The 2023 Audi R8 GT Is a $250,000 Goodbye to the R8

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Doug DeMuro

Doug DeMuro

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@ariverofbears
@ariverofbears Жыл бұрын
The R8 was the first supercar that I loved seeing as a kid. Sad to see it's going away.
@EngiNetion
@EngiNetion Жыл бұрын
It was the Holy Grail in many racing games such as Midnight Club LA, Blur and etc...
@993mike
@993mike Жыл бұрын
No matter how quick a new EV version may be, it will never be as desirable as this mechanical marvel with all it’s emotion. It will be like going from a Rolex Daytona to an iWatch
@jonrichmond
@jonrichmond Жыл бұрын
I’d like to think they won’t end it. They haven’t announced it’s over he’s assuming that. Audi only said it’s the end of Gen 2
@3ricsmind
@3ricsmind Жыл бұрын
Same, I remember being like 8yr asking for an r8 for Christmas lol (we’re not rich)
@TheRizzler_1
@TheRizzler_1 Жыл бұрын
Same here, I am happy that they made the last line special though
@jeffy210
@jeffy210 Жыл бұрын
17 years with minimal changes to the design. That says something about how iconic it turned out to be. Going to miss the R8.
@basshead.
@basshead. Жыл бұрын
Mustang, 911, Viper, Challenger, Camaro, 370z, GTR
@scoobyjew5187
@scoobyjew5187 Жыл бұрын
@@basshead. those are all iconic cars. What is your point
@basshead.
@basshead. Жыл бұрын
@@scoobyjew5187 That the R8 isn't the only one.
@sabersz
@sabersz Жыл бұрын
@@basshead. over half of those stopped being produced long ago
@basshead.
@basshead. Жыл бұрын
@@sabersz Only 1. The Viper.
@STALMANNEN
@STALMANNEN Жыл бұрын
Thanks R8 for the memories! (2008-2023)
@michele_
@michele_ Жыл бұрын
Nah I won't like this comment
@Gaudine
@Gaudine Жыл бұрын
Love the r8! My fav to this day is the first gen with the v8 then the first gen v10 the the first gen gt
@jwalster9412
@jwalster9412 Жыл бұрын
R8, Your song will be missed!
@reekid_ace
@reekid_ace Жыл бұрын
Audi should’ve acknowledged the V8 R8 more IMO
@12799MaDeuce
@12799MaDeuce Жыл бұрын
Weird to think the R8 is as old as the first Iron Man movie
@konstantinclark
@konstantinclark Жыл бұрын
the interior is perfect to me, it’s so simple but analog in a way. the lack of a screen makes it feel timeless
@jeremyd.2156
@jeremyd.2156 Жыл бұрын
Other than the RWD badge it seems lovely
@JordiFu
@JordiFu Жыл бұрын
The "old" interior is honestly a selling point for me. Modern Audi interiors are my favorite. Very simplistic.
@edwardnoonan4765
@edwardnoonan4765 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, when we look back in a few decades, I imagine this interior will age extremely well. One of the issues with cars from the modern era is the fact that the tech will be so dated or viewed as tacky in the future. "Remember when we were putting iPads in car interiors? That was so ridiculous." - People in the future Or, everything will just be self driving and the whole car will be an infotainment system...
@JordiFu
@JordiFu Жыл бұрын
@Edward Noonan my thoughts exactly. A lot like the Bugatti interiors too.
@MichaelEilers
@MichaelEilers Жыл бұрын
I had a 2012 A7 and it made me feel so special (that sounds kinda weird, but you know what I mean) every time I climbed in. It was maxed out on the. interior trim and every surface you touched was metal - a trick that BMW and Mercedes never figured out - and it just gave you a solid experience every time, and was super quiet to boot. For the midrange car it was an extremely high quality experience and still looks good today.
@FluffyBlueCow
@FluffyBlueCow Жыл бұрын
It is? To me it always looks and feels like a slightly upgraded Jetta on the inside.
@2340284
@2340284 Жыл бұрын
Actually any car with a big central screen I already feel old. Who really need a big screen when they’re driving? And not as safe in the night. Now I’ve owned my r8 spyder for 6 years. Still feel like a new car interior. Nothing really aged.
