2023 Audi R8 Review

The 2023 Audi R8 is a two-seat mid-engine sports car that serves as the brand's halo vehicle. It's part of the second-generation model that debuted for the 2017 model year. Thanks to its naturally aspirated V10 engine — an absolute rarity in today's world of high-performance turbocharged V8s — and either rear-wheel- or all-wheel-drive configuration, the R8 is an absolute blast to drive. We would be remiss if we didn't mention the drop-top Spyder configuration, which allows you to enjoy the sun and whip up your hair while also letting loose up to 602 hp.

Changes may be on the way to the faithful R8, including under the hood, but we don't expect that to dramatically impact the driving style of one of Audi Sport's greatest hits. The interior may lean too utilitarian for some, particularly as rivals such as the Porsche 911 become infused with more impressive tech every year, but the trusty R8 delivers where it counts: on the road.