Crazy that the designer said that his favorite design was the original audi S5(aka the one that the US didn't got but here in Mexico we did) and while it is indeed pretty isn't as pretty as the r8
@@DarksideHistory Is the R8 in this video the one with the v8 engine right? I thought R8 has always been v10s but apparently the older models were v8s lol
9:09 The Blank switch is used in other cars from Audi equipped with normal Halogen Headlights. you need it to tilt your headlights down when your trunk is loaded so you wont dazzle oncoming traffic. (German/EU Regulation)
Me owing an Audi I can also add this, in my case I have Xenon headlights so there’s no level slider to tilt the headlights since they are automatic. In my case I have a 2 position slider to turn on/off daylight running lights. Since in many euro countries laws don’t require daylights I guess that was just a way to make something of that blanc space and give you the option to turn them off or on.
I wasn’t a fan of it at first but the blade definitely makes this car look 100 times better than without it. I’ve seen Audis with the blade color matched to the paint color and it doesn’t look good imo
But that is usually to compensate for when you're transporting heavy stuff in the back/trunk of the car.Maybe they used a generic part in the R8? Any information on that? :D
Yes, they used a standard light switch they use in all their premium cars. Probably from the S6, which is available with a tow hook. (maybe even the RS6, not sure)
Stanly ok it's not an option. Cars that don't have xenon or led headlights, meaning they have halogen headlights get the manual switch for the headlight angle, the xenon or led ones get the auto leveling as standard
I like how this guy pays attention to detail and gives us interesting tips and back stories as to why things are the way they are, don't know why yall hate on him but his videos are top class.
Love the back stories too. I almost forgot that Audi was considered unreliable and a poor man's BMW. I remember thinking, "Why is Audi making a supercar and who would buy it?!" when the R8 came out. Same thing happened with the Porsche Cayenne was announced XD
Audi R8 uses aluminium frame and have a weak spot above the front wheel, it would crack and made the car handle a bit flimsy. It have to strengthen and weld by a specialist. Audi found this weakness and fix it on the later R8 but the first ones have this weakness, so watch out if u want to buy it.
My favorite story about the R8 development was that they had plans for an R8 TDi with a V12. The only prototype burst into flames on the Nüremburgring because the Engine produced to much torque for the transmission to handle. That's insane. I wish they'd figured out how to make that transmission work so we could see those torque numbers.
It's a very smooth, classy design like most audi's. In my opinion, that's why they make such good looking cars. A lot of companies over-style their cars and they look outdated in a few years.
This is one of those rare cars that in 10, 15 or 20 years will still look cool without being a complete exotic vehicle. Reminds me of the Supra of the 80s-90s that despite being very old are still so damn cool.
I gotta admit, as quirky as this guy is, the FACT that he goes over the quirks a car has, to me is SO important because its THOSE very things that make a car unique. Everyone has traction control, everyone has a door handle, everyone has a shifter, but it's how you design and place those things and attention to detail that make a car truly stand out. This guy gets hyped over little stuff sometimes and can get carried away with his reviews and video titles, but you gotta hand it to him, we can all agree, Doug has some level of charisma that keeps us watching his videos. But by no means the best reviewer, just a very unique guy with a unique approach and that's what i like about this kid. Keep it up doug ;) you quirky ass muthafucka ! =P
Elias Habibi I agree. I can go look anywhere else on the internet and find stuff about these supercars and their insane performance but with Doug I learn the little things that you'd actually notice if you owned one, like how the cupholders are or how the air conditioning controls work
Elias Habibi I would not consider myself a “car guy” but I find myself watching Doug’s videos back to back. They are entertaining because of the focus on what makes the cars unique.. pretty interesting.
Blank slider is used for cars without beam auto-leveling, so you can level your low and high beams manually. The whole panel is probably taken of a4 or a6, who knows...
Looks like the controls of the A3 model 2003-2012 except the A3 had an additional button under the sliders for the coming/leaving home function. Also depending on the model year and type of headlights, it was either for manual leveling the headlights or for turning the DRL on/off without disabling automatic headlights.
The third tiny cupholder isn't really a cupholder, it's for when you have a big mug with a handle. The handle fits into the tiny cupholder part, so your mug can fit.
I always thought that when Audi released the R8 it should been what Honda did to the next generation NSX. It's like Audi copied the first generation NSX's formula of reliability, daily practicality, while improving on every performance aspect of what the first gen NSX was. I truly love the first gen R8 for these qualities.
Márk Vidéki I don't see any problem with having a Lamborghini V10 instead of a v8, and the DCT transmissions are so fast these days that having a manual would make it a lot slower and less impressive. You would see like a whole second difference in 0-60 times, which means the manual wouldn't sell and would die off anyway
Fabián López-Toro Dressing well is expensive though. The “rich people” who wear suits all the time isn’t because they’re “rich”. It’s because their job requires them to dress that way. But in reality, if someone is rich, they don’t need to buy expensive clothes to let people know they’re rich. Money talks, clothes don’t. It’s about using the money wisely, investing and profit. Not go on shopping sprees for clothes they’ll wear in the house outside of work. That’s why when people win the lottery, they go broke real quick. They just spend and spend instead of using the money wisely to try and make more profit.
Fabián López-Toro CEO of Facebook goes in flip flops to his own office? Exactly, he doesn’t need expensive gucci shoes to let people know who he is. By investing and creating his own company, he got where he is today. Not blowing all his earnings on clothes
Okay I mean but Let’s be honest even most sports cars from 08 still aren’t as sexy as this thing🤷♂️. The R8 is one of the sexiest cars on earth. Still to this day!
