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Audi R8 RWS

2017–2018

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  • Lowest price

    US$92,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$92,000

    Since 2020 · n=1

  • Highest price

    US$92,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    1

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 1 lots

Audi R8

Based on 1 verified auction result

No signal yet

US$88,545

Market value · recent verified sales

MSRP

Collectibility

9/10

Holy Grail

3-Year Forecast

Not enough sales data

5-Year Forecast

Not enough sales data

Estimates pool 2 verified sales across United States, United Kingdom — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

38

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Audi R8 RWS commands a current median valuation of $88,545 in the US market, though the extremely limited transaction sample—just one sale tracked over the past twelve months—means this figure carries considerable uncertainty and should be treated as an isolated data point rather than a reliable market signal.

With only 999 units produced globally, the R8 RWS occupies a genuinely rare tier within the Audi lineup. Its rear-wheel-drive configuration was a deliberate departure from the standard R8 formula, and this mechanical distinction has earned it a "Holy Grail" collectibility score despite current desirability registering as low in the active market.

The single transacted example averaged 80,700 miles, suggesting these cars are seeing moderate use rather than being locked away. Without additional sales data, however, it remains impossible to establish whether this mileage level represents a market norm or an outlier.

Liquidity for the R8 RWS is essentially non-existent, with zero active listings and only one sale recorded in our database. This illiquid status makes pricing discovery difficult and means prospective buyers or sellers should expect extended holding periods and negotiation friction.

The absence of recent market direction, three-year projections, and five-year forecasts reflects the data constraints inherent in tracking such a thin segment. Until transaction frequency increases materially, market participants will have to rely on comparable exotic and limited-production Audi models for context rather than on R8 RWS–specific momentum indicators.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$88,545
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$740
  • MaintenanceUS$2,010
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,970
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months1
  • Sell-Through100%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$92,000
  • Avg Mileage at Sale80,700 mi
  • Recent Price RangeUS$92,000 – US$92,000
  • Total Sales Tracked1

Recent sales

  • US$92,000

    cars-and-bids · 16 Apr 2026

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.