2. SPECIFICATION
This incredible low mileage example has arrived with a very comprehensive history file and finished in Daytona Grey pearl paint with Lunar Silver Fine Nappa leather sports seats. Specification includes Audi Magnetic Ride, Bang & Olufsen sound system, Audi Parking System Advanced, cruise control, light & rain sensor package, illuminated door sill trims with R8 badge, dual climate control, electric seats, heated seats, upgrade Pioneer touch screen system, traction control, electric folding roof, alarm & immobiliser, 5 spoke R8 alloys in Brilliant Silver and much more. Supplied with a comprehensive history file, all the hand books and 2 keys.
3. MODEL HISTORY
The Audi R8, based on the Audi Le Mans quattro concept car (designed by Frank Lamberty and Julian Hoenig) first appeared at the 2003 International Geneva Motor Show and the 2003 Frankfurt International Motor Show. The R8 road car was officially launched at the Paris Auto Show on 30 September 2006. There was some confusion with the name, which the car shares with the 24 Hours of Le Mans winning R8 Le Mans Prototype (LMP). Initial models included the R8 4.2 FSI coupé (with a V8 engine) and R8 5.2 FSI coupé (with a V10 engine). Convertible models, called the Spyder by the manufacturer, were introduced in 2008, followed by the high-performance GT model introduced in 2011. The Motorsport variants of the R8 were also subsequently introduced from 2008 onwards. An all-electric version called the e-Tron started development but would only reach production stage when the second generation model would be introduced.
6-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Jacky Ickx described the R8 as "the best handling road car today.
The car received a facelift in 2012 and a new model called the V10 Plus was now added to the range. Production of the Type 42 ended in August 2015.
5. EXTERIOR
The body of the R8 Spider is presented in stunning fashion with the Daytona Grey pearl paint doing a superb job of showing off the classic Audi lines and aggressive R8 exterior styling. From factory build our car was opted with the 19" R8 Five Double Spoke Alloy Wheels, Chrome Finished Twin Exhaust Tips, rear chrome vents and a chrome front grille that dominates the nose, Audi Embossed Calipers, which is all finished off with the canvas roof that looks truly magnificent whether it is in place or down, offering two fantastic looks all year around.