Doug, at 5:09. The little window is to help with shoulder checks (something you probably never do), and it is there because it would also look so ridiculous to have such a huge window. If it wasn't there, you'd be complaining that the window is too big.
YTYTYTY I'm not gonna lie, whenever a new video shows in my feed, I always watch it. Doug's style of reviewing car is a laid back persona I can relate to. He embodies what most guys would usually react when they have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a beast
blank switch next to guage cluster lighting is for headlight position. when car is front or rear heavy (due to loading trunk or passengers the headlights need to be aimed down). The r8 doesnt face these problems due to lack of both so it is left blank. (EDIT) Doesn't need the switch due to Xenon lights
it is blank because apparently the xenon headlights were an option or they may have used, which is more likely, the light module of a car that didnt have xenons as standart.
9:20, the second dial is for adjustable headlight angle/range. Also from the intro, Audi's are and always have been a fantastic quality alternative to the others. Leveraging VW's low cost but high quality parts bin.
Audi as a brand seems different in europe and us. In europe it was known for rust and then rally and then more and more towards The high end. Equal to BMW and since AT least 90 ies
This car should have gotten a 10/10 importance score. Think about every exotic car at the time. They were all uncomfortable, temperamental, expensive, and just not cars you could drive every day. Audi proved that exotics could be built better. The r8 was a big kick in the ass to the entire exotic car industry. Now you'd have a tough time finding an exotic that's not daily drivable. In addition to that, look at all the styling cues cars today have taken from the this car. The r8 is THE most influential car in the last 15 years.
Literally no one said bad things about the Sideblade. The R8 is truly a masterpiece of automotive design. If nothing else, because you still can't believe it was as "cheap" as it was.
I don't know about you, but a TON of people sad bad things about the Sideblade. The name itself "Sideblade" originated as some type of mockery. A german reviewer approached it with his back turned to it because he though it was so hideous that you couldn't even look at it. Just go out there and find a few articles, I'll bet you will see some saying the sideblade looks bad. Even Audi thought it looks better when it's painted, thats why you pay extra for it.
In Germany most Cars have an other dial for changing the angle of the headlights, so if you have heavy stuff loaded in the back you can lower your headlight beams. Its often located where this Audi has the blank one.
*At Audi in a meeting of designers and engineers making the R8* Designer 1: "so what kind of wacky alternative door handle should we design for this thing?" Engineer 1: "What if we just gave it a door handle?"
Designer 2: "a lot of drug dealers will want to buy this car, but there's not enough room for hiding packs, so what can we do to help them to not catch a case?" Engineer 2: "we could solve that problem by installing a lot of 'qourky feature' compartments all over the place!"
Racing Enthusiast For Life LOL. go play need for speed carbon again, are you blind ? and learn the name of Darius' Car. In the game It's named "Audi LeMans Quattro". I'm a god of need for speed carbon, do not argue with me
Racing Enthusiast For Life yeah Same car but r8 has smaller front lights, LeMans Quattro has bigger and full of little led lights. that is the difference
Correct. I’m surprised there so many people that do not know this especially reviewers like Doug who are or should be doing research before reviewing them.
Doug, the dial blank next to the dash dimmer dial is for the headlight angle adjustment control present on most European cars (& not US DoT compliant).
ItsTyler those electronics are still much easier to replace.. If a tesla and a dodge get caught in an emp dodge is up faster and cheaper every time lol
Doug I dont really pay to much mind to others opinion on your channel, But I watch your reviews not because I plan on buying these cars but because you present them in a very entertaining way and I love the quirks and features. Your humor satisfies my entertainment needs! Thanks for making these videos!
The other dial besides the dial for the brightness of the cockpit is to adjust the height of the lights if the car have ordinary halogen headlights. Xenon headlights have automatic height adjustment so the second dial is not built in. That's really common and was available in millions of other cars. And yes, the third cup holder in the middle is for an energy drink can!
I guess I know what the dial is for. Audi probably borrowed it from another model which needed it to adjust the height of the front lights in case the car has some heavy stuff in the trunk. Obviously, an R8 does not need that.
No xenon lights also go up and down. I suspect either american regulation or the most logical this car does not have a rear trunk to load extra weight so no need for a dial to lower headlight in order not to shoot straight into the eyes of the other direction drivers
Yes and no. Xenon could go up and down but doesn't, at least in Audis. Instead some kind of mirror inside the light goes up and down and regulates the light. As this is automatic, there is nothing to dial.
You are probably right. In Australia Xenon lights by law need to be auto levelling to avoid blinding people. My car has xenon lights so has a similar set up with a blank switch, I have seen that lower spec cars have a levelling adjustment.
Still looks sleek, modern, sporty. Simple interior, still rather luxurious (though not to todays standards). If I can afford this one day, I will get my hands on one of these earlier models.
Brandon Gao No, they are not called laser lights at all. Those are full LED headlights and taillights. The "laser lights" what you are talking about can be found in the R8 LMX.
i agree, he keeps talking about this beign the first R8 but this is exactly the facelifted one that came 3 years later which had these headlights and round exhaust tips etc.
That is such a fantastic looking car. Saw this in my recommendations alongside a whole bunch of other car videos and this just immediately popped out at me. It's sporty and very recognizable, but not garish and flashy. Beautiful proportions. Also damn, that's an incredible paint job.
