In 2005, Audi announced that the name of the successful Audi R8 sports car ,The R8 road car was officially launched at the Paris Auto Show on 30 September 2006. There was some confusion with the name, which the car shares with the 24 Hours of Le Mans winning R8 Le Mans Prototype (LMP), and also the 1989 Mk2 Rover 200, codenamed R8.The Audi R8 was introduced by the German automaker Audi AG in 2006. The Audi R8 was exclusively designed, developed, and manufactured by Audi AG's high performance private subsidiary company, quattro GmbH, and is derived from the Lamborghini Gallardo.

• The Audi R8 4.2 was inspired by the Le Mans winning racecar and it shares the same designer. The R8 4.2 features a visible engine compartment, available Carbon Fiber Sigma side blades and a prominent single frame grille.
• The R8 4.2 offers an exquisite interior that has been carefully laid out to focus on performance while still delivering luxury. The driver-oriented cockpit of the R8 4.2 features Brushed Aluminum interior inlays, race-bred Alcantara leather seats or available Fine Nappa leather seats and leather throughout.
• Every aspect of the hand-assembled R8 4.2 is infused with thoughtful luxuries, such as Bluetooth and a driver information system with a lap timer.
• The Audi R8 4.2 is ahead of its time and leading-edge technology you’ll find in the R8 4.2, such as Audi magnetic ride, LED exterior lighting, and the available Audi parking system plus with rearview camera.
• The R8 4.2 is the latest in a long line of cars featuring industry-leading safety features, such as dual-stage airbags, quattro all-wheel drive and ESP with “Sport” mode.

Audi R8 4.2 Starting Price $114,200

• The Audi R8 5.2 makes no compromises on its race-inspired performance thanks to the potent 5.2 liter V10 engine, Audi magnetic ride and legendary power of quattro all-wheel drive.
• The Audi R8 design is further enhanced with an exclusive visible engine compartment, available Carbon Fiber Sigma sideblades and standard LED lighting.
• The Audi R8 5.2 becomes apparent that inspired design translates just as easily to the interior. The interior features a race-inspired cockpit and striking Brushed Aluminum inlays while still offering room for two golf bags.
• The Audi R8 5.2 offers unrivaled luxury and entertainment features such as Fine Nappa leather heated sport seats, a driver information system with a lap timer and the concert-like quality of a Bang & Olufsen Sound System.

Audi R8 5.2 Starting Price $146,000