Audi R8 vs Porsche 911 Turbo
Audi's all-new V10-engined R8 roars in to take on the sports car king, the latest Porsche 911 Turbo...
Our verdict
These cars exist to make the driver feel special, and it’s the R8 that really stands out. Its engine is a masterpiece of free-revving, raucous power that makes you constantly crave another road to rage down. Of course, the 911's heroic mid-range muscle and more playful high-speed handling are breathtaking, but the R8 thrills more at normal speeds and is hardly short of kicks when driven hard. Simply put, the R8 feels closer to being a supercar. It’s just a bit more special, and that’s what matters here.
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1st – Audi R8 5.2 FSI V10 quattro S tronic
For Addictive engine; fluid handling; cheaper than the 911
Against Not as efficient as the 911; could be more playful on the limit
Verdict Dramatic and thrilling, despite the everyday usability
Rated 5 out of 5
2nd – Porsche 911 Turbo PDK
For Brilliant ease of use; bruising pace; exciting high-speed handling
Against Pricier than R8; not as much fun at normal road speeds
Verdict Sublime by any standard, but the R8 is generally more thrilling
Rated 4 out of 5
Read the full Porsche 911 review
Specifications: Audi R8 5.2 FSI V10 quattro S tronic
Engine size 5.2-litre V10, petrol
List price £119,520
Target Price £115,400
Power 533bhp
Torque 398lb ft
0-62mph 3.2sec
Top speed 199mph
Official fuel economy 24.8mpg
CO2 emissions 272g/km
Specifications: Porsche 911 Turbo PDK
Engine size 3.8-litre flat-six, petrol, twin-turbo
List price £127,630
Target Price £127,630
Power 532bhp
Torque 487lb ft
0-62mph 3.5sec
Top speed 198mph
Official fuel economy 31.0mpg
CO2 emissions 212g/km
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