Audi R8: The Last Lap

In September 2023 we asked Audi fans to help us pay tribute to a motoring icon, the Audi R8. A car inspired by Le Mans racing that became a defining supercar for a generation. Fans voted on everything from where and how the cars were shot to the music and storyline.​
R8: The Last Lap is the culmination of that input, from our fans and followers. An epic celebration of a car we’re incredibly proud of.
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[@Jolted_Gaming]

Even 15 years later the gen 1 R8 still looks amazing to this day!

[@ISAK.M]

The GT in this video is literally the perfect R8

[@ridgegamer735]

and will always. Since it looks the best and is the best

[@huh0123]

There are different generations? They all look the same.

[@r8gt232]

@@ISAK.M There is two GT's. Mine is the Gen1 Type 42 GT in Suzuka Gray. The other GT is the Black Type 4S.

[@陸昀佑]

是啊 在十幾年後的今天 以現在的審美觀來定奪第一代的R8 「他」依舊沒有退出流行

[@DonisGP]

Still cant believe you guys are getting rid of this beast 😔 the R8 is legendary! Definitely on the dream car list. Great tribute video for the R8

[@brettfisher03]

Yep.

[@legomannyful]

rid***

[@DonisGP]

@@brettfisher03 sad times :(

[@Mnaoke]

The same way they got rid of RS4 and RS6 sedans. And if I'm not mistaken, I think they're also. getting rid of TTRS.

[@DonisGP]

@@Mnaoke yup unfortunately they are. The TTRS was a extremely slept on car

[@STORM3SHADOW]

Long live the R8! What a run it's been.

[@AudiUSA]

This is the energy we love.

[@robloxcreator437]

@@AudiUSA if its the energy you love, you shouldent have killed it.

[@maincharacter2677]

@@robloxcreator437The R8 died after releasing the slower (with more power) UPLIFTED second generation. Then releasing the RW version too.

[@fifteen8850]

@@maincharacter2677wut

[@iiroyalty2519]

@@robloxcreator437 I don't think it's their choice. Emissions regulations unfortunately.

[@flixarnD]

My R8 is all original and 16 years old now, but people on the streets still look at me like I'm driving a spaceship. The first gen V8 is just such a flawless car.

[@RealMakarov]

that applies to r35 gtrs aswell. theres a reason why both prefacelift version stayed in production so long

[@pillowman3371]

Protect that car with your life man

[@mstar501]

Because it remembers them to the I Robot Audi... it's a legend!

[@mstar501]

I have a 31 year old Audi as a daily, it never let you down

[@jordan2695]

lol Audi reliability is terrible. They’re great cars but don’t compliment them on that front.

[@brettfisher03]

I’m going to miss theses beasts. The R8 is definitely legendary. It’s been my #1 dream car since 2009 when I got to sit in one. Amazing tribute video to the R8

[@AudiUSA]

We love to hear it.

[@drovid008]

@@AudiUSA I will never forgive you for discontinuing this piece of art... also why does get 1 R8 have a mk3 TT's steering wheel??

[@V8_Diva]

@@drovid008 Because Volkswagen uses the same steering wheel across a million cars.

[@jrzez]

@@AudiUSA You love to hear people suffer? Audi caved to the totalitarian and marxist regimes of the world that want us to eat bugs, own nothing, and quarantine on their demand while they enjoy life to the fullest, profiting off of us and our work while giving nothing in return. Still waiting on those ice ages we were supposed to have decades ago. Still have an Ozone layer. And there's been no acid rain. The left lies, and Audi aligns with them.

[@thesnowman2509]

@@AudiUSAok so why are you killing it? Dont we get a resin?

