2019 Audi R8 V10 Performance - The Novice Drivers Perfect Supercar !

[@Amit_l92]

That V10 engine is a masterpiece. Will definitely be missed when Audi switch to electric. What a car 👌

[@rodneybetz3886]

It is awesome to see you getting the supercars given to you for a bit of time. The content you produce is very good and it is good to see it rewarded with proper cars. Keep it up.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Rodney 👍

[@simontaylor3211]

Another top review Pete. You’d never get bored of that naturally aspirated engine sound and the performance. What a car 👍

[@PetrolPed]

A great sound that's for sure !

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

absolute first rate review, great pace, detail, commentary - top of your game Mr Ped

[@PetrolPed]

Great meeting yesterday Roger. Thanks for coming 👍

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

Petrol Ped it really was very good to spend a bit of time with you Pete, hopefully we’ll catch up again soon - Roger

[@sysesham4930]

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[@terryallen5328]

Driven one several times on the track and it’s as epic as he says it is. Would love to own one.

[@johns14a]

Yet another entertaining and thorough review. The V10 sounds amazing but the problem with all supercars is you just can't use them anywhere near properly on the public road, as you rightly say. Also if I'd spent £170k on a car, I'd think really hard before doing anything heroic on a track, as well. That said, there's a guy in my town who has one and thinks the town centre, on a Saturday afternoon, is the perfect place to explore all that potential...

[@PetrolPed]

Oops 😳

[@chappy4424]

Wow just watched your review of the Audi R8! Blown away with its power, I see one parked on my way to work and it looks an incredible machine so I just had to find if you had done a review on one which I'm glad you had!

[@stevew579]

a car you can only dream about, brilliant review Mr Ped you should be on top gear very professional BBC sign him up.

[@PetrolPed]

That's kind of you to say 🙏

[@neile36a]

I don’t think so there’s better reviewers on you tube j

[@Rusky07]

Love the sound of that motor just not keen on the colour but wouldnt say no obviously. Good vid Pete

[@PetrolPed]

You can always spec it another colour 😜

[@mountainbikerpaul2267]

Hi Pete, last weekend i drove the Ferrari 458 and McLaren MP4 12c on track here in the UK, it was my first time driving any supercar at the age of 44, whilst I really enjoyed it and was left speechless at the end by the amount of power, after returning home I drove my MX5 ND around my local country lanes and had a blast thrashing every gear, I couldn't have done the same in a supercar, probably would still want a supercar in the garage if money was no object though. Great review as usual. Paul.

[@PetrolPed]

Yep, that is the big problem with them. Congrats on popping you supercar cherry 👍

[@ginggur17]

So so hope we get to another track day with Audi one day. It’s the best. Love them to bits.

[@davidwan247]

Very articulate and incisive review. I’ve had two R8s and currently daily a TTRS. The absence of drama and unpredictability is part of the appeal. Having had lots of cars over the years, I would suggest the “passion and soul” that most people crave is really just for the uninitiated. As an owner, you just want something that works.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks for this David. I think the TT RS gives you very nearly supercar performance and is definitely a car for every day 👍

[@davidwan247]

Petrol Ped, very true. A car like a TTRS (or a Cayman GTS, etc) is more fun at 7/10s than a much faster car at 3/10s, at least on public roads where you still need to have some respect for the law. But of course there are some who really just want to impress people with their possessions.

[@frasermacleod7642]

Fantastic video. What a great honest review. I really love the R8, and that noise is awesome.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers 👍

[@justinevans1894]

Been watching your films for some time now and you are right up there with the best presenters around. Really great informative R8 film!

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Justin. Really kind of you to say 👍

[@nickjh1968]

Fantastic review Pete, thoughouly enjoyed that. For me the abundance of power is a negative, my S3 has half that power and that is pretty ballistic when you want it to be. What a wonderful experience to be able to savour such a car for a whole week.

