Why this RWD is the R8 to buy! | 2021 Audi R8

[@Tracertme]

You said it Joe "not a touch screen in sight" music to my ears and a beautiful NA engine...for real music.....

[@JoeAchilles1]

Absolutely mate 👌

[@Sa3Tv]

This is why I'm an Audi person... The R8 is something different! rwd is definitely something people wanted ( tail happy v10 ) can't go wrong! Love this vlog bro! Keep it up!

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thanks bro, hope you're well!

[@DjNikGnashers]

Sa3Tv : do you not like BMW's if you're a RWD fan ?

[@Sa3Tv]

@@DjNikGnashers heyy and yeah i like BMW! But i prefer Audi , just my own opinion aha and i own one 🙌 I've just always wanted to see an R8 with rwd to see what it's like :)

[@DjNikGnashers]

@@Sa3Tv I really like this R8 RWD, even though I am a proud BMW fan, it has the simplicity and clean approach I like. The reason I have driven BMW's for over 20 years is ultimately because they have been RWD and with straight 6 engines, although now the newer models all seem to be AWD I am starting to look at other cars !

[@Sa3Tv]

@@DjNikGnashers that's a fair point! I'm hoping to get to a bmw on my channel soon to get the full experience and my own opinion compared to my S3... I've always been curious to see why people have them and why it's more of a "drivers car" gonna be interesting!

[@hershin]

Joe, you look like you can pick that R8 up and toss it to the other side of that field 😂 Awesome review as always buddy 👍🏽

[@JoeAchilles1]

Haha it does look small and frisbee like next to me 🤣👌

[@calum2403]

Basically a cheaper Hurucan Evo RWD

[@dungeon5028]

but with a more classic look!

[@calum2403]

Dungeon 50 and it’s not as much of a ‘rich man show off car’

[@jakethompson4068]

Basically a less douchey hurracan rwd

[@clubgel]

@@jakethompson4068 why is a hurracan douchy because being rich and successful is somehow douchy? of course it is to the envious normies with bang average 9-5 lives

[@jakethompson4068]

@@clubgel the only reason to buy a hurracan over an r8 is to be seen. 90% of lamborghini owners could probably care less about the car, they just have it as a status symbol. But hey, what would I know, im just a jealous normie.

[@yungone969]

When you watch Joe makes me wonder why any would ever watch top gear!!

[@JoeAchilles1]

Nicest comment ever! Thank you Richard, put a massive stupid smile across my face 👌👊

[@faizaanahmed1540]

Can already imagine companies doing twin turbo builds well over 1000hp for this

[@JoeAchilles1]

That would be insane, can't imagine what the V10 would feel like with forced induction 🔥

[@teamloony]

Always wanted an R8, still do, it’s just brilliant.

[@grezza3421]

Detuned 🤔, nothing a quick remap couldn't sort to bring back that power, change out the paddle shifters. Seems like a no brainer to have this over the quattro, rwd smiles all day long ☺ ☺ ☺. Great video as always.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Haha yeah exactly, both easy fixes and then you have the ultimate 👌

[@dagnut]

probably runs a cheaper manifold, I'd doubt its all ecu

[@Juggerslaught]

Joe my mate is a producer for Top Gear, I'm gonna tell him they need you as a new presenter ...damn sorry I made that up but if I did know a producer then you would get a knock on the door.

[@JoeAchilles1]

🤣🤣🤣 Brilliant, well thanks for the kind words regardless!

[@philiphawkins4684]

Wheels could literally switch out for some nice OZ or BBS etc. The exhaust tips in chrome look more garish, but who wouldn't put a nice exhaust on it.

[@kennyd7667]

Great review Joe, this is absolutely one of ultimate dream cars and a forever car for me, I love the fact that this is basically a cheaper lighter rwd huracan Evo but more subtle.