[@codymusser6649]

Can’t stand that yall are getting rid of the R8. Absolutely hate it

[@tzd8035]

I agree. It’s ridiculous. But all good things must come to an end 😖😣

[@catherinemesuelo1219]

Nothing…ever…lasts…forever 😢💔

[@Uriel554]

Cuz no one cared until it’s going away

[@rahulmandala4930]

@@Uriel554Nah, the R8 had an impact on a generation. It was a pop-cultural icon starring in movies like Iron Man and it’s known as Tony Stark’s definitive ride! Also was an excellent drivers car that captured many hearts of young petrolheads at the time (including mine and it still does) and the first generation still gets the hearts fluttering. The design style, the driving experience, the impact it had, etc. all tell me that many cared about it. Audi just let it dry towards the end of the 2nd generation by milking it, when they should’ve kept it as a rival to the 911 and progressively updating it.

[@bangsparklez3272]

Noone asked

[@CAMELOT331]

It's a weird coincidence that right when I get my 2009 R8(gated manual), yall announced the R8 was done. Breaks my heart. Been my dream car forever. I'll cherish this thing.

[@jameswillard1]

It’s good for you, don’t complain

[@rai_dprssd]

@@jameswillard1he didnt complain tho

[@quasarleon4645]

The Original R8 was never beaten when it comes to looks . It was perfection !

[@VitaCola2]

Huracan?

[@davidvandeventer581]

i agree completely 1st gen V10plus is beautiful

[@gaelenski_]

@@VitaCola2 Not even similar?

[@lmk_nathan42915]

R8 was my favorite car, He made my childhood, and for me it's the best car ever. Always Be my favorite. Thank u for all R8!! You will never be forgot.

[@Oofus21]

Rest In Peace Audi R8. You did your family well.

[@R8andGT3Fan]

I was blown away when I first saw the V8 back in 2006...and it still looks amazing. The first GT! What a perfect looking thing! 😍 Bye, R8! 😭

[@r8gt232]

Thank you.

[@vir123456]

It doesn't have to be the last lap. BRING IT BACK!!!

[@H-Shop]

The R8 offers too little too late, a bit like the Lexus LFA. It's only when it's gone people realize what they've been missing on.

[@JordanLeightrials]

​@@H-Shopare you on crack?...

[@pyroteamalpha5931]

Audi TT, gone. Audi R8, gone. Audi 5 cylinder engine, standing on it's last legs. Audi is waving it's amazing sports heritage bye bye. And for what? So we can all drive 2.5 ton fridges?!

[@RealMakarov]

*Kerosene starts playing

[@StevesterLi]

global warming is a hoax! They just don’t want us to have good things

[@sukhmindersinghvirk9065]

Its what the fat people want.

[@syedasaadahmed6993]

Yk they’re entering the F1 right?

[@literalcarman6455]

​@@syedasaadahmed6993so what? Will you ever be able to see, let alone drive an F1 car casually?

[@Sublab]

Thanks for using my song 'Hyper Focus'! 💙Love the vibes of the night scene!

[@Eliott9]

I can already reminds me as a child watching Iron Man 2 and seeing this R8 Spyder V10 and I still love this car even among the huge choice of modern supercars nowadays because this Audi just hits different So this was a great tribute and goodbye to a great dream car

[@aadityagupta9316]

The absolute best run. I first saw the AUDI R8 in IRONMAN 1 and fell in love with the car. Since then, its been my ultimate dream to earn one of those beautiful cars. In fact I, motivate myself by reminding me that I have to get serious about my goals to one day achieve my dreamcar, AUDI R8. 16 years since I saw it. I am still a student and will always love the car, and its my commitment, I will one day make this dream come true. Great tribute. If possible, please make all the AUDI R8 models one last time. For me. Regards, Aditya Gupta, An ADMIRER...

[@Manttyyy]

2012 R8 made me fall in love with the car

[@technik6952]

Its so sad to see that this era ends now.. Driving a car will never be as emotional as it once was... RIP R8, we will miss you..

[@Kumar-bg6nr]

well, its the beginning of the new tomorrow, which is lame, be it in any regard. this is the era of battery toy cars because apparently only engines cause pollution.

[@hatslapper6860]

@@Kumar-bg6nr I think the more unfortunate issue is that EVs are outperforming ICE supercars. While the batteries are heavy, electric motors have incredible power and instant power delivery. In the future, I can see PHEV supercars with extremely powerful electric motors with tiny batteries and engines that only serve as generators being the norm. The packaging would be significantly lighter than a pure EV with a huge battery.

