Test Driving Audi's New R8 Supercar,

Audi is hoping to turboboost sales and take market share from its competitors BMW and Mercedes with the second generation of its critically acclaimed R8 supercar. It is the fastest, most powerful and most expensive Audi ever sold. Matt Miller got a first hand look at the new car at Daytona International Speedway.

Apr 19, 2016

Audi is hoping to turboboost sales and take market share from its competitors BMW and Mercedes with the second generation of its critically acclaimed R8 supercar. It is the fastest, most powerful and most expensive Audi ever sold. Matt Miller got a first hand look at the new car at Daytona International Speedway.

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