2011 Audi R8 Spyder V8 Quattro Manual

Highlights

• 424bhp 4.2-litre V8
• Desirable gated manual gearbox
• Beautiful low-mileage example
• Comprehensive service history
• Recent service and new brake pads all round

Overview

Audi’s R8 is in many ways the sensible supercar. Although it shares much with a Gallardo, it has a distinctive sleek, sharp look and very Audi levels of build quality and reliability. But if that sounds a bit too undramatic, the Spyder version spices things up a bit with a retractable soft top that opens and closes in just 19 seconds.

The swiftly-operating roof enables an immersive wind-in-the-hair experience which can be quickly dispensed with if the heavens open, as they are wont to do in the UK. The interior, meanwhile, blends luxury and functionality, boasting premium materials, sports seats, and quality switchgear.

With its combination of performance, style, and the prospect of having the 4.2 litre V8 screaming just behind your head, this 2011 Audi R8 Spyder throws in a gated manual gearbox to add to the appeal for old-school driving enthusiasts.

There are just 27,521 miles on the clock, backed up by a comprehensive service history. It’s been recently serviced too, so this is your perfect opportunity to experience one of the greatest hits from the Audi back catalogue.

History and Documentation

• UK registered 30th September 2011
• V5C is present and in the owner's name
• Private registration BY10 EAN is not included in the sale
• The current MOT is valid until 30th March 2025
• No MOT advisories for the past five years
• The owner's manuals and wallet are present
• Excellent service history
• The last service was carried out in Jul 2024 @ 27,244 miles and included spark plugs
• Stamps in the service book show previous services as follows, with a mix of main dealers and independent garages: Jul 2012 @ 3,982 miles, Sep 2014 @ 8861 miles, Aug 2016 @ 10,905 miles, Jun 2018 @16,005 miles, Jun 2019 @ 17,536 miles, Nov 2020 @ 20,423 miles, Jun 2021 @ 23,481 miles, Mar 2023 @ 25,373 mile
• Two keys are included
• HPI clear
• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• Black leather seats and door cards
• The electric and heated seats are in excellent condition, with just a small amount of creasing on the driver’s bolster, in keeping with the mileage
• The carpets are in excellent condition and covered with a set of factory mats to protect them
• The leather flat-bottomed steering wheel is reported to have been replaced by Audi under the ownership of the previous keeper
• The dashboard is free from any damage
• All of the switchgear is in excellent condition and reported to be working correctly
• Cruise control fitted
• Audi Navigation Plus is installed
• No errors are present when the car is running
• The odometer shows the low reading of just 27,521 miles
• There’s nothing quite like a gated gearshift to confirm you’re driving a supercar
• Inside the boot is clean and tidy

Exterior

• Fantastic Spyder body
• Finished in Ibis White
• The paintwork is in excellent condition
• Front and rear parking sensors
• All of the lights are in good condition with no splits or cracks in the lenses
• None of the windows appear to have any noticeable scratches
• The seller tells us that Audi replaced the fabric roof during the tenure of the previous keeper and its condition is consistent with that
• The optional factory 19-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels have been fully refurbished and are, therefore, in excellent condition
• Fitted with Pirelli PZero tyres, which have some miles left on them but will need to be replaced soon

Mechanical

• Mid-engined, 4.2-litre V8
• Approximately 424bhp and capable of 0-60mph in 4.2 seconds, with a top speed of 190mph
• Sounds fantastic – it is a V8, after all!
• 6-speed manual gearbox
• No issues have been reported by the vendor regarding the car's running or performance
• The bright red calipers look to be in good condition
• Wanting to avoid a considerable main dealer labour bill, the vendor (a technician by trade) has replaced the front and rear brake pads with genuine Audi parts himself
• The R8 is said to come to a stop in a straight line with no juddering through the pedal
• With a 43:57 weight distribution and all-wheel-drive, the handling of the R8 Spyder is very rewarding

Summary

Combining superb performance with sophisticated design, this 2011 R8 Spyder powered by the fantastic 424bhp 4.2-litre V8 does not disappoint in the visual, comfort, sound, and performance departments.

With an underlying architecture shared with Lamborghini, the R8 Spyder represents outstanding value for money for a topless supercar. Particularly when specified with the desirable six-speed manual transmission and showing just 27,521 miles, backed up with a comprehensive service history, this example looks very tempting indeed.

To arrange a viewing, please request this in the Q&A section. You can click through to the seller's profile and use the 'Email Me' function to arrange a viewing privately. This seller is located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.