Grab your R8’s as soon as you can.
You have to act quickly if you are an Australian Audi customer and want to buy a brand new Audi R8V10. Audi has decided to withdraw the R8 V10 from Australia due to low sales volume and strict emissions standards. While the Audi R8 V10 can still be purchased in other markets that need right-hand drive supercars and SUVs, Australia’s emissions regulations no longer make financial sense for Audi. Let’s find out what Australia is missing.
Audi’s first supercar, the Audi R8, was launched in 2006 to compete with Ferraris and 911s. The R8 was initially powered by a V8 engine. Later, a 5.2-liter V10 was introduced to the lineup. In 2015, the second-generation Audi R8 was introduced. It shared many components with Lamborghini Huracan. Audi has a knack for taking hardware from other brands to make the final product unique, which is why there’s lots of market space available for the R8 as well as the Huracan.
The Audi R8 V10’s V10 engine produces 562 horsepower in the base car and 612 horsepower in the top-tier Plus model. This V10 engine is mated with a 7 Speed DL800 dual-clutch transmission, which delivers lightning fast shifts and enhanced acceleration. Audi’s Quattro all wheel-drive system is standard on the Audi R8 to improve acceleration and all weather performance.
Audi can no longer sell the R8 due to Australia’s strict emissions regulations and low sales volume. Government emissions regulations continue to exert pressure on supercars of low volume. Audi’s R8 is a halo vehicle that attracts attention and press. It will be a big draw for media and attention. Sales in Europe and America will ensure that the R8 continues to do its job.