I've always loved this car,I would choose it over the v10 r8, such a beautiful car, it reminds me of the original Astin Martin v8 vantage, both budget super cars. The original R8 is such a beautiful car, and will always look great.
Next time it's going to be something like "Why the Annis Elegy is a great bargain for $0", "Here's why the Pegassi Zentorno changed the racing world" and "Vapid Dominators don't always crash into crowds".
Doug, fun fact about daytime running lights, it was in fact Volvo in the 1970's that actually had permanent small lights on, they were next to the headlights and could not be turned off. Volvo specifically wanted cars to be more visible during the day. The idea lapsed until as you say, Audi reintroduced them back in '08.
I think it's time Doug reviewed a proper original manual R8, they must have them on Cars & Bids every now and then. It's one of the best shifters of all time, yet he's only ever filmed S-tronic cars.
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This car looks after 10 years still very modern. What an awesome job by audis designer.
i like this design much more than the new one
Crazy that the designer said that his favorite design was the original audi S5(aka the one that the US didn't got but here in Mexico we did) and while it is indeed pretty isn't as pretty as the r8
@@DarksideHistory Is the R8 in this video the one with the v8 engine right?
I thought R8 has always been v10s but apparently the older models were v8s lol
vhynz22 some older ones were V10 as well
@@WitchYuki22 yeah there were the v8 first and I think by 2009-1010 they launched the V10, the v8 lasted until 2015
The r8 aged very well. It still looks like it can be a 2018 model
Yeah. I would say because the r8 hasn't been redesign. Just facelifts etc.
@@alextogo8367 that's exactly the point. because Audi hasn't redesigned, and it's still looks amazing.
I thinks it’s even prettier then facelift ones
Tbh the headlights on this model are waaaaaaay cooler, less spiky and more futuristic
thats because this is the 2013 facelift. the original 2008 had spiky daylight leds
Doug the type of guy to use turn signals in a race
Good one lmao
Haha
Don't you have to use indicators on the nurburgring? People do it to let people know they can overtake them.
I Like Potatoes they usually use it when going in pits or overtaking you’re right
U ever heard of Tony Ferguson 'the guy'
9:09 The Blank switch is used in other cars from Audi equipped with normal Halogen Headlights. you need it to tilt your headlights down when your trunk is loaded so you wont dazzle oncoming traffic. (German/EU Regulation)
Thank you...I knew I could count on Doug's fans to solve this mystery.
Me owing an Audi I can also add this, in my case I have Xenon headlights so there’s no level slider to tilt the headlights since they are automatic. In my case I have a 2 position slider to turn on/off daylight running lights. Since in many euro countries laws don’t require daylights I guess that was just a way to make something of that blanc space and give you the option to turn them off or on.
Yup, its a standard switch for all VW cars aswell, i even got it in my cheap VW Up!
I had 2 Passat, they had the same 2 switches. One for dimming the screen and second for Halogen lights for 3 level distance.
thats what i came here for
The "blade" was one of the coolest styling features on this car. Ever since I saw the Le Mans Quattro concept, I thought it looked sick.
I wasn’t a fan of it at first but the blade definitely makes this car look 100 times better than without it. I’ve seen Audis with the blade color matched to the paint color and it doesn’t look good imo
The second blank dial is for headlights angle on other VW/Audi cars. If you had the option - you could aim them higher or lower.
Stanly ok like so Doug sees it
But that is usually to compensate for when you're transporting heavy stuff in the back/trunk of the car.Maybe they used a generic part in the R8? Any information on that? :D
Yes, they used a standard light switch they use in all their premium cars. Probably from the S6, which is available with a tow hook. (maybe even the RS6, not sure)
it's a generic part, either Audi or concernwide. not sure.
Stanly ok it's not an option. Cars that don't have xenon or led headlights, meaning they have halogen headlights get the manual switch for the headlight angle, the xenon or led ones get the auto leveling as standard
Sideblade ruined the whole look to most? The sideblade is what makes it an R8.
Reragi true
hell the sideblade is what makes it an Audi, because of the sideblade
Reragi honestly, the sideblade makes the sideblade
The car debuted back in 2008
AMBush Drift Ay what's up bro
“... That’s because Audi knows you’re an IDIOT and are going to scratch it.”
-Doug DeMuro
Abomination and I did Lol
Doug,
“R8 came out when I was 19”
Wtf I thought Doug was in his 40’s he dresses like a dad who buys clothes from Wal-Mart.
Yeah I was shocked to learn I'm older than him at 34
He probably is a dad who buys his clothes from Walmart
Makes me want to question the “Doug Score”. Is there a car that all cars are compared to?
he's a good man :pray:
😂😂😂
That "side blade" is the reason I fell in love with R8 in the first place
Doug the type of guy who says it only cost 110k
1ViP3 lmao I’m pretty sure he is saying that comparing it the super cars that came out in 08
Nowadays it's about 60 or 70k. For a supercar, it is "only" 70k
@@tcg1_qc they are some at 50k
@@carbondioxide7218 In USD maybe I'm talking in CAD. These are the prices where I am
@@carbondioxide7218 In Germany you can get a good one for 40k +/- a little. But only the V8 models, V10s are 50k+
WTF doug is just 29.. I thought he must be Atleast 40
Yeah...
nahhh. the fuck how the fuck ge 29
Stress
Doug ages in cocker spaniel years.