[@Qwertylol]

@@hatslapper6860 but are numbers worth the price of losing the soul of the car?

[@hatslapper6860]

@Qwertylol I read a comment once that said car enthusiasts are really "noise enthusiasts." As much as I love the sound of a screaming V10, you're ascribing the soul of a car to its sound. The whole experience isn't lost in an EV, and it has its own "soul" in its unique driving dynamics.

[@SkyyMi]

A V8 with a gated transmission is still top of my list for attainable supercar. Was interesting to see that first gen with an updated steering wheel on it.

[@jed_cars_official]

Definitely going to miss the Audi R8 😢

[@AudiUSA]

We hope to bring you more life lasting memories with our future creations!

[@ilovesupercarslol]

it wont feel the same though. thats the only issue@@AudiUSA

[@montigabriele4053]

@@AudiUSAwhich are going to be a triple A battery brick? Or is it going to have a proper supercar engine?

[@lel3972]

​@@AudiUSAi Hope they won't be electric

[@TheThunderdance-nd8jw]

​@@AudiUSAAn electric car is not a creation.

[@swapnil3990]

The first R8 is still so beautiful, definitely the GOAT.

[@Preston_Taylor]

Whoever is in their marketing dept needs a raise. This is how you advertise a brand.

[@galimede]

Since my childhood and Iron Man 1 I've always been a fan of this car. And even in 2023 the first gen hasn't aged a bit, rest well R8, you'll be missed. ❤

[@ethansilva4228]

Ever since Iron Man 3, i fell in love with this car, one of my favourites, I've always dreamt of putting my own homemade 1.6l, 90° v6 f1 engine with solid state battery pack with 800v. A truly touching video, thanks a ton, Audi. Nostalgia rules!

[@Krankdatbich]

Started as a Le Mans Quattro Concept in 2003 and officially launching as an R8 in 2006 and goes on all the way to the end.

[@theaqilnaufal2]

R8 is my favourite dream car, and i always see this car 2009-2023

[@RaineyNights]

Sigh... what a game changer this car was. Will be greatly missed! Awesome video!

[@giancabual7274]

When I was 4 years old, I watched a lot of POV drives of the 1st gen R8, The sound of the V8, V10, and the click of the gated manual is just pure eargasm. It's where I started getting in love with cars and getting more knowledge about these incredible machines. Definitely my first-ever dream car. Here I am currently 14, very disappointed that it's gone. This car is absolutely legendary, I'm definitely gonna miss these amazing beasts, long live the R8!

[@nozzle8208]

Its crazy how its been 15 years already and the first manual one still competes with the new one, totally on the one of the best lists

[@BedrockBlock]

I just love that you guys bring back older cars and the newer ones. A great feeling to see all of them together.

[@Urlilghostly]

The R8 has always been one of my top favourite Audi Cars, I’m sad to see it go but nothing good lasts forever. I know Audi will keep on improving over the next few years. Long live the R8 🔥🔥🔥

[@godson101blaze4]

Long live the R8 forever, we will never forget the beauty and power of them 😭😭😭

[@amitanshthakur5261]

That 1st gen R8 still looks fresh to this day! Long live the legend.

[@Fuhnance]

The R8 has been my dream car for as long as I can remember, can't believe it'll be gone.

[@TheThunderdance-nd8jw]

It is just terrible.

[@victormena1501]

Don’t discontinue the R8,we love that car😢❤

[@MikeMcclendon1377]

My goodness... This was beautiful. RIP R8, gone, but NEVER forgotten 🥲

[@DunMiCKeYZhao]

Anyone still remembers the original r8 ad, horse, engine fire and horsepower.

[@AudiUSA]

What a time.

[@riojiang9377]

This is some top notch production quality right here, the cinematography, the editing, the suspense, the rhythm, the sound editing, the car itself...it is just mind blowing. Shout out to the team! Absolutely charming.

