Audi R8 Type 42
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 20, 2026, Shifty has recorded 246 public sales of the Audi R8 Type 42. The records run from January 2018 to October 2026. In the past 12 months, 58 sold at a median of $86,600. 143 are listed for sale now. The Shifty Estimate runs from $52,800 for the V8 to $116,600 for the GT.
Versions
About the Audi R8 Type 42
- Built
- 2006 to 2015
- Versions
- 7
- Body styles
- Coupe, Convertible
- Engine
- V10, 5.2L
- Power
- 420 to 560 hp
- 0 to 60
- 3.3 to 4.6 s
- Top speed
- 186 to 199 mph
- Designer
- Walter de Silva
The Audi R8 Type 42 was built from 2006 to 2015.
The V10, the most traded version: The R8 V10 elevated Audi's supercar to new heights with Lamborghini's magnificent 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V10, borrowed from the Gallardo but tuned for Audi's character. Producing 525 horsepower, the V10 transformed the R8's personality from refined sports car to genuine exotic, with a soundtrack that rivals the best from Maranello. The additional power and torque made the R8 significantly faster than the V8, while maintaining Audi's reputation for build quality and reliability. The R tronic transmission, while not as engaging as a manual, provided lightning-fast shifts that complemented the V10's explosive power delivery. These first-generation V10s represent a sweet spot in R8 evolution—more powerful than the V8 but less complex than later models. Values are appreciating as collectors recognize the significance of naturally aspirated V10 power in an increasingly turbocharged world. The combination of Lamborghini's engine with Audi's engineering creates an intoxicating blend.
The market
Recent sales
For sale now
Common questions
How much does a Audi R8 Type 42 cost?
In the past 12 months, 58 sold at a median of $86,600. Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $65,424 and $95,500. The Shifty Estimate runs from $52,800 to $116,600, depending on version.
What is a Audi R8 Type 42 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate depends on the version. Each describes a well-kept example. GT: $116,600. GT Spyder: $104,000. V10 Plus: $87,100. V10: $78,500. V8 Spyder: $73,400. 1 more version is in the table below.
What is the cheapest R8 Type 42 to buy?
The V8 has the lowest Shifty Estimate, at $52,800. In the past 12 months, 8 sold at a median of $50,404.
Which R8 Type 42 is worth the most?
The GT has the highest Shifty Estimate, at $116,600.
What is the most expensive Audi R8 Type 42 ever sold?
The highest sale on file is $261,000, for a 2015 Audi R8 V10 Plus at Cars & Bids. It sold on Jan 12, 2026. It showed 13,800 miles.
How many Audi R8 Type 42 examples have sold?
Shifty has recorded 246 public sales since January 2018. 58 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $37,950 on Oct 20, 2026.
How many Audi R8 Type 42 examples are for sale right now?
143 are listed for sale today. The newest asks $80,013 for a 2014 Audi R8 V8 with 27,972 miles.
Which R8 Type 42 sells most often?
The V10 trades most often, with 115 recorded sales. 37 came in the past 12 months. More sales make its value the firmest to read.
Where do Audi R8 Type 42 examples sell?
Of the last 20 sales with a known venue, 10 were at Bring a Trailer. The rest: Collecting Cars (7), Car & Classic (1), Cars & Bids (1) and RM Sotheby's (1).
How many miles do Audi R8 Type 42 examples have when they sell?
Across the last 19 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 31,000 miles. The lowest showed 12,000 miles and the highest 59,814 miles.
Where do Shifty's Audi R8 Type 42 prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Audi R8 Type 42. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 20, 2026.