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Audi R8 4.2 FSI V8 Blue Kyosho 1:18

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Audi R8 4.2 FSI V8 Blue Kyosho 1:18 09213BL Diecast
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Kyosho's 1:18 diecast Audi R8 4.2 FSI reproduces Audi's first purpose-built supercar in Blue, with opening doors and a detailed cabin over the car's aluminium space-frame construction. Mid-engine V8 proportions and genuine diecast weight make this a strong anchor for a modern supercar shelf.
Audi R8 4.2 FSI V8 Blue Kyosho 1:18
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Specifications
Car Brand
Audi
Model Manufacturer
Kyosho
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
09213BL
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About the Audi R8 4.2 FSI V8 Blue Kyosho 1:18

TL;DR: Kyosho's 1:18 diecast Audi R8 4.2 FSI reproduces the 2007 first-generation supercar in Blue, with opening doors and a detailed mid-engine bay over an aluminium space-frame body. Diecast weight suits the R8's serious engineering. A strong anchor for a modern supercar or Audi-focused shelf.

The R8 was Audi's first genuine supercar, and Kyosho's 1:18 diecast treats it that way, in a Blue finish that shows off the car's tight, wedge-shaped surfacing far better than a darker colour would.

Kyosho's 1:18 Audi R8 4.2 FSI in Blue

Paint Depth and Cabin Detail Under Light

Blue paintwork rewards close inspection on this model: the metallic flake sits visible under direct lighting without breaking up the R8's flat side blade and sharp shoulder line, the two surfacing features that define the car's silhouette. Kyosho picks out the side blade's contrasting finish cleanly, a detail that separates a well-executed R8 diecast from a flatter, single-tone casting. Inside, the cabin carries a legible instrument cluster, correctly bolstered bucket seats, and a mapped centre console, all visible through doors that open on firm metal hinges. Lifting the model from its box confirms the zinc alloy build immediately, a genuine weight that suits a car built around a mid-mounted V8 rather than a lightweight shell.

Audi's First Purpose-Built Supercar

Sharing DNA With the Le Mans-Winning R8

Audi launched the road-going R8 in 2006, naming it after the Le Mans-winning R8 prototype that had dominated endurance racing in the years before. The 4.2 FSI version used a naturally aspirated V8 mounted amidships, direct fuel injection, and Audi's aluminium space-frame construction, a chassis technology shared with the Lamborghini Gallardo through the two brands' common ownership. That shared underpinning meant Audi could offer genuine supercar dynamics with a build quality and everyday usability closer to its saloon range than to a boutique Italian exotic. It was a deliberate positioning: a supercar buyers could drive daily, and one that widened who a supercar owner could realistically be.

Where a Modern Audi Supercar Sits on the Shelf

Diecast Weight and Scale Presence

At around 22cm long, the R8 occupies a modest footprint for a supercar, low and wide rather than long, which suits a shelf arranged around stance rather than sheer length. Diecast construction is the sensible choice for this subject, since the opening doors let the mid-mounted engine bay and cabin actually be seen rather than hidden behind sealed resin panels. Placed beside a Lamborghini Gallardo, it demonstrates the shared engineering story between the two marques; placed among other early-2000s supercars, it shows how quickly Audi established itself as a serious player in a class it had no prior history in. It is a considered, mid-tier piece rather than a flagship purchase.

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