IT is a fair assumption that you won’t be buying many Audi R8s for your fleet, or Porsche 911s for that matter.

But the sub-plot for the R8 is to see if its Audi badge hinders it when mixing with the aristocracy. After all, in the past Audi has struggled to match even Mercedes-Benz at the expensive end of the market.

But CAP’s predicted residuals for the R8 suggest the perception of Audi is strengthening. Rarity, no doubt, plays its part, but the R8 has stronger RVs than even the legendary 911. It seems the Audi brand really has arrived.

AUDI R8 4.2 FSI QUATTRO: Price New £76,477

Mileage		Age (months)		Predicted value		Money lost
20,000		12		£52,225/68%		£24,252
30,000		18		£47,175/62%		£29,302
40,000		24		£42,650/56%		£33,827
50,000		30		£38,625/51%		£37,852
60,000		36		£35,125/46%		£41,352

Source: CAP Motor Research

PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4: Price new £71,980

Mileage		Age (months)		Predicted value		Money lost
20,000		12		£45,975/64%		£26,005
30,000		18		£40,950/57%		£31,030
40,000		24		£36,550/51%		£36,550
50,000		30		£32,650/45%		£39,330
60,000		36		£29,200/41%		£42,780

Source: CAP Motor Research