Mr. M

I had my doubts about the looks of the car. In photos it looked too tall and too short. It had a broken silhouette which was eccentuated by the sideblade. In other words, it looks just like a large TT.

But last night all of that was put to rest. This car looks amazing. Especially in white. The haunchy shoulders make the car very wide, and the side blade is a feature you wouldn't even notice. It's a little like the C-Class steering wheel, you notice it stinks in the photos, but in real life it doesn't really matter. The car, holistically, looks like a true supercar and far more than how much it costs. Given the sexy engine bay and that front (again: that front!), this car would have no problems selling. In Singapore they've already sold more than 30, and mind you each of those here costs more than half a million dollars.

The interior feels plush and I should say ordinary. But I mean that in a good way because it's so useable and so friendly. I don't know why but in the R8 I get an air of familiarity and comfort, maybe it's because I'm used to the A8's interior. It's roomy and comfortable, very very spacious and I just love it. One thing though, I didn't see any ambient LED lights on the doors, which is one of my favourite features of the A6 and A8. I hope they didn't overlook that for the R8.

Anyway, I'll let the photos do the talking... All R8 haters, you've got to see the car in real life. It'll change your opinion.

The location





Notice the subtle white LED lighting paying homage to the R8






It was just like a clubbing party... They served steak, cavier, and the lot...


The dinner menu


No prizes for guessing what this is










The ****king beauty, in white




The designer of the R8 showing us how he derived his design from the ur-quattro and R10 TDI




Lighting was poor so bear with me






No carbon sigma option; a 13,000 dollar one




check out the metallic brochure! Got that from Perth

I have some videos to upload as well. Meanwhile, you guys feel free to ask me anything about this car. I'm sold! The waiting list is 6 months to a year, it's better to get a used one.

Mr. M

Here's the launch video...



And a pretty emotional unveiling of the Silver Arrow coming soon.

Monster

I am surprised Audi launched the R8 here in Australia before Singapore because of our relative small market.

That metallic brochure is awsome, wish I can just walk into the dealership and get one.

Mr. M

Here is the Silver Arrow video:



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Dude, Australia is 5 times the market size of Singapore, and Audi is not even in the top 10, even top 15 in sales here... I'm sure Australia is a much larger market. The sales rep in Perth told me there are about 16 orders from WA, and adding all up from the other states it's gonna be a lot more R8s than Singapore! Surely, Australia would command a greater attention from Audi. Anyway, has the A4 launched yet there?

Hey, that's what I did man, I just walked in and I got it. What's wrong with the Sydney dealer?

Mr. M

Oh yeah I forgot to add this...

The CEO of Audi Singapore told us a joke.

Imagine you are a single woman, no married, and your car broke down in a carpark.

A man comes to your rescue. Would you go home with:

1) The F430 man
2) The Jag man
3) The Mercedes man

(The women put up their hands to vote and naturally the Ferrari won it.)

If you chose the Ferrari man, he's a good lover and a good man. If you chose a Jag man, he has good taste and is a gentleman. If you choose the MB, you'll have a good marriage and it's a solid and reliable choice.

But ladies and gentleman... What you will see today, in the Audi R8, (and I'm speaking to the men)... Will have all of these qualities.

ree

This guy definitely knows, how to sell cars...

Mr. M

Yes and he is German!

Bruce

Classic.

Great pictures too. Thanks for sharing.

Bartek Sikorski

viciaudi

can you send me the brochure?

just kidding, I hope one day go to events like this, launchs of cars that you love so much...