[@markwhite6719]

Hello joe just wondering how tall you are??? And if u had the money which would you buy AWD or RWD

[@JoeAchilles1]

193cm, I would buy the RWD performance 👌

[@adabro]

Great review as always Joe. Having your mate follow and film worked really well also

[@matthewdelia906]

8:03 close call

[@JoeAchilles1]

Haha yep 🐦

[@callumrook2427]

I never get tired of a v10 screaming to 8000rpm😍

[@PeakPerformanceReviews]

Totally agree, it’s certainly the R8 I’d buy! Love em and want one sooooo frigging bad. Great vid as always fella 👍❤️

[@DeltaDubai03]

A great landscape for a great review. Well done, as usual.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Cheers buddy, hope you're well 👌❤️

[@stuartcooper3670]

Just purchased the M4 Competition Joe and I am getting 34.5mph in all the soft settings on the motorway, admittedly it is a new car and still running in prior the 1200 mile service but really impressed at the moment

[@JoeAchilles1]

Guessing it's a DCT, you wouldn't get more than 27-28 in a manual S55

[@stuartcooper3670]

@@JoeAchilles1 It is yes, great videos, keep them coming, I think the BBC should have a look at you Yianni and Matt Watson for the next Top Gear making. No brainer

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thanks man, appreciate your support, couldn't do this without people taking time to watch my stuff ❤️

[@Danny-rc1zg]

Fantastic review as always! Could honestly see yourself and Carwow’s Mat Watson presenting Top Gear or at least a rival show in the future. Honest, informative no BS reviews from real petrol heads 🙌🏻

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thanks buddy, I would love to present a proper show one day and actually earn money from it, especially with Mr Watson 👌

[@Danny-rc1zg]

Joe Achilles No worries, thank you for taking the time to reply! Keep doing what you’re doing and the opportunities could materialise 🤞🏻 I think a genuinely informative show that’s not just all about the out of budget cars would be a hit 👌🏻

[@georgimihalkov4781]

Great review as always! Are you in a collaboration with carwow now? I saw that they're using some of your ideas for their merchandise.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thank you! Yeah Ctrlandshift are collaborating with Carwow, well spotted 👌

[@jefflukey2107]

Thumbs up from me Joe , another cracking video Audi do have one of the best interiors around.

[@supermanbox1]

Joe how’s the exhaust note? Can you add an exhaust button and race flag button (like in performance versions ) to the rwd version?

[@RobertMilat]

I actually really like these wheels and the optional ones look really ugly to me

[@JoeAchilles1]

Fair enough, everyone has different taste, to be fair they grew on me over the ten days I had the car... 👌

[@philiphawkins4684]

To me anything diamond cut just looks ugly..

[@davidalvarez5929]

I agree. These look better, but I'd have them in silver.

[@TranceFur]

I actually like the regular black wheels. They’re attractive, but understated. Looks like they could be the upgrade wheels for a VW Passat.

[@darrencottrell5541]

Epic content and videography Joe, nice one.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thank you Darren 👌

[@RobinSingh-lf3iq]

Great review! This car is truly special, and that mind blowing exhaust note at the end of the video 📸👌😲

[@paulmussett94]

See you passed The Lion Inn at Blakey Ridge, you should have stopped for a bite to eat, it’s got a great reputation! Great driving road across the North York Moors! Have done it many times.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Haha what a small world, we did go there for lunch actually, bloody amazing food 👌👌👌

[@mondmax]

Great video and content. I Love the R8, and love that road over the moors. I only live a few miles from this location, The lion inn is a great pub, you can easily get snowed in over here in winter time.

[@73challenger86]

Great review Joe. Really these cars are what driving a supercar more than just on a fine day is all about. They are driveable, economical, cheap to insure (in Canada for me $800/yr) and are fast. Thanks from this RWS owner, couldn't agree with you more.

[@BigBoss-ps6vk]

Wow how…I got quoted 500/month. Canada as well

[@jamescarter4346]

Proper content for a Sunday and a few beers! Paused top gear on Dave for this 👌

[@JoeAchilles1]

Haha thanks James, very kind words 👌

[@iantaf5559]

Great review as usual, Joe. Incidentally, following your comments earlier this year, I have just taken out my car insurance for the first time with Adrian Flux. No regrets at all!!

[@markdavis69]

Definitely the R8 to have. Fantastic review and video!

[@latlak]

I hated the first R8 and loved the latest version. This basic spec is simply gorgeous, I'd love to drive it once.

