all so dope. My dream car in any generation.
hey mate you should definitely try with the 2016 v10 plus since its awd
the very first gen 1 with original wheels and the 2:57 gen 2 with those wheels look so DAMN GOOD.
way better then all other models
This with headphones is sooo beautiful
I saw the Gen 1 in London in 2007, looked soo cool.
The original Audi R8 was my dream car at 17. Now that I'm 32, it feels like the end of an era. The R8 served us well.
This is absolute genius idea.
I really want to thank who had this idea.
Thank you ❤❤❤