Is the Audi R8 a good investment?

The thesis

The V8 manual R8 pairs a high-revving 420hp naturally aspirated V8 with Audi's rare gated 6-speed manual – the last of its kind before the V10 and dual-clutch took over. More analogue and sweeter than the V10, with supercar looks and everyday usability. UK prices run £30k–£50k+ for decent examples. Gated manuals command premiums and only 1% of final-year buyers chose manual, ensuring scarcity. Undervalued relative to V10 siblings.