![]() The seven-speed S tronic automatic gearbox works well with the V10, holding the gears in the corners and providing rapid changes as you push it on the straights. The pedal action is also refined, which means you can apply small amounts of brake or throttle in traffic, without the usual supercar jarring. The steering is light and responsive while the large mirrors provide excellent all-round vision. It starts up with a chorus of crackles and pops plus it thunders along at sub-30mph with surprising grace. The V10 is theatrical, flamboyant and high-revving. ![]() On the open road the R8 is scintillating, with outstanding acceleration and a wonderful soundtrack that builds with the revs. Definitely one of the best sports car you can buy today. The Audi R8’s one of those cars: it’s revolutionary, a game-changer and it really does handle like it is on rails. Motoring clichés are easy to come by, but every now and again a car comes along that’s so brilliant that it qualifies for every stock phrase you can find.
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