If I was given an Audi R8 for a week, I would leave the country and my wife, get on the next ferry to the South of France and live the dream driving this car for as long as I possibly could. To cover my tracks and remain elusive from the police, I would grow a long beard and change my name from Smith to Pierre ( Job done) 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
I recently had my RS4 in with Audi for a bit of work and I was given an A7 to use. I kid you not, I went from London to Leicester and back - purposely cruising to get max mileage Top Gear challenge style - I managed 70 mpg. Absolutely loved that ! Back in my RS4 now ... much more fun - but you can forget 70 mpg !
A real dream come true. I absolutely love Audi. Love how they combine speed/ performance and luxury in all their cars. Would easily take the numb bum for that car
Have always seen the R8 as an everyday supercar - you have just proven it! Epic journey, fantastic car and loved the rant about the fuel prices. All the best.
I drive a 2017 as a daily, comfort and seating on long journeys never been a problem at all. That bag should go behind the seats. Lack of pops and crackles on this face lift model is down to recent emissions legislation requiring modifications to exhaust
Another excellent video Ped. The R8 has been my favourite daily supercar since it came out in 2007. The only thing I am not sure about on the latest Audis is the 3 slots they have just below the bonnet. Always looks to me like some body trim has fallen off and exposed some gaps. Cannot fault that glorious V10 soundtrack or performance though! Your positive and real review is a pleasure to watch. Keep doing just what you are doing Ped 👍👌😎 Peace and respect Ben
Settling in for our Saturday morning Ped and it always makes me laugh when you get that shit eating grin on your face and my husband laughs, as if to say, I know exactly how you feel!! I'm sure you are living the life that he would love. I do have one observation - is that a CD player in the centre rear, behind the seats? Additional observation is when you had the arm rest up for your drink bottle it actually covers what I believe is the CD player. Who uses a CD player, why aren't these optional anymore. Anyway, as always we enjoyed our Saturday morning once again here in Australia.
Agree on pops, crackles, etc.....leave it to the modders not real performance cars. Something with a genuine soundtrack like that does not need anything else.
Just a great video, and great that @AudiUK supported you for the video. I'm in NI, and I'd be worried about access to Super Unleaded...it's a rare commodity around where I live.
@@PetrolPed - closer to Belfast, you'll get it easy enough. I'm around the Mournes and there's probably 3 places I know that do it. They're all a good 15 min drive. Would still recommend a video over here mind you 🤣 Scenery & some of the drives are great!
Great video, really sums the R8 up. The eyewatering petrol price from Stafford services are now standard pump prices at the end of 2021, which when all three of your cars run on Super, is painful. I also have an R8 on order, so more expensive fuel - But your video makes me think it will be well worthwhile :-). I also think we live near, Im in Bognor Regis, and I recognise the roads you are on
The R8 is an epic supercar and is getting better value for used examples. It’s performance is suited best to derestricted roads and it’s too easy to pick up points in Blighty. Your TTRS roadster review and the fact that you went for a TTS back in the day made me think again about a similar car I was going to buy. If you can’t afford an R8, and many can’t, the TTRS isn’t a bad substitute. No wonder it’s sometimes called a baby R8! The new Sport versions are silly money though, but a good pre-facelift MK3 is looking good value. Keep up the great films. I’m intrigued on what your meeting might bring to the channel down the line. All the best :)
For me, how "daily" a car can be is far more useful, and interesting, than a normal review. ... at least it would be for cars that I'm likely to ever consider buying.
That was very enjoyable vid Mr Ped, I do love the Audi but, I have to admit I do prefer the Lotus which the chassis was originally based on. The Audi R8 is such a beautiful 👀 looking car period. Please keep up the great work and I’ll look 👀 out for the full review 💋
Enjoyed this one !Yes I could definitely live with this car as my daily. I could cope with the numb bum (I`m a cyclist!) Having owned a Subaru WRX, I know what you mean about not being able to drive it to its max. I tried a couple of times , but ,boy, it was scary, and 60 felt so fast....You will love racing at Oulton, great fun circuit, but the 1st right hander can catch you out!!
I'm quite a new subscriber to your channel bur I have to say, I'm loving the content so far. Really liking your honest opinions on cars. Being a West Sussex man myself, we do have some amazing roads around here. Especially Goodwood 👍🏻 Great work and can't wait to see the R8 in-depth video.
Another great video. Needing a second mortgage for the fuel is not good! I went from Birmingham Redline Specialists in Knaresborough and back yesterday. When I set off I had 476 miles range. After 280 miles the range was 278 miles and the trip computer was showing 53.9 mpg.That is a potential 558 miles for a full tank. Not bad for a 1.4 Litre turbo 150 bhp petrol 6 speed automatic.
