The storied Audi R8 took its final laps last week in celebration of its 15 years in the United States and as one of the premier super cars of its time.
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Since its launch in the U.S. in 2008, the brand halo and pinnacle of performance for Audi achieved iconic status both on and off the track,
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winning the World Performance Car of the Year in 2008
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and in 2016 as well as proving its authenticity on the track by winning every major endurance race around the world.
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The R8 continues the Audi strategy of proving its race technologies on the track and bringing those technologies to the road.
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That same strategy will be brought to bear as the brand shifts toward electrified performance with its entry to Formula 1 in 2026.
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