2010 Audi R8
This car introduced in 2008. The R-8 is Audi’s first attempt at manufacturing a mid-engine sports car, let alone an exotic. Throughout the 2008 and 2009 model years, critics applauded Audi for meeting its goal, but still wished for a stronger engine. Audi satisfies their desires in 2010 with the introduction of a 525-horsepower V-10 engine — the same as in the 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo.
The 2010 Audi R-8 is admired for its sporty yet comfortable nature. Combined with head-turning style and a luxurious cabin, it gives higher-priced exotics a run for their money. “Overall, the R-8 is an impressive supercar achievement and a great drive,” writes Consumer Guide.
“Audi has been telling us that the R-8 would become a glorious combination of German practicality and Italian exuberance, and this drive in the 2010 Audi R-8 5.2 FSI Quattro shows us that the Bavarian company has delivered on this promise beyond our wildest expectations,” writes Edmunds. In addition to its out-of-this-world exterior design, the 2010 Audi R-8 is praised for its combination of lightening speed, sporty handling dynamics and daily driving comfort. Plus, its cabin is roomy and offers comfortable, supportive seating for two. Though the 2010 Audi R-8 isn’t without faults, they’re largely insignificant when taken as a whole.
If you’re in the market for an exotic sports car, also check out the 2010 Aston Martin Vantage. It costs about the same as the 2010 Audi R-8, but trumps it in nearly every category. And while it’s true that the 2010 Audi R-8 is quicker off the line, few exotics match the Vantage′s silky smooth transmission and comfortable sports handling.
