New Audi R8 V10 Plus review - pictures

The R8 is a supercar that can be driven everyday. 

The V10 is the only engine available with the R8 now, rather than a V8 and V10 option like with the previous R8.

The driver sits in the cabin low down and is cocooned by the centre console. 

The virtual cocokpit display can be fully controlled by the steering wheel controls. 

The quality of the whole package is very high. 

The engine deilivers drama in spades. 

Max torque arrives at 6,500 rpm with the redline being at 8,500 rpm. 

The twin clutch gearbox is very capable in all situations. 

The R8's side blades and rear spoiler can be specified in carbon fibre.

Some people might not prefer a single row of sperate climte controls compared to the vent integrated controls feature in the TT.

The R8 features Audi's Quattro four-wheel drive system to relay power from the engine onto the road.  

Although you don't buy an R8 to be practical , the practicality is poor when compared to the Porsche 911.

The boot is only big enough for a pair of soft weekend bags. 

Purists will mourn that the manual option as been eliminated from the new R8.