Audi R8 V10 Performance 620 PS review and drive - Is this the last R8? | OVERTAKE

Audi invited Overtake to a range sample day where we were given the chance to drive the latest Audi R8 Spyder 620 PS Carbon Black edition.
Join us for our drive impression and review of the V10 powered Audi R8.
With the push towards all electric and Audi announcing that their entire range of new vehicles will be electric from 2025, the 2021 Audi R8 V10 Performance looks set to be the last R8. This then, is a landmark car, it's 620ps naturally aspirated V10 engine marks the pinnacle of where the internal combustion era took Audi. Audi have produced some incredible engines over the years and this V10 stands amongst them, it really is a truly special engine. During our drive experience and review of the R8, it was the pure emotive experience offered by the V10 that really stood out. With the 8,700 rpm redline, The sound was spine-tingling, and way more so than we had anticipated. The engine howls and screams it’s way to the redline and in the mid range offers a deep bark, it sounds mechanical, which isn’t often something you can say about modern engines equipped with all the latest fuel saving technology on offer.
The whole car impressed us, it felt sharp to drive and offered a decent degree of feedback through the steering wheel, especially for a modern power assisted setup. The chassis felt ultra dialled in. Of course it didn’t wriggle away in your fingers the way a classic non power assisted sports car might, but the overwhelming sensation of engine noise and performance on offer more than made up for this.
Ultimately, you should be able to tell from our expressions just how much fun we had with this car.
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[@TheVoiceblast]

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[@j0nesy363]

As an owner of a 205 xs I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on how the pug and this beast compares! Great video as always

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That's an interesting one.... Obviously they're at opposite ends of the spectrum but it is interesting to think about how and what makes them different and perhaps more importantly what makes both of them fun from a driving perspective. The 205 is completely unfiltered, you are and feel in direct control of everything, you can feel the lack of mass as soon as you pull away and it puts a smile on your face at any speed. With the R8 V10, the entire experience is dominated by that engine, you don't feel as much through your fingers, but this is probably a good thing! You need the composure and sure-footed nature of the incredibly stiff and modern chassis, to makes 0-60 in 3/3.2 secs safe and achievable! The R8 was and is way more emotional than I had expected, purely because of the naturally aspirated orchestra behind your ears, whereas the 205 delights you in it's communication and connection between the driver and the machine. On the public road the R8 V10 is ultimately too fast to really experience what the car is capable of, but with the 205 it's at home down a quiet back road. Both offer plenty of fun and enjoyment and are great examples of just how broad the spectrum of drivers cars really are. Thanks for watching!

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