2018 Audi R8 5.2 V10 RWS Sheepey Race Twin Turbo SR800

Make

Audi

Model

R8 5.2 V10 RWS Sheepey Race Twin Turbo SR800

Year

2018

Listed price

$170,212

Location

Cary, Illinois

Transmission

7-Speed Double Clutch

Mileage

35,586 miles

The Audi R8, a true supercar that emerged from Ingolstadt, first debuted in 2006, shaking up the establishment with its everyday usability paired with breathtaking performance. Sharing its platform with the Lamborghini Gallardo and later the Huracán, the R8 quickly earned a reputation for its naturally aspirated V10 engine, a symphonic masterpiece that delivered power with a linear, relentless surge. The second generation, launched in 2015, refined this formula, enhancing its aggressive lines and technological prowess. Among its most celebrated variants was the R8 RWS (Rear Wheel Series), a limited-production model introduced in 2018, designed to appease purists yearning for a more analog, rear-drive experience. Only 999 examples of the RWS were produced globally – 320 for the US market – making it an instant collectible and a nod to Audi's motorsport heritage. This particular 2018 Audi R8 5.2 V10 RWS takes that already exceptional foundation and elevates it into another realm entirely. Showing 35,586 miles, this coupe retains its exclusive rear-wheel-drive configuration but has been dramatically transformed by a Sheepey Race Twin Turbo SR800 kit, unleashing a colossal, unstated horsepower figure from its 5.2-liter V10 engine. Paired with the lightning-quick 7-speed double-clutch transmission, this R8 promises an acceleration experience that redefines the term "supercar." The aggressive stance and enhanced performance make this RWS a truly unique and formidable machine. This is an opportunity to acquire an incredibly rare and extensively modified R8, a true wolf in wolf's clothing.