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The recently-defunct Audi R8 defeats the Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray in 8 seconds over the quarter-mile drag strip at Bradenton Motorsports Park
The Audi R8 is stepping down. The automaker has just rolled out the final V10-powered model, which is not going to a customer
Originally introduced in 2007 as Audi's "sensible supercar," the R8 garnered respect for its powerful V-10 engine shared with the Lamborghini Huracán. Despite never achieving high sales volumes, with production peaking in 2008 at just over 5,000 units, the R8 leaves behind a legacy of performance and innovation, the company said.
Audi has ended production of the R8 supercar and doesn't intend to bring a direct successor to the market anytime soon.
Audi finally completed production of the R8, its V-10-powered supercar, earlier this month in Germany after 17 years and two generations.