Detail Info for: Audi : R8 5.2 V10 SAMOA ORANGE CERAMIC BRAKES PIANO INLAYS 5.2 l s tronic nappa leather audi black optic pkg engine carbon sigma 4 k miles

Transaction Info
Sold On:
10/09/2014
Price:
$ 159255.00
Condition:
Mileage:
4344
Location:
Roswell, Georgia, 30076
Seller Type:
Dealer
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
2014 Audi R8
Submodel Body Type:
5.2 V10 SAMOA ORANGE CERAMIC BRAKES PIANO INLAYS Convertible
Engine:
5.2L V10 40V
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
WUASNAFG5EN001730
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
Listing by Auction123.com copyright Auction123, Inc.Palmer Dodge Chrysler Jeep - 11460 Alpharetta Highway Roswell, GA 30076 - 1-888-829-2280 ContactPalmer Dodge Chrysler Jeep 11460 Alpharetta Highway Roswell, Georgia 30076Ask for:SEAN O'GRADY INTERNATIONAL:1-888-829-2280CELL PHONE:404-375-3583Email: Email SellerAbout Us: Palmer Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram has been in business for over 21 years. We recently acquired the Chrysler Jeep franchise and can now fully service all your Chrysler brand needs. We are a family owned business that operates out of one store in Roswell, Ga. We pride ourselves on outstanding customer service and have been selling cars all over the country and world for several years on eBay. Our 100% positive feedback score is evidence of that pride. We are one of the top sellers of Vipers and other SRT vehicles in the country and are well versed in all makes and models. Thank you for taking your time to read about us and hope that we can better serve you. Terms & Conditions Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end, and make arrangements for payment at that time. A $1,000.00 deposit is due within 24 hours of end of auction. The remainder is due within 5 days of Auction end. You may put up to $3000.00 on a credit card, remaining balance must be paid with certified funds/cashiers check or bank wire-transfer. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise. Our dealership offers great financing rates. We do offer shipping to the continental U.S. We also can ship to any port for international shipping. If you are not sure about something, Please ASK. Do not assume anything not listed is included. We reserve the right to cancel bids for excessive negative feedback. We reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale. PLEASE ONLY BID WHAT YOU ARE WILLING TO PAY. IF THE RESERVE IS NOT MET, WE MAY CONTACT THE HIGH BIDDER TO OFFER THE SECOND CHANCE OPTION. Fee and Tax Information: Fee and Tax Information: All buyers will pay a $599.00 documentation fee. The documentation fee is registered with the State of Georgia and applies to all retail sales regardless of the buyers State of Residence. Georgia residents must also pay applicable sales tax. Out of state buyers are responsible for their own taxes. New Vehicles: New vehicle pricing includes all rebates, incentives, and available financing for the Southeast region. The rebates could change depending on the region you live. Please include your zip code with any new vehicle inquiries.GeneralDirectionsTerms***CALL SEAN O'GRADY AT 1-888-829-2280*** ***CALL SEAN O'GRADY AT 404-375-3583*** You must say that you saw it on eBay and ask for the eBay Manager to get this price Your eBay Manager is SEAN O'GRADY Please email, call or text for more information: PALMERDCJR@GMAIL.COM or 404-375-3583 DETAILED PICTURES BELOW 2014 Audi R8 V10 Spyder Quattro S tronic 5.2L V10 EngineS-Tronic 7-Speed Dual Clutch Automatic TransmissionLuxor Beige Leather Seating SurfaceFine Nappa Leather InteriorLeather Wrapped Flat Bottom Steering WheelPaddle ShiftersHands Free Bluetooth SystemAudi Ceramic BrakeCarbon Sigma Engine Compartment CoverPiano Black Decorative Inlays Audi Exclusive Black Optic PackageBlack Exhaust Finishers19" Five Double Spoke Wheels in Titanium FinishIlluminated Aluminum Door SillsAudi Music Interface with iPod Connector SAMOA ORANGE, S TRONIC, CERAMIC BRAKES! DON'T HESITATE, CALL TODAY! 