@Jzwiz
@Jzwiz Жыл бұрын
R8 has a special place in my heart as its the first sports car i got to drive because the guy that owned it was the father of a kid i use to give rides home from highschool a lot. We didnt go like insane with it but it was a fun and very nerve wracking experience.
@AhmedMJ97
@AhmedMJ97 Жыл бұрын
As much as I hate the fact that the R8 will no longer be in production, I am so happy that Doug will still do the solo reviews.
@jc_so_riyl
@jc_so_riyl Жыл бұрын
Yeah if Doug wants to do duo reviews, making a different channel is better to do different content format, hence the channel name here is just "Doug DeMuro" so of course we're gonna expect that it's going to be just him. It's also foolish of him to erase "More Doug DeMuro" entirely and renamed it to "Cars & Bids" since the actual Cars & Bids channel is struggling to gain subscribers
@luiselapostolfeliz2421
@luiselapostolfeliz2421 Жыл бұрын
​@@jc_so_riylCool Aufi R8 GT and even though it's not going to be mass produced I love it. You'll not see millions of units on this Audi R8 GT and I love the way it looks yeah it's not sold to the masses.
@balajiarun7434
@balajiarun7434 Жыл бұрын
I think he is ramping up kannan for C&B reviews.
@luiselapostolfeliz2421
@luiselapostolfeliz2421 Жыл бұрын
@@balajiarun7434 Wow cool.
@Bobspineable
@Bobspineable Жыл бұрын
I feel this is one of those vehicles brought back as electric, probably as a Tesla Roadster competitor
@brandonlocklear5552
@brandonlocklear5552 Жыл бұрын
I think it speaks volumes for the engineering of the car. When you can design something that makes you just want to focus on driving and enjoy it and not distractions like a touch screen.
@DaGhost141
@DaGhost141 Жыл бұрын
The missing center screen is not a bad thing in my opinion, Doug brought up that argument on other cars: Basically this will age much more gracefully since most screens will just age very badly.
@sebastiannolte1201
@sebastiannolte1201 Жыл бұрын
Exactly, and it is NOT a sign that the R8 is old. More or less all other Audis at the time had a center screen - incuding the first generation R8! It was a concious decision by Audi to get rid of the center screen in this R8, and was quite unusual when it came out.
@WatsonDimanche
@WatsonDimanche Жыл бұрын
Completely agree, in 10 years it won’t feel as old as some other cars with out dated infotainments. That’s the same reason Bugatti don’t do infotainments either.
@cenciende9401
@cenciende9401 Жыл бұрын
They really won't.
@garytryan
@garytryan Жыл бұрын
This is apples and oranges though. Cars like this are collectables, so a center screen would hurt that aspect. A Honda accord has a shelf life of 10 -15 years, so taking away the screen would just take away usability.
@Dksjdifkso0988
@Dksjdifkso0988 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely true.. i’ve just bought a 2017 Audi tt roadster and I love that there isn’t a central screen…
@patricknelson
@patricknelson Жыл бұрын
Saw one in person yesterday. Definitely has a hell of a presence compared to the typical stock R8, that's for sure.
@SpartanHighKing14
@SpartanHighKing14 Жыл бұрын
Its insane how modern this design still looks! An absolute legendary car.
@alexandercupples
@alexandercupples Жыл бұрын
1 the no screen and minimalism will leave the interior timeless 2 i don’t think i’ve ever seen the speaker brand name on a headrest before!
@wowdogeful
@wowdogeful Жыл бұрын
It feels so weird seeing a 2023 automobile with an actual nice looking interior instead of one that was just designed around one massive screen in the middle with everything else being merely an afterthought.
@cenciende9401
@cenciende9401 Жыл бұрын
Guess you haven't seen many interiors huh? I can think half a dozen in the past 2 years where each time I thought 'holy shit that's beautiful'
@wowdogeful
@wowdogeful Жыл бұрын
@@cenciende9401 For almost all recent cars I've been in I was like "wow that looks exactly like the previous generation but with an even larger screen"
@renypayne11
@renypayne11 Жыл бұрын
It's Guage cluster is one giant screen. It works great though
@mikef1848
@mikef1848 Жыл бұрын
My thought exactly
@gcg8187
@gcg8187 Жыл бұрын
have you seen the inside of a Tesla? it looks awesome
@sv-bk
@sv-bk Жыл бұрын
Always loved the v10 r8! Not too flashy like a Huracan but still has the quality and power. Fantastic car to end the model line.
