Introduction
Colin Bashford
With its black paint, wheels, and badges, this R8 has a distinctly menacing look.
It's hard to believe the R8 has been around for almost 20 years, having made its debut at the Paris Auto Show in September 2006 - Audi's bold foray into the mid-engined supercar market. The R8 notably featured in the first Iron Man film as Tony Stark’s personal car, a smart marketing move by Audi. It went on to appear in five more Marvel films.
Originally launched with the 4.2L V8 engine from the RS4, paired with the Quattro all-wheel-drive system, the R8 was available with both a gated manual or the R Tronic automatic gearbox. In 2008, Audi further equipped the R8 with the 5.2L V10 from its sister model, the Lamborghini Gallardo. The R8 stands out with its unique style, featuring contrasting side blades behind the doors and pioneering LED daytime running lights—the first car to incorporate such lighting.
This specific car is a 2008 Audi R8, fitted with the 4.2L V8 engine and the desirable gated manual gearbox. It comes to market after approximately two years with its current owner, complete with the original service book, two sets of keys, and a valid MOT until 27 July 2025.
This listing was written from information supplied by Colin after meeting David the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.
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What’s the reserve?
Hi,
How much evidence is there its had a full respray? Any overspray etc?
Hi – zero IMO. As you can see from the photos it’s a professional job!
Hi there, does this have a buy-it-now / Reserve?
Hi mate, it has a reserve, but I’m unsure if I can say the amount on here.
One more:
The passenger Airbag is off – do you have a diagnosis for that?
Hi David,
Can you please let me know:
– Are these Magride or standard dampers?
– Has any of the suspension linkage been changed? (upgraded to V10)
– Has any carbon cleaning been done on the engine?
– Have the disc brakes and tyres been replaced recently (before the last MOT)?
– Has this issue been addressed? “Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)”
Thanks,
Ciprian
Hi Ciprian,
I’ve tried to answer your questions as best I can but not sure about some I’m afraid, :
– Magride or standard dampers = I’m not sure – how do I check this?
– Suspension = I’m not sure, cannot see any receipts or invoices on this.
– Carbon cleaning = Yes, it had a carbon clean in 2021 by R Performance, along with a huge list of other things.
– Disc brakes and tyres = No.
– Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) = No, this was noted on the MOT but cannot feel any difference in steering and haven’t gone back to the garage since.
Anything else do let me know, apologies I don’t have all the answers for you!
Hello
Who fitted the brake discs to the car? The brake discs are rotational which is shown by the dotted pattern. The driver side front disc is fitted the wrong way around whereas all other discs follow the correct pattern.
Looks like the passenger part has been fitted to the drivers side whereas all others are correct.
Hi Billy786, I have checked the discs and (from what I can see) they are all fitted correctly and follow the same pattern on every wheel (the dotted pattern going from left to right).
Hi,
Does the AC work? Has the compressor been replaced at any point in the cars life?
Thanks
Hi – I believe it has been as the air conditioning is cold as you would expect. I would need to check if we have it evidenced in a receipt though, I’m unsure.
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