[@PetrolPed]

Even my S4 is too fast really but they are still amazing machines and a real privilege to drive for a week 🙏

[@SuperLEEEDWARDS]

ALWAYS SAID if i came into money a Porsche 911 turbo, an Audi R8 V10, and an VW GOLF DIESEL FOR THE WIFE MAYBE A RANGE ROVER . But THAT Audi V10 IS DEF ON THE LIST, loved them since they first came out thanks for taking the time to show us novices how and what to expect SCOOBS UK.

[@johnlambert3556]

Very informative review, not the usual gun it and go! Really love the Audi R8. Current 13 year ownership of 2006 Corvette C6 drop top.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers John 👍

[@barnett882]

It would be on my list Peter and like you always loved the R8 from day 1!!! Fab film mate and that car is just awesome, what a treat you lucky bugger... not envious in the slightest LOL!!! Hoping a few more manufacturers take note and you get a little bit longer to spend with motors like this one!! keep up the great work!

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Paul...I'm working on them 😜

[@andrewgibbs5096]

I think you hit the nail on the head. Most modern cars have too much power to legally exploit. For example my automatic Astra only needs 3 gears to get to 70, but it has 6. So at 70mph it is doing 2,000 rpm! Driven sensibly it is it will drop in to 5th at 40 mph. If I’m honest though, personally my driving style is suited to this set up.

[@kawilifezx10r23]

Just saw this car in person at the audi dealership went to go pick up a oil filter for my A3. This beauty was sitting on the show room floor and he is right the camera doesn't do the paint job any justice its a gorgeous color.

[@johnstoner2384]

Peter the Audi V10 sound track sounds awesome and it,s a piece of art work .I don,t like the paint work i love it red or white ,but its a very nice car

[@PetrolPed]

👌

[@leonitt9747]

Audi R8 V10 plus 5.2 Turbo FSI 610/620 ps(horespower) 0-100km/h 2.9sec and max speed 337kmh

[@MyDouglash]

I owned an early V8 lovely car, so practical, drove to the Dolimites with the wife for a walking holiday, just enough luggage space.

[@ginggur17]

A totally unique sound track. Audi nail their big engines.

[@karlos72]

Great review. Be good to hear abit more of how it made you feel, and what its like to live with..supermarket parking?

[@PetrolPed]

Check out my 'Living with' video now also live on the channel 👍

[@PRodgers-zx3vq]

Well done , excellent review!

[@rotorhead5006]

Love the Alan Partridge impression in the opening few seconds! 😜

[@pippipster6767]

In a capitalist-communist society everybody should be given one of these by the State as standard issue transport

[@PetrolPed]

Good idea comrade 👍

[@ByHarrywatson71]

Interesting point about being unable to use 100% of a supercar's power here on UK roads. Begs the question whether a sports car like the Cayman represents all the car you could ever need here in Britain while still being daily-drivable. Less power = more fun perhaps? Great video as usual :)

[@TheShootist]

Staaaag. 'nuff said.

[@PetrolPed]

I think that is spot on !

[@ACERASPIRE1]

Like all supercars, you don't buy them with your brain, you buy them with your heart. if your purchase protocols were usability and practicality you would buy nothing more than a 2.0L

[@aljack1979]

Indeed, car wow did a 0-60 with a new boxster GTS.. 3.7 sec 😳 Represents good value in my opinion.

[@gorrdd]

Your enthusiasm is inspiring... I think I'll buy one if these if I can get, what you get out of it.. Gord

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Gord ;-)

[@philpeacock9839]

Great review as always and u clearly enjoyed the car. My only moan about audi is, with the price and fact it is a super car, why is there standard audi interior nothing bar the steering wheel feels unique. Keep up the cracking videos pal

[@ghowells5433]

Great review. Never been a big fan of the R8. Just traded my GTS for a GT3 991.2 following a few test drives and loving it

[@PetrolPed]

Oh wow...you lucky thing. I currently have a 992 C2S from Porsche UK and absolutely love it !