Hi Ped Excellent first impressions of the R8 V10.👍👍👍 Fell for the R8 when first introduced with the V8 engine, a classic at the time, and a very useable road car, subject to the comments you have noted. Whilst not in the Super Car category my 911 Carrera 4 S does provide more than adequate stowage space, very useable as a daily driver, 4WD, and 414bhp more than adequate for road use. 🤗🤗 Await you full review with added interest.
One gets the impression you didn’t really try getting that bag in the front ;) I’ve had some time in one of these... it looked like it woulda fit to me ;) One benefit to the cayman/911’s is the front boot is actually more useful than this! It’s actually amazing how Audi manage to have so little space in this thing when Porsche find more boot space in a mid engine car and a whole set of extra seats in a rear engined car. Genuinely the piss poor luggage capacity was the main reason I took the r8 out of the equation when I was considering a play thing!
As I said in the video, if I removed my crash helmet and jiggled things around it would have fitted. As I had no passenger I didn’t bother. Front luggage space is compromised by the four wheel drive going to the front wheels 😥
Epic Peter and I'd have one in my garage tomorrow - looking forward to the next R8 video!!! Incidentally, I think and if memory serves correctly, if you turn right out of Oulton Park along that country road, you eventually come to a sort of diagonal crossroads (across a main road) and there's a garage on that junction?!!! Motorway Services are a complete rip off whether it's a coffee, food or fuel - and the price you paid is obscene - somebody, somewhere should really tackle it - love to know the justification for excessive charges for everything!!! Keep up the great work mate!!!!
Lovely car. Lovely colour too. :-)... Though a tad surprised just how little you can put into it, luggage wise. Definitely NOT a car to go on a long weekend with my missus unless I can hire a trailer for the weekend for her clothing. I wonder, can you get a tow bar for the R8? :-\...
Driven the original R8 v8 And my mates had 2 v10 spyders r tronic and s tronic gear boxes , they are fantastic cars mid engine normally aspirated, I can't afford one but his a star and always lets me have a good 😊 He's planning on getting the 610bhp v 10 plus spyder next , so at some point I will get a blast :-) Great film clips loving the ford KA lol my other mates got the street KA convertible but he's yet to let me drive that 😂lol
No hedgehogs rabbits or wild life were harmed in this video but that can’t cover the amount of flys ,bees 🐝 or wasps that hit the front of this beast of a car Nice car Peter👍🏁🧽#no sponge
One of my pet gripes is the total rip off that Petrol stations are for everything. Food, fuel etc all overpriced. Grrrrr. Back to the car, I think that along with the 911, the R8 is one of those cars you can drive daily, they are not as mileage sensitive as it’s Italian rivals and has that German build quality. Look forward to the detailed review. Looks like a fun couple of days. 👍
Interesting review and full of informative gen. I WAS thinking of looking at one as my next car.... but you have possibly put me off for the sole reason that if you wanted to have a weekend or a few days away with the Missus and overnight bags and associated stuff where the f*** are you supposed to put the luggage??? Brilliant car but totally impractical. Looking more like it might have to be the new Vantage. Might not be quite as quick but I am not a track day Warrior and it just LOOKS utterly gorgeous. Seats are more comfy aswell! Regards Roger
The Aston is a quick Ford. Get a roof-rack or a small trailer or get your "man" to follow in a support vehicle. I think you're finding reasons not to buy from our German friends (I can think of one good reason).
@@robertlangham2356 Hi Robert..... Not quite sure whether you are being totally serious with your reply...??? Get a roof rack for an R8 or get someone to follow you with your luggage. ??? NOT a terribly practical solution and as regards Aston being nothing more than a fast Ford.... I am a bit puzzled as the engine and drivetrain are clearly sourced from AMG Mercedes and then tweaked by Aston. Some people say that the Aston doesn't have Mercs latest infotainment system but I for one actually prefer the system they have and I like the tactile finish of buttons. Thought for you with touch screen systems the screens wear out if you use one function continually. Also..... See what happens when you pull up to a junction in an R8 or an Aston. R8..... people think you are a flash cock who cant afford a Lamborghini...... ( speaking as an ex Lamborghini owner!!! ) Aston..... people will smile at you, think you are James Bond and wave you in AHEAD of them so they can look at the car and admire it. I am ex professional Bike Racer so I am not completely stupid! To recap. Aston..... seats better More practical if you are actually planning on using it for going away and using it. Audi..... better engine.But its actually a very large and wide car and a bit more tricky on narrower A and B roads. Audi cabin, interior I agree is a beautiful environment. But park an R8 next to the new Vantage in a Pub car park and see how many people want to look at the Audi rather than the Aston. My money is on the Aston every time. And just look at the Aston. Stuff of dreams matey.
