Audi joins the supercar set

The German car maker has launched the second generation R8 coupé – and its V10 engine gives it plenty of rev.

The Audi R8 V10 is a cross between comfortable cruiser and sharp supercar
The Audi R8 V10 is a cross between comfortable cruiser and sharp supercar

Just one glance at the new Audi R8 is all anyone needs to realise that this is a very fast car indeed. In fact, go for the ‘plus’ model and it’s the fastest Audi production car to date, with a top speed of 330km/h and a 0-100km/h time of 3.2 seconds. Even the entry-level V10 version reviewed here can top 320km/h (the ...