2018 Audi R8 V10 RWS - Jay Leno's Garage

Audi listened to customers and punched-up the R8 with a rear-wheel drive variant of their extremely successful flagship sports car.
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2018 Audi R8 V10 RWS - Jay Leno's Garage
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[@justinofboulder]

Glad to hear Jay still sees 130K as " a lot of money".....

[@siddiqahmad5193]

Not really. He realized after a microsecond or two that his viewers aren't likely as flush as he is.

[@jacobwalls452]

Justin Snow it's actually a damn good deal

[@siddiqahmad5193]

Agreed. But, point is it's more than a little presumptuous to suggest that $130K isn't alot of loot. More than a few people would likely disagree. To Jay it's money he'd find in his sofa cushions; not the balance of his viewing audience IMO.

[@skunkoceros]

Jay didn't grow up with a fortune, he still knows what things are worth.

[@AssDust]

and no children

[@TheGonzarelli]

I love the guy’s reaction when Jay stepped on the gas the first time. 😆

[@Maxx8666]

6:34 “whats that stand for?” “Thats our direct injection FSI” “Oh FSI, okay” Lol.

[@TheDopedealer718]

Lmao jay is a sniper

[@deathflashx089]

So what the heck does fsi stand for ? Lol

[@caspercaspian]

FSI: Fuel Stratified Injection. It's where fuel is injected directly into the combustion chamber in a way that reserves power, but increasing efficiency by about 15%. It was made popular by Volkswagen, and their forced induction engines by means of turbocharging. That's where you get TFSI, which is the same with the addition of the word turbo.

[@Catalina._]

"Oh that's our Freaking Sick Injection"

[@williamr3840]

Full Sequence Injection?

[@mcgusto82]

What a guy Jelo Leno is. I can tell why all the success. Such a pleasant personality. He’s awesome.

[@EnvAdam]

The R8 has always had an amazing sound and its probably one of the things I like the most about the R8.

[@vasacsl63]

Jay Leno lobbying for manual ,thank you Jay!

[@BrianBoniMakes]

The Audi guy says it's faster but is it really? Maybe between two race car drivers on a track but to a guy who buys this and can barely drive to start with it's just a convenience to not burn out clutches and stall it in traffic. To somebody who can drive it's a way more expensive and heavy and complex transmission that may get you a few milliseconds if you ever track it.

[@MICHGO1]

HE ALSO SAID IT'S SAFER FOR DRIVERS WHO AREN'T VERY GOOD. PRETTY LAME EXCUSE.

[@rogerj412]

When manuals are offered people don't buy them. Those same people then piss and moan when the manual is no longer offered.

[@BrianBoniMakes]

The last Porsche offered with only a manual transmission sold out in days and used ones are selling now for more than the list price of the new car.

[@Zeenithian]

Brian Boni He said when manuals are offered as in both auto and manual. And when a car does offer both, its true that people dont buy them. Obviously manual only cars will sell if it's the only thing offered.

[@aj5542]

This channel is all about denim. The cars just some odd occurrence.

[@ma_rjs]

you got it right

[@tintertrailers208]

Haha classic

[@jordanvine2466]

Canadian Tuxedo

[@jimmeyer7632]

JUST GLAD JAY WOULD PROBABLY NEVER WEAR SHORTS HE'S TOO OLD AND HE'S GOT WAY TOO MUCH CLASS TO DO THAT

[@Bluewater9]

Peekabooboo ?

[@thatbrianguy1594]

Great dialog on the drive. This is why I love this channel, just great car talk from a realistic perspective even when applied to a supercar.

[@runtrat9]

Did this car's designer play GOD of War while designing this car? I see the color inspiration. At least I hope.

[@joelpierce8891]

Every time Jay steps on it, the Audi guy looks real nervous 😂

[@adamkondracki3201]

I hate when car guys do that 😒 I get it. It won't hurt it. But it's a respect thing with me..I'm not a crazy, compulsive (have to treat the car like it's gold) but common sense is always appreciated

[@justbored9906]

Love it when a performance car is N/A in a world where turbocharged cars are the norm

[@mattmchugh5661]

I love this R8, its a reliable V10, naturally aspirated, dual clutch and most importantly... RWD. This is a special car, really cool.

[@ConquerDriving]

Jay always seems less enthusiastic when making videos on new cars.

[@anthonymurdoch9437]

Jay, good video and I'm glad you brought up the manual trans, which would have made this RWD perfection.

[@alfredooliva5175]

Yes you can tell he was disappointed

[@javieralejandroosoriomonte5861]

I definitely MUST visit this Garage and shake hands with Leno the legend. Damned!

