---
title: "Why I’d Buy an Audi R8 V10 Instead of a Lamborghini"
description: "Don’t sleep on the “bargain-basement” supercar."
date: "2016-01-15"
modified: "2016-01-15"
authors:
  - name: "Michael Thompson"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/michael-thompson"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/supercars/1719/why-id-buy-an-audi-r8-v10-instead-of-a-lamborghini"
categories:
  - "Audi R8"
  - "Audi Reviews"
  - "Car Reviews"
tags:
  - "Audi"
  - "R8"
  - "Supercar"
---

# Why I’d Buy an Audi R8 V10 Instead of a Lamborghini

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The 2017 Audi R8 V10 Plus shares its bones with the spectacular Lamborghini Huracán. That makes it not only a bargain-basement Lambo, but also a bargain-basement supercar. (Relatively speaking.) Bottom line: You should buy the new R8 instead of the Lamborghini Huracán. Here’s why.

**The virtual cockpit.** The R8 has a 12.3-inch display and nifty infotainment suite. That keeps all the information you need in front of you, and your focus on the road ahead.

**It looks *almost* as good as the Lamborghini.** Sure, looks are subjective, but the Audi R8 V-10 Plus is still damn good-looking. With the newest model, Audi removed the R8’s signature one-piece side blades, and its stance, sharp headlights and presence make it a head turner.

**It packs sophisticated mechanicals.** There is a locking mechanical rear differential, and it has the ability to send 100% of the power to the front or rear wheels.

**It has huge brakes.** Beefy 8-piston front calipers, and optional carbon ceramics. So you’ll be able to spill your coffee everywhere any time you want.

**It’s got some racing chops.** You can purchase the Audi R8 LMS, which recently took home a one-two-three podium finish at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia.

**It has a naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V-10.** Finally, a supercar without turbos. The Drive team says thank you.

**So it’s fast.** That naturally aspirated V-10 engine produces 602 horsepower. So the R8 V10 Plus does 0-60 mph in 3.2 seconds, en route to a top speed of 205 mph. That’s fast. Sounds like it, too: That ten packs an auditory blast that really, honestly, needs no explanation.

**It’s cheaper than the Huracán.** The Audi R8 V10 Plus has a sticker price of $173,500. The Lamborghini Huracán costs $237,250. The virtual cockpit, big brakes, the all-wheel drive and 5.2-liter engine—you get all those in the Huracán, too, just at an upcharge of $75k. Whereas the last generation R8 and Gallardo had some major differences, that’s not the case any longer. So if you can live without the badge cache, the Audi—and its nigh-Lambo configuration—is a no-brainer.

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