Robert Langham Hi Robert. Thought so. No worries R8 is brilliant car. But I think for reasons mentioned not for me. Interesting review though and very informative Regards Roger
mate you should of fuelled up at Winsford over square shell garage or you could of paid 1p more at m witch from olton you want A54 to Round about 1st exit follow road over speed bumps can go around till you come to roundabout with traffic light's again first exit. Great vid mate well after all my comment's about what car to get next 24hrs before going to put a deposit down on a 2016 Rs focus my sister asked for help taking over her lease witch is a Nissan SUV 1.5 only good thing now instead of going from fast car to fast car going fast slow back to fast
Top Petrol Ped Quotation: 'The 620hp has to come from somewhere!' Question: Are there 'Touring' seats available when specing this model that prevents 'numb bum'?
I've always wanted one of these - but prefer the spider for the extra engine noise. But we like to holiday across europe and the boot is woeful on these and the coupe has extra room behind the seats to help - first world problems....
Awful thing about m/way services prices are the overheads coming from all the other providers and rate setters also being aware that drivers are at the mercy of the need to stop for fuel and grub etc. :-(
Hi Peter if you thought the fuel bill for your S4 was a bit much, I think your time with the R8 has put a new perspective on it. As for the motorway services petrol prices, that's highway robbery, the station managers name wasn't dick turpin was it. Regards Simon.
@@PetrolPed I know not much has changed with this new R8, compared to the 2nd gen. And I also know you tested a bright yellow 2nd gen R8 that you seemed to like very much. But how does this new one compare, in your opinion? I really liked the design of the 2nd gen. I think it was an improvement over the 1st gen (which was already a beautiful car). This new one looks similar to the 2nd gen. But I prefer the rear end of the 2nd gen (especially the exhausts) better.
Watching this back. £1.63/ltr! Covid may have made a difference there. £1.70/ltr and no Covid I'd possibly take that but then would have missed the Carvid19 series, it's been a mad, mad year.
Just brilliant. I have to say you were (obviously) unable to disguise your smugness early on in the review however, who wouldn't be grinning from ear to ear if Audi had loaned them an R8 for a week? Btw, what's the cost of this version? There's an R8 in my local dealer with a £145k price tag, slightly beyond my reach :-(
Ooh. Audi R8, big secret you cannot tell, cool shades... Have you been kidnapped by Archie Hamilton? Seriously, nice car and good living with vid. 23mpg is not bad at all when pootling and it does sound mega when giving it the beans 😎
Hello Pete...get that R8😎😎😎😎😎😎 Update..That’s a nice car and one I would buy but then my humble SL350 is as quick as you can ever do on public roads and I get 35/36mpg from it and regularly!!! I don’t get a numb bum either so whilst it is not a Supercar, it still makes me smile....BUT next time an AMG GTC is on my shopping list...I just need more brave pills to buy it maybe next year. That R8 though...you need one..just keep the S4 to go with it! 😎😎😎😎😎😎
Nail on the head Ped re driving a nice and powerful car in this country (as I have, quite a few...). Whats the point anymore ? If the rozzers dont get you the potholes will...!! Stunning looking car though and great review. As for motorway service stations...may a thousand red ants crawl up the rear ends of the profiteers...a numb-er bum than driving an R8 for 4 hours...!
Omg I still can’t wrap my head around the Petrol price ....WTF... no Petrol Ped discount card ?? Makes our premium fuel at about 1.45 a litre 🇨🇦 seem like a steal !!!
My vxr says I get 330 out of a full tank and the only time I've ever got anywhere near that is pure motorway mileage I imagine having not watched the rest of the video yet the v10 overestimated itself quite a bit too lol
Great video love your comments and reflections on so many great cars. Which of the super cars is the easiest to drive or for an average driver, many say the R8 even over the 992, or perhaps the M5 but as you have driven most what is your considered opinion? Many thanks and keep the reports coming in!
All modern supercars are easy to drive at normal speeds. It’s when you start pushing on things get interesting. 4 wheel drive helps a lot so the R8 would be right up there 👍
Really enjoyed this video thank you ..OMG!!! £1.63 a litre !!! I use an app to find the best deals on fuel around where I live. Fuel is just so expensive these days anyway. Any news on trying to get the new Peugeot 208
Steering had a nice feel, not as sharp as something like a McLaren 570S or Ferrari 488 but still very good. The car is pretty wide but not that much more than a big saloon 👍
That key looked the same as my S5 Pete, nothing wrong with that...................... but this is a top of the line Audi, shouldn't it get a top of the line key ??
