Echo R8

Echo R8 #518
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Echo's R8 model is a precision all-rounder whose handling can make any driver feel like a seasoned professional. This car may lack any real top end speed, but the R8's versatility often makes it the first choice for prospective racing champions when they line up at Stone Park.
Type
Car
Sell Price
$810,000
Market Value
$820,007
Circulation
34,971

Echo R8 is a Class A Car item that can be acquired via Mechanic Shop 5* company special Junkyard Dog. [1]

This item can be sold for $810,000 at the Docks.

Car Stats

Top Speed 45/60
Acceleration 50/60
Braking 50/55
Handling 55/55
Dirt 35/40
Tarmac 50/50
Safety 50/50


Each stat shows this car's value, followed by the maximum value among all cars.

See also all car stats.


Obtaining

Faction can obtain one Echo R8 when completing organized crime Best of the Lot.

It can also be received as a possible result from paying 10 job points to use the Mechanic Shop 5* special: Junkyard Dog. [2][3]

Historical Notes

The Echo R8 was previously known as the "Audi R8," which is a real-life vehicle. It was updated to its current fictionalized brand on 30 July 2024 [4] due to trademark concerns. [5]

Prior to all Class A cars being removed from the docks, The Echo R8 could be purchased from the Docks for $175,000. The car was removed from the Docks on 11 June 2024, [6] along with its sell price of $100,000 being increased by 25%. [7]

With patch list #372, sell price of the Echo R8 was increased further from $125,000 to $810,000.

Patch History

Released in Patch list #
Patch list #372 : 04/02/2025
  • Increased sell values of Veloria LFA, Torobravo, Weston Marlin 177, Mercia SLR, Lolo 458, Echo R8, GT-R
  1. ↑ Sethimothy, Junkