Overview of the Audi R8 V10 Performance
This Audi R8 V10 Performance is a right hand drive, dealer import coupe, first registered in December 2019, and it is heading to USS HAA Kobe as lot 80002 on 17 October 2026. The Type 4S R8 pairs a naturally aspirated 5.2 litre V10 with the seven speed S tronic gearbox and quattro four wheel drive. The sheet records 11,459 km, which is approximately 7,120 miles, and the cluster in the photographs reads 11,460 km. The auction grade is 4.5, the interior grade is B and the new car service book is marked as present.
In grey over a red leather interior with diamond stitched seats, carbon ceramic brakes and the Virtual Cockpit, this is a very low mileage example of the last great naturally aspirated Audi supercar. The sheet shows only light cosmetic notes and one bonnet mark that needs a proper look, all translated below.
The Drive Review
The V10 Performance is the reason to want an R8. The 5.2 litre FSI engine is a high revving, naturally aspirated ten cylinder with a hard edged soundtrack and a long, linear surge towards its limit. In Performance form Audi quoted 620 PS, and the car is quick in a way turbocharged rivals are not: the power builds progressively and the throttle response is immediate. The engine sits behind the cabin, so the car turns in with real balance.
The S tronic dual clutch gearbox shifts quickly and can be taken through the paddles, which this car has. Left in automatic it is smooth and easy in traffic, though like most dual clutch units it is a little less polished at walking pace. Quattro all wheel drive gives the R8 huge traction and stability, so it is a supercar you can use in poor weather. Steering is accurate and well weighted, and the aluminium and carbon structure feels tight. Compared with modern turbocharged, hybrid assisted cars, the R8 is more mechanical and more vocal, with an engine you want to hear.
Auction Details
The car is offered at USS HAA Kobe, lot number 80002, on 17 October 2026 (Japan). It is graded 4.5 overall with an interior grade of B. The sheet title is the imported car section. The auction start price is ¥12,800,000. No Autoselecta guide bidding range has been set for this car, and there are no close sold results on record to compare it with, so bidders should judge it on its sheet, mileage and specification. For the minimum bid and the full cost to bring the car to your country, use the price panel on this page, as those figures are calculated live.
All bids must be submitted before 9PM UK time the evening before auction.
Vehicle Specifications
Manufacturer: Audi. Model: R8, second generation, Type 4S. Grade: V10 Performance 5.2 FSI quattro S tronic. Chassis code: 7BA-4SDMWF. Frame number: WUAZZZFX9L7900593. First registration: December 2019 (Reiwa 1, December). Body: two seat coupe. Engine: 5,200 cc V10 petrol, with V10 FSI lettering visible on the engine covers. Transmission: floor automatic, S tronic. Drive: 4WD, quattro. Steering: right hand drive. Import category: dealer. Exterior colour: grey, original colour with no colour change shown; the factory colour code is not confirmed on the sheet. Interior: red leather, as seen in the photographs.
Mileage is 11,459 km on the sheet, approximately 7,120 miles. The Japanese inspection (shaken) is valid until 25 December 2026. The recycling deposit is ¥15,100 and the registration plate is Naniwa 302 chi 2918. The inspection date is not confirmed on the sheet.
Factory Features and Equipment
The sheet marks genuine alloy wheels, power steering, power windows, leather, TV, navigation, airbags and automatic climate control. The sales points list gloss carbon decorative panels, carbon ceramic brakes, red brake calipers, diamond stitched seats and the Virtual Cockpit digital instrument display. The notes add genuine 20 inch alloy wheels, paddle shift, a rear view camera and seat heaters. The photographs show the carbon trim, red calipers over ceramic discs, quilted red seats, seat heater buttons, the digital cluster and a keyless fob on the seat. The engine bay shows carbon fibre engine covers and a cross brace. An ETC unit and a spare wheel are not confirmed on the sheet. Nothing on the sheet marks the car as modified.
Japanese Auction Report Translation
The sheet was translated and checked by Autoselecta. The title reads imported car section. It records lot 80002, grade 4.5 and interior grade B, first registration December 2019, Audi R8, grade V10 Performance 5.2 FSI quattro S tronic, chassis code 7BA-4SDMWF, 5,200 cc, coupe, 4WD, shaken to 25 December 2026, 11,459 km, floor automatic, automatic air conditioning, petrol, grey original colour, dealer import, right hand drive, two seats, recycling deposit ¥15,100.
