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2009 Audi R8 Overview

Likes:

  • Poster-car looks
  • Surprising practicality
  • Smooth, high-revving V-8 engine
  • Balanced, stable handling
  • Spectacular engine bay

Dislikes:

  • Obscured rearward vision
  • Difficult entry and exit
  • Takes a duffel bag, but not much more

Bottom Line

By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

The experts at TheCarConnection.com have studied the range of reviews that cover the 2009 Audi R8 and incorporated some of the most useful insight and information in this review. And to bring you the best advice on what distinguishes the R8 from its exclusive rivals, ...

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By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

The relative rarity and exotic supercar styling of the 2009 Audi R8 still turns heads and causes jaws to drop. Unique is the 2009 R8; Audi imparts a style that Kelley Blue Book describes as "unlike anything else on the road." According to Cars.com, the 2008 Audi R8 doesn't just...

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2009 Audi R8: 2dr Coupe 4.2L Man quattro $114,200 / $106,206 City: 12
Hwy: 19
2009 Audi R8: 2dr Coupe 4.2L Auto quattro $123,300 / $114,669 City: 13
Hwy: 18

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Other Choices:

Looks are deceptive. Although the R8 has an appearance that fits right in with Italian exotics, it isn't so much a competitor to the likes of the Ferrari F430 and Lamborghini Gallardo, as both of those vehicles appeal to a niche group of affluent enthusiasts and collectors who don't expect as much practicality in a vehicle and will wait in line for years for delivery. The Gran Turismo has a larger cabin and a backseat that's large enough for small adults, along with a distinctly Italian style, though it's heavier than the especially nimble R8; unless you’re with enthusiasts in the know, it probably won’t turn heads as much as the R8 either. The Aston is similarly heavier, exclusive, and luxurious, and it's a great grand-touring vehicle. The Porsche 911 remains arguably the most practical choice in the group, with its more spacious front and rear cargo areas, and an enviable record for safety--provided you don't think 911s are a dime a dozen.

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