For many years Audi treated the motor world to desirable luxury cars and of course the highly successful Quattro range. In the last decade the steady improvement made by the German manufacturer has seen them become BMW’s main rival in performance saloon cars. The technology and design integrated in the cars is demonstrated by their slogan; ‘Vorsprung Durch Technik’ which translates to ‘Advancement through Technology’. This progress has gifted the world the Audi R8. Introduced in 2007, the R8 is a stunning work of art that has emerged as the Porsche 911’s biggest threat. Based on the Lamborghini Gallardo Platform, the Audi R8 road series is an adaptation of the successful race car used at Le Mans and can boast supercar performance. The 4.2 litre V8 engine soars from 0-60 in just 4.6 seconds and the top speed is a reported 187mph. The stunning nature of this futuristic looking vehicle is what distinguishes the 414bhp monster from close competition. The huge waiting list and £85k+ price tag have made the Audi R8 one of the most desirable cars found on the road. The ride quality and luxurious nature of an Audi has fortunately not been lost in the R8, with optional Bang & Olufsen sound system and leather interior making the ride comfort a masterstroke of engineering. You can be the envy of the road in the beautiful Audi R8 which was taken into the hearts of the nation by the longest Audi television advert to date, a 60 second advert displaying the excessive length of time each build takes.