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Palmer Dodge Chrysler Jeep 11460 Alpharetta Highway Roswell, Georgia 30076 Click for Driving Directions Ask For:SEAN O'GRADY INTERNATIONAL:1-888-829-2280CELL PHONE:404-375-3583 Email: Email SellerHours of Operation (EST):Monday-Saturday09:00am-08:00pmSunday12:00pm-06:00pmPlacing a Bid: Your bid constitutes a legally binding contract to purchase this vehicle. Please do not bid if you're not seriously interested or financially able to purchase this vehicle. Please read eBay's User Agreement Palmer Dodge Chrysler Jeep reserves the right to, Obtain and verify the registered information of all users who bid on this auction. Cancel any and all bids at our discretion, or end the auction early if necessary. Bidders Age: You must be 18 years of age or older to Bid. Special eBay Bid Retraction Rules: Please read eBay's "Retracting a Bid" If you place a bid before the last 12-hour period of the auction: You may retract that bid before that last 12-hour period but only for exceptional circumstances. You will not be allowed to retract that bid during the last 12-hour period of the auction. If you place a bid during the last 12-hour period of the auction: You will be allowed to retract the bid for exceptional circumstances but only if you do so within one hour after placing the bid.Funds & Financing: For help in arranging for a Pre-Approved loan or for any questions please e-mail or phone SEAN at 1-888-829-2280 prior to bidding. Buyers Inspection: Palmer Dodge Chrysler Jeep has done our best to disclose all information known about this vehicle for auction. Palmer Dodge Chrysler Jeep welcomes a buyers inspection. If you plan to have a buyers inspection, please make sure you inspect the vehicle prior to the auction ending. Inspection fees if any are Buyers responsibility. Representations and Warranties made by seller: This vehicle is being sold "as is". Manufacturers warranties may still apply. Extended warranty may be available, e-mail or phone SEAN at 1-888-829-2280 for details. No representations or warranties are made by seller, nor are any representations or warranties relied upon by bidders in making bids. Taxes and Registration fees: Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title service fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. All taxes and fees must be paid in full in order for vehicle to be titled and registered. Title Information: Vehicles titles may be held by banks or lenders as collateral for loans. In many cases there is a delay in receiving the original instruments up to 21 days from the time we pay a vehicle off. While we usually have all titles in our possession at closing, there are occasions where we may be waiting for them to arrive. If payment is made by cashier's or personal checks we will hold all titles for 10 days or until funds have cleared. Shipping & Delivery: All shipping charges are buyer's responsibility. Palmer Dodge Chrysler Jeep will help with shipping arrangements but will not be responsible in any way for claims arising from shipping damage! Licensed Carriers are generally insured for $3,000,000.00. We assume no responsibility for damages incurred after the vehicle leaves our showroom. All shipping arrangements are provided by Palmer Dodge Chrysler Jeep as a courtesy. We are not affiliated with any carrier. Any claims or other communication regarding shipment of vehicles will be between you and the shipper, not with Palmer Dodge Chrysler Jeep. The amount of time it takes for delivery is dependent on the carrier, but is generally 7-14 days from the date the vehicle is picked up from our facility until it is delivered to your destination. Verify with the shipper for an Estimate Time of Arrival to be sure. Finalizing your Purchase: Palmer Dodge Chrysler Jeep will contact the successful high bidder by e-mail after the auction closes. Successful high bidder MUST communicate with SEAN at Palmer Dodge Chrysler Jeep by e-mail or phone 1-888-829-2280 within 24 hours of the auction ending to make arrangements to complete their transaction. If we cannot confirm your intention to buy or the sale is not completed within 5 days, we reserve the right to relist this vehicle or sell to any other qualified buyer. In order to secure bid on vehicle, Successful bidder (BUYER) must within 24 hours of bid closing send to Seller a Deposit in the amount of 10% by major credit card, cash in person or bank certified funds. Within 72 hours of bid closing, Buyer must send balance of funds by bank wire transfer, cash in person, bank certified funds to Seller. At time of sending initial deposit, Buyer MUST fax copy of their State issued valid Driver Licence. Furthermore, before said vehicle is released for shipment to Buyer, all other Sale related and title related paperwork must be signed and returned complete to Seller. Auction123, Inc. (a service and listing/software company) and the Seller has done his/her best to disclose the equipment/condition of this vehicle/purchase. However, Auction123.com disclaims any warranty as to the accuracy or to the working condition of the vehicle/equipment listed. The purchaser or prospective purchaser should verify with the Seller the accuracy of all the information listed within this ad. 2014 Audi R8 