I make exactly that comment in my full review. The key is actually like my B8 S4, my B9 had a new style key which is nicer but still not special enough 😪
Really great real world information in this video 👍 As a complete contrast how about doing a num bum test mid spec Skoda Superb as a long mile muncher and more seriously how does it compare to your S4 does it feel much less premium? Some people say its the best kept secret comfort king if you have DCC and avoid big wheels
Sad to think kids today will never see the launch of a 4 door luxury car with a F1 derived V10 in it like the e60 M5. Those days are dead. Mpg on this r8 proves why the V10 is dropped in most cases. Is the R8 a good car? Absolutely. Is it worth its price tag? Absolutely not. Would I buy a second hand one over a Lamborghini? Probably not. It's a supercar in the same way the BMW i8 is. It kinda is but sort of isnt either.
Petrol price example really is irrelevant - for a full tank of 90 litres it makes £14 difference - in a £140K car...... Ps you CAN use 95RON in these the ecu will adjust for it
Last Word I don’t think you would notice the additional weight on the public road unless you are driving to the point of loosing your licence. Yes if it’s on track it makes a difference. I completely disagree with the hairdressers thing (mclaren 600LT spider being a good example)
If I was given an Audi R8 for a week, I would leave the country and my wife, get on the next ferry to the South of France and live the dream driving this car for as long as I possibly could. To cover my tracks and remain elusive from the police, I would grow a long beard and change my name from Smith to Pierre ( Job done) 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Wish I’d thought of that 😥😜😂
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@Cesar Idris Flixportal :)
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I recently had my RS4 in with Audi for a bit of work and I was given an A7 to use. I kid you not, I went from London to Leicester and back - purposely cruising to get max mileage Top Gear challenge style - I managed 70 mpg. Absolutely loved that !
Back in my RS4 now ... much more fun - but you can forget 70 mpg !
70mpg...wow 😮
A real dream come true. I absolutely love Audi. Love how they combine speed/ performance and luxury in all their cars. Would easily take the numb bum for that car
A small price to pay 😜
Great review, as always. Looking forward to more content about the R8.
Have always seen the R8 as an everyday supercar - you have just proven it! Epic journey, fantastic car and loved the rant about the fuel prices. All the best.
Cheers Alan 👍
I drive a 2017 as a daily, comfort and seating on long journeys never been a problem at all. That bag should go behind the seats. Lack of pops and crackles on this face lift model is down to recent emissions legislation requiring modifications to exhaust
If I had had a passenger I would have made more effort getting it in 👍
first dream car, Audi TTS mk2, Secod dream car, Audi TTRS mk3, Third dream car... this masterpiece right here
Another excellent video Ped. The R8 has been my favourite daily supercar since it came out in 2007. The only thing I am not sure about on the latest Audis is the 3 slots they have just below the bonnet. Always looks to me like some body trim has fallen off and exposed some gaps. Cannot fault that glorious V10 soundtrack or performance though! Your positive and real review is a pleasure to watch. Keep doing just what you are doing Ped 👍👌😎 Peace and respect Ben
Cheers Ben. The 3 slots are a homage to the S4 Group B Rally Car 👍
Aha, makes a bit more sense now. Thank you for taking the time to reply Ped. It's appreciated 👍
Settling in for our Saturday morning Ped and it always makes me laugh when you get that shit eating grin on your face and my husband laughs, as if to say, I know exactly how you feel!! I'm sure you are living the life that he would love. I do have one observation - is that a CD player in the centre rear, behind the seats? Additional observation is when you had the arm rest up for your drink bottle it actually covers what I believe is the CD player. Who uses a CD player, why aren't these optional anymore. Anyway, as always we enjoyed our Saturday morning once again here in Australia.
Agree on pops, crackles, etc.....leave it to the modders not real performance cars. Something with a genuine soundtrack like that does not need anything else.
Just a great video, and great that @AudiUK supported you for the video. I'm in NI, and I'd be worried about access to Super Unleaded...it's a rare commodity around where I live.
I didn’t know that 😢
@@PetrolPed - closer to Belfast, you'll get it easy enough. I'm around the Mournes and there's probably 3 places I know that do it. They're all a good 15 min drive. Would still recommend a video over here mind you 🤣 Scenery & some of the drives are great!
Great video, really sums the R8 up. The eyewatering petrol price from Stafford services are now standard pump prices at the end of 2021, which when all three of your cars run on Super, is painful. I also have an R8 on order, so more expensive fuel - But your video makes me think it will be well worthwhile :-). I also think we live near, Im in Bognor Regis, and I recognise the roads you are on
The R8 is an epic supercar and is getting better value for used examples. It’s performance is suited best to derestricted roads and it’s too easy to pick up points in Blighty. Your TTRS roadster review and the fact that you went for a TTS back in the day made me think again about a similar car I was going to buy. If you can’t afford an R8, and many can’t, the TTRS isn’t a bad substitute. No wonder it’s sometimes called a baby R8! The new Sport versions are silly money though, but a good pre-facelift MK3 is looking good value. Keep up the great films. I’m intrigued on what your meeting might bring to the channel down the line. All the best :)
The TT RS sure is a baby supercar 👍
Brilliant. I adore them. Rs6 for luggage, R8 for overnighting. I bet that Ka felt really limp that day lol!
