A first-generation Audi R8 with the V8 engine and a six-speed gated manual was driven flat out on the unrestricted Autobahn where it reached 163 mph (263 km/h).
Step up to the Pinnacle trim level with more equipment included and the 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 will cost $62,700. Both prices exclude the $1,150 destination fee.
A spokesperson for Audi told Automotive News Europe a new Formula 1 showcar will be shown at Auto Shanghai ahead of 2026 when Sauber will switch to Audi engines.
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