5.2Priced to Sell Fast!!! Click here for an XL view of the above Image PrevNext 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 DescriptionOptionsAudi Exclusive Black Optic PackageCarbon Fiber Sigma Engine Compartment InlaysCarbon Sigma Decorative InlaysCeramic Brake PackageFront Grille Filler PanelFull Leather PackageHigh-Gloss Black Round Exhaust PipesPiano Black Decorative InlaysRadio: Audi Music Interface w/iPod CableAluminum Illuminated Door SillWheels: 19" 5-Double Spoke Titanium DesignDriveTrainTransmission: 7-Speed AutomaticDrive Train Type: AWD4WD Type : Full-TimeDriven Wheels: All-Wheel DriveLocking Hubs: PermanentWheels Rims: Silver Forged AluminumRoof and GlassConvertible Roof: PowerConvertible Window: Glass Rear WindowFront Wipers: Variable IntermittentRear DefoggerPrivacy Glass: LightConvenienceCruise ControlWindows: Power WindowsSteering Power: Speed-Proportional Power SteeringPower Retractable MirrorsSteering Adjustment: Tilt And TelescopicMirrors: Power RemoteAuto Dimming Mirrors: ElectrochromaticPower Door LocksCenter Console: Full With StorageCupholders: FrontDoor Pockets: Driver And PassengerPower Outlets: 2Remote Trunk Release: PowerSeatback Storage: 2Universal Remote TransmitterNavigation SystemSafetyDriver and Passenger AirbagABS: 4-WheelMirrors: Turn Signal In MirrorsAnti Theft SystemBrake Assist: Braking AssistStability ControlHeadlights Auto Delay: Auto Delay OffHeadlights Dusksensor: Dusk SensingDaytime Running LightFront Headrests: Manual W/TiltEngine ImmobilizerTurning Circle: 38.8Door Reinforcement: Side-Impact Door BeamSide AirbagStability ControlBasic InformationVIN Number: WUASNAFG5EN001730Stock Number: P7672Model Year: 2014Make: AudiModel: R8Style Name: All-Wheel Drive Quattro Spyder 5.2 (S Tronic) (No Longer Orderable)Vehicle Trim: 5.2Body Type: ConvertibleVehicle Type: ConvertibleInterior Color: Luxor BeigeExterior Color: Samoa Orange Metallic/Black RoofSuspensionActive SuspensionIndependent Suspension: Four-WheelStabilizer Bar: Front And RearIn Car EntertainmentAudio System: AM/FM/SatelliteSpeakers: 12Premium Speakers: Bang & OlufsenAntenna Type: Window GridComfortAir Conditioning: AutomaticAir Filtration: Interior Air FiltrationTrunk Lights: Cargo Area LightMats: Carpet FrontReading Lights: FrontShift Knob: AluminumSteering Wheel Trim: Leather/AluminumVanity Mirrors: Dual Illuminated Vanity MirrorsDoorsRear Door Type: LiftgateEngineEngine Description: 5.2L V10 40VFuel Type: GasFuel Induction: Direct Gasoline InjectionValves Per Cylinder: 4Aspiration: NormalMPG Automatic City: 13MPG Automatic Highway: 22InstrumentationClockCompassExternal TempLow Fuel LevelTachometerTrip ComputerSeatsDrivers: Multi-Level HeatingDrivers Height: PowerDrivers Lumbar: Power 4-WayDrivers Power: 8Passenger: Multi-Level HeatingPassenger Height: PowerPassenger Lumbar: Power 4-WayPassenger Power: 8Seating Capacity: 2Front Seat Type: SportUpholstery: LeatherFeaturesAux Engine Cooler: RegularAux Transmission Cooler: RegularBumpers: Body-ColoredDoor Reinforcement: Side-Impact Door BeamDimensionsFront Head Room: 37.5 InchesFront Shoulder Room: 54.8 InchesFront Leg Room: 41.0 InchesLuggage Capacity: 3 Cu.Ft.Length: 174.6 InchesWidth: 75.0 InchesHeight: 49.0 InchesWheelbase: 104.3 InchesCurb Weight: 3,968 Lbs.Secure Online Credit Application Form Applying for a vehicle loan online is one of the quickest and easiest application methods. Our secure online application form is easy to complete, all you need are a few personal and employment details. Click here to get started.Email SellerEmail to FriendComplete and submit the form below to send a message to our dedicated sales team.* First Name:* Last Name:* Email:* Phone: Ext. Preferred Method:PhoneEmailMessage:Complete and submit the form below to send a link and your message to a friend.First Name:Last Name:* Your email:* Friend's email:We won't use this information for promotional purposes or disclose it to a third party.Message:Vehicle InformationOverviewIntroductionWalkaroundDriving ImpressionInteriorSummarySubtle changes produce a stellar result.The Audi R8 is the company's first mid-engine super car. It is designed with extreme performance in mind and with other high end sports cars in its sights.The R8 is available as a coupe or Spyder and is powered by one of three engines, a 430-hp 4.2-liter V-8, a 5.2-liter V-10 making 525-hp or a 550-hp version of the V-10 is available in the V10 plus coupe trim only. A full-time quattro all-wheel drive system puts that power to the ground and a choice between either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed S tronic automated sequential manual transmission give the driver full