Audi’s new R8 sports car will make its world debut at the Paris Motor Show on Saturday.

Prices are expected to start at £77,000, rising to £82,000 for the R8 with ‘R-tronic’ gearbox.

The R8 is powered by a mid-mounted 418bhp 4.2-litre V8 FSI petrol engine and reaches 0-62mph in 4.6 seconds. It goes on to a top speed of 187mph.

The order books will open at the end of this year.

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