Audi R8 Spyder
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From £129,990, www.audi.co.uk
Despite the fact Audi produces some monstrously powerful machines, the Teutonic marque never quite evokes the same giddy reaction as a Lamborghini, Ferrari or even a Porsche. Perhaps it’s because Audi always crafts cars that can be used every day (and by pretty much anyone with a driving licence), despite boasting enough power to out-sprint almost everything on the road.
However, its latest R8 Spyder might just be one of the most exciting cars Audi has ever made, ditching the understated approach of previous iterations for top-down glamour, sharp styling and an exhaust note that borders on the illegal.
The showpiece of this marvellous machine is its mid-mounted 5.2-litre V10
