The second-generation Audi R8 is one of the most usable supercars ever made, and the V10 Plus is its most potent form. This 2017 example wears a rare Audi Exclusive Solar Orange finish, reportedly one of eight coupes in the color for the year. It sits on Bring a Trailer at $131,888 with three days to go.
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What it’s worth right now
The naturally aspirated R8 has held its value strongly as such engines disappear. According to Classic.com and current listings, R8 V10 Plus examples average close to $173,000, with clean cars generally trading from close to $145,000 into the $180,000s, and rare-color, low-mileage examples commanding the upper end.
Fair value for a rare, low-mileage example like this sits close to $145,000 to $185,000, most likely close to $155,000 to $170,000, with the exceptional color and low mileage supporting the figure. At $131,888 with three days remaining, the bidding should climb into that range.
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Condition and details
The car is a striking, low-mileage example. Finished in Audi Exclusive Solar Orange, reportedly one of eight R8 V10 Plus coupes in the color for the year, over Black and Signal Orange Fine Nappa leather, it runs the 5.2-liter V10, rated at 610 horsepower, through a seven-speed dual-clutch transaxle and Quattro all-wheel drive, with ceramic-composite brakes and a Bang and Olufsen system. It shows 14,000 miles and was optioned with over $35,000 in extras on a $225,220 sticker.
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A couple of points deserve attention. The Washington title is listed as a duplicate, which is common and often benign, but confirm there is no underlying history. As with any supercar, R8 upkeep is expensive, so verify the maintenance. Beyond that, this presents as a well-kept, low-mileage example in a genuinely rare and desirable Audi Exclusive specification, with the sought-after ceramic brakes and a matching Signal Orange interior.
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The offer
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Make | Audi |
| Model | R8 V10 Plus |
| Year | 2017 |
| Mileage | 14,000 miles |
| Engine | 5.2-liter V10 |
| Power | 610 hp and 413 lb.ft of torque |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch automatic |
| Drive type | All-wheel drive |
| Exterior color | Solar Orange |
| Interior color | Black and Signal Orange |
| Current bid | $131,888, with three days left |
Interested in this 2017 Audi R8 V10 Plus? View the listing here.
What makes the R8 unique
The R8 has always been the supercar that can be driven every day, and the second-generation V10 Plus perfected that formula. At its heart sits a 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V10, shared with the Lamborghini Huracan, that revs to a screaming redline and produces 610 horsepower with a glorious, hard-edged wail that no turbocharged engine can replicate. Backed by a lightning-quick dual-clutch transaxle and Audi’s Quattro all-wheel drive, it delivers genuine supercar performance with a composure and ease of use that make it uniquely livable, all wrapped in a beautifully built cabin.
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That combination of a landmark naturally aspirated engine, everyday usability, and understated style is exactly what makes the R8 V10 Plus so appealing, and increasingly collectible as the industry abandons engines like this. In a rare Audi Exclusive Solar Orange with a matching interior, this example is one of the most distinctive and desirable specifications the model offered.
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My take
This is a genuinely special R8, and the rarity of the specification sets it apart. The Audi Exclusive Solar Orange, said to be one of just eight coupes in the color, gives it real presence and collectibility, the naturally aspirated V10 is one of the great modern engines, and the low mileage and ceramic brakes add to the appeal. As a usable supercar with a dying breed of engine, it is a compelling buy.
Fair value sits close to $145,000 to $185,000, most likely close to $155,000 to $170,000, with the duplicate title and upkeep the main things to confirm. Before bidding, verify the title history, confirm the maintenance, and get an inspection. Handle that, and this is a striking, low-mileage example of one of the last great naturally aspirated supercars.
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