The second-generation Audi R8 has reached an important milestone in its lifespan: the supercar has been facelifted, given a fresh new look and gained more power for 2019.

On sale in Britain early next year, the nip-and-tuck is fairly minor. The front end has been updated with a lower, wider- looking grille intended to slot the R8 in right alongside recent Audi releases such as the Q8 SUV and the new A6. The front apron is a little more intricate, too, with an additional pair of blades in the side vents and a new front splitter.

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There’s a new three-part engine cover and three exterior packages for buyers to choose from, too, tweaking the finishes on exterior parts such as the front splitter. Fresh paint colour options have been added, while inside, there are some new colour stitching options – that’s all.

Mechanically, Audi promises some pretty big changes, with more power across the board the headline-grabbing tweak. The 5.2-litre naturally aspirated V10 still sits in pride of place in the middle of the chassis, with new valve train components made from titanium. In the base R8, power increases from 533bhp to 562bhp, and torque goes up 10Nm to 550Nm.