[@Countrystock]

I think the R8 has got better with age. Stunning colour

[@PetrolPed]

And the camera really didn't do it justice 😬

[@OctaneAndAmmo]

@@PetrolPed what is the color called?

[@irelmo69]

Nice review! Lovely car too.. Don't think I'll be able to buy one ever though. If I had 170k and had to buy a car I think I'd rather buy a few cars. 🚗🚙🚘

[@ginggur17]

Good evening mate. Been itching to get home to watch this. Had every hold up known to time lmao. Love them. The wheels would struggle round these pot holed Lincolnshire roads. To be fair though, I still want it.

[@PetrolPed]

Not to mention the kerbs !

[@ginggur17]

Petrol Ped ouch ouch hell yes.

[@MrDarrenNice]

That was a great video. And I've only just realised where your "Petrol Ped Hill Climb" is 👌🏻😁 It was great in my Mk7 Golf GTI Performance, so that must be epic in an R8 Performance 😍

[@PetrolPed]

South Harting 👍

[@nickcramer4783]

Hello thanks for your video. I owe the rear wheel drive version for about 10 months now. The car is indeed very useful both as a daily driver and on a circuit. I drive it only for fun and on circuits in Florida. The public road here hardly have any corners so that forces you to go to track lol. Reliable , fast enough with 540 horses and lighter than the all wheel drive. Highly recommended only real competitor is Porsche maybe the Aston Martin Vantage V 8, more extreme is McLaren ,Lamborghini or Ferrari etc. I subscribed today .

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks for this Nick. Shame they don't do the RWD version any more. I've not driven on yet but hear only good things. Thanks for the SUB 🙏

[@martinharvey1795]

great review, awesome motor

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Martin 👍

[@vedelcarby773]

Great video. We want more mr petrol Ped 👍👍

[@PetrolPed]

Stay tuned...plenty more coming your way !

[@peterclifton5854]

Great video, that sound right behind your ear must be amazing 0 to 60 and then to stop in 7 seconds your internal organs must be wondering what the hell is going on 😂

[@PetrolPed]

Sure was impressive 👍

[@antkew23]

Great car and review.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers 👍

[@andymcneil7660]

Wow! What a car.

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 😍

[@CJK20]

Good video my friend. First one of yours I’ve seen. Audio quality was really good what mic are you using if you don’t mind me asking? CJ

[@PetrolPed]

Rode Movie Maker wireless lapel mic for walkaround shots and Sony Action Cams in car 👍

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

It's funny, but I'm not a big fan of carbon fibre inlays around the cabin. But in this Audi, they really do look nice. But then the car's damn nice too. And with a proper spoiler on the back. No ducktail. As soon as you said that you couldn't think of a car as capable as this as an everyday driver, the one car that immediately came to mind was the 911 Turbo/Turbo S. And you confirmed that later on in the video. If I was ever lucky enough to afford a "supercar" (Doubtful!), the one thing I do know is I'd want one with 4WD. That's a definite. But quite which one to go for, I'm still not sure. R8? 911? I'd even put the Mercedes-AMG GT4 63 4-Door Coupé into this bracket due to power, performance and price. One thing I do know, it I'll bloody well have great fun finding out the right one(s)* for me :-))... Lovely car. Great video. Nice one Pete :-))... * Can't be too picky and just have one now, can you? :-))...

[@PetrolPed]

First world problems 😜😂

[@davidkennedy1077]

I have always loved the R8, surely the semi practical choice of supercar for UK roads. Looks incredible, sounds even better all though I'm not a fan of Audis battleship grey (seems to be a common colour across Audis range) Surely needs a nice strong primary colour.