Err...the 65 bhp blew me away !
Mate, awesome reply lmao. Quality.
My man, want that t-shirt at 17 min in a V neck. Great vid man
I wish i could buy one specially since there will no longer be a naturally aspirated r8
Great video! By the way your GBP 1.63 motorway fuel price is less than our non-motorway prices here in NL 🙄😥
You are kidding me ?!!!!
@@PetrolPed I wish...
For me, how "daily" a car can be is far more useful, and interesting, than a normal review.
... at least it would be for cars that I'm likely to ever consider buying.
It is an interesting metric for sure 👍
That was very enjoyable vid Mr Ped, I do love the Audi but, I have to admit I do prefer the Lotus which the chassis was originally based on. The Audi R8 is such a beautiful 👀 looking car period. Please keep up the great work and I’ll look 👀 out for the full review 💋
The full review is live on the channel 👍
Nice, i've been waiting for this. There's a fella up my way has one and as i'm out in the sticks you hear it about ten minutes before it appears
I sure makes a great noise 😂
Enjoyed this one !Yes I could definitely live with this car as my daily. I could cope with the numb bum (I`m a cyclist!) Having owned a Subaru WRX, I know what you mean about not being able to drive it to its max. I tried a couple of times , but ,boy, it was scary, and 60 felt so fast....You will love racing at Oulton, great fun circuit, but the 1st right hander can catch you out!!
I love Oulton, the trick in the KA is to carry is much speed through the corners as possible 👍
I'm quite a new subscriber to your channel bur I have to say, I'm loving the content so far. Really liking your honest opinions on cars. Being a West Sussex man myself, we do have some amazing roads around here. Especially Goodwood 👍🏻 Great work and can't wait to see the R8 in-depth video.
Hi Darren. Thanks for the sub and glad you are enjoying things so far 👍 We are indeed blessed with some mega roads 👌
I knew it!!! The grand tour becomes four!! 😀
Another great video. Needing a second mortgage for the fuel is not good! I went from Birmingham Redline Specialists in Knaresborough and back yesterday. When I set off I had 476 miles range. After 280 miles the range was 278 miles and the trip computer was showing 53.9 mpg.That is a potential 558 miles for a full tank. Not bad for a 1.4 Litre turbo 150 bhp petrol 6 speed automatic.
Impressive 👍
Petrol Ped
It’s a 2017 Vauxhall Astra Elite. Very underrated in my opinion.
Good video👍🏻 do you know whether they are still going to put the V6 bi-turbo into the R8 as the new entry level? It would make sense..
Not sure 🤔
Fab video! Gave a really good insight into having an R8. Stunning car!
Cheers Mark 👍
You know how good a car is when you just laugh! no words are needed.
Oh yes 🙌
Wow 19mpg average is exceptional! 😍
Exceptionally good or exceptionally bad 😜
Hi Ped
Excellent first impressions of the R8 V10.👍👍👍 Fell for the R8 when first introduced with the V8 engine, a classic at the time, and a very useable road car, subject to the comments you have noted. Whilst not in the Super Car category my 911 Carrera 4 S does provide more than adequate stowage space, very useable as a daily driver, 4WD, and 414bhp more than adequate for road use. 🤗🤗 Await you full review with added interest.
The R8 and 911 for me are the only two true supercars you can daily 👍
Great video as usual
Sad though people are buying the same car but £100,000 more and called a Lamborghini
One gets the impression you didn’t really try getting that bag in the front ;)
I’ve had some time in one of these... it looked like it woulda fit to me ;)
One benefit to the cayman/911’s is the front boot is actually more useful than this!
It’s actually amazing how Audi manage to have so little space in this thing when Porsche find more boot space in a mid engine car and a whole set of extra seats in a rear engined car.
Genuinely the piss poor luggage capacity was the main reason I took the r8 out of the equation when I was considering a play thing!
As I said in the video, if I removed my crash helmet and jiggled things around it would have fitted. As I had no passenger I didn’t bother. Front luggage space is compromised by the four wheel drive going to the front wheels 😥
Epic Peter and I'd have one in my garage tomorrow - looking forward to the next R8 video!!! Incidentally, I think and if memory serves correctly, if you turn right out of Oulton Park along that country road, you eventually come to a sort of diagonal crossroads (across a main road) and there's a garage on that junction?!!! Motorway Services are a complete rip off whether it's a coffee, food or fuel - and the price you paid is obscene - somebody, somewhere should really tackle it - love to know the justification for excessive charges for everything!!! Keep up the great work mate!!!!
