Re: Audi R8 V10 Plus (2017 model) - Short Review
Lukas:I test drove the R8 V10 plus today. Fantastic machine and that engine is epic! Agree with what already has been said by RC regarding the drivetrain and other bits. The R8 however felt too much supercar for my taste and you don't go grocery shopping with it, drive to work or drive to the golf club in the same understated manner that you can do in a 911 Turbo. The R8 also got way more attention than the 911 Turbo. Most likely due to the soundtrack from the exhaust and somehow it also looks more exotic. From an image perspective I actually came to the conclusion that I much prefer the 911. Also seem to "fit" better in the 911 cabin and the Adaptive sport seats feels nicer than the sport seats in the R8. This is of course a very individual thing. I felt like "i'm trying too hard" in the R8 and feel more relaxed in the 911 Turbo if that makes sense?!
Very good analysis, I can confirm it. It feels like a super sports car and due to the very sporty interior, the virtual cockpit, the low seating position and that amazing sound, you are always kind of in "attack" mode, I get it. You get used to it though (well, I did because otherwise you risk losing your driver's license).
One other weird thing that I actually didn't like with the R8 is the front window and the front. It feels like you sit too far forward in the car and almost sit on the front wheels and the front is too short and too low?! This is probably something you get used to, but it felt weird on my test drive. Also visibility is kind of limited compared to the 911.
I am not that tall, so I do not have these issues. I guess you are taller than 1.80m or so? The steering wheel can be adjusted a long way (towards you and up and down), so this can be corrected pretty well.
In total an absolutely fantastic car and I understand completely that many fall in love with it and put it ahead of the Turbo S. But for me it is too much of a supercar/exotic and creates too much attention so I will pass.
At first, I was thinking the same but in Germany it is...an Audi. I saw the reaction of the neighbor who rented me his garage, so I think I'm good. Also, the car won't be parked in my house until next year, so people will have the chance to get used to it. It is an exotic though and attracts a lot of attention, this is true. However, in Germany, as long as it is a German car, I think you can get away with it. Only exception would be probably the 918.
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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Porsche Macan Turbo, Audi R8 V10 Plus (2017), Mini JCW (2015), Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT (2014)