[@PetrolPed]

This car sin't Nardo Grey, it has a blue hue to it which looks lovely in the flesh 👍

[@peteanoz9425]

Nice one Pete👍unfortunately, I cannot fit the family and mother-in-law in this, so I'll have to stick with my S6 black edition, 67 plate😭but😆...and carry on 'cruising'...

[@PetrolPed]

They could go in another car ?!

[@jrlee1072]

@@PetrolPed or catch the bus 😆

[@evildiesel7850]

Oh - yes please. I totally agree with you on the key - what are Audi thinking of? The key to my 2018 RS3 is identical to my Mrs 2011 A3 8P from 2011 and is like a brick still with the foldout key section even though it is a RFID key. Clearly they laid everyone off in the key design department in 2012....

[@PetrolPed]

LOL...certainly needs some work !

[@sevesellors2831]

Great review awesome car!

[@icxcnika555]

I love the new rear with oval tips, the front will grow on me with time.

[@s2artfraser]

i agree, the interior is like an S3 or S4, it needs to be on another level for 170K !!

[@danielwhish5079]

I agree it doesn't even have a touchscreen entertainment system

[@richardwarner5491]

Great review Pete , what car would you honestly buy with 175 k of your hard earned money ?

[@PetrolPed]

AML Vantage and change or maybe a used McLaren 570S Spider 🤔

[@SoNiceICameTwice]

4:28 thats the sound of old people entering a car :D

[@PetrolPed]

LOL 😂

[@lawrencevalenti7846]

Lol

[@thomashart546]

Great review, I’ve been looking for an English driving position full review for a while now...I need this car...I will get this car...I must get this car hahah. I am 6ft4” though, which is a concern, do you think I would fit and be comfortable? Thanks and once again, wicked review dude.

[@PetrolPed]

I am 6’3” 👍

[@thomashart546]

@@PetrolPed Great news!! I think my next step would be to sit in one and then to test drive one. Would you recommend any great track day experiences? Post restrictions of course. Thank you for your time.

[@graemecollie9233]

Good review and nice that Audi gave you one to drive, actual customers who want to buy one don’t get that privilege as dealers aren’t getting demo cars and the ones they have are non Performance variants. Audi going the Lamborghini route regarding sales, little care for their existing customers, let’s focus on those with loads of money who won’t give a monkeys what it’s like before paying and then px it in a matter of months. How much quieter would you say it is than the gen 2 without the WLTP filter

[@PetrolPed]

It's a lot quieter...and no pops and cracks on overrun 😪

[@graemecollie9233]

@@PetrolPed probably so Audi Sport can then sell you an Akrapovic for £8k to let it breathe properly!

[@riggers526]

Fantastic, have enjoyed your reviews for many years, going up your hill clime section, out in the country round the corner you go Oh S*** Two Horses !!! happened to me 34 years ago, wouldn't wish the result on anyone. Time and a place PP. ,

[@PetrolPed]

Owned a horse for more than 10 years, competed in eventing. I am therefore very aware of them on the road. That section of road is not one any rightminded rider would take there horse. I is very steep and there is an alternative road and bridelway that goes up the hill

[@riggers526]

@@PetrolPed Well good for you, still doesn't make it right or clever to drive that fast on that road ! !

[@mattylf1]

A very good all round supercar that you could use everyday. I’m not sure it has that X factor that a lot of its rivals has at that price though. Interested to see how it compares with the Porsche 992 .

[@PetrolPed]

You won't have to wait long 😜

[@antonmarkov1635]

Interesting how this one doesn’t have the exhaust toggle under the start/stop button.

[@klasseact6663]

The title brought me here because I thought you were featuring a Sport Quattro🤔

[@FurboFar]

12:40 in.. never driven either, yet, but I would take the 911 Turbo S any day as a daily driver over the RS8 Performance..

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 👍

[@markchip1]

The description that comes to mind is that this is the supercar you want if you prefer to go fast and NOT scare yourself stupid! Slightly less demanding but reassuring instead... And still very fast!

