Audi R8 Spyder Performance Month 7

The story so far

Punching well above his weight, sta writer Jake Groves still can’t quite believe he spent the summer in an R8

+ Incredible engine; topless thrills; ride in Comfort mode Too safe for some; thirsty (duh); hearty depreciation

Logbook

Price £152,645 (£169,120 as tested) Performance 5204cc V10, 612bhp, 3.2sec 0-62mph, 204mph E ciency 20.9-21.1mpg (o cial), 17.6mpg (tested), 302g/ km CO2 Energy cost 37.2p per mile Miles this month 462 Total miles 13,571