@tayzonday
@tayzonday Жыл бұрын
The styling is so aggressive, it looks like it’s moving when it’s still 🤔😳🤯
@christopheru2561
@christopheru2561 Жыл бұрын
Chocolate rain
@siddiqahmad5193
@siddiqahmad5193 Жыл бұрын
Chocolate Rain baby... !!!
@hollistered4780
@hollistered4780 Жыл бұрын
Hello chocolate rain guy!
@CausticTitan
@CausticTitan Жыл бұрын
Tay, I hope you are using that wonderful, sultry voice for good
@RedLP5000S
@RedLP5000S Жыл бұрын
Looks like a Lambo now.
@TraversyMedia
@TraversyMedia 9 ай бұрын
So sad that there will be no more R8s. Damn electric 🙄 I have a 2020 and Im looking for a 2023 just so I can have it for longer as mine already has 20k miles. I wouldn’t trade it for anything else.
@gGeorge96
@gGeorge96 Жыл бұрын
I became an Audi owner cause of the R8. When I was in middle school and first saw Iron Man, watching RDJ in his R8 did it for me. As soon as I got hired into my career after college, I bought an A6. Hoped it would stay around as long as the 911, or Corvette, or mustang. Truly their Halo car for me.
@TheOzcar17
@TheOzcar17 Жыл бұрын
11:17 I hardly disagree. I almost sure he said timeless design for the chiron for not having a screen. Not having a screen doesnt directly linked it to a decade like first screens
@waitdaddy
@waitdaddy Жыл бұрын
Love the no center screen! It will be a blessing 20 years from now! Could you imagine if they had the gated shifter for this final model!?!?
@wordsandverses
@wordsandverses Жыл бұрын
one can only dream 😔
@joseandresruiz4360
@joseandresruiz4360 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Its brilliant in the same way every bugatti doesn't have one either to look timeless.
@kafgark
@kafgark 11 ай бұрын
This car is so awesome, everytime you check your rear center mirror you'll see V10 reflection on the window. Only to remind you: "Hey, you have a V10 behind you".
@AdamG1983
@AdamG1983 Жыл бұрын
The R8 is highly underrated and I'm guessing the market will reflect it in a few years. We'll look back on the days when these weren't absurdly expensive to buy one.
@rustler08
@rustler08 Жыл бұрын
Maybe, at the same time you can pick up a Gallardo or an older Huracan. Not quite the same comfort experience, but definitely more of that supercar experience that people want.
@sesto194
@sesto194 Жыл бұрын
Underrated? Its the most sold supercar in the world lol
@norwegianblue2017
@norwegianblue2017 Жыл бұрын
Can't really call a $250k car underrated. It BETTER be damned good! I do miss the days when cars were more affordable for mere mortals. Even the Corvette Z06 is well out of the grasp of most of its previous customers.
@overcooked123
@overcooked123 Жыл бұрын
Nah they build tons of R8. Never going to be unattainable.
@r32juan
@r32juan Жыл бұрын
@@overcooked123 price will go up after theyre done being built, regardless of the amount left
@johadelet4826
@johadelet4826 Жыл бұрын
I was thinking about buying this but since the interior is so old i went for my grandmas used 2007 toyota yaris instead.
@PapaGean
@PapaGean Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't say that interior is dated. The fact it is so driver focused is amazing!
@JJ_5289
@JJ_5289 Жыл бұрын
I didn't understand why Doug was complaining about the interior tech. Any center infotainment screen inevitably starts to look dated in 5-10 years when something better comes out. Sometimes less is more
@ahyaan2552
@ahyaan2552 Жыл бұрын
@@JJ_5289 he likes the massive screens for some odd reason
@MauriceBln1
@MauriceBln1 Жыл бұрын
@@JJ_5289 True!
@adrielklein189
@adrielklein189 Жыл бұрын
@@ahyaan2552 Those screens will age like milk worse than 90s car interiors.
@GoldYeti1320
@GoldYeti1320 Жыл бұрын
Still will be my favorite super car from my childhood! Thank you for the great memories!! 2008-2023 🤙
@BlazeORenegado
@BlazeORenegado Жыл бұрын
I think that this is the best way to say goodbye to the Audi R8. After all, it's the last survivor with a V10 engine. We're going to miss you, R8...