The new car service book with warranty booklet is marked present. A note says the owner's manual, warranty booklet and spare key will be sent separately at a later date, so these are not with the car at the auction. Equipment and sales points are listed above. The inspector's report reads: some dirt and scratches in places in the cabin, creasing on the seat edges, wheel scratches, and small scratches and small dents. A printed note asks that the sheet be kept with the documents. No engine, gearbox, oil leak or warning light faults are written by the inspector.
Damage Diagram and Body Condition
Four marks appear on the diagram. The front bumper carries an A scuff scratch, a surface scratch of the lightest kind. The bonnet is marked W2, a repair mark or panel wave at level two, meaning the surface shows signs of previous work or a visible ripple. The windscreen is marked with stone chips. The rear bumper carries an A scuff scratch. Together with the inspector's wheel scratches and small scratches and small dents, the grey paintwork presents as a clean, low mileage car in usable enthusiast condition with a little cosmetic tidying to do. The bonnet is the one area to ask about, because the sheet does not say what caused the W2 mark. Photographs are not a substitute for inspecting the panel in person.
Interior Condition
The interior is graded B, consistent with the inspector's notes of some dirt and scratches in the cabin and creasing on the seat edges. In the photographs the red diamond stitched seats look strong, with the typical bolster creasing for a car that has been used. The red door cards, carbon trim, steering wheel with the R8 badge, gear selector and Virtual Cockpit are all visible and appear tidy. The headlining and carpet look clean in the images. Smoke or odour is not mentioned on the sheet.
Japanese Auction Grades
The overall grade of 4.5 sits just below the top tier and means very good condition with only minor marks. The interior grade B indicates average to good, with normal wear. The exterior grade is also 4.5 in the listing data. Auction grades are an independent condition guide, not a warranty.
Model History
The first R8 arrived in 2006 with a V8, and a V10 followed in 2009 using the engine shared with the Lamborghini Gallardo. The second generation, Type 4S, was introduced in 2015 on an updated aluminium and carbon fibre structure and used the 5.2 litre V10 with the S tronic gearbox. A refresh in 2019 sharpened the styling, and the Performance version raised output to 620 PS. Audi ended R8 production in 2023, closing the era of the naturally aspirated Audi V10. This car is a December 2019 registration, so it is from the refreshed car.
Why This Model Has Become Collectible
Is the Audi R8 V10 collectible? Increasingly, yes. It has a naturally aspirated V10, a dual clutch gearbox that works well and a design that is still modern. Audi has ended R8 production without a direct successor, and a combustion supercar with this engine and everyday usability is becoming rarer to find. Low mileage cars with books are especially sought after. As a right hand drive dealer import, this car also suits buyers in right hand drive markets. Values cannot be guaranteed and the car should not be treated as an investment. Good Japanese cars are hard to source, and this one is graded 4.5 at under 12,000 km.
What To Look For When Buying This Model
Start with the bonnet W2 mark: ask for close photographs and check panel gaps, paint thickness and whether the work was for a stone strike or something deeper. On the V10, look for a smooth cold start and clean idle. A full service history matters, so ask about the service book entries and note that the manual, warranty booklet and spare key will arrive later. S tronic cars should shift cleanly at low speed without shudder, and gearbox oil service dates are worth confirming. The carbon ceramic discs are expensive to replace, so ask about wear. Check the wheel scratches and the tyre condition, as a 20 inch fitment costs a lot to replace. Confirm that the Virtual Cockpit, navigation and rear camera all work, as they are features tied to the car's electronics.
Why Import This Car From Japan
Japanese cars tend to be cared for, serviced to a schedule and driven gently, and a car at 11,459 km with its service book is the sort of example that is hard to find elsewhere. The auction sheet gives an independent condition report for every car.
Ultimate Guide For Japanese Imports
A Japanese import involves winning the auction, paying, deregistering the car and exporting it by sea, then clearing it in your own country. Each country has its own rules on age, emissions, safety and registration, so check these before you bid. Autoselecta can talk you through each step.
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Auction Caution
Auction cars are inspected before the sale but are still used vehicles, and the sheet is an independent condition guide, not a mechanical warranty. Older performance cars can need servicing or refurbishment after purchase. Please note the inspector's warnings: the W2 repair mark or wave on the bonnet, stone chips on the windscreen, scuffs on both bumpers, wheel scratches, small scratches and dents, cabin dirt and scratches and seat edge creasing. The owner's manual, warranty booklet and spare key are noted as being sent later and are not with the car.