He only 29!? I thought he was in his 40s too ! Haha
I like how this guy pays attention to detail and gives us interesting tips and back stories as to why things are the way they are, don't know why yall hate on him but his videos are top class.
Pretty sure the people are just memeing him and do love him. It just feels to me like none of these comments criticizing him are sincere.
Love the back stories too. I almost forgot that Audi was considered unreliable and a poor man's BMW. I remember thinking, "Why is Audi making a supercar and who would buy it?!" when the R8 came out. Same thing happened with the Porsche Cayenne was announced XD
e2k Nobody hates Doug. People just keep roasting him as a joke.
Murmer Ferret Cool
e2k well idk what kind of people are you talking about but most of the tolls sure seem to be sarcastic most of the times.
That blank switch was likely height/projection of the headlights that was take out. My golf has them.
It was taken off because the car has xenon headlamps and in cars with xenon this adjustment must be done automatically.
agree
Many non US market cars have self-leveling xenons that can be also be adjusted from a roller switch in the cabin.
But in a golf MK6 they removed the height switch if it is equipped with xenon.
BigDavoNorriwong It was to turn off daylight running lights normally on the TT (It's a TT button)
This thing has 420 horsepower’s and so many hidden compartments for weed
Coincidence?
No
Hotel?
Trivago
I THINK NOT
Irene Gallegos dude I was hoping someone would comment this as soon as I read it 😂 made me think of the teacher dude from incredibles
And a shot cup holder
@@alexandermembreno7735 that's for grinder omg
Audi R8 uses aluminium frame and have a weak spot above the front wheel, it would crack and made the car handle a bit flimsy. It have to strengthen and weld by a specialist. Audi found this weakness and fix it on the later R8 but the first ones have this weakness, so watch out if u want to buy it.
Good bot.
This isn't the first gen. This is later generation.
@@viralityfactor987 it is the first gen, this is just a facelift.
My favorite story about the R8 development was that they had plans for an R8 TDi with a V12. The only prototype burst into flames on the Nüremburgring because the Engine produced to much torque for the transmission to handle. That's insane. I wish they'd figured out how to make that transmission work so we could see those torque numbers.
you can find that same v12 TDI on the Audi Q7 from that period if you want to see what it can pull
Aren’t those pushing 500hp and like 700lbft?
They could make it but it kinda would've been a direct competitor against their V12 Lambos so they decided not to
@@ahmedrahim2500 so instead of competing with the v12 lambos, they competed with their v10 lambos ?? Your logic is questionable.
In my opinion, this is still one of the most gorgeous cars ever designed and it will always look good.
Exactly what I was thinking. If someone told me this version was released that year, I would believe it, cause design does not age.
to me it's better looking than the new one
It's a very smooth, classy design like most audi's. In my opinion, that's why they make such good looking cars. A lot of companies over-style their cars and they look outdated in a few years.
fun fact: it's a German car but it's been designed by an Italian, Walter De Silva
This is one of those rare cars that in 10, 15 or 20 years will still look cool without being a complete exotic vehicle. Reminds me of the Supra of the 80s-90s that despite being very old are still so damn cool.
This was my favorite car when i was 10, i'm now 22 and it's still my dream car
Senior Freddy tregatronics
Classic design
i saw one of these when i was like 6, fell in love with it. i’m 14 now and i got to start one up and rev it up just yesterday and it was phenomenal
Still your dream car? Thinking about getting one
@@MikeeJ for sure! Now 3 years later! Where im from, its waay too expensive. But it’s not gonna stop me!
Dude, most of the interior features that you're gushing over about were lifted straight out of the TT, which helped keep the costs down.
And that was Doug's point, this car's success as a Halo was due to its great value compared to other brand's halo cars
I gotta admit, as quirky as this guy is, the FACT that he goes over the quirks a car has, to me is SO important because its THOSE very things that make a car unique. Everyone has traction control, everyone has a door handle, everyone has a shifter, but it's how you design and place those things and attention to detail that make a car truly stand out. This guy gets hyped over little stuff sometimes and can get carried away with his reviews and video titles, but you gotta hand it to him, we can all agree, Doug has some level of charisma that keeps us watching his videos. But by no means the best reviewer, just a very unique guy with a unique approach and that's what i like about this kid. Keep it up doug ;) you quirky ass muthafucka ! =P
Elias Habibi I agree. I can go look anywhere else on the internet and find stuff about these supercars and their insane performance but with Doug I learn the little things that you'd actually notice if you owned one, like how the cupholders are or how the air conditioning controls work
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Elias Habibi I agree! So fucking true! 😁
Elias Habibi I would not consider myself a “car guy” but I find myself watching Doug’s videos back to back. They are entertaining because of the focus on what makes the cars unique.. pretty interesting.
Realist shit
Blank slider is used for cars without beam auto-leveling, so you can level your low and high beams manually. The whole panel is probably taken of a4 or a6, who knows...
I think it is the interior light control
Mike D its not
Correct. It's for headlights without xenon, so without auto-leveling )
Looks like the controls of the A3 model 2003-2012 except the A3 had an additional button under the sliders for the coming/leaving home function. Also depending on the model year and type of headlights, it was either for manual leveling the headlights or for turning the DRL on/off without disabling automatic headlights.
I was going to post this. I'm sure you are right.
Doug the weird 3rd cup holder is for mug handles to poke through!
Austin correct!
and so you have enough space to grab your drink while both cupholders are occupied
Goddamn they really do think of everything
Makes sense, those Audi engineers arent that bad sometimes.