@RedLP5000S
@RedLP5000S Жыл бұрын
Huracan
@PRExJay
@PRExJay Жыл бұрын
@@RedLP5000S my 2 favorite super cars. The R8 and Huracan are both being discontinued this year. I loved purely because of the V10
@albertoalegria3894
@albertoalegria3894 Жыл бұрын
I remember first falling in love with the R8 watching Iron Man, gonna miss it
@mtrsprt_media
@mtrsprt_media Жыл бұрын
Rip Audi R8, one of the best supercars to ever be made in germany
@BrandonJXN2
@BrandonJXN2 Жыл бұрын
Ever to be made period.
@gregorygant4242
@gregorygant4242 Жыл бұрын
@@BrandonJXN2 Best daily driveable , pretty affordable , looking ,sounding supercar ever. Tony Stark will be sad !
@sighfly2928
@sighfly2928 Жыл бұрын
@@gregorygant4242a new R8 isn’t pretty affordable lol
@gregorygant4242
@gregorygant4242 Жыл бұрын
@@sighfly2928 I meant relatively affordable compared to other supercars in the past ,not now !
@draggy6544
@draggy6544 Жыл бұрын
@@sighfly2928 u can pick a second gen for 120-150k thats a price point normal people could afford and its also happens to be very reliable
@joeljeffrey9139
@joeljeffrey9139 Жыл бұрын
Doug has driven more R8s, than I have owed cars. Definitely puts things in perspective lol
@lucignolo8333
@lucignolo8333 Жыл бұрын
I remember being a 10yrs old child and seeing an r8 for the first tine in the street, i live close to maranello so i was already used to supercars but the r8 really made me feel in the future, it was so clean, so subtle and yet looked absolutely powerful. Sad to see it go, and it also reminds me i’m getting old
@chasegrimes9428
@chasegrimes9428 Жыл бұрын
In the same boat, born in 96 lol
@lucignolo8333
@lucignolo8333 Жыл бұрын
@@chasegrimes9428 95-99 greatest generation
@johndc2998
@johndc2998 Жыл бұрын
The long line RWD is because normally it says Quattro there, and they werent going to make a new dashboard for 333 cars.
@Terryrouge427
@Terryrouge427 Жыл бұрын
Iconic car. A true case study for how to properly create a halo car and use a very popular movie to market it, with Tony Stark driving one in the Iron Man movies. I remember seeing the original for the first time at the Atlanta auto show and been enamored by it. It set the the styling trend for the day-time running lights that we see in basically every car now, and captured the imagination of so many young people. Still my dream car! Hopefully one day I can get one, maybe even a v10 version if they don’t get out of reach!
@STORM3SHADOW
@STORM3SHADOW Жыл бұрын
Well said and I can relate 100%. I had a Gen 1 R8 on my dream board for many years...until I finally was able to afford one. I picked up a Gen 1 in Sepang Blue, V10 with a gated manual. I've owned it for years now and still pinch myself that I own such an amazing piece of machinery. The values have shot up over the pandemic but you can still find V8's and V10's w/ the R-tronic gearbox for a decent price. Keep grinding! It can happen!
@theoneandonly8567
@theoneandonly8567 Жыл бұрын
No the First Manufacturer with this LED Running Lights was BMW. The E39 Facelift had it.
@Terryrouge427
@Terryrouge427 Жыл бұрын
@@theoneandonly8567 correct, those were halo style though. R8 was the first to have a strip of LED lights, which ended up trickling down to cars like a Nissan Sentra.
@theoneandonly8567
@theoneandonly8567 Жыл бұрын
@@Terryrouge427 it's more like a Wave instead a Stripe. But ok. I call the LED Running Lights of the E39 FL "Corona-Lights" and I think it is technically and optical better than this Audi Day Running Lights. They are too bright.
@Terryrouge427
@Terryrouge427 Жыл бұрын
@@theoneandonly8567 those retro running lights look so good.