[@james352]

Best channel on youtube bar none. One day I will own an R8

[@timmietz]

james a they are great cars. I am never selling mine.

[@pnourani]

A8 or LC 500?

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Nice Jay! I like it because of it being naturally aspirated and the V10 too! That’s pretty badass!

[@dejoshy7256]

Lol jay is a savage.

[@jamessandlin4406]

explaining how much easier and faster the modern paddle shifter is means very little to someone who wants to actually drive the car themselves and develop skills easier isn't always better

[@jacquesjtheripper5922]

Yh and a nice manual clutch

[@bogfinken]

It just never gets old - the classic denim look 💙

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

nicely done!

[@tommyamann5913]

Personally, I feel "RWS" should Indicate rear-wheel-steer.

[@jonathanvillagra3638]

Tommy Amann Same

[@Exocartonic]

This was a very enjoyable episode. Great conversation in the car.

[@malcolmbeecher8378]

i like it when Jay talks about older cars and to their owners.

[@justnando33]

I fell in love with cars since I was a 7 , I'm 42 now ,always watch Jay show and his you tube since before it had 50k subs, I drive 2000 Honda my first car I bought at 18 it got 280k with tape holding the window, still drive it to work can't afford anything for my self, but got a wonderful family ,I'm blessed . But I get to see all this great cars with Jay someone , that loves cars maybe more than me😆 never commented ever first time , wish I can sit in any of this cars , new or old , but at least I get to see them , look forward to next episode 🚘, the Audi guy🙄 oh boy never wanted to mute a guest.

[@RickY-gp8gf]

justnando33 #bestcomment

[@ryanjohnson1265]

I feel you man. I’m 33 and the R8 has been my dream car since I saw the first one in Car and Driver magazine. Just a beautiful, sexy car

[@Auditography]

Drove the R8 RWS V10 Spyder a week in the Alps. Amazing car for such roads. Just turn the ESP off and go sideways every corner. Thanks!

[@imxd1698]

Auditography nice I follow you on insta and subscribed to ur youtube

[@JeffKing310]

Imad Ghauri same here

[@russellnotestine6436]

Thanks for sharing your stuff Jay!

[@sdrawkcabdaernacuoy]

R8 is my favorite car. Thanks so much for this video!

[@mrtomatohead]

Jay, Please ask this Mr. Audi to brings Wagons back to USA!!!!! S4 Avant, RS4 Avant, S6 Avants, RS6 Avants... AVANTSSSS

[@alexm8837]

Jay can tell the brakes are supplied by brembo by how they look. Marketing man does not know what a brembo is.

[@VinceRegan]

Yes, or been told not to use that name

[@livinlite9549]

glad to support this channel. what a cool car.

[@oneforall549]

I love when he goes to talk and Jay guns it! Lmfao Savage af

[@leocysond9821]

I love audi

[@marcscordato4385]

I think the NSX would sell better if it followed the lead of this Audi less complex less expensive and rear wheel drive . I would prefer the option of a manual transmission

[@Bubbles99718]

Marc Scordato they blew it big time.

[@MegaGeorge1948]

This car reminds me of my turbocharged 4 speed manual 1964 Corvair Monza Spyder with the engine in the rear. It had very good startup traction (but no directional stability). Because of the drive train in the rear over the drive wheels.

[@PHAT50CHEVY]

So rite on the rear wheel drive but the Quattro setup is amazing especially back in the day the great thing was when it was on the fly so u had the best in both worlds i loved there 5 cylinder GT coupes in the mid 90s i could buy them at the auctions for around a grand and my first a 1990 90 Quattro it was perfect bbs wheels no one had intrest so i paid like $700 bucks and we had a crazy snow storm like a couple days later i already was into VWs but that car drove incredible in the snow and since that car ive been a fan i wish i could buy them that cheap now but atleast i got to experience them i love this rear wheel drive gotta be a drifters dream another great video thanks Jay

[@user-dv2re7qp4s]

Audi R8 "Kratos" 😆

[@bucsfan2565]

11:35 Why didn’t you press him Where’s the manual gearbox?

[@hideo2583]

finish the video

[@milesfromnowhere5537]

Way to go Audi with the R8 RWD! Oh, and way to go Mr. Leno too. Wish I could drive one some day. Sunset Audi in Oregon look me up!

[@noahlash8375]

Met a guy with a gray one. Thing sounded like a beast! Definitely on the bucket list to drive.👍🏼

[@codyclark1782]

Can we have another video on the McLaren F1? A good long video like you make nowadays

[@tbillington]

I hope so too. Been way too long since we've seen the F1.

