Lot Ended
Description
Gated
6-Speed Manual; mid mounted naturally aspirated V8; Quattro 4WD; £5,600 factory options; full service history;
R8LWO private plate comes with the car; Featured by Mat
Armstrong!
Few modern classics capture the
spirit of Audi’s performance renaissance quite like the original R8. Introduced
as a genuine supercar with everyday usability, the first-generation R8 remains a
benchmark for balance, design, and driver engagement.
This example was first registered in December 2007 and is powered by
the iconic 4.2-litre naturally aspirated V8 (4,163cc), mounted mid-ship and
paired with the highly sought-after gated six-speed manual gearbox, a
combination now increasingly rare and highly regarded.
When new, the car was specified with £5,605 of optional equipment,
contributing to an original list price of £81,505. The factory options include
Navigation Plus, Audi Magnetic Ride, the Light Package, Bluetooth phone
preparation, CD autochanger, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, heated front seats,
tyre pressure monitoring system, stainless steel pedals, cruise control, a
carbon fuel filler cap, carbon wing mirror covers, and carbon side blades, all
of which enhance both usability and visual appeal.
The odometer currently displays 105,220 miles, and the car has been
in the care of its current keeper since October 2022. It benefits from a full
service history comprising 16 service stamps, with the most recent service
carried out in April 2022 at 98,502 miles. A selection of supporting invoices is
also present, detailing work undertaken over the years, although the dashboard
currently indicates that a service is due.
The
MOT is valid until December 2026 and records only a single advisory. The car has
been driven over 75 miles to site without issue and is reported to start
readily, drive well, and stop as it should.
At
idle and under acceleration, the naturally aspirated V8 delivers a thrilling and
unmistakable soundtrack, embodying the analogue character that defines this era
of Audi’s flagship supercar. A highly engaging and increasingly collectable
example of a true modern classic.
Contact
james.booth@brightwells.com
.