[@nonamenameless5495]

I remember when I drove the R8 in its very first iteration right after it came out, I just had previously bought an A3 and they asked me if I was interested in going for a drive in it - which was kinda flattering given my young age and customer profile as I actually turned down an insanely good offer for a TT they had on stock at the time I ordered the brand new A3. I ve found the fact they d proactively encourage me to have a go in it surprising and great at the same time and a good idea to make ppl tied to the brand by encouraging them to have a go in what used to be a halo product to them. I still value this attempt and to a degree it probably had its impact in making me like Audi as a whole even more and sticking to the brand ever since btw...but that clearly wasn t down to the R8 itself.... which was a huge disappointment. My contact person certainly knew I was into cars but he didn t know I was quite familiar with 911s or the other extreme being a Morgan +8 and a Lotus Super 7 (I could barely fit in being 6ft3 btw). Whilst having loved the opportunity to drive it, I was deeply disappointed...its interior felt insanely dull, steering and driving experience felt much more muted and "safe" in a bad way even compared to its direct competitor at the time aka the 911 with far less practicability (tiny frunk, no real storage space inside) and it was nowhere near the excitement level of driving a Morgan or Lotus. The only upside was the lovely clicking manual gearbox which made me think of great Ferraris. 10y later in its newer - not the newest- iteration, I gave it another go...and again, I didn t find it convincing. Actually,I d be harsher in my critizism now, I find the interior outrageously horrid, the gap between Porsche and Audi has widened and yes, they made the newer R8 feel sharper but I m not even sure if that s such a good thing anymore, it still feels muted whilst being stiffer and it lost this glorious manual that used to be its main asset in my pov. You haven t rly mentioned it but in my book, the steering is nowhere near Porsche level, neither is the gearbox. It might have the speed (which u mostly can t use) but in all that matters, it s far behind the 911 and let s not bring up every day use coz then it s definitely game over for the R8 in comparison. Look wise, I rly like its sharper new shape but everything else...well, not so much.

[@mattb4353]

Love the black wheels with the paint job. Just needs a manual box.

[@bucktownxxx]

Ya have fun in traffic with that B

[@thecat-39]

Great review Joe! Saw a couple of your videos and subscribed today. For the negative points I agree with you: the base wheels look inadequate, would definitely go for the optional 5-twin-spoke dynamic design, they transform the car. The second point, the paddle shifters, agree with you even more! However, you can buy really good quality aftermarket metal or carbon paddle shifters for the Audi R8 which look and feel like the ones in a Huracan. They are really easy to install. Third, my personal view, in Germany you can spec sideblades in ice silver or black for no additional cost and I think they really belong on a Audi R8 as they are unique for the car. Cheers!

[@MilesDrive]

in the beginning, I would have thought you would have had a seat on the wooden bench😉🤣rest those giant legs🤣😂...agree on the wheels...super vid as always my friend👍

[@JoeAchilles1]

Hahaha I did feel like it after 17 takes 🤣 Cheers buddy, hope you're well!

[@davegraham4607]

Brilliant review 👍

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thank you!

[@strahinjaboskovic305]

for years i was saying r8 only need rwd :) personally would never buy car for fun with awd...its boring :) but this is another game love it

[@r33fal]

Like what this car stands for... would definitely buy this over a quattro. Nice review Joe

[@JoeAchilles1]

Cheers man 👌

[@user-ox4ut2zn9d]

Also the main reason that this wouldnt feel much different if any to the quatto is the drivetrain losses will be less meaning that wheel horsepower will be better.

[@CarObsession]

I really like that spec (and the alloys)

[@peterkirton4580]

Joe. 30mpg on a run is impressive for this car. I spoke to a guy on a garage forecourt when I was filling my TT and I asked him what his R8 did to the gallon and he said about 17.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Yeah it's so much better than the old 2017 plus version that was obviously quattro and had a shorter final drive, they used to sit at around 3000rpm at 70, this one purrs at just over 2000 👌

[@mamba101]

@@JoeAchilles1 That really is good, I get 30mpg in my Leon Cupra

[@timstaples9230]

Great video. Some brilliant driving roads around the North York moors. Just got to watch for sheep!