Austin or a cell phone, wallet, pens, anything
One word, Iron Man. Tony Stark drove the R8
Pervy Sage Thais zwo wird’s
Got em
Here's another two words, "product placement" obviously it worked because he's now associated with that car forever like James Bond and Aston Martin
and cris gray from 50 shade
Meanwhile Walter White....
A timeless design.
The third tiny cupholder isn't really a cupholder, it's for when you have a big mug with a handle. The handle fits into the tiny cupholder part, so your mug can fit.
And that thing next to dimmer could be lights leveler, on many VAG cars it is manual.
skodovkar Pretty "cool" when a 110,000USD car (which I like A LOT) shares switches with your regular Fabia or Polo...
I always thought that when Audi released the R8 it should been what Honda did to the next generation NSX. It's like Audi copied the first generation NSX's formula of reliability, daily practicality, while improving on every performance aspect of what the first gen NSX was. I truly love the first gen R8 for these qualities.
but audi trashed the manual gearbox and gonna trash the V8 versions! soo sad! :(
Márk Vidéki I don't see any problem with having a Lamborghini V10 instead of a v8, and the DCT transmissions are so fast these days that having a manual would make it a lot slower and less impressive. You would see like a whole second difference in 0-60 times, which means the manual wouldn't sell and would die off anyway
I love how he talks in his videos nowadays. Here he's too quick, but now he's more chill an relaxed. Thank goodness for that.
How old is Doug? When he said that he saw a R8 when he was 19,I was shocked. I thought he was like 40!
Vaseigo same here!! didn't know he young AF
Vaseigo exactly what I commented!!!!!!
old guy club 😂
He is married. Nuff said.
He’s 29 that’s what I saw on Famous birthdays
Dudes 29, owns a ferrari and an aston martin... damn. what have i done with my life
Fabián López-Toro When u rich, u simply don't have to care about that heh
Wait he’s 29?
Fabián López-Toro
& that’s the reason why you’re not rich 🤷🏻♂️
Fabián López-Toro
Dressing well is expensive though. The “rich people” who wear suits all the time isn’t because they’re “rich”. It’s because their job requires them to dress that way. But in reality, if someone is rich, they don’t need to buy expensive clothes to let people know they’re rich. Money talks, clothes don’t. It’s about using the money wisely, investing and profit. Not go on shopping sprees for clothes they’ll wear in the house outside of work. That’s why when people win the lottery, they go broke real quick. They just spend and spend instead of using the money wisely to try and make more profit.
Fabián López-Toro
CEO of Facebook goes in flip flops to his own office? Exactly, he doesn’t need expensive gucci shoes to let people know who he is. By investing and creating his own company, he got where he is today. Not blowing all his earnings on clothes
The small 3rd cup holder is in case you want to drink tea or coffee from a a mug. The handle fits in the extra groove.
r8s are gay
No
Pretty sure that "third cupholder" is just where the handle of your coffee mug is supposed to go.
Well that's a simple but really intelligent observation!
Lmao😂😂😂😂😂 oh yea
@@yashwagh83 whose going to bring the whole cup into the car?
@@yashwagh83
Coffee cups don't have handles (Starbucks/Duncan doughnuts)
@@davidparker.2227 What if someone brings a personal cup, just in case, you know!
Doug the kind of guy who still use Yahoo!
Ask Jeeves
What's WRONG with Yahoo?
I still use yahoo.
I use yahoo because I never would use something google owned
@@shaclo1512 so why do u use youtube are u dumb bro
You need to test a V-10 version as well. The sound from that thing is amazing
I thought you said the LFA had the worlds smallest rear window
Shows 2008 economy cars against a 2008 super car, lol ok Doug.
Pickle Jay lmaoo
Okay I mean but Let’s be honest even most sports cars from 08 still aren’t as sexy as this thing🤷♂️. The R8 is one of the sexiest cars on earth. Still to this day!
I know weak comparisons lmao
Pickle Jay when I think about 2008 cars I imagine e60 m5, or c6 rs6/s6
@@lililiil244 both ugly compared to the r8
I still like the full sideblade
Doug, at 5:09. The little window is to help with shoulder checks (something you probably never do), and it is there because it would also look so ridiculous to have such a huge window. If it wasn't there, you'd be complaining that the window is too big.
tamer moustafa It's actually so you can have window the whole door but the whole window can go down and not leave and glass up like some cars do
Austin Wolfe did you have a stroke writing this comment?
I thought it was to help guide air into the rear engine vent even if the window was rolled down?
7:59 its actually for a handle on a mug... Doug
Devon Blake But why is it round?
Super Jeepin nigga
Super Jeepin so you can stick your finger in it and pick it uo
for espresso cup
Rafas Garage Genius!
Maybe this guy should be hosting Top Gear instead of the goons they have currently...
I can only dream of one day hearing Dougie boy’s voice every time I boot up Forza on my xbox
@@СергейНаумов-л3я doug demuro, mat watson
But it will lose its British roots.
@@lollyofelly9510 C'mon Joey was in top gear
An American Top Gear hosted by Doug DeMuro, Hoovie and Donut would be so so good.
I think the R8 took off were the NXS left off, a gentleman’s sports cars, a daily driver. The design has aged gracefully.
Maintenance and reliability are a galaxy apart between the two.
jarel you are absolutely correct. The NXS can never beat the R8 in terms of reliability.
lol
You forgot about the 911.
No wonder why the new NSX has some R8 vibes in its design
Almost all subscribers watch it within 15 hours? that's amazing! I've never seen such loyal subscribers.
