Audi R8 V10 Performance 2021
Audi R8 V10 Performance 2021 (Supercar)
The Audi R8 V10 Performance 2021 is Audi’s naturally aspirated flagship supercar, pairing the marque’s signature mid-engine balance with a screaming 5.2L V10 and a chassis derived from years of motorsport know-how. In road-car form it’s all about precision, grip, and relentless high-rev drama.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 5.2L naturally aspirated 90° V10 (mid-mounted, longitudinal)
Total Output: 631 hp (470 kW)
Redline: ~8,700 rpm
Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch S tronic
Weight: 1,595 kg
Dimensions: ~4,430 mm long × 1,940 mm wide × 1,240 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,650 mm
Tires: Performance street tires on Audi alloy wheels
Brakes: Large ventilated discs with performance calipers
Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The R8 V10 Performance 2021 is a stable, confidence-building supercar that feels approachable at the limit without losing its exotic character. It has a planted rear end, clean turn-in, and a wide operating window, making it one of the easiest high-power road cars to exploit on circuit. The naturally aspirated V10 gives it a linear powerband and a wonderfully precise connection between throttle and rear tire response, so smooth inputs are rewarded with serious pace.
Engine & Sound: The 5.2L V10 is the star of the show, delivering a razor-sharp, high-pitched howl that builds into a full-bore scream near redline. With no turbo lag to hide behind, the engine responds instantly and feels alive all the way through the rev range. In the sim, the sound is one of the car’s biggest highlights — exotic, metallic, and unmistakably Audi.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Very neutral for a high-power supercar, with predictable understeer only when you overdrive the front end.
Traction: Excellent rear grip for a road car, though abrupt throttle can still unsettle it on corner exit.
Braking: Strong stopping power with good pedal feel and composure under repeated heavy use.
Top Speed: Strong straight-line performance, especially with the V10 pulling hard through the upper revs.
Driving Style Tip: Keep the car flowing and let the chassis work. It responds best to tidy inputs, patient trail braking, and early-but-smooth throttle application on exit. It’s fast on technical circuits where balance matters, but still thrilling on fast sweepers and high-speed straights.
Livery & Aesthetics: The R8 remains one of Audi’s best-looking modern designs — low, muscular, and cleanly surfaced, with a dramatic side blade and a purposeful rear deck. In simulation, it wears both elegant factory-style finishes and aggressive track-inspired liveries exceptionally well.
Whether you're carving up a road course or chasing lap times in a high-output street-car session, the Audi R8 V10 Performance 2021 delivers a polished, exotic, and deeply satisfying sim racing experience.