@gicostalonga
@gicostalonga Жыл бұрын
Jesus, I'm watching Doug for year, but today I noticed, and please, tell me If it's just me....does Doug's Voice remember Sheldon Cooper? LOL
@chartreux1532
@chartreux1532 Жыл бұрын
I owned a 2008 Audi R8 V8 and then later in 2012 a 2011 Audi R8 V10 Spyder (both Manuals) I do prefer the Look of the older ones, especially the Front but in general that Car and i'm sure i'm not the only one But that said, Audi R8s are very reliable, never had serious Issues with any of them and i actually drove mine regularly. So definitely a fantastic Sportscar and also not too expensive. Prost & Cheers from Berchtesgaden in the Bavarian Alps
@JahyMoonwalker
@JahyMoonwalker Жыл бұрын
Is it that drastic of a difference in handling between the AWD and RWD?
@christian_urocar
@christian_urocar Жыл бұрын
The older ones are good looking, that front end ! I prefer that first gen r8
@joey_hayy
@joey_hayy Жыл бұрын
Habe die Ehre 👍🏼
@pkbeast
@pkbeast Жыл бұрын
I've bought an '09 R8 V8 about 6 months ago and even if I had all the money in the world, I would still get a Gen 1 over a Gen 2. Totally agree with you that front end looks so much better, but for me it's the Gen 1 side blades that REALLY do it for me. That coupled with the gated manual, heel toe-ing down the gears... Mmmm, chef's kiss!
@Yamaguchi2Chris
@Yamaguchi2Chris Жыл бұрын
The v10 needs twin turbocharged
@MattBarnes-e3n
@MattBarnes-e3n Жыл бұрын
Mine is going nowhere but the sun valley road rally.. 205mph here I come
@brrrrr9999
@brrrrr9999 Жыл бұрын
Doug on his own reviewing a nice, new car. Awesome change of pace, we love to see it.
@TheV8Pumpkin
@TheV8Pumpkin Жыл бұрын
THIS Is what the viewers want
@FranciscoDiaz-vf7mc
@FranciscoDiaz-vf7mc Жыл бұрын
He still consistently does solo new car reviews dude what do you mean “change of pace” 💀💀
@JahyMoonwalker
@JahyMoonwalker Жыл бұрын
@@FranciscoDiaz-vf7mc some people don't appreciate his special lil buddy guest appearances.
@cenciende9401
@cenciende9401 Жыл бұрын
Is that sarcasm? I'm not seeing the joke since it's what he always does.
@mattl1962
@mattl1962 Жыл бұрын
The nice thing about this car is that you can actually see the engine, it’s not under a plastic shroud that only an engineer can access. You can access the engine. Just like how you used to be able to in all modern exotics. Most now have some sort of shroud like McLaren etc
@desertsandfly2277
@desertsandfly2277 Жыл бұрын
Rest in peace Audi and Lamborghini's 5.2L V10 engine. The last surviving V10 engine of the modern era. RIP V10 engines. You will be remembered for your amazing performance and voices.
@ryndrssn
@ryndrssn Жыл бұрын
hey not too bad, McLaren stuck a Judd V10 in their Solus GT, but still, it's the only one with the V10
@NC1Jordan
@NC1Jordan Жыл бұрын
I had a ‘20 V10 Performance and it really was the best all around car I’ve ever owned. The guy that bought it from me assured me I’d be back in another one day. Unfortunately I have car ADD and change up cars every 6 months or so. Love the GT!!
@Aggie4life77
@Aggie4life77 8 ай бұрын
Guys like you are great for the used car market. Keep taking that initial depreciation hit for us👍🏽
@matthewjohnson5481
@matthewjohnson5481 Жыл бұрын
Oh man - it's really nice to have a "just Doug" video again
@AdamG1983
@AdamG1983 Жыл бұрын
The numbers don't lie. The videos with Kennan don't get as many views. I think he'll start going solo again for reviews and keep Kennan/Alanis for his Sunday videos
@rustler08
@rustler08 Жыл бұрын
Thank god, Kennan is hella awkward
@arjnarersn01
@arjnarersn01 Жыл бұрын
@@rustler08 i like Kennan in the Sunday videos
@MichaelEilers
@MichaelEilers Жыл бұрын
Stop bullying Kennan, I don't see Doug telling you who YOU can hang out with.
@FranciscoDiaz-vf7mc
@FranciscoDiaz-vf7mc Жыл бұрын
@@AdamG1983 He never stopped solo reviews LMAO he still does 2 solo videos every week. The Kennan videos are just extra content.
@just_justin_11
@just_justin_11 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love that there isn't a center screen. It's super clean
@porscheman998
@porscheman998 Жыл бұрын
Easily one the greatest and most influential halo cars of all time! Thanks for the memories, Audi!
@sportzntouring
@sportzntouring Жыл бұрын
One factual correction, its official name is "R8 V10 GT RWD", according to Audi "paying homage to the original GT" with the GT badging... but is technically not really the new "R8 GT". A great car on paper, but falls short of changes the original GT had... I've made a whole video on this, but in short: the original GT went so much further - it didn't even have the same chassis code it was that different to the stock cars. Still, this new car is cool, but even Audi's official press info admits it's not quite a GT.
@DMBVR4
@DMBVR4 Жыл бұрын
The R8 GT is nice, but Doug by himself is legendary.
@Shockwave-KG
@Shockwave-KG Жыл бұрын
Yeah thank god.
@cashraccs
@cashraccs Жыл бұрын
@@peppers1331 💀
@bwofficial1776
@bwofficial1776 Жыл бұрын
@@peppers1331 He works hard. He deserves it.
@justinkey4895
@justinkey4895 Жыл бұрын
would have been even cooler if they had brought back the gated manual for this final version.
@yinyangsepticruski
@yinyangsepticruski Жыл бұрын
Such an incredible looking R8! Sad to see that it will be the last ones.
@volvo09
@volvo09 Жыл бұрын
It looks incredible!
@intothefuture1.618
@intothefuture1.618 Жыл бұрын
When he said very special car to poke around in, I had a flashback of him accidentally scratching the leather on the Aston Martin, never did encounter any closure on that piece of leather! Long time fan!
@zikarifid8768
@zikarifid8768 Жыл бұрын
Feel so sad that this beautiful machine is going to extinct... such a great car.
@chrisl5711
@chrisl5711 Жыл бұрын
I still remember the first time I saw an Audi R8. It was 2008 and I was driving out to LA to check out the Museum of Tolerance and on my left hand side an R8 rolled by in the carpool lane all smooth. That car was good looking then and still good looking now.
@markwilliamson4834
@markwilliamson4834 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the old school vents in the doors, no giant screen, and driver focused controls.
@buktownx
@buktownx Жыл бұрын
Anddddd Audi finishes it off with a shifter from a 1996 Pontiac Grand Am.....ROUND Sport Shifter anyone?
@sebastianm.2901
@sebastianm.2901 Жыл бұрын
no stupid screen in the middle is what makes it speical and timeless.
@emmedigi89
@emmedigi89 Жыл бұрын
Bugatti Chiron: no center screen/infotainment = timeless Audi R8: no center screen/infotainment = obsolete
@callber
@callber Жыл бұрын
Love this car! Must say I prefer the simple buttons in the center as it ages better with time, just like in the Bugatti Chiron.
@pelicanajar
@pelicanajar Жыл бұрын
And Veyron!!!
@stephenbacks3100
@stephenbacks3100 Жыл бұрын
This is the Lambo that you take to the opera. So classy and understated. Absolutely beautiful car!
@Vtarec
@Vtarec Жыл бұрын
I like every R8, but OMG, this one is so sick!! The styling is truly amazing and it sounds so good as well.
@alinahidian
@alinahidian Жыл бұрын
Doug is the type of guy to wear 2 left shoes and complain why he is running in circles. Your the champion of car reviews Doug!
@xzl8555
@xzl8555 Жыл бұрын
RIP Audi R8 (2008-2023) It may be gone but it may be in the Museum to show this Lendardy Car 'WHAT A MACHINE'
@benjaminrobinson3842
@benjaminrobinson3842 Жыл бұрын
The "long line" badge near the glovebox (10:08) has a logical explanation. The niche it fits in is designed for the "quattro" badge. The phrase "RWD" is shorter by comparison, so the line is Audi's way of getting it to fit.
@ChannelDiggtyDawg
@ChannelDiggtyDawg Жыл бұрын
I love that they never put a big screen in the middle, just makes it that extra bit cooler to me and I assume collectors
@joelspaulding5964
@joelspaulding5964 Жыл бұрын
Like the idea of the RWD, but hesitate to love, considering that Audi's AWD has been a feature they tend to do well and make useful.
@shaned1500
@shaned1500 Жыл бұрын
11:10 I disagree I think the lack of a center screen has made it timeless. why clutter such a clean interior with a center display.