[@johncook8521]

I wonder if Jay will be buying or featuring the McLaren Senna.

[@codyclark1782]

John Cook he's got one that's over 23mph faster haha. That's the one I want to see

[@codyclark1782]

Anthony Gatley Crazy to think that over 20 years later the F1 is STILL the fastest car in his collection, and by a wide margin! There's a 16 cylinder Volkswagen with 4 turbos that was a few mph quicker (when it wasn't in the background of rap videos) but the F1 is still undisputed as the fastest all motor car on the planet. I'm dying to see what's going on with Jay's car!

[@James_Barrett]

*McLaren

[@smashlab119]

Would love to see an Rx7 FD on the show.

[@jacobwalls452]

smashlab119 Hoonigan

[@daskarman]

Ja das ist gut - thanks for the video Jay ! Vector w8 video please !

[@stirlingfromla]

Inconceivable! (Princess Bride reference) Good job Jay!

[@mikea5205]

Somehow Jays hair is more white with each episode.

[@tonyt5013]

Mike A due to age?

[@stephen300o6]

Coincidentally, he gets older every episode.

[@prof.m.ottozeeejcdecs9998]

It's the shampoooo, Dude!

[@dreammfyre]

Never mention BMW when you're with an Audi guy.

[@rogeralaniz448]

The dude cringed so hard 😂

[@Atombender]

Thanks for showing us the interiour, Jay.

[@urbanpope]

Jay, I am amazed at your shop. I can say that your shop is better equipped than Cal Fire's for the fire bombers in Sacramento. Back in the day, we ran the radial engine power S-2s which were Navy carrier planes tasked to hunt Soviet submarines. It was always a thrill to run those Wright 1820s to 54 inches of manifold pressure. The noise and vibration shook the body's organs. The 1820s had the largest production pistons for radial engines.

[@ADDJT]

"Get in the car, BOY" - Kratos

[@veretos7]

@4:45... They are made by a supplier.... Oh you mean BREMBO????

[@SnakeyUk08]

Yeah i instantly disliked the guy from that part on ,still a good car not too keen on the stripe though

[@Oneshotup]

Ten Four Custom I think he said that to avoid admitting they were not Brembo.

[@JohnDoe-pz5fl]

they arent made by brembo my friend, the VAG group (volkswagen groupe) produces its own breaks for all their cars including bugatti porsche etc

[@letsrunit2131]

such a brutal car..gotta love the v10 r8s

[@KevKon999]

Wonderful Jay.

[@codyclark1782]

LMAO @12:05 😂😂😂

[@drewflanagan4296]

The Audi guy was kinda long winded and not exactly on the same page as Jay

[@codyclark1782]

Somebody PLEASE make that into a gif lol

[@bwxmoto]

Now if it was a 6 speed manual.. then it would be amazing.

[@iwaswithyourmom9410]

7 speed would be better

[@sinv9686]

They ditched those things called manual 😭👎

[@anthonydeluca6966]

Then buy the first gen. Manuals are dead, people need to accept that

[@bwxmoto]

Nah... not dead! There will always be a demand for manual.

[@calebstanton9299]

2007 Audi rs4.

[@jonhettrick7969]

Nice car! It's about time they came out with a rear wheel drive. That guy from Audi has a nice Omega Seamaster chronograph watch

[@paulpaul5606]

Thats is the best 23 minutes of my week

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

I think the Audi R8 and the Lambo Huracan are related...I'd much rather have the R8

[@jahimuddin7380]

They have the same V10.

[@ElectronicSkateboard]

R8 is a mediocre, lame style version. Looks too much like a tt.

[@IsurvivedAntiochCA]

Well Audi does own Lamborghini

[@jahimuddin7380]

@@IsurvivedAntiochCA, Audi does not own anything. Volkswagen owns both -Audinand- Audi and Lamborghini.

[@IsurvivedAntiochCA]

Jahim Uddin Never heard of Audinand, must be a boutique auto maker

[@Lambullghini]

You can see this dude is passionate about his job...The audi manager...he`s not there just to boast a couple of sentences but he really likes the damn car :D

[@banjopete]

GHOST ,he does, I agree.

[@Thecohostobviouzx]

“Today on Jay Leno’s Garage, another one of your dream cars that you’ll never be able to afford.” Thanks for the video Jay, love the series, gives me hope that one day I can own one of these cars. Could you please check out the RS7? I find them fascinating, or the Jetta that VW is taking to Bonneville.