[@PetrolPed]

Yep, very much so 👍

[@darrenparry2891]

Doesn't bother me that the key is the same as your S4, it's not as though your other car is an A1 TDi. Other than that great review 👍👍👍👍👍

[@philipparkes5079]

Hi Ped Cracking review👍👍👍 Confirmed to an Audi fan, that this is a very useable supercar, even if it misses the exotic factor of some of its rivals. Would I buy one, funds permitting? It would be near to the top of my list.

[@philipparkes5079]

Having had time to dream, not that the lottery has come up, Common sense prevails and says with £170k to spend I would buy a new Porsche Boxster Spyder for fun and an Audi SQ8 as a luxury work horse and tow barge!😁😁😁

[@PetrolPed]

Lottery ticket needed !

[@PetrolPed]

I know someone that has a Spyder build slot so hopefully a review coming soon. You might know his channel...Roger Bailey ? He is a big Porsche guy and does some really nice reviews. He's also more 'mature' like me 😜

[@grahamtricker4103]

Plus it hasn't got silly doors that you can't get in or out of the car if someone parks slightly close to you. Also, you are not going to get rogered every time it needs servicing...

[@peterkirton4580]

Lovely car Pete but 17 mpg and £170,000 not so good. Wish I had known that you were driving through Bromyard on your last video I could have seen the car

[@PetrolPed]

Sorry 😜😪

[@womblestacker7993]

LV to drive one

[@garlic_bread4769]

How many miles would you get off a tank, full to practically empty?

[@PetrolPed]

Depends how you drive. On a track day less than 100. Normal driving about 250 👍

[@josephadam1]

Does it not crackle as much as the old r8? Sounds a bit muted too. I hope a straight pipe exhaust would fix that.

[@PetrolPed]

Not much crackle at all due to the new emissions regulations and OPF filters 😪

[@josephadam1]

@@PetrolPed do you think a after market exhaust could fix that?

[@UNGETABLE7]

1st gen was lightyears better looks wise! But i gotta give it to audi this is a killer machine! 👏

[@PetrolPed]

It sure is 👍

[@TheShootist]

That title just went to the 2020 Stingray. AND you'll save enough to buy a nobility.

[@stephenpeacock2627]

Lol stingray seems cheap but by the time you add the necessary stuff and 8 port taxes in UK it’ll be near £100k. And the. There’s the build quality of the stingray which is leagues behind Audi.

[@TheShootist]

@@stephenpeacock2627 yeah the audi is tight. no doubt. but change to purchase a nobility? Yeah, I'd take the change unless I already were a Lord.

[@lydiagould3090]

Great review and love everything about the car but you make it clear that you can`t drive it to its limits on the public road, although it makes a great daily.Also ,if a novice can drive it, would I want to spend 170k on it, when I could get something that would scare the S%&* out of most people .Dont need to mention what that might be!! he he

[@PetrolPed]

I love you approach to cars mate 💪👌👏

[@ells-aviation]

Pete it sounds like it has OPF still sounds good but slightly muted compared to MY18 agree ??

[@PetrolPed]

Yep, sadly much more quiet 😪

[@ells-aviation]

Petrol Ped Would a res delete fail the warranty? at least more noise !!

[@Maxime-lx4uy]

Nice! How big are you in cm :)?

[@PetrolPed]

190 👍

[@mattsmith429]

How many car parking spaces would it fit into day 2 day though 😉

[@PetrolPed]

Just 1 👍

[@stevie007]

In order to make this supercar a little faster Pete I think you should have worn !!!!!!!!!!!!!! carbon fibre pants mate 😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜

[@PetrolPed]

LOL...imagine the sight of that 🤢

[@michaelmackenzie9589]

Got GM 6.2 l ls3 holden na around 489

[@michaelmackenzie9589]

Never finished want but dont need around 50 or so bhp

[@JIMMYHIBBS1]

Too sensible to be a balls out supercar - not sensible enough to be a daily ... I'd have a 911 turbo as a daily (even though the turbos maybe not my favourite 911) very practical car, or even TT RS - and if I wanted a toy - I'd go crazy 2 seat convertible with a decent boot you could go away in - what's the point of a car, if you can't use it .... Still think you don't need much more than 300bhp really ...

