Audi R8 review

Audi's digital instruments make another appearance, meaning the main display pod can do all sorts of duties, including a supercar layout with big tacho and shift dials, or a setup with a huge map for touring navigation. You sit low in an embracing sports seat, and realise the ride is decently supple. The dash itself wraps around you like a single-seater cockpit. The build quality and finish is all you'd expect from an Audi, and a top-end one at that.

Over-the-shoulder visibility isn't as clear as a 911 or McLaren, but otherwise this is a practical supercar. There's some storage space behind the two seats, and the front boot takes a couple of big squashy bags.