Cheers Paul 👍
As an all rounder it seems to be excellent ....will wait for your review 👍
Coming soon 👍
Beautiful car Pete! 🏎💨😍🍻
Hi Pete, great vid'. Normal R8 V10 S/H a real bargain now!!
Yep 👍
Helmet would have gone in the boot first, then the over night bag, then the race bag upside down on top. Would have been fine.
Nice motor 👍🏻
Yep, I would have made more effort if I had a passenger 👍
Lovely car. Lovely colour too. :-)... Though a tad surprised just how little you can put into it, luggage wise. Definitely NOT a car to go on a long weekend with my missus unless I can hire a trailer for the weekend for her clothing. I wonder, can you get a tow bar for the R8? :-\...
LOL 😂
Driven the original R8 v8
And my mates had 2 v10 spyders r tronic and s tronic gear boxes , they are fantastic cars mid engine normally aspirated, I can't afford one but his a star and always lets me have a good 😊
He's planning on getting the 610bhp v 10 plus spyder next , so at some point I will get a blast :-)
Great film clips loving the ford KA lol my other mates got the street KA convertible but he's yet to let me drive that 😂lol
Great vid. You are a lucky, lucky man 👍
I am indeed 👍
No hedgehogs rabbits or wild life were harmed in this video but that can’t cover the amount of flys ,bees 🐝 or wasps that hit the front of this beast of a car Nice car Peter👍🏁🧽#no sponge
I did indeed kill lots of bugs 😂
One of my pet gripes is the total rip off that Petrol stations are for everything. Food, fuel etc all overpriced. Grrrrr.
Back to the car, I think that along with the 911, the R8 is one of those cars you can drive daily, they are not as mileage sensitive as it’s Italian rivals and has that German build quality. Look forward to the detailed review.
Looks like a fun couple of days. 👍
I agree, in fact in my full review say pretty much exactly that 👍
Interesting review and full of informative gen.
I WAS thinking of looking at one as my next car.... but you have possibly put me off for the sole reason that if you wanted to have a weekend or a few days away with the Missus and overnight bags and associated stuff where the f*** are you supposed to put the luggage???
Brilliant car but totally impractical.
Looking more like it might have to be the new Vantage. Might not be quite as quick but I am not a track day Warrior and it just LOOKS utterly gorgeous. Seats are more comfy aswell!
Regards
Roger
The Aston is a quick Ford. Get a roof-rack or a small trailer or get your "man" to follow in a support vehicle. I think you're finding reasons not to buy from our German friends (I can think of one good reason).
@@robertlangham2356
Hi Robert..... Not quite sure whether you are being totally serious with your reply...???
Get a roof rack for an R8 or get someone to follow you with your luggage. ???
NOT a terribly practical solution and as regards Aston being nothing more than a fast Ford.... I am a bit puzzled as the engine and drivetrain are clearly sourced from AMG Mercedes and then tweaked by Aston.
Some people say that the Aston doesn't have Mercs latest infotainment system but I for one actually prefer the system they have and I like the tactile finish of buttons.
Thought for you with touch screen systems the screens wear out if you use one function continually.
Also..... See what happens when you pull up to a junction in an R8 or an Aston.
R8..... people think you are a flash cock who cant afford a Lamborghini...... ( speaking as an ex Lamborghini owner!!! )
Aston..... people will smile at you, think you are James Bond and wave you in AHEAD of them so they can look at the car and admire it.
I am ex professional Bike Racer so I am not completely stupid!
To recap.
Aston..... seats better
More practical if you are actually planning on using it for going away and using it.
Audi..... better engine.But its actually a very large and wide car and a bit more tricky on narrower A and B roads.
Audi cabin, interior I agree is a beautiful environment.
But park an R8 next to the new Vantage in a Pub car park and see how many people want to look at the Audi rather than the Aston.
My money is on the Aston every time.
And just look at the Aston. Stuff of dreams matey.
@@rogerpreece7762 I was kidding 🤣
Robert Langham
Hi Robert.
Thought so. No worries
R8 is brilliant car.
But I think for reasons mentioned not for me.
Interesting review though and very informative
Regards
Roger
mate you should of fuelled up at Winsford over square shell garage or you could of paid 1p more at m witch from olton you want A54 to Round about 1st exit follow road over speed bumps can go around till you come to roundabout with traffic light's again first exit. Great vid mate well after all my comment's about what car to get next 24hrs before going to put a deposit down on a 2016 Rs focus my sister asked for help taking over her lease witch is a Nissan SUV 1.5 only good thing now instead of going from fast car to fast car going fast slow back to fast
Beautiful color.
The smile on your face!!!
Oh yes 😂
Top Petrol Ped Quotation: 'The 620hp has to come from somewhere!'
Question: Are there 'Touring' seats available when specing this model that prevents 'numb bum'?
Not sure, I'd have to check the configurator 👍
yes
Great Daily Drive Video
Cheers Jamie 👍
I've always wanted one of these - but prefer the spider for the extra engine noise. But we like to holiday across europe and the boot is woeful on these and the coupe has extra room behind the seats to help - first world problems....
Awful thing about m/way services prices are the overheads coming from all the other providers and rate setters also being aware that drivers are at the mercy of the need to stop for fuel and grub etc. :-(
Hi Peter if you thought the fuel bill for your S4 was a bit much, I think your time with the R8 has put a new perspective on it. As for the motorway services petrol prices, that's highway robbery, the station managers name wasn't dick turpin was it. Regards Simon.
His horse was tied up outside 😂😂
Numb butt, empty wallet, but, huge smiles that never fade.
Indeed 😂
@@PetrolPed
I know not much has changed with this new R8, compared to the 2nd gen. And I also know you tested a bright yellow 2nd gen R8 that you seemed to like very much. But how does this new one compare, in your opinion? I really liked the design of the 2nd gen. I think it was an improvement over the 1st gen (which was already a beautiful car). This new one looks similar to the 2nd gen. But I prefer the rear end of the 2nd gen (especially the exhausts) better.
Watching this back. £1.63/ltr! Covid may have made a difference there. £1.70/ltr and no Covid I'd possibly take that but then would have missed the Carvid19 series, it's been a mad, mad year.
Still the most expensive fuel I have purchased 😂
Just brilliant. I have to say you were (obviously) unable to disguise your smugness early on in the review however, who wouldn't be grinning from ear to ear if Audi had loaned them an R8 for a week? Btw, what's the cost of this version? There's an R8 in my local dealer with a £145k price tag, slightly beyond my reach :-(
This car as specked was £170k 😳
@@PetrolPed I've checked down the back of the sofa......it's yielded £1.37 and a ropey looking toffee. I may need to wait a while 🙁
Ooh. Audi R8, big secret you cannot tell, cool shades... Have you been kidnapped by Archie Hamilton?
Seriously, nice car and good living with vid. 23mpg is not bad at all when pootling and it does sound mega when giving it the beans 😎
Cheers John 👍
Nice Audi SPORTS car mate !
Hello Pete...get that R8😎😎😎😎😎😎
Update..That’s a nice car and one I would buy but then my humble SL350 is as quick as you can ever do on public roads and I get 35/36mpg from it and regularly!!! I don’t get a numb bum either so whilst it is not a Supercar, it still makes me smile....BUT next time an AMG GTC is on my shopping list...I just need more brave pills to buy it maybe next year. That R8 though...you need one..just keep the S4 to go with it! 😎😎😎😎😎😎
Lottery ticket purchased 😂
This social media malarkey is going alright isn't it Pete?!
Yep, I’m very lucky 🍀
Awesome video! I wish I could give more than one like
Thanks Michael 🙏🏻
Love your reviews thank you
Thanks Jack, kind of you to say 🙏
Nail on the head Ped re driving a nice and powerful car in this country (as I have, quite a few...). Whats the point anymore ? If the rozzers dont get you the potholes will...!! Stunning looking car though and great review. As for motorway service stations...may a thousand red ants crawl up the rear ends of the profiteers...a numb-er bum than driving an R8 for 4 hours...!
LOL 😂
So so up for this
Omg I still can’t wrap my head around the Petrol price ....WTF... no Petrol Ped discount card ?? Makes our premium fuel at about 1.45 a litre 🇨🇦 seem like a steal !!!
It's about £1.30-1.35 at super markets 👍
The high grade gas is @62p a liter here in Arkansas.
WOW !
Peter. I am just re-watching this video having met someone yesterday who was getting 6.9 MPG. 6.9 ouch
One of the cars on out tour was doing 3 at one point 😮😂
My vxr says I get 330 out of a full tank and the only time I've ever got anywhere near that is pure motorway mileage I imagine having not watched the rest of the video yet the v10 overestimated itself quite a bit too lol
Sadly yes 😪
It’s the two thirds tax on fuel that’s the rip off. Three sepearate taxes where even the tax gets taxed.
Great video love your comments and reflections on so many great cars. Which of the super cars is the easiest to drive or for an average driver, many say the R8 even over the 992, or perhaps the M5 but as you have driven most what is your considered opinion? Many thanks and keep the reports coming in!
All modern supercars are easy to drive at normal speeds. It’s when you start pushing on things get interesting. 4 wheel drive helps a lot so the R8 would be right up there 👍
@@PetrolPed Many thanks!