YTYTYTY don't think so. his videos are in the recommended box a lot and the "exotic" cars draw in viewers
Max Mustermann a lot of the subscribers are also late cos we're all busy reading his in depth column on autotrader
YTYTYTY I'm not gonna lie, whenever a new video shows in my feed, I always watch it. Doug's style of reviewing car is a laid back persona I can relate to. He embodies what most guys would usually react when they have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a beast
blank switch next to guage cluster lighting is for headlight position. when car is front or rear heavy (due to loading trunk or passengers the headlights need to be aimed down). The r8 doesnt face these problems due to lack of both so it is left blank. (EDIT) Doesn't need the switch due to Xenon lights
You're right, but it doesn't have the switch because it has xenon headlamps and the adjustment is automatic on any car with xenon.
it is blank because apparently the xenon headlights were an option or they may have used, which is more likely, the light module of a car that didnt have xenons as standart.
Not all Xenon headlamps have autoleveling in the US. It's a federal mandate in Europe, but not in the US.
9:20, the second dial is for adjustable headlight angle/range.
Also from the intro, Audi's are and always have been a fantastic quality alternative to the others. Leveraging VW's low cost but high quality parts bin.
audi is just an expensive vw
Audi as a brand seems different in europe and us. In europe it was known for rust and then rally and then more and more towards The high end. Equal to BMW and since AT least 90 ies
@Suryateja GT whats a chevy? nevertheless and audi is just an expensive vw. stuff like the rs line excluded
The Side blade is the only reason I wanted this car.
This car should have gotten a 10/10 importance score. Think about every exotic car at the time. They were all uncomfortable, temperamental, expensive, and just not cars you could drive every day. Audi proved that exotics could be built better. The r8 was a big kick in the ass to the entire exotic car industry. Now you'd have a tough time finding an exotic that's not daily drivable. In addition to that, look at all the styling cues cars today have taken from the this car. The r8 is THE most influential car in the last 15 years.
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS !!!!
Isn't that the NSX? Or do you mean a car that actually has a premium interior?
RS 390 One that was also gorgeous, and that's the R8
Cough cough 911 turbo
On point! This car is amazing.
Literally no one said bad things about the Sideblade. The R8 is truly a masterpiece of automotive design. If nothing else, because you still can't believe it was as "cheap" as it was.
I don't know about you, but a TON of people sad bad things about the Sideblade. The name itself "Sideblade" originated as some type of mockery. A german reviewer approached it with his back turned to it because he though it was so hideous that you couldn't even look at it. Just go out there and find a few articles, I'll bet you will see some saying the sideblade looks bad. Even Audi thought it looks better when it's painted, thats why you pay extra for it.
ironicly i find those "sideblade" the best design feature it has , it's what makes it look like a real super/exotic car
LivingThroughTV i
LivingThroughTV it’s cuz of the transporter movie duhh
9:03 Doug, that dial is for adjusting the headlights up and down. Mandatory in the EU.
R8 was my favorite.
R8 is still my favorite.
And... It will always be my favorite.
LunaticLab yep, me too. Cars get released and catch my eye but the R8 will forever be the crown jewel.
It's simply a work of art
And only jackasses drive it
vg189z all my favourite cars are driven by jackasses you
R8 is everyone favorite, its from another planet
7:55 the middle hole between the cupholder is in case you need to put a mug or something with a handle into one of the cupholders.
Oh, well that seems obvious now that you say it.
In Germany most Cars have an other dial for changing the angle of the headlights, so if you have heavy stuff loaded in the back you can lower your headlight beams. Its often located where this Audi has the blank one.
The TT was “The Car” in 2000, Audi had the balls to mass produce a Concept Car and For 50 grand. They did a similar thing with the R8
Same thing teslas doing. Watch people marvel about how well the cybertruck stands out in the modern day.
I remember when the R8 was still called "Le Mans Quattro" during its concept phase
@@09onine darius car in nfs carbon
@@09onine, and had diesel V12
@@vladvulcan nope it had a 5.2fsi v10 engine, and in nfs carbon it had a v10 sound
He's 28!? I thought he was 38
Arsal ok I thought he was dead
Swear to god, pegged him for 42
I'm 30 and I just assumed he was like 35-36 or something.
im 28, thought he was 32-35, difference between 28 and 38 should not be huge unless your diet is just shit
I'm 29 and he looks like my dad
Doug , beside all the jokes, thanks for the unique and informative videos! Love them
Without knowing, the small "cup holder" might be for a coffee cup handle
it's actually for the Ash Tray
i have same cup holder in my ford focus and it's perfect for these slim soda/red bull cans
It's for a paper cup where you fill 3/4 of the cup, then drive and drift without spilling it!
Syahmie Shahar DEJA VU, IVE JUST BEEN IN THIS PLACE BEFORE
Germans actually get their gum in containers that are like pill bottles. I think that's what it is
Nobody:
Doug:you’ve probably seen 1 million r8s
Me:I barely even see r8s
I only ever saw one
Damn R8s are so common in Hamburg (second biggest City in Germany) i have seen at least 100 r8s on road
Ive seen more ferraris than r8's (Italy)
I think I've seen 1 R8 in my life, and that was when I was on vacation in England lmao
@@BobBob-et9io lol, over here in Germany we see at least 1/2 a week.
Doug,The type of guy who thinks dead pedal is the most important feature in a car.