control. Standard features include satellite radio, automatic climate control, 19-inch alloy wheels, and full LED headlights. Some of the available options include a rearview camera, navigation system, carbon ceramic brakes (standard on V10 plus) and a Bang & Olufsen audio system.For 2014, the R8 returns with refreshed styling inside and out after skipping the 2013 model year. Source: NewCarTestDrive.ComIntroductionThe Audi R8 is the sporty spearhead of the Audi lineup. Its beauty and handling prowess have been well documented, and subtle tweaks make the 2014 Audi R8 even better. Audi named the R8 after its Le Mans-winning sports car, bringing the first road car R8 to the market in 2007. Originally only available with a 4.2-liter V8, in December 2008 Audi unveiled the 5.2-liter V10 model that was based on the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 engine. The V8 delivers 430 horsepower, the V10 525 hp. For 2014, a new model arrives on the block boasting 550 hp: the 2014 R8 V10 Plus. Both the V8 and V10 are available as a Coupe or Spyder, with the V10 Plus only offered as a Coupe. The R8 V10 Plus is faster, lighter, with carbon ceramic brakes coming as standard. All R8 models are brilliant machines to drive. They are track-munching animals, yet at the same time able to handle adverse weather conditions up snowy alpine passes in the Austrian Alps (believe me, I tried it). The mid-engine supercar contains enough frontal storage for a carry-on bag, backpack and a jacket, making it comparably efficient for cars of this nature. The R8 cabin is as luxurious as you would expect from a high-end Audi, and yet it does not feel pretentious. The navigation leaves a bit to be desired, however. Overall, the 2014 R8 is a solid step forward from an already decorated machine. The biggest updates for the 2014 Audi R8 come in the form of the 7-speed S-Tronic dual clutch transmission, which replaces the R-Tronic single clutch gearbox. The biggest fault with the 2012 R8 was the R-Tronic's snappy and abrupt shifting. The S-Tronic cures all the deficiencies of old. And with the addition of launch control, the R8 is a contender to dust off any Porsche 911, Mercedes-Benz SL AMG, Nissan GT-R and frankly any other sports/supercar you can dream up. Source: NewCarTestDrive.ComWalkaroundLittle has changed aesthetically with the R8 for 2014. And that's not a bad thing. After all, it was captivatingly beautiful from the moment it hit US shores around five years ago. Changes (especially with regards to the exterior) have remained minimal. The R8 appears wide and low with a hunkered down stance. Sharp lines frame sculpturally arched surfaces and a wrap-around contour visually connect the front, wheel wells, the flank and the rear of the R8. With the location of the R8's mid engine, it pushes the whole cabin slightly further forward. With the Coupe, the vertical air intakes, named the sideblades, can be ordered in many colors (including carbon fiber) and, again, indicate the position of the engine. The right sideblade also includes the aluminum gas cap. Rather than the sideblades, the Spyder displays large air intakes sculptured out of the flanks. At the front of the car, the grille is minutely adjusted with tapered top corners and is finished in a high-gloss black. In the V10 models the struts are adorned with chrome strips. The bumper has also been tweaked fractionally, but we have a hard time distinguishing where. An optional carbon fiber front splitter (standard on the new V10) is also available and the mirrors on the R8 V10 are housed in carbon fiber. All versions of the 2014 R8 now come standard with LED headlights. The headlights also receive static-turning lights. On all Coupe models the engine sits below a clear window, allowing a view of the German craftsmanship. Moving to the rear of the car, the all-LED taillights now boast a dynamic turn signal (in much the same way as the 2013 Mustang does). The directional sequence is created by 30 LED lights activating every 150 milliseconds, making the turn signal more intuitive, and complementing the new Audi headlamps. Both the head- and taillights are really the only major visible difference compared to the 2012 R8. Regardless, the R8 looks like a supercar, which isn't something you can say about the GT-R and 911, which appear more sport than super. The spoiler on the R8 extends automatically at 62 mph. A large diffuser is situated underneath and is available in carbon fiber (standard on the V10). The exhaust system terminates in two round, chrome plated tail pipes (black on the V10 Plus) that produce the most intense, mystical music one could ever ask for. Both