Yet the Audi does not hold all the cards in this little comparison, as the R8 may look to have the upper hand with its more focused layout, the Nissan runs more aggressive tyres and suspension.

Yet even as that prospect looms, you can’t help wondering if in targeting the Nissan, the Turbo hasn’t left more room for the third car in this test, the Audi R8 V10. We’ve already put a ...