[@JoeAchilles1]

Haha thanks man, so true!

[@DjNikGnashers]

I'm a self proclaimed BMW fan, but that R8 is an incredible car. I like those wheels too, as diamond cut wheels are on everything, even the cheapest KIA cars etc, they look cheap and nasty. Those wheels look great. It's not the best looking supercar, and those exhausts are ridiculous, but I like a lot of things about the design, including the less-is-more approach to the exterior trim, much cleaner. The un-cluttered interior is lovely, driver focussed and easy on the eye. Interesting to hear your opinions on the way it drives, and it sounds exactly like how I want a supercar to steer and turn. Never really been a fan of AWD in fast cars, because even though it may ultimately be the faster option, it certainly isn't the most fun. The fact you have to actually apply some skill to get off the line (probably more fun to turn EVERYTHING OFF traction control-wise) is the whole point. Just selecting launch and pointing the steering wheel in the right direction is such a boring way to drive, and was the reason I bought my affordable daily (M140i) over an S3 or GolfR. Not sure I would buy the R8 over a 911 Turbo which start from £134,000 though .....

[@stevesloan6775]

That launch was good!

[@Gentlemen_london_]

Well reviewed and very helpful 👌🎩

[@kevinparker461]

The rear wheel drive kit is not expensive & not difficult to fit, or should i say to remove. Your get no dashboard fault lights coming up, it a straight forward conversion. Few V8 have been done & it makes the steering a lot lighter. There is a twin supercharged V8 in the UK & there is not much can catch it, i am told.

[@turbomac5195]

Them v10s pull like trains don't know how people plod around town in em. There's a 4.2 v8 On my road

[@turbomac5195]

@Franku Doge well I don't deal with superbikes mate I keep my life in a suite case not a plastic bag. Lol

[@alfredwilsbury8397]

@@turbomac5195 I sleep

[@hondacar]

The R8 when it first came out looked great , but as time has gone by the shape has tended to look a little clumsy from certain angles. If you look at it from the front at a 45 degree angle, it looks weird, doesn't seem to flow?

[@peterwatson9047]

I like it when you mention the driving position for you in reviews (whilst always mention your height) - I'm the same height so I can now (regrettably) remove the R8 from the dream car list! (Love the car otherwise especially the NA V10)

[@JoeAchilles1]

Glad to hear it mate, I feel like a broken record, but as fortunate it is being tall, it does have its shortfalls too 😉

[@davidhart2792]

Great car, love the RWD R8…would love to see you review the new X6M soon? ;)

[@Martin-hh3ju]

Brilliant review joe, thankyou

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thank you for watching!

[@Martin-hh3ju]

@@JoeAchilles1 thankyou for sharing

[@aneebaba06]

The scenery reminded me of some places on Forza Horizon 4 and yes, even the sheep...which are also in the game LOL

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Great video Joe! nice R8 there, thanks :)

[@jeremyfreedman6482]

A fantastic video. Thank you. I'd love an R8 my favourite car.

[@pjmoody]

Another great Video Joe. Thanks for sharing.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Cheers Peter, thanks as always for taking time to watch my stuff! 👌

[@pjmoody]

Joe Achilles No Problem. I look forward to seeing your posts

[@dombower]

Loving that blue

[@843idfa]

3:00 That's not true. Those are forged as well, they're the same weight. Also diamond cutting doesn't make them lighter, in fact diamond cut rims rust quicker and require maintenance.

[@markjmaxwell9819]

A great car and cheaper than the Hurracan evo... The other wheels mentioned are better looking and l would like to see a small colour coded rear lip spoiler on this particular model....

[@AliveGhost13]

Where was this filmed Joe?

[@adjrasta9365]

Rear wheel drive makes it a better drivers car & cheaper to build now if only there was a manual rwd option which would make it even more affordable & enjoyable but unfortunately car manufacturers are catering for all the traffic light drag queens

[@prazzy4712]

oh no the particulate filter has muzzled yet another great engine

[@Mhlanyo]

Can we just imagine this R8 on one of the car wow drag races with you Joe in it... Pretty cool hey ?