Coupe and Spyder bring onlookers to their knees, but for our money, the Spyder evokes an even greater level of emotion. The R8 Spyder comes with the aforementioned 19-second fabric-folding roof, available in black, brown or red. The Spyder does not receive the glass engine-viewing window, replaced by engine cooling vents that run down behind the headrest. It comes adorned with an electrically lifted rear window (with defrost). This can be opened even when the top is up, allowing drivers situated in colder climates to hear the mesmerizing exhaust note without losing the tip of their nose to frost bite. The folding roof does eliminate 3.1 cubic feet of storage behind the two interior seats, however, making the only useable space the 3.5 cubic feet storage compartment situated in the front trunk. Source: NewCarTestDrive.ComDriving ImpressionThe Audi R8 is fast. And for 2014, the Audi R8 (in every model) is 0.3 seconds faster from 0 to 60 mph than the outgoing machine, due to the addition of the dual clutch S-Tronic gearbox. The V10 Plus manages that sprint in just 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 197 mph. And while that is without question fast, it is not as quick as a Nissan GT-R and Porsche 911 Turbo S, which eat up the same run in less than 3 seconds. Speed isn't everything, however (not that the R8 feels in any way lacking). We have established the Audi is aesthetically magnificent with an equally delicious interior. It is an all-round car that can (with the right tires) be driven virtually all year long. Plus, the sound of the V10 in particular makes up for its slightly slower dash to 60. The noise resembles that of a minutely quieter, softer Formula One car. Even after days of driving, it never gets old to hear the crisp downshifts and acceleration up through the revs to the 8000-plus redline. While it may not sound quite as good as a Ferrari 458 Italia, it blows the doors off the Porsche 911 and Nissan GT-R. Curb weight for the Audi R8 starts at 3,439 pounds for the V8 Coupe in a manual. The Spyder adds a couple of hundred pounds to that. The R8 V10 comes in at 3,571 lbs. with the V10 Plus a whopping 110 pounds lighter due to the carbon ceramic brakes (26-pound saving) and other carbon fiber options such as the diffuser, splitter and the lighter alloy wheels. Audi utilizes an aluminum space frame for the body making the R8's frame weight just 463 lbs. for the Coupe and 476 lbs. for the Spyder. The new S-Tronic gearbox brings the car inline with many of the top supercars. Shifts are blazingly fast and far smoother than with the outgoing R-Tronic single-clutch transmission. The S-Tronic, with its dual plate clutch, is compact and low, measuring just 8.46 inches in diameter. This is the single most prolific change for 2014. If there was one thing lacking in the previous R8, it was the old gearbox. Audi has well and truly solved this issue. Audi's Quattro all-wheel drive system sends 80 percent of power to the rear wheels with an option of up to 30 percent going to the front wheels if need be. This allows the car to feel and drive like a rear-wheel-drive car, and not suffer the negative of the all-wheel-drive system on track. All-wheel drive can produce a lot of understeer (where the front wheels have less grip than the rear) and while the R8 does suffer a touch from this, we found that by releasing the gas pedal mid-corner, the car will rotate effortlessly like a pendulum, balancing the front of the car. The benefit of the all-wheel-drive system is by utilizing all four wheels the driver can put the power down more aggressively, with more grip, and exit the corner faster. The R8 handles effortlessly well on the racetrack, inspiring confidence and responding to a smooth driving style. The traction control makes it almost impossible to spin the car, even for those who drive like an idiot, and the car behaves in an almost PlayStation-like fashion. The Spyder handles almost as well. We expected the Spyder would feel more floppy and less stable with its heavier soft top and lack of torsional rigidity from the loss of the roof. But instead, we found the R8 Spyder felt smooth and under control with no cowl shake whatsoever. Genuinely, it was very hard to tell the difference in handling on the road between the Coupe and the Spyder. The optional (standard on the V10 Plus) carbon ceramic brakes feel like driving directly into a ten-foot thick concrete wall. Even the newly designed steel waved-disc brakes, slamming on the brakes feels like hitting a five-foot thick slab of concrete. The only downside is perhaps their grabbiness when driving gently. Still, that is only a minor