[@Tothefloor]

I love my 2017 R8 V10. I will keep it forever!

[@hiibolt]

It's a shame, it was an honor to have the chance to drive one of these. Its memory lives on in its brother, the RS7.

[@Mixa-2005]

When I first saw it I fell in love, I didn’t know that after almost 5 years it would no longer be produced.

[@Anonymous_Coupe]

It's a shame you are getting rid of the R8, but it's a cool tribute video. I'm enjoying my gated V8 on the road and track!

[@Elemental675]

The R8 has been my dream sports car since a 4 year old me sat down to watch Iron Man 1, tbh I think it’s a mistake to kill off the R8, it’s the last enthusiast Audi in my heart. It’s been a great ride though, good on you Audi!

[@manivannan39]

Truly a legendary car from audi , it was way ahead of its time in design and performance, even now gen 1 looks amazing. Hate to see it go away. Will forever remain an icon

[@QueenDerpy]

Literally the only car from audi that I truly love and you're killing it Unforgivable

[@ForzaMemories]

I’m so mad bro

[@the_real_canadian_]

A true legend has come and gone. I'll miss them a lot.

[@triplew_13]

For the past 15 years and still my favorite supercar, long live legend, maybe this is a goodbye, sad but Thank You. Well Done

[@koeskss]

What an increadible run this car has had. Icon of modern sportscars.

[@toastyeeter]

The R8 is one of my favourite supercars of all time, it's been that way since I first got into cars when I was 6. I'm gonna be sad to see the end of the R8 name but man, I'm so happy that it's getting the send off it deserves ❤

[@ricardoh.6850]

I cried

[@AudiUSA]

This vehicle is nothing short of legendary. We had to do our best in sending it off the right way!

[@flyingproofficial]

​@@AudiUSAit shouldn't have sent it off

[@jpracing893]

Damn 2:53 Audi using Sublab - Hyperfocus That goes hard

[@DTDevy]

The fact they are getting rid of one of the most popular cars which had a huge impact on generations and just simply Discontinue it

[@13H]

R8 was my dream car ever since I saw it for the first time, thank you so much Audi for making this amazing machine! Now I'm a proud owner of a gen 1 R8 myself, though can't drive as good as the amazing drivers you found for this video.

[@nap928]

One of the best Cars i drove R8 V10+ ❤

[@AudiUSA]

This comment >

[@Enzo_Editzz6]

I remember the r8 was my dream car, I even bought the r8 at forza horizon 1 and I've been driving it for hours and hours just because on how beautiful the design and performance are the best.. Sometimes things that we love always have to go, you just need to accept it. Goodbye R8.

[@pritambarai889]

picture is meaningful❤️😌 And the power of v10 eng🔥

[@AudiUSA]

Love received. R8 was a true gem, stay tuned for what’s to come!

[@Hqy22]

​@@AudiUSAsorry audi, but it will never be the same.

[@Nono-458]

Damn man that really sux to see such an iconic car go. Funny enough if you pay attention to Iron Man in all of the marvel movies he has been in, most times he’s driving an Audi R8 of some spec. With some exemptions of course. Crazy thing is he dies in endgame, and that movie released around the same time Audi announced they aren’t making the R8 anymore, just a crazy coincidence.

[@adamnagy1439]

What an amazing icon. So sad to see it go, and lose the lovely v10. :(

[@brianpatrick9691]

Car companies that insist on electric-only vehicles line-ups will have a bumpy road ahead. Consumers want choice, not mandates. Killing off cars such as this only shows that manufactures care more about their ESG points than their customers. Just to be clear electric cars may have a place in the future, but end to end they are not currently that eco-friendly, not practical/convenient for those trips or payload hauls. Reliable and widely available supporting infrastructure needs to be proven and in place before attempting to corral consumers into a new technology. When solar is more efficient and less costly, battery materials are less toxic to produce and dispose of, the grid switches to nuclear instead of gas/coal, and charge times are reduced closer to time it takes to pump gas, then it's go time. Until then, hybrids are a great interim option. R8 - great car, foolish death sentence.

