Find or Sell Used Cars, Trucks, and SUVs in USA

The Audi R8 doesn't need turbos to visit Jay Leno's Garage

Tue, Jan 12 2016
When Audi launched the original R8 in 2006, it caused a sensation. For its second go at the model, Audi skipped the V8 and went straight for ten-cylinder power in two states of tune: the V10 and the V10 Plus.

Of course Jay Leno had the more potent of the two visit his garage. In V10 Plus trim, the Audi makes over 600 horsepower – all from a naturally-aspirated V10 in a segment increasingly dominated by turbocharging.

Rivals like the Mercedes-AMG GT, Porsche 911 Turbo, McLaren 570S, and Ferrari 488 have all adopted turbochargers, which makes the R8 something of a modern-day Shelby Cobra, as Leno puts it. See what else he has to say in the video above – and don't forget to watch to the end to see how the launch control works.
  • News Source: Jay Leno's Garage via YouTube
  • Audi
  • Coupe
  • Supercars
  • Videos
  • Jay Lenos Garage

By Noah Joseph

See also: VW will expand goodwill package to larger diesels, Audi H-Tron Concept is a familiar face now with hydrogen power, 2017 Audi A4 Allroad ups the Avant.

2040Cars.com © 2012-2025. All Rights Reserved.

Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners.

Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the 2040Cars User Agreement and Privacy Policy.

0.095 s, 7905 u