Audi R8 4.2 FSI Quattro 2008
£32,300
26/03/26
CAR OVERVIEW
Audi R8 4.2 FSI Quattro 2008
Overview
A proper driver’s R8.
This is the one enthusiasts quietly search for. The early 4.2 V8, paired with a manual gearbox, finished in black over brown leather. No gimmicks, no filters, just mechanical connection and balance.
Before things got heavier, louder and more digital, this is where the R8 felt raw, analogue and genuinely engaging.
Key Facts
- Model: Audi R8 4.2 FSI Quattro
- Year: 2008
- Mileage: 57,046 km (35,450 miles)
- Engine: 4.2L Naturally Aspirated V8
- Transmission: Manual
- Drivetrain: Quattro AWD
- Colour: Black
- Interior: Brown leather (B grade)
- Steering: Left-hand drive
- Auction Grade: 4.5
Specification and Highlights
- 4.2 FSI V8 engine
- Manual gearbox
- Quattro all-wheel drive
- Brown leather interior
- Carbon interior trim
- Carbon engine bay detailing
- Carbon front spoiler
- Bang & Olufsen sound system
- Reverse camera
- Aftermarket Power Craft exhaust system
- Full service history records (multiple years documented)
- User-owned vehicle
Condition Overview
A strong Grade 4.5 example, which is exactly where you want to be for a usable modern classic.
The exterior presents very well, with only light age-related marks noted. The interior is graded B, showing minimal wear and consistent with careful ownership.
This is not a tired early R8. It is a well-kept, properly specified example with the right ingredients.
Auction Sheet Notes (Translated and Interpreted)
Exterior
- A1 light scratches around the body
- Minor scratches and small dents noted across panels
- Front lower area light scratches (right side)
- Wheel scratches present
Interior
- Seat creasing
- Steering wheel wear
- Light interior marks and minor dirt
General
Well maintained with documented service history
No major structural or accident damage reported
Driving Experience
This is where it all comes together.
The 4.2 V8 does not shout, it builds. Smooth, precise, and rewarding the harder you push it. Paired with a manual gearbox, this is a completely different experience to the later dual-clutch cars.
You feel everything. Clutch, throttle, weight transfer. It is balanced, predictable and genuinely fun at real-world speeds.
Quattro gives you confidence, but the chassis still allows you to play. It is one of the last true everyday supercars that still feels analogue.
Summary
A rare combination of manual gearbox, strong grade and desirable spec.
These early R8 manuals are becoming increasingly sought after, especially clean, unmodified examples with good history and usable mileage.
This sits right in the sweet spot between modern usability and classic feel.
Auction Information
Auction House: Nagoya
Auction Date: 27.03.2026
Bidding Deadline: 9pm (UK) 26.03.2026
Estimated Price Range: £25,000 to £30,000 +
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Sourcing
If this is not the exact R8 you are looking for, there are typically around 10 passing through auction each week.
Whether it is V8, V10, manual or S-Tronic, different colours or mileage ranges, just let us know and we will source the right one for you.
AUCTION CAUTION NOTES
CAR OVERVIEW
A1- Small scratch
A2- Scratch
A3- Large scratch
E1- Few dimples
E2- Many dimples
E3- Heavy dimples
U1- Small dent
U2- Dent
U3- Large dent
W1- Repair mark / wave
W2- Wavy panel
S1- Rust
S2- Heavy rust
C1- Corrosion
P- Paint marked / faded
H- Faded / need polish
X- Element requires replacement
XX- Replaced after accident
*- Light scratch / polish
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