[@bmwx6v8]

Jay .. I'm a big fan from Syria Thank you for everything you'r presenting. I got a small request .. please work on the sound in the garage .. it's a little bit low .. in cars on road it is ok.

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

low volume as usual...fire audio guy

[@xenonram]

Art Vandelay mine's fine

[@outsidethepyramid]

mine's fine

[@MrBooster999]

Art Vandelay get over it

[@drewflanagan4296]

Audio's just fine here .... I SAID - AUDIO'S JUST FINE HERE

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

ganymedeIV4 If you call b&w 604 and nad 2200 budget...the low audio is a well known issue on Jays videos ok wisenheimer

[@garolstipock]

"So. . ." I suppose its his job, but dude NEVER stops selling Audi. Really tiring. .

[@patrickryskiewicz]

Agreed. "We" this and "we" that. He's not the company.

[@mcgusto82]

I think you mean to say is, he’s really sold on the product. When that happens, you can’t help but to sell it to others. He’s great

[@mtacoustic1]

The sound of a V12 will not be beat!

[@mikeulizio6682]

Love ya Jay!

[@hinglemccringleberry5503]

The $30k Audi charges for the R8 PLUS is nothing more than a tune. VF Engineering can do it. Takes engine from 532 to 600. Why would you ever spend that $30k?

[@philb707]

The people that usually buy cars like this dont think about aftermarket tuning

[@Islanders83]

eagleeye128 it also weighs 2000 more pounds lol.

[@jacobwalls452]

Hingle McCringleberry Revo as well

[@jacobwalls452]

Islanders83 with two turbos

[@ghoulbuster1]

people that tune will buy an old corvette and tune that instead anyways

[@zapfanzapfan]

Sooo, how much speed does the red stripe add? :-)

[@jimbenson3926]

-1 as in 200mph - 1

[@blahorgaslisk7763]

Still needs more dakka...

[@mctavish199]

Depends on the red and how thick the stripe is. Every micron counts.

[@trout211]

I'm guessing that the red stripe is EMBLEMatic to the car's redline.

[@sethherron313]

horse power....it adds horse power

[@Spazik86]

Nice to see modern car again, after weeks of classic ones :)

[@FiddlerSteve]

I wish Jay would resurface his garage floor; those holes in the epoxy are driving me crazy!

[@AR-rk9nn]

High revving V10? lemme get out my LFA

[@thesunflowchannel1995]

Sure that's a nice car but Jay wearing denim again is nicer.

[@onestepbeyond7240]

Jay, Ronco sells the BeDazzler® and you could easily pop on rhinestones, diamonds & ruby's to your denims. Damn ! that would look so cool !

[@carlcewinski6245]

This vlog was a good promo for the soon to be released C8 Corvette mid-engine normally aspirated car. Both are for drivers, not the shine and pose owners.

[@WelcomeToTheMadness]

Ha, dude did not want to compliment the dude getting a new BMW story. 😩🧐.

[@timmietz]

4:49 “made by a supplier” LOL. Just say it: made by Brembo.

[@JohnDoe-pz5fl]

they arent made by brembo my friend, the VAG group (volkswagen groupe) produces its own breaks for all their cars including bugatti porsche etc

[@oneofspades]

Mr. Leno, thanx for the video.

[@kpraz]

I love itttttt Ive been an r8 fan eversince... Someday R8. someday...

[@ericbarnett6771]

They couldn't offer it with a manual gear box?

[@banjopete]

Eric Barnett ,why?

[@ericbarnett6771]

Because it's a normally aspirated , rear wheel drive, two seater. That just screams for a manual gearbox.

[@MICHGO1]

BECAUSE IT'S MORE FUN TO DRIVE PETE.

[@Crono992]

They obviously could, but concerning whether they should, that's been answered by it not being offered. "Enthusiast" consumers often project that they want a stick, but when it comes to actual sales, the bluff is exposed.

[@RCCrawlerz209]

Such a good lookin' car. But way too expensive for my taste. Lol But sure does have a lot of horse power under that hood though, will give it that, at least.

[@dontreadmypicture7616]

G1 Smokescreen *_DO NOT READ MY NAME_*

[@jrew3569]

It’s a bargain

[@Islanders83]

It’s the same engine in a Lamborghini Hurican.

[@sasouns]

You mean for your pocket lol

[@PuerRidcully]

Imo it looks worse than the old one. Headlights seem be too small and the whole thing looks too cramped visually.

[@gaw3666]

every now and then i just want to learn something and laugh. thanks Jay.