The R8 has the "worlds smallest window" to allow the door windows to go down fully.
Why the coolest cars always have a weed hiding compartment?
Marcelo Velarde because they’re the coolest cars
Because the coolest people drive them and smoke the coolest weed
because only drug dealers can afford the coolest cars
This car also has 420 horsepower so its extra cool
I got the same seats in my Audi S5 and I usually store some chocolate or Protein bars in the behind the feet storage :)
4.2L engine, 420 H.P.
Exactly the way I like the proportions!
:D
That 3rd smaller cup holder is actually space to allow mug handles to fit, it's a practical design feature doug.
*At Audi in a meeting of designers and engineers making the R8*
Designer 1: "so what kind of wacky alternative door handle should we design for this thing?"
Engineer 1: "What if we just gave it a door handle?"
Designer 1 replies: "Whoah, no other car in this class has this, it will be a truly unique feature, let's go for it!"
Designer 2: "a lot of drug dealers will want to buy this car, but there's not enough room for hiding packs, so what can we do to help them to not catch a case?"
Engineer 2: "we could solve that problem by installing a lot of 'qourky feature' compartments all over the place!"
Ach! Gott in himmel!
The Audi A8 was the first car to ever use LED DRLs. The R8 V10 was the first car to ever use Full LED Headlights. There’s a difference.
cool bro
Fuck u jarek u know fuckall
Jarek Jellison actualy first drl led car came with audi le mans quattro.
Racing Enthusiast For Life LOL. go play need for speed carbon again, are you blind ? and learn the name of Darius' Car. In the game It's named "Audi LeMans Quattro". I'm a god of need for speed carbon, do not argue with me
Racing Enthusiast For Life yeah Same car but r8 has smaller front lights, LeMans Quattro has bigger and full of little led lights. that is the difference
8:00 i think it's for cups with handles on it like tumblers and mugs.
Yes, possibly. I never thought of that.
Correct. I’m surprised there so many people that do not know this especially reviewers like Doug who are or should be doing research before reviewing them.
That third "cupholder" might be for handles on cups.
Michael Surfer my old VW had one and it fit a glass bottle (beer bottle type) perfectly
I thought Doug was in his mid 40s :O
same
What’s funny is that Doug was born the same year as me, but I always thought he’d be more of a peer to people my parent’s age.
Don't judge the book by its cloth lol
the "other cars of 2008" bit was hilarious.....love this guy even though i dont always agree with his doug score lol
Doug, the dial blank next to the dash dimmer dial is for the headlight angle adjustment control present on most European cars (& not US DoT compliant).
thats true (y)
Worlds smallest side window? Again Doug? I thought last weeks car had the smallest one
was the LFA last weeks? I didn't notice the date and I just started watching Dougs videos a few weeks ago. It was a YT suggested video for me.
how was Doug 19years old in 2008?
i mean its 2017 now and he is atleast 38 years old.
gureno19 Well not necessarily.. my friend John is 23 and looks 32 ,so it I guess depends on genetics :)
gureno19 he found the fountain of aging
gureno19 Ummm do you mean 28?
Xavier Baker it's a joke
Chandler Oh shit my bad 😂
Ironman helped
Ruining the no comment streak
This model is definitely my all-time favourite and dream car - especially the V8 version...
I LOVE the look of this car. This is easily my favorite looking car (aside from the 1970 dodge challenger). The R8 is one of my top 5 dream cars
Today's quirks and features get a R8ing of 10/10
Hey fuck you tesla
Ha ha ha
Elon Moosk amazing name bro👍
You think it’s really him?
Matthew Borell probably not
"It costs *only* $110,000." Awesome, Doug.
PlugRun you will when the EMP drops on us and renders your plastic toy minivan useless lol.
Well nearly every other car because of the battery thats in every car...
*much* easier to replace than a vehicle designed to run completely on electricity young scrub'
But if an emp bomb dropped it would knock out any electrionics in the car, regardless if you get a new battery...
ItsTyler those electronics are still much easier to replace.. If a tesla and a dodge get caught in an emp dodge is up faster and cheaper every time lol
Doug the type of guy to show pictures of old crappy cars with old chinese music in the background.
Warum hat jeder dein Profilbild
@@bennetulbricht9922 schau maximilian mus
What's the point?
_Did he REALLY just sell me a nearly ten year old V8 Audi? Wow another R8 is on the road because of this video_
AcquaNINJA how much is a used one ?
always ferda _Around ~$60K_ www.truecar.com/used-cars-for-sale/listings/audi/r8/
Same price as brand new GTR lol.
NotASkinwalker - but new gtr's are shit
NotASkinwalker - you know nothing a new gtr is 100k+
Doug I dont really pay to much mind to others opinion on your channel, But I watch your reviews not because I plan on buying these cars but because you present them in a very entertaining way and I love the quirks and features. Your humor satisfies my entertainment needs! Thanks for making these videos!
The blank dial next to the dimmer on VW cars is the headlight height
10 minutes and he couldnt figure it out 😂
Yep I've a VW and wanted to give him the same hint. Maybe it means that he never drive the VW classic :))))))
Thank you. The whole reason I started trolling the comments
And in this case the hated "blank switch" equals more equipment, not less, i.e. xenon or LED headlights instead of halogen.
In my SEAT, one controls the headlight angle, and the other controls the sensitivity of the automatic on/off headlights.