Which sounds better r8 or f-type? Great video as always
Which R8 and which F Type ? V10 R8 is pretty good but F Type SVR wins for me 👍
Really enjoyed this video thank you ..OMG!!! £1.63 a litre !!! I use an app to find the best deals on fuel around where I live. Fuel is just so expensive these days anyway. Any news on trying to get the new Peugeot 208
Peugeot 508 coming to the channel in September 👍
Up to £2 per litre for Shell V Power now at some motorway filling stations.
What was the steering like and the general size of the car? The 2 things that put me off the most. Cheers
Steering had a nice feel, not as sharp as something like a McLaren 570S or Ferrari 488 but still very good. The car is pretty wide but not that much more than a big saloon 👍
@@PetrolPed Thanks. Great review, cheers.
Hows the suspension and ground clearance? Does this drive over bumps ok? How would it do with harsher road conditions
That key looked the same as my S5 Pete, nothing wrong with that...................... but this is a top of the line Audi, shouldn't it get a top of the line key ??
I make exactly that comment in my full review. The key is actually like my B8 S4, my B9 had a new style key which is nicer but still not special enough 😪
Makes me laugh looking back on this when you have to pay £1.63 a litre...oh those were the days.
Oh yes 😂
The R8 is too wide to enjoy UK B-Roads (& some A-Roads) - Porsche 911 more suited to
UK roads, narrower, with good rear engine traction.
I have the new 911 992 next week so stay tuned for that one 👍
Be careful in Wales mate with the high speed stuff as they have loads of mobile camera vans there
I was 👍
I know this is a daft question but,
The sunvisor which way does it flip down,? Reson I ask is because of the mirror is facing down.
Didn’t use it sorry 😥
@@PetrolPed I dont blame you, the car alone can take your mind way from little things. Keep up the good work :).
Really great real world information in this video 👍 As a complete contrast how about doing a num bum test mid spec Skoda Superb as a long mile muncher and more seriously how does it compare to your S4 does it feel much less premium? Some people say its the best kept secret comfort king if you have DCC and avoid big wheels
Trying the get into Skoda as would love to do something like that 👍
Sad to think kids today will never see the launch of a 4 door luxury car with a F1 derived V10 in it like the e60 M5. Those days are dead. Mpg on this r8 proves why the V10 is dropped in most cases. Is the R8 a good car? Absolutely. Is it worth its price tag? Absolutely not. Would I buy a second hand one over a Lamborghini? Probably not. It's a supercar in the same way the BMW i8 is. It kinda is but sort of isnt either.
You could put your bag behind the seats to free up the seat for a passenger...
I would have had to take some stuff out, but yes you are probably right. If I had a passenger I would have tried 👍
Great video
Cheers, glad you enjoyed it 👍
audi R8 V10 supercar 👍💜💜
Please wait for break in lines before entering the motorway.
Petrol price example really is irrelevant - for a full tank of 90 litres it makes £14 difference - in a £140K car...... Ps you CAN use 95RON in these the ecu will adjust for it
MPG of 19.9 sounds good to a person who is averaging 14.5
Wow...what are you driving ? 🤔
@@PetrolPedRam Laramie Power Wagon 6.4 HEMI. I am only paying $2.23 a gallon
But after that start up sound we can forgive................
Indeed 👌
Is that a CD unit between the seats in the back - retro...
I think it was for the Sat Nav, but not sure to be honest 😜😂
Ps... what model are your Oakleys?
They are called Jupiter Carbons 👍
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Even if you had taken a passenger , Where would they keep their bag ? Forget your make up ladies !
Seriously seem to get punished these days for driving completely sympathise with you.petrol and snacks!
Just to rub salt into the wound... I just filled up our big V8 and the price of petrol was $AUD1.23 or 0.69 pounds!! (Adelaide South Australia)
Wow 😮
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I'm gonna buy this car
£1.63pl...cheap!!!...remember 168.9 near Dover!!!😱😱😱😱😎😎😎😎
Great looking and sounding car , chop the roof off and for me it would then be perfect
MotorSport & Dream Cars no way - chopping roof off affects the handling, convertibles are for hairdressers
The spider would be epic 👍
Last Word I don’t think you would notice the additional weight on the public road unless you are driving to the point of loosing your licence. Yes if it’s on track it makes a difference. I completely disagree with the hairdressers thing (mclaren 600LT spider being a good example)
Do you like it better than 992 s?
Oh that’s a tough one 🤔
So no 1st choice ?eeksee peeksee
boy that audi`s NOISY,...yes, i know it`s a "sports car" but you were sometimes nearly "shouting" so please dont tell me it`s not.......
It was certainly more noisy than a family saloon but there is a 5.2L V10 just behind your head 😜
I think I’d rather have an RS6 Avant
Beautiful car but sounds like a lot of road noise
The mics pick up more noise than there is 👍