@jonathanelliott1338
@jonathanelliott1338 Жыл бұрын
The R8 style of body (Porsche's, 370z's, etc etc) usually arent my jam - I lean more towards the Fort GT, DB9 GT, La Ferrari - but the R8 / GT gets it done. God damn that's a nice looking car.
@medina0252
@medina0252 Жыл бұрын
Great video Doug!! R.I.P to the R8 as it brought lots of memories of a supercar. Will there be a review of the 2023 Dodge Challenger Demon 170??😈
@thecollectiblesapp
@thecollectiblesapp Жыл бұрын
Doug the interior of the R8 is pretty much kind of what they have done with the Veyron and Chiron avoiding screens to make it timeless. They didn’t do it as much as they did in Bugatti, but I look that as a great thing in the interior design of the car. I only wish that they kept the gauge cluster analog instead of digital.
@SickDnA
@SickDnA Жыл бұрын
was hoping to see Doug announce that this R8 is the only one ever made and it is being sold on cars and bids
@callumbennett2013
@callumbennett2013 Жыл бұрын
I remember falling in love with the R8 with its Le Mans Quattro concept in NFS Carbon, with its futuristic design, V10 sound and best stats in the game, it didn't get cooler than that. I'd love to own a 1st Gen V10 R8 with a manual, a rare gem.
@jacobs.9797
@jacobs.9797 Жыл бұрын
Same here. Darius sure picked a nice ride. The strongest nostalgia I feel is from playing Carbon and MW as a kid.
@Wulf573
@Wulf573 Жыл бұрын
11:24 and that's a good thing becouse the car will age much beter then for exp any new mercedes
@Darx97
@Darx97 Жыл бұрын
A gated manual would have been amazing in this thing
@AbstractCatsMedia
@AbstractCatsMedia Жыл бұрын
Beautiful! This should come close to 1mil. after all dealer options, ect. The GT, is not even listed on the website.
@twilightgalaxys8581
@twilightgalaxys8581 Жыл бұрын
So much better without your friend! Keep this content up!
@80PercentAshamedOfU
@80PercentAshamedOfU Жыл бұрын
Was in love with the R8 since the RSQ concept from iRobot back in 2004. Audi has always knocked it out of the park with design. The V10 heart was icing on the cake.
@r4raced4doom2
@r4raced4doom2 Жыл бұрын
One of the most successful flagship cars in automotive history. It overnight brought audi out of realm of boring with the likes of Volvo.
@joeblacc8573
@joeblacc8573 Жыл бұрын
So true. Audi was a snooze-fest and then I remember seeing Iron Man and the rest is history😂
@jaroslavrichters953
@jaroslavrichters953 Жыл бұрын
I never realized that the V10 badge on the engine reflects on the rear window so you can see it in your rear view mirror while driving, THAT'S SICK
@GVcarboi
@GVcarboi Жыл бұрын
We love the r8, sad to see it go 😢
@unloveableandre
@unloveableandre Жыл бұрын
3:40 Weird how the wheel design suggests it should have a hub cover, that was removed. I believe the idea came from all these cars with wheels without the central cover, either because it got lost or stolen.
@JGioia12
@JGioia12 Жыл бұрын
this and the final edition ttrs are both such great send off for these cars. i honestly think that their digital dash only will be looked back on positively as some of the last sports cars to not have 2 massive screens taking up the entire dash.
@luigihatesyou4217
@luigihatesyou4217 Жыл бұрын
R8 has always been one of the most iconic cars as a kid
@chiseldquartzregaliablock6020
@chiseldquartzregaliablock6020 Жыл бұрын
Personally like the style of the GT :)
@nydabeats
@nydabeats Жыл бұрын
That paint color is sick, the reflections!
@ninetieshonda
@ninetieshonda Жыл бұрын
I think Audi made a good decision with the simple interior with little infotainment. They're taking a page out of Bugatti's book putting in as little technology as possible to keep the car timeless. A nice touch for the final run of the R8.
@Submersed24
@Submersed24 Жыл бұрын
Eh a basic gps is a must
@damianmartinez6086
@damianmartinez6086 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Seems like just yesterday i was seeing my first R8 here in Texas. I cant believe its been 15 years...thanks Doug, for making me feel old. HaHa
@eddiericks6554
@eddiericks6554 Жыл бұрын
I like this car because it looks as good as cars that cost more money 😊 and I have to get a v10 because my gf has the v8 and my gti can’t keep up 😢
@ukiyo5283
@ukiyo5283 Жыл бұрын
My favorite is the facelifted Spyder version of the 1st generation. It looks so cool and with the roof down you hear the V10 sing.
