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  Before its debut, if you had told people that a certian GErman brand would produce the   Audi R8 , a mid-engined supercar to rival the likes of the   Porsche 911   Turbo and   Lamborghini Gallardo , and that it would be a resounding success, they would have keeled over laughing. Who knew that once the Audi  R8 arrived in 2007, it would take the car world by storm? From a thrilling driving experience to remarkable everyday usability, it will go down as one of Audi’s greatest creations. The first-generation R8 was initially offered solely with a naturally aspirated 4.2-litre V8 producing 414bhp and redlining at 8500rpm. It’s essentially the same unit you find in the Audi RS4 of the same vintage, and you can expect the same throaty, sonorous roar and rev-happy nature. Pair it with an awesome, gated six-speed manual gearbox, and it becomes an enthusiast’s dream. For even more drama, a 5.2-litre V10 with 517bhp became av...