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Audi R8 Type 42 4.2 Daytona Grey Kyosho 1:18

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Audi R8 Type 42 4.2 Daytona Grey Kyosho 1:18 5010618425 Diecast
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Kyosho's 1:18 diecast Audi R8 Type 42 4.2 in Daytona Grey reproduces Audi's first mid-engine supercar, launched in 2006 to genuine critical acclaim. Sharp, angular lines and understated Daytona Grey paint suit a design praised for restraint over drama.
Audi R8 Type 42 4.2 Daytona Grey Kyosho 1:18
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Specifications
Car Brand
Audi
Model Manufacturer
Kyosho
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
5010618425
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About the Audi R8 Type 42 4.2 Daytona Grey Kyosho 1:18

TL;DR: Kyosho's 1:18 diecast Audi R8 Type 42 4.2 in Daytona Grey reproduces Audi's first mid-engine supercar, launched in 2006 and sharing significant engineering with Lamborghini's Gallardo. Restrained styling and Daytona Grey paint suit a car that earned praise for usability alongside genuine supercar performance.

The original R8 proved a supercar didn't need to shout to be taken seriously, and Daytona Grey on Kyosho's diecast keeps that understated confidence intact.

Kyosho's Diecast Rendering of the First R8

Kyosho's tooling captures the Type 42's distinctive side blade detailing and low, wide stance accurately, and Daytona Grey shows the car's sharp creases and angular surfacing cleanly without the flash a brighter colour might introduce. The 4.2-litre V8 badge on this example identifies the entry point into the R8 range, below the later V10 variants, and Kyosho's mid-tier diecast detailing around the LED lighting signature and side intakes reflects the model's genuinely distinctive design language. This generation's proportions, shared in part with the Lamborghini Gallardo underneath, come through in the model's stance and wheelbase.

Audi's Critically Acclaimed First Supercar

Launched in 2006, the R8 marked Audi's first genuine mid-engine supercar, built on a platform shared with the Lamborghini Gallardo but styled and engineered with Audi's own distinct character, including genuine everyday usability that surprised critics accustomed to more temperamental supercars. Its success helped establish Audi as a credible supercar manufacturer rather than a maker of fast saloons and coupes alone. For a collector tracing Audi's performance-car evolution, the original R8 represents the brand's decisive entry into true supercar territory.

Displayed beside a Gallardo from the same era, the shared underpinnings and distinct styling approaches make for a genuinely interesting comparison.

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