Hi Ben, I bought the exact same car as yours except its a 2014. Everyone was telling me to get the manual. Im so glad i got the F/L STronic, it gives the supercar experience every time i drive and in the black with black wheels snd red calipers it causes a commotion everywhere I go. It looks like a 100k car and cost less than half that! I adore it and its going nowhere
Completely agree with you! The S-Tronic definitely makes the R8 feel more ‘supercar’. I’ve not mapped this one. I also may have forgotten to tell my insurance that my orange one was mapped 👀
Ok…I’m now upto speed 😊…S’Tronic …mmmm very interesting…had thought about an update from my V8 manual to V10 s’tronic….that’s on hold for the moment though as I’ve just put a 981 Spyder in the garage…..give us a shout if you fancy doing some sort of comparison video in the Spring / Summer 👍🏾
Trying to decide whether to buy a facelifted auto or an OG manual. This video has more or less convinced me to go with the facelift mk1 but do you miss the manual ever?
really surprised you went for the auto after having the gated manual, I tried it with a dct m3 and an s tronic r8 and just found it so boring to drive in comparison. The fact most supercars have an automatic gearbox is one of the huge plus points of a manual r8 to me.
That's a lovely car, well done, love your videos have been thinking of buying a R8 V10 S Tronic but now swaying to a V8 S Tronic low mileage like what you have. After a Gen 1 same as yours, Congratulations 😎👍
Be interested to know how it feels performance wise against your last R8 as from the videos you posted that old one pulled like a train? Any comparison? Great car by the way, you’ve now got me looking on AT FFS 😂 ❤
@@be1441 I thought it would be, I've not had a chance to test drive one yet. I actually own your exact 35is currently (very neglated by the previous owner however I've nured it back to health) and was looking at a s-tronic R8 or Jag F-type s for my next car. I also had a 2.0 Z4 e85 as well. We have the same taste of cars and car progression haha
I fully expected a V10, but after hearing that S-tronic V8 I can see why you made the choice. Great looking car. 😁
Hi Ben, I bought the exact same car as yours except its a 2014. Everyone was telling me to get the manual. Im so glad i got the F/L STronic, it gives the supercar experience every time i drive and in the black with black wheels snd red calipers it causes a commotion everywhere I go. It looks like a 100k car and cost less than half that! I adore it and its going nowhere
@ben Rayne I am interested in a remap. Let us know how you get on with that. Ps how does it affect the insurance?
Completely agree with you! The S-Tronic definitely makes the R8 feel more ‘supercar’.
I’ve not mapped this one. I also may have forgotten to tell my insurance that my orange one was mapped 👀
Ok…I’m now upto speed 😊…S’Tronic …mmmm very interesting…had thought about an update from my V8 manual to V10 s’tronic….that’s on hold for the moment though as I’ve just put a 981 Spyder in the garage…..give us a shout if you fancy doing some sort of comparison video in the Spring / Summer 👍🏾
Trying to decide whether to buy a facelifted auto or an OG manual. This video has more or less convinced me to go with the facelift mk1 but do you miss the manual ever?
Great choice. And not one part of me misses the manual tbh. The S-Tronic facelift feels more like a supercar then the manual did imo
@@be1441 that’s great, really helpful input, thank you!
really surprised you went for the auto after having the gated manual, I tried it with a dct m3 and an s tronic r8 and just found it so boring to drive in comparison. The fact most supercars have an automatic gearbox is one of the huge plus points of a manual r8 to me.
Personally I’m loving the s-Tronic. Feels more exotic in a way
A stunner of a car!! Congratulations!!
Great choice 👌 absolutely a brilliant car with the s tronic. I've loved mine for near 3 years now, she's going nowhere ❤
I like the V10 a lot........ but love the V8 rumble
Exactly 😍
That's a lovely car, well done, love your videos have been thinking of buying a R8 V10 S Tronic but now swaying to a V8 S Tronic low mileage like what you have. After a Gen 1 same as yours, Congratulations 😎👍
Good choice!
V10 is another level of awesome! The noise is epic, plus the extra power is the cherry on the cake
congrats Ben!
Be interested to know how it feels performance wise against your last R8 as from the videos you posted that old one pulled like a train? Any comparison? Great car by the way, you’ve now got me looking on AT FFS 😂 ❤
Buy one. You won’t regret it! Will make a video comparing the both….👀
Great to see you today at Goodwood Festival of Speed Ben 👍🏼 Keep up the great content, all the best, Lewis 😊
Nice to meet you mate! Hope you enjoyed your first ever Goodwood, despite the weather
The most beautiful generation of R8 for me..Well done! 👍
How would you compare the gear change speed compared to the DCT on your 35is?
Much quicker with the s Tronic. 35is was still a good box though
@@be1441 I thought it would be, I've not had a chance to test drive one yet. I actually own your exact 35is currently (very neglated by the previous owner however I've nured it back to health) and was looking at a s-tronic R8 or Jag F-type s for my next car. I also had a 2.0 Z4 e85 as well. We have the same taste of cars and car progression haha
Love manual v8 ❤
looks alot better than the last one
Twin clutches (S tronic) should be mandatory for all supercars
Agreed 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
Love it mate great spec!
Thank you 😄
Hopefully see it around the Leicestershire roads 👌🏻
Give it a couple of months… unless it’s your daily driver you will miss the engagement of the manual.
So far I don’t
Interesting move. I can't fault you for your choice, but I believe your previous R8 was a better car.
Why?
Good choice lad! Love it mate. Congrats 👏 🔥
Cheers pal
Catch up
Soon mate , take the r8s out
Absolutely
You sold the unsellable R8 because of the rear badge 😅
Wow… I was not expecting that! Seriously cool car. 🙌🏼😎❤️
Thank you 😊
You gonna take it on track?
Maybe the Nurburgring 👀
Beautiful 😍😍
The v8 is just not that fast. A v10 supercharged would be it for me
Lol it’s around 400bhp that’s plenty for UK Roads…
I own a V10 plus with S Tronic, believe me there's more than enough power for the road, sometimes just too much for narrow B roads.
@@robertoquerini8220 I’ve got a S4 and it’s 350bhp and I think that’s quick enough, so I can only imagine 600 ponies is like 😂 maybe one day 😏