[@cheesycroissants]

Every time I see jay Leno drive a car I picture him saying “pulls nicely “ lol

[@JuanHernandez-pz2mx]

When Audi hires a Christian Von Koenigsegg look-alike to present their Halo car :-p

[@neek_enduku_ra]

Juan Hernandez lol

[@rickdeckard9810]

Seriously, Audi couldn't fly over an engineer they had to use a local sales rep

[@mcgusto82]

Rick Deckard that Sales rep did an awesome job. God bless him!

[@MattManProductions]

You know about 15 years ago, I have a working prototype and sketch of a actuated exhaust that would go from sleeper mode (silent mode) to full (loud mode) and I'm glad to see that car manufacturer are doing "tunes" on the exhaust 👍 to bad I didn't patent it 🤷‍♂️, never thought it would be something that anyone would want... Oh well

[@TheLtData]

I'm a life long Audi fan and i really love this car, even in white ; )

[@AkioWasRight]

The white lower blade really MEHs the car up.

[@waltermatthewberg]

Why not a stick?

[@juanvillegas8377]

Kaka KarrotCake wouldn’t sell, it’s that simple, it would be popular with enthusiasts no doubt, but the market these days wants more automatics.

[@waltermatthewberg]

Juan Villegas the car is marketed at enthusiasts with the rear wheel drive and being naturally aspirated. Give them a stick too and it will compete with GT3s of the world

[@PurPleMind100]

Why you complain if you won't ever have the money for it

[@bigmountain7561]

Wow Jay, that’s a bargain price. Personally I’m a AWD man myself. Nice video!!

[@carsandcrypto868]

I like the subtle NSX jab around the 12 min mark.

[@bhuuthesecond]

@4:11 lol. These marketing guys, nothing against them but sometimes you can tell they're not car guys.

[@woooster71]

“I’m on a green gig” that made up for the rest of the salesman yawn fest... ;)

[@441rider]

I like how Jay cuts off the guy in the car by stomping the throttle, LOL! Then the audi rep's eyes go into spot the cop mode too funny.

[@suzannegambrell2404]

Thanks Jay!!

[@davidevans3175]

The David Bowie R8 commercial was way better than this one.

[@Guardducks]

199 MPH why?

[@pinut187]

guardduck25 because you can drive that in Germany

[@thesunflowchannel1995]

Cuz they want you to buy the v10 plus and shame you for buying and inferior vehicle even though you can probably get a better exhaust and make it to 206.

[@bikelifebreezy7400]

Makes insurance cheaper🤷‍♂️

[@Runenaldo]

Because its a European car and we use km/hr and 199mph translates to 320km/hr which is a nice round number over here.

[@stuartjohnson7985]

It’s 1000 bucks to tune it and get the extra ponies and mph.

[@vince-qb6su]

Stunning

[@ronlynch7744]

Nice car and half decent price. Thanks Jay.

[@panoscoach310]

Jeremy Clarkson once said "if you like the R8 go and get a Corvette"

[@leekent414]

Panos Coach that’s because jezza tested the first year R8 with the V8.

[@panoscoach310]

Lee Kent No my friend, the v10 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWWmgXWcpdOsm5I

[@leekent414]

Panos Coach I had forgotten about that film. Thank you for reminding me.

[@jacobwalls452]

Panos Coach the c8 will destroy this thing at every trim level

[@RHS-992]

Corvette? Lmao get American junk outta here plz..

[@MrHav1k]

"Attainable." LOL. Close, but NOPE. Anything over 100k isn't attainable by a person by simply working a professional job and climbing the ladder. You need true wealth to afford a vehicle in that price bracket and up.

[@jacobwalls452]

TheHvk it's still a deal

[@MrHav1k]

I agree it's a good deal at that price for what it is, but the car is still by no mean attainable. Value? Yes. Attainable? Hell no. Though the AMG GT is in this price bracket also and that's one hell of a car too.

[@bugsbugmenot]

A car like that does not depreciate as rapidly as a regular one, because production numbers are limited and it is made of higher quality materials. If you take care of it and only put around ten thousand miles on it, you can sell it for 80-90% of the original retail price after a couple of years and in some cases you even make a nice profit.

[@ghoulbuster1]

That the point, this car isn't for your average mediocre person that lives in an apartment

[@stuartjohnson7985]

Go sell something if you want to make 6 figures.

[@adg1017]

That thing makes an incredible sound.

[@danjf1]

Love your style, Jay! You quote that Redline 7000 movie quite often - love it! Or do you own shares in it?? j/k