@edwardvalivonis23
@edwardvalivonis23 Жыл бұрын
Doug is a type of a guy to smell his hand after the handshake
@TFSIChristmas
@TFSIChristmas Жыл бұрын
Doug the kind of guy to rob 123$ from BurgerKing the other Thursday night and following day buys a whooper at BurgerKing where he stole money from after repaying his cameraman.
@StealthBeeKid
@StealthBeeKid Жыл бұрын
I'm gonna miss the R8, it was that amazing cool car that sit right in the middle between impossible to get exotic and everyday sports car. Never forgetting the very first time I saw one in the 2008 Iron Man movie
@mikef1848
@mikef1848 Жыл бұрын
I think all manufacturers need to take a look at this interior. It's perfect! No infotainment is a plus for me, it all looks modern, stylish and sporty to me. Maybe even timeless! Love the dials for the climate controls, everything about it. In my opinion it's absolutely NOT dated at all! But opinion differ ofcourse
@brandonsmith3447
@brandonsmith3447 Жыл бұрын
Very cool Doug. Only 333 in the entire world and with 40 whole miles on it I would assume you got it first to review!
@infosneakr
@infosneakr Жыл бұрын
Is it me or would it look better without the spoiler? I'm usually a fan of all spoilers because I love performance, just thinking it looks so smooth without it.
@RedLP5000S
@RedLP5000S Жыл бұрын
Looks like a Lambo now.
@pkbeast
@pkbeast Жыл бұрын
I keep seeing these "thanks for the memories" comments, am I missing something? I do get it is an end to the R8 and the V10 era, but it's not like someone has passed away, never to make new memories with, it's just something that you can't buy brand new anymore. Which to most people means nothing in reality as we can't afford it new. Gen 1 R8s (relative to current R8s) are so cheap now that it's more attainable than ever. This time in the R8's life cycle should be celebrated as it's late enough for the prices to have hit bottom but early enough before they claim their practically inevitable "classic" status and raise in value. Should this not be more of a hello than a good bye?
@vitaminme4203
@vitaminme4203 Жыл бұрын
I kinda like the door having the ac vents. Feels like it would blow air on you better if done right.
@GoesSlow
@GoesSlow Жыл бұрын
It just moves it closer to the individual, which limits the range of the vent.
@dasfabelwesen
@dasfabelwesen 8 ай бұрын
I think actually, that the clean and screenless interior makes it look more modern and timeless. I dislike infotainment screens. They were great in 2006, but now I have a phone that does things well enough.
@Lolrs
@Lolrs Жыл бұрын
Last R8 😢😢😢😢
@Giblitzky
@Giblitzky Жыл бұрын
Reminds me of first seeing it in Need for Speed: Carbon. I believe in that game it was titled the “Audi Quattro Le Mans”, and I’ve loved this car ever since
@dakotastrain338
@dakotastrain338 Жыл бұрын
The car looks mid Ngl
@11secbug
@11secbug Жыл бұрын
we are slowly getting to the end of an era where it was cool to be a car enthusiast. Now people want “tesla this and that” all because of 0-60 times. Nothing beats a ICE and the styling we put into cars in the last 15-30 years. soon we will be generic and all electric.
@slimypickle19
@slimypickle19 Жыл бұрын
People talk about the Challenger never changing in 15 years. Well this car had 20 years. All the way back to the 2003 Le Mans Quattro. Ill never forget racing that car in gran turismo 4 not realizing the icon it was going to become.
@nathanwood3860
@nathanwood3860 Жыл бұрын
The R8 was my first proper introduction to european sports cars and supercars during my childhood. You will be missed.
@JAYM0_
@JAYM0_ Жыл бұрын
This just made my day. Love when you post my dream car!
@djstonewood8653
@djstonewood8653 Жыл бұрын
Doug dished out $$ for a haircut on this one Production costs are increasing
@Shy_Knee_Side_Up
@Shy_Knee_Side_Up Жыл бұрын
Phenomenal spec that one. That is every bit as good as many Hurricans see these days.
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