[@rhyselawrance9162]

Im in tears 😢😢😢 knew it was leaving ages ago but this video definitely brought some tears. God bless you audi and long live the king ❤

[@jeanmaxmontagner5451]

Magnifique hommage 😍🇨🇵

[@jackcripps5296]

I have a carbon black performance 2020 love it! It's when it hits the top rpm it screams at you and you smile from ear to ear

[@mrsoisauce9017]

I hope this doesn’t spell the end of Audi’s involvement in motorsport. Honestly; with hearing you guys pull out of LMDh, pulling out of GT racing, maybe pulling out of TC racing, and now potentially pulling out of F1? It’s disheartening, really. I’ve always been more of an Alfa Romeo guy, but I’d still sad to see

[@NJRacer623]

I'm a huge Audi fanboy, and it's been depressing watching Audi pull out of all these different racing series over the years. But their main focus is electric vehicles now so that's where all of their money goes.

[@mrsoisauce9017]

@@NJRacer623 I mean, sure, but if that's the case, they should at least maintain their presence in Formula E and gain a presence in Extreme E, and they can't even do that

[@NJRacer623]

I think the main reason they pulled out of Formula E was their plan to join Formula 1. But you mentioned something about them pulling out of that now too? So I don't know.@@mrsoisauce9017

[@angeltheedmfan6369]

Imagine if Audi released another R8 as the LAST last R8 called the "MFG Edition" based on the Audi R8 driven by Yuudai Sakamoto in the anime "MF Ghost". The car will be colored Vegas Yellow with 610HP, Gold No.5 Decal like in the Anime and even an optional Japanese number plate that reads "2-001" just like in the Anime while it also has a picture of the R8 in the Anime and Manga in the Brochure of the MFG Edititon and while also having the signature of Toru Sakurai (voice of Yuudai) on the dashboard. Ofcourse the 2023 R8 will have this special edition but it will be still cool tho imo.

[@stephenbailinC7GS]

Audi, we know and understand that electrification is the next great innovation. I’ve always been in awe of this as an American enthusiast. To the future 🍷

[@amazingerrr]

That Sublab track goes harddd 🔥🔥😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@hrtbrk1127]

You will be missed.

[@AudiUSA]

That’s the spirit! Cheers to the last lap 🏁

[@takashimatta]

The R8 is definitely a looker. Blown me away the first time i saw the 4.2 V8 version in Silver. Amazing car.

[@MPosch69]

I hope you are ready tol see Audi die after getting rid of the R8 and all 5Cyl Models.. this will be the dumbest of all dumb moves german car engineering has made in the past 5 years and the hype of EV's.. you're cutting yourself out of your own business by pushing the chinese EV market, cause they are CLEARLY the better ones.. but we'll have to accept it I think.. so good bye to the last car with a beating and burning -heart-

[@TokenBlkGuy78]

Amazing Video, The R8 will hold a special place in my heart it was always a pleasure to hear and to look at!! Well done Audi!!

[@LukeYe]

I feel like Audi is going to regret it. There is not worthy successor and will be not, because of electrification

[@azora2144]

all time favourite car is still the 2008 audi r8. Driving that on Midnight Club Los Angeles were the golden days

[@Ethan-wi1oy]

The R8 was my poster car as a child and still is. The idea of owning one is all the motivation i need in life to keep going

[@samikghosh1605]

So sad that you are not continuing with the R8. Still looks, sounds, and drives so great!

[@johnemmanueljimena6126]

Audi R8 ....You will never be forgotten ....❤❤❤❤

[@UtkarshSrivastava-b8m]

Quintessential Engineering! Will be missed👍

[@Peter84bo]

I am not cryng a r8 just entered my hearth and exited from the eyes .....bye r8 what a journey it's been

[@lichh64]

I went to Germany when I was around 4 yo and since then this car has been my dream car

[@juvenshah]

Here we are 2023 and still the 2008 R8 looks way better than the 23' model with sharp design philosophy! The first time I felt how to kill a great deisgn piece by piece over the span a decade! And yet I am still in love with the 2008 model...never found a better R8 model than that! A piece gone but not forgotten!