[@PetrolPed]

You could be right mate 👍

[@krs5259]

Can't see anyone picking this over the Turbo S More so over the new one which is about to come out 2020 and for £170k..Saying all that i bet someone who buys the Lambo Evo must be pretty Pissed off as this is a much better investment and the same car at £100k cheaper

[@PetrolPed]

Yep, I'd rather run this every day too 👍

[@protestagain]

Certainly a nice car, but there are others that are nicer, and just as of today, I've fallen for the Porsche Boxster Spyder. It is also more practical, convertible and a little more handy. Not least is it so much cheaper. Can buy an Audi S4TDI as well.

[@PetrolPed]

Hopefully going to get my hands on the Spyder soon 👍

[@protestagain]

@@PetrolPed It is the Porsche that goes back to its roots. In terms of price, it is edible. The design is lovely. Runs like a dream and the sound of a cathedral. It also has luggage space, so it will work like a real GT.

[@protestagain]

@@PetrolPed What is the ultimate sports car? That's the question, and I think I might be the Alfaholics GTA-R 290. If you can borrow one, it would be fun to hear your opinion on it.

[@sherabnamdhak6485]

12.8 MPG that’s it think I will go for the Porsche.

[@PetrolPed]

Yep, the 992 C2 did 18 😜😂

[@sherabnamdhak6485]

Petrol Ped that’s why I have a 10 year old Audi TT TDI she gets 53 per gallon. Lol. Got her 3 years ago with 15K on the clock has 40k now. No mods although the back box seems way small so I don’t really know. Your leading me into temptation.

[@markchew7104]

I would keep up with you in an S3 standard on British roads up for a challenge

[@PetrolPed]

Good luck with that 😜😂

[@vxrbandit2527]

Hi Pete

[@stevie007]

Hi mate. Regards Steve.

[@PetrolPed]

Hi Bud !

[@alexl6433]

How tall are you?

[@PetrolPed]

6’3” with 34” inside leg 👍

[@JDSFLA]

I am taller than you and the seating position makes this a firm "no purchase". My back would hate this car.

[@tyeben]

The R8 leaves me cold, it's like the worlds best dishwasher. It may be amazing but it just doesn't excite me

[@PetrolPed]

LOL !

[@Chrissy-H]

Interior looks very very similar to an Audi TT-RS... And those are ballistically fast as well so most of the time I doubt you could tell you'd spent the extra £100K. Lovely car but pretty much pointless on the public road, and too expensive to take on a track and thrash properly.

[@francoisg3500]

Evening all!!

[@PetrolPed]

Hi Bud !

[@jamesarmitage8399]

£170k wow, sooner get an R35 or RS7

[@stephenpeacock2627]

Yeh not cheap but saw a year old one in Audi for £110k

[@sysesham4930]

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[@marktolley3582]

Hi pete

[@PetrolPed]

Hello 👋

[@womblestacker7993]

£170,000 get a Ferrari for that

[@moneymaker251]

Sorry buddy..The 911 Turbo S is way faster and better at everything .....................0 to 60 ..2.5 sec..Not to say it is not a nice car..and pretty fast but the Turbo S is just a beast

[@emonty62]

negatives: digital gauges and the cheap looking interior o and those dumb flippers

[@TIM612826]

I don't blame u not saying anything negative about the car when u got it for free to drive for a week and put nearly 1000 miles on it !!! 🤫 lol

[@PetrolPed]

I was pretty balanced to be fair 🤔

[@komntator]

I am more in campervans.

[@artureff3046]

just a golf with bigger engine….

[@PetrolPed]

LOL 😂