[@JoeAchilles1]

Haha hopefully get to do that with Mat soon 😉

[@CovKid2K10]

Great vid. The paddles look annoyingly small to have fun with tho

[@shaheenevans]

@joeachilles this or 992 911s for the same money ?

[@piotr2951]

Awesome review Joe

[@rubensandtristanthevenomhu5366]

how much money

[@jaimel2037]

Yes a lovely machine if you’re needing to choose it on lease but if you’re going to pay full coin you’re still going to want the the Lambo😎

[@divinedriftofficial]

Is the US version different inside?

[@ginggur17]

Christ that last bit made me jump lol.

[@turbomac5195]

Autobahn run looked hectic 😂

[@JoeAchilles1]

Was amazing, worth checking that video out when you have time 👌

[@johngoodall7097]

Joe another in depth review any one thinking of getting one of this spec should take on board what you said about wheels, and as you will be paying all that money, surely Audi could be asked by the buyer to put parts on to suit the driver, and not just that`s what you get, if you dont`t like it, Tough!!! I mean come on, its`s not tuppence you are spending, I think they would say ye,s they are a much rarer car, you don`t see many, at least I haven`t!!!

[@dawn-moon]

Nice review, spot on comments. Luckily for you none of the sheep were suicidal :) ( I would be terrified flooring it over there )

[@Will_rowlands85]

Hmmm I would love one of these! 👌

[@JoeAchilles1]

Great motors mate, need to get it on track next time 😉

[@grantfergusson231]

Great video, cheers 👍

[@3v3rhard]

I think the pre facelift looks better also better sound.

[@fatdoi003]

if there's manual option that'll be perfect

This one only comes with an automatic. Even if I had the budget I would never buy one. And about the wheels. I would get the cheapest ones because I would replace them with aftermarket ones anyway. And I would put winter tyres on the originals.

[@gudalawrence2028]

Will love it in red ✌🏾

[@fernandofernandez9604]

Did you have the engine light on?

[@gordon238]

Probably get less transmission loss with the 2 wheel drive as well.

[@pippipster6767]

Do a few doughnuts on the cricket pitch as a thank you 🤣

[@deadandgone70]

I’m a simple man. I see the R8 video and I click it

[@JoeAchilles1]

🤣👌

[@carl9184]

I think the R8 would be the only Audi I would consider getting if I had the money.

[@stevesloan6775]

Light is lite!😂😂

[@karenwright4587]

Love this car great colour 😍 👌

[@housey4297]

Sorry, they have done it wrong in my opinion as they did with the previous model. They have gone for the 'cheaper' R8 entry than 'this is a GT3' competitor. Make it light great, but put a tweaked version of the V10 not the lower BHP one. Revised steering rack, less weight, special seats and you have something more compelling. The seats are poor in this R8 compared to the Mk1 buckets. Enthusiast R8 > entry level R8. They have a racing history with the R8, make a full on version. IMHO

[@jahiemwatkis4322]

I love your you tube content

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thank you 👌❤️

[@pisti981]

Is it the 540ps version?

[@adamkhan5274]

Spot on re looks. Wheels look gash. But otherwise nice and R8ish

[@Shawshank00]

Where is that road?

[@jahiemwatkis4322]

Im a big jamaican fan of u

[@tekkai235]

Lol, that looks a toy car next to him

[@b4bmm]

Joe making a push to bring other carmakers under the umbrella and why not.

[@RDJ979797]

looking at it from the side half the car reminds me of the original r8 for some reason

[@TeaPea111]

Same, I think it’s the wheels

[@e38don]

When I first saw you and thought you'd be super corny and lame. I was wrong. Keep up the great content.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Haha thanks buddy, I'm just a normal guy who loves cars and makes videos in my spare time 👌

[@mrpomm5900]

Wish I could buy a new one with a gated manual.

[@bitcoin.crypto]

I used to own a 2014 r8. Beautiful car except the tech lags behind the title of being the 'iron man car'.

[@Maxime-lx4uy]

How tall are you bro? Please in CM! Thanks and greetings from germany!