[@slightmoth]

End of a Era - innovative to iconic. What does the future of the four rings have to offer

[@konkeydong6907]

The R8 i think modernized supercars when it came out. It really wowed everyone how beautiful and futuristic it looked. It drove brilliantly and was practical, designed like an everyday supercar like a 911. Sad to see it go but thats just how things are moving forward.

[@platinumshadowpra2302]

The Icon I loved the most, among other vehicle industries. 2008 Audi r8 the beauty is next level. 2012 version is simply an beautiful beast. Love those guys.

[@platinumshadowpra2302]

both two are highlighted with tony stark though. The Invincible Audi.

[@platinumshadowpra2302]

And of course, love to see an e-tron version looks like 2008 R8. with incredible sporty sound of etrons. LMS.

[@tiagobernardo6807]

What a lovely tribute not only not only to the R8 but also to driving. Never thought Audi would be one of the last guardians of the Naturally Aspirated internal combustion engine. Godspeed R8.

[@raheem300]

Ive heard so much about the R8 it truly is and will still be an amazing piece of automotive engineering and history ...farewell you crazy german racecar

[@anthonycarlo3079]

I love the OG 2008 R8. Thanks! Tony Stark for showing us the beauty and power of this car.

[@kuma_score7536]

there really needs to be a last run edition of these beautiful beasts bringing back some bells and whistles from old like a manual version and maybe giving it some special trinkets as a big sendoff. the R8 was probably the first supercar I fell in love with and is still up there till this day

[@Boomer16377]

Please bring them back as a child. It was my favourite car and I still love it and now knowing that I’m the be able to have a chance of getting on sort of hurts everyone wants this car back even if they don’t have the money just to know that this car is still being made makes people happy.

[@armanmkr09]

Audi TT, Audi R8, and the Camaro all gone within the same years. What a dream it has been to see these cars in action.

[@Temeraire306]

Will always love the gen 1 up until 2014 styling. The lines, the lights, the contrasting side panels - all what make the R8 iconic for me ❤

[@ralphin_rj]

The first gen R8 is what paved me learning Sim racing! Sure its not the real thing but hey out me behind one today and I'm sure it will be familiar in my head! One car i'll never forget!

[@quinoxxe]

When i was young back in 2014 or 2015, for my birthday i got a replica model of a grey V10 Audi R8. It was very detailed, And ever since then I had fallen for the R8, Such a monstrous beauty. Sadly I could not get my hands on one yet, And it got discontinued. But I won't give up hope and keep looking for one in the Used market. Thank you Audi for making Such a car. Hope to see more cars like this in the future!

[@chiefmorso]

Cinematography is unreal!

[@daweed_la8241]

The old R8 is sooo sexy, I love the curves and the taillights. Just got tears in my eyes knowing that it’s not going to be continued

[@amoghhatkar446]

Will own one day for sure... R8 2009

[@am0eba168]

The gen 1 R8 is the best looking one, I refuse to believe otherwise

[@Wafi-AlHasanatGhost]

Man, I can't believe. Audi R8 is the only car that I love from my childhood. Even when I didn't know about cars. I just loved it for it's unique design. Long live Audi R8. Love it man. ❤️‍🔥

[@viralcutup]

I’ll never forget picking up Motorsport 3 as a kid and staring at the R8 on the cover the whole ride home. I couldn’t wait to pop it in my Xbox and race it. Thank you Audi, the R8 is one to remember.

[@rafaelmuchante7052]

She wasn't the most powerful or the most popular, but she was always there for us and now we are here for her... I have never been so sad about a car since the VW Bus went out of production here in Brazil it hd a whole campaign Abt it 😢

[@bobbyandrewr]

This was so fun to watch, can't wait to have one on my own, my OG dream car since I was a kid 😍💯

[@cinimini4854]

The R8 is probably the best example of a halo car for a company. It just became such an iconic car.