The other dial besides the dial for the brightness of the cockpit is to adjust the height of the lights if the car have ordinary halogen headlights. Xenon headlights have automatic height adjustment so the second dial is not built in. That's really common and was available in millions of other cars. And yes, the third cup holder in the middle is for an energy drink can!
I guess I know what the dial is for. Audi probably borrowed it from another model which needed it to adjust the height of the front lights in case the car has some heavy stuff in the trunk. Obviously, an R8 does not need that.
Heisi thought of the same thing. My Golf V has the same looking dials over there
that's probably it. that lamp switch setup looks to be VAG parts bin
came here to say this, and on other lower trim cars it's really used for front headlight adjustment.
you're right. Audis and VWs that don't have the automated headlights have a height dial there. The ones that do have that blank spot.
Heisi Even my ferrari 458 has that dial. Car manufacturers love putting empty dials.
The blanc dial is used to set the headlight hight. R8 has xenon so it is left blanc
No xenon lights also go up and down. I suspect either american regulation or the most logical this car does not have a rear trunk to load extra weight so no need for a dial to lower headlight in order not to shoot straight into the eyes of the other direction drivers
Yes and no. Xenon could go up and down but doesn't, at least in Audis. Instead some kind of mirror inside the light goes up and down and regulates the light. As this is automatic, there is nothing to dial.
You are probably right. In Australia Xenon lights by law need to be auto levelling to avoid blinding people. My car has xenon lights so has a similar set up with a blank switch, I have seen that lower spec cars have a levelling adjustment.
Corrwct. Non xenon had manual adjuatment but xenon was auto adjustment done from high sensors on the suspension.
Because Tony Stark???
Because it’s an awesome car
YES!
Thiru Murugan iron man's a nice car
blue yeah
The R8 was awesome before Tony Stark had one, but that was perfect marketing.
Still looks sleek, modern, sporty. Simple interior, still rather luxurious (though not to todays standards). If I can afford this one day, I will get my hands on one of these earlier models.
You should call the pros and cons:
Perks and Quirks
I'd like to be the first to point out...this is the 2ND generation of the 1ST generation R8. Definitively not the 2008 model
Kabir Singh that's just the face lifted variant of the 1st gen r8 expect for different headlights nd taillights it's identical to the 2008 one
Vedant, no it isn't.... different suspension, dual clutch gearbox, diff rotors, everything was upgraded
Too Quick 👌
In the video at the end during he gives the Doug Score, its written there "2014 Audi R8"
It doesn't even have a color screen on the instrument cluster, could it really be a 2014
The headlights were really nice this model year.
KidCarReviews they're even called laser lights
Brandon Gao No, they are not called laser lights at all. Those are full LED headlights and taillights. The "laser lights" what you are talking about can be found in the R8 LMX.
Armands Deglavs and BMW i8
i agree, he keeps talking about this beign the first R8 but this is exactly the facelifted one that came 3 years later which had these headlights and round exhaust tips etc.
Armands Deglavs I forgot. I was getting mixed up between the new r8
That is such a fantastic looking car. Saw this in my recommendations alongside a whole bunch of other car videos and this just immediately popped out at me. It's sporty and very recognizable, but not garish and flashy. Beautiful proportions. Also damn, that's an incredible paint job.
because iron man had it
FullOilBarrel i thought the same
FullOilBarrel exactly my first thought
+FullOilBarrel Tony Stark drove the all-electric 'E-tron' version of this car, but in the movie it had a loud rev - when it should have been silent.
When these came out I was going to buy one until I remembered I didn't have $110,000.
351cleavland When it came out years ago, If you started saving up for it. How much would you have by now?
351cleavland older model r8s are much cheaper now I've seen used ones for 76,0000-85,000 for a 2012 r8
Doug we need you to upload approx. 3-4 videos per second
I've always loved this car,I would choose it over the v10 r8, such a beautiful car, it reminds me of the original Astin Martin v8 vantage, both budget super cars. The original R8 is such a beautiful car, and will always look great.
Why the Obey 9F was such a huge success
Next time it's going to be something like "Why the Annis Elegy is a great bargain for $0", "Here's why the Pegassi Zentorno changed the racing world" and "Vapid Dominators don't always crash into crowds".
gta V5 lol
haha
Here's why the Truffade Adder is a steal at $1,000,000
Dear doug: Do a video on on the slightly older r35 gtr's and tell us why they are a bargain at 60k.
badboy 25 +1
looks shit
badboy 25 What's a gtr?
pajerofan22 how do you not know what a GT-R is?
pajerofan22 wow, I was asking a question
The gated manual gearbox Audi R8 is specifically my favorite car ever. That is why I do not like the new r8's, no gated manual. What a shame.
Doug, fun fact about daytime running lights, it was in fact Volvo in the 1970's that actually had permanent small lights on, they were next to the headlights and could not be turned off. Volvo specifically wanted cars to be more visible during the day. The idea lapsed until as you say, Audi reintroduced them back in '08.
This guy is probably my favorite TH-cam. He is the best and I love his car reviews👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
You tuber
Wow did nobody care to mention that Doug literally R8-ed the car with the Doug Score?? I'll take my bow now..
Elijah Gastelum hi
No.
No one gives a fuck.
According to you this is the 288th smallest window
James Dude HAHA
First thing I thought of too.
James Dude i
Especially seeing how he just reviewed the LFA he was talking about in this video.
James Dude jajajajajaja true
I think it's time Doug reviewed a proper original manual R8, they must have them on Cars & Bids every now and then. It's one of the best shifters of all time, yet he's only ever filmed S-tronic cars.