Unlike its tail-happy rivals, the R8 used a rear-biased all-wheel-drive system for surgical precision.
Borrowing DNA from the Le Mans-winning prototype, the R8 placed its heart right behind the driver. Download R85 031 1024 768 zip
The original 4.2-litre engine was a high-revving masterpiece, delivering a mechanical symphony. Unlike its tail-happy rivals, the R8 used a
Later models borrowed the Lamborghini Gallardo's 5.2-litre lungs, pushing the car into the 320+ km/h club. Unlike its tail-happy rivals