2016 Audi R8 Plus Quattro V10 S-A

• Powered by a naturally aspirated 610bhp, 5.2-litre V10 that revs to a howling 8700rpm
• Genuine Supercar performance with 0-62mph in 3.1seconds and 205mph
• Finished in Ara Blue Crystal Effect with black quilted leather and blue stitching
• It has only covered 8,500 miles, just 2,300 in the last two years
• Very high spec car with £15,000 of optional extras from new (£148,000)
• This is essentially a Lamborghini Huracan in a German business suit

The second generation of the R8, having the model code Type 4S, was unveiled at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show and is based on the Modular Sports System platform shared with the Lamborghini Huracan. The development of the Type 4S commenced in late 2013 and was and was completed in late-2014 with initial models including the all-electric e-Tron and the V10 5.2 FSI along with the V10 plus.

Unlike its predecessor, there was no manual transmission available and the entry-level V8 trim was also dropped. The new R8 came with an updated new look on the outside and radical changes to the interior including the new interactive cockpit dashboard that tailors everything to driver involvement. The body is lighter and stiffer, due to the substitution of several large aluminium parts in the shell by carbon fibre. Extra electronics are incorporated in the chassis as compared to the first generation to improve handling and the R8 Plus is fitted with the 5.2-litre V10 that produces 610bhp, a 60bhp increase over the first generation plus offering 0-60 in just 3.2 seconds, all controlled by Audi's famous Quattro drive system.

On offer today is a stunning example of the R8 Plus Quattro V10 first registered on the 1st of July 2016, finished in Ara Blue Crystal Effect with a beautiful black quilted leather interior and the seats stitched in Blue to complement the exterior. The car was highly specified from new and came with the following options,

Driver assistance pack
Cruise control
Reversing camera
Sound and Comfort pack
Illuminated door sill trims
Bang and Olufsen sound system
Full leather package
Sport plus pack
Full sports exhaust
Audi Magnetic ride
Dynamic steering and 20” 10-spoke ‘Y’ alloy wheels

It’s accompanied by its original Audi Book Pack and has been maintained by Audi Halesowen since new. Our vendor has covered a mere 2,300 miles in the last two years which is the main reason for the sale of this very special Audi and being retired, he feels the time is right to downsize! The car drives as you might expect given that it’s only four years old, has covered a tiny mileage and has been fastidiously maintained, however, on the way down to the auction house, an oil service requirement within the next 25 days was flagged up (time period requirement not mileage) so this will need doing. There is a quotation sent from Audi Halesowen in the book pack for £400.00 to undertake this requirement and this will be allowed for at the point of sale.

The R8 Plus V10 is one of the most usable well-rounded supercars in the world today and it’s also one of the most engaging. The naturally-aspirated 5.2-litre V10 revs to 8700, by which point it’s howling like a Grand Prix engine of past times, handling is sublime, the state-of-the-art electronics keep everybody safe and Audi’s build quality is legendary. This lovely Ara Blue example has covered less than 9,000 miles and having cost over £148,000 new just over four years ago appears very sensibly guided. It definitely warrants consideration.