Grey Audi R8 available in Burton-on-Trent for £85,000.

Description

Right, let's get one thing straight: the Audi R8 V10+ Coupe in Suzuka Grey isn't just a car—it's a bloody revelation, a mechanical opera that roars with the kind of unhinged passion you'd expect from a Wagnerian epic. This thing doesn't just drive; it assaults your senses, grabs you by the collar, and screams, "Oi, mate, you're alive!" And I love it for that. The Suzuka Grey paint is the first thing that hooks you. It's not some gaudy, look-at-me shade like you'd find on a boy racer's Civic. No, this is a stealthy, brooding hue—think storm clouds over a German forest, with just enough metallic flake to catch the light and whisper, "I'm expensive, and I know it." It's understated yet menacing, like a shark in a tailored suit. Under the bonnet—well, behind the seats, actually—sits a 5.2-litre V10, a naturally aspirated masterpiece that could make a grown man weep. Fire it up, and it doesn't just start; it erupts with a bark. At full chat, it's pushing 610 horsepower, enough to make your eyeballs rattle in their sockets. Nought to sixty? 3.2 seconds. Top speed? A faintly ridiculous 205 miles per hour. This isn't a car; it's a guided missile with leather seats and carbon ceramic brakes. The handling is where the R8 V10+ really shows off. The quattro all-wheel-drive system clings to the road like a limpet on a rock, but it's not sterile or boring like some of Audi's lesser machines. Chuck it into a corner, and it dances—precise, planted, and with just enough tail-wagging playfulness to remind you that you're driving something with soul. The steering is telepathic, the seven-speed S-tronic gearbox snaps through gears like a sniper's bolt, and the carbon-ceramic brakes stop you so hard you'll need to check your fillings haven't come loose. Inside, it's all business, but classy business. The Virtual Cockpit is a tech geek's dream, a digital dashboard that looks like it was nicked from a fighter jet. The seats hug you like an overenthusiastic auntie, and the materials—Alcantara, carbon fibre, soft leather—feel like they cost more than your house. Which, let's be honest, they probably do. Is it perfect? Almost. The boot's so small you'd struggle to fit a weekend's worth of groceries, and the fuel economy is the sort of thing that makes Greta Thunberg wake up screaming. But who cares? You don't buy an R8 V10+ to haul IKEA flatpacks or save the planet. You buy it to feel something, to remind yourself that life isn't just spreadsheets and Zoom calls. In Suzuka Grey, this car is a knockout. It's not just a supercar; it's a statement, a middle finger to mediocrity. If you've got the cash and a pulse, the Audi R8 V10+ Coupe is as close to automotive nirvana as you'll get this side of a racetrack. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to sell my kidneys to buy one. Maybe this one. This Vehicle will come with a Full MOT and Pre-Delivery inspection (3mm tread depth guarantee and a high minimum standard on brakes, discs and suspension components) Welcome to Riverside Car Sales Ltd. A well established, family run garage in Burton. We stock over 100 carefully selected used vehicles. We offer Extended Warranties, Finance from 9.9 % APR, MOT's, Servicing and Valeting. We pride ourselves on our vehicles and our approach to car buying. Our Autotrader reviews will show you what our genuine customers think about our relaxed, no-pressure experience. Come and visit us, call on 01283 541145 or email us! Whilst we try our best to ensure accurate adverts, some specifications listed may no longer be applicable (e.g. 2 keys). Please feel free to contact our sales team or visit us to clarify.