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The R8 Was The World's First Diesel-Powered Supercar

After the success of the R8 launching in 2006, Audi aimed to reach even greater heights with the R8. At the 2008 North American International Auto Show, . The car had a V-12 engine that produced 499 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque. This car won its debut in the 2006 12 hours of Sebring race. With only two years under its belt, it seemed that this car was already destined for greatness. And, this was just the beginning for the R8 as the production of the Audi R8 continued until last year (2023).



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