grievance. Moving to the ride, the R8 excels. Few supercars can attest to being comfortable on a long haul, over various terrains and conditions. The R8 can. Part of it is due to the comfortable cabin, the other due to Audi's magnetic ride suspension. It comes standard on the V10 but (to save weight) is not available on the track-ready V10 Plus. The system allows the driver to switch between Comfort, Normal and Sport mode. What magnetic ride effectively does is adjust suspension settings based on specific road conditions. It will match itself to the road. It is the key to the preposterously heavy Chevrolet Camaro ZL1's handling prowess, and Audi uses this system with similar success. Having said all of that, the V10 Plus does not ride badly without the system, but no doubt, for every day use, I'd rather the customization provided by the magnetic ride. Source: NewCarTestDrive.ComInteriorThe cabin in the Audi R8 is remarkably un-supercar-like. That isn't to say it is bad. Far from it, in fact. It maintains an unpretentious demeanor, not out of place in a sports sedan. Creature comforts are slightly fewer, of course, but in general it is familiar, comfortable and a pleasing place to be for long expeditions. Seats are well bolstered and, on the power-adjusted options, support can be adjusted electronically to meet every individual's requirements. They are available framed in leather with Alcantara centers, or upholstered in full leather. Spyders even have treated leather to keep them cool in hot, sunny conditions. Headroom is good and a 6-foot plus driver would have little comfort issues in the R8. Manual tilt/telescoping steering column helps find the correct driving position, and visibility is vast out of the front windscreen, but the C-pillar does cause a large blind spot, meaning additional caution must be taken at intersections. View out of the rear is reasonable on the Coupe but tougher on the Spyder. The optional rearview camera is a huge help when reversing, making its value well worth digging deep into darkest depths of your wallet. Aluminum style cabin trim is standard and upgrades include carbon fiber and piano black. The most distinguishing feature is the monoposto: a large arc that encircles the driver's area of the cockpit. It starts in the door and ends in the center tunnel. All the instruments are well situated and easily visible. Dials on the center console are in short demand and with that, operating the optional navigation can be clumsy and difficult at first. Thankfully, a proper handbrake is offered, not the electric handbrake button many manufacturers are now adopting. The manual gearbox has a cool vintage-looking slotted metal gate, and the S-Tronic displays enlarged aluminum paddles on the wheel. Both gearboxes provide a beautifully crafted brushed aluminum gearlever. The S-Tronic can also entertain gear changes from the stick but the forward/backwards is, in our opinion, the wrong way around. Forward is to upshift, backwards is for downshifting. Other manufacturers occasionally adopt this too, but traditionally the other way makes more sense for the enthusiast. It's how racecars have always been produced, so why would sports cars not follow suit? The navigation screen is clear and legible, but the actual nav function is less than agreeable. Left to its own devices, it doesn't zoom in enough to get a feel for tricky junctions, making missing a turn all too easy. The whole appearance of the navigation seems old fashioned. Interior storage space in the R8 is minimal. You have a couple of shallow cup holders that won't hold a bottle of water without it tipping, and storage compartments are extremely small. Source: NewCarTestDrive.ComSummaryThe 2014 Audi R8 is the total package. It boasts an incredible balance of speed and handling, something akin to playing Gran Turismo 5. It brags a comfort/usability factor that remains exponentially difficult to uncover in the supercar world, and will be priced far cheaper than the Ferrari 458 and the like. It appears more grown up than a Nissan GT-R, and prettier than a Porsche 911. An Audi R8 is a machine that will cause people to stop, stare and drool. And no matter how long you own the car for, without question, you will act in the exact same way, each and every time you open the garage door. Alex Lloyd filed this NewCarTestDrive.com report after his test drive of the Audi R8 models. Alex finished fourth in the 2010 Indianapolis 500. Source: NewCarTestDrive.Com Copyright © 2014 Auction123, Inc. - All Rights Reserved. Selling a Vehicle? Create Professional Listings Fast and Easy. Click Here! Image Hosting and Counters by: Auction123.com