Highlights

Rare colour combination: white body, red roof, and red leather interior
Naturally aspirated 5.2-litre V10 engine with six-speed R Tronic gearbox
Garage-kept since the current owner's purchase
Service history with Audi main dealers and specialist servicing
Equipped with sat nav, rear camera, and an upgraded sound system

The Appeal

The first-generation Audi R8 Spyder needs little introduction. With its naturally aspirated 5.2-litre V10 - shared with the Lamborghini Gallardo - mounted midship and driving through a 6-speed R Tronic gearbox, it delivered a visceral, analogue supercar experience that has only grown in desirability as the industry has moved towards turbocharging and electrification. Open-top motoring with that glorious engine note just inches behind your head is an experience few cars can match.

This 2011 UK-registered example stands out immediately thanks to its striking and rare colour combination: a white body, a red soft top, and a red leather interior. It has been garage-kept since the current owner's purchase, at which point a full specialist inspection was carried out. The service history includes Audi main dealer stamps recorded annually from 2012 through to 2018 and again in 2021, followed by specialist dealer servicing thereafter - the most recent being a full service completed in March 2026.

Mechanical upkeep has been diligent, with both oil hoses replaced in 2024 and a new battery fitted in March 2026. The vendor describes the car as being in fantastic condition and reports that it is factory-standard with no known faults. This is amongst the most practical-thinking supercars to live with and drive - docile at lower speeds yet thrilling when the occasion demands. With an MOT valid to March 2027 and a private registration plate included in the sale, this R8 Spyder V10 presents a compelling opportunity.

History and Paperwork

First registered in 2011 in the United Kingdom
Private registration plate included in the sale
Full specialist inspection carried out when purchased; garage kept since and continues to be
Service history with Audi main dealers in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2021; specialist dealer servicing thereafter
Last serviced in March 2026 (full service)
MOT valid to March 2027
Outstanding finance is noted on the vehicle
40,170 miles

The Condition

Handsome, well-presented car
Paintwork is generally sound
Some minor stone chips on the front end
Original Audi alloys
Underside appears solid
Red soft top in good condition
Red upholstery with minor wear and rubbing
Dashboard in good order
Instruments are clean and legible
The vendor reports the car is factory standard with no known faults

The Mechanics

5.2-litre naturally aspirated V10 engine
6-speed semi-automatic (R Tronic) transmission
The engine bay is in handsome order
Believed to be mechanically standard
Both oil hoses were replaced in 2024
New battery fitted in March 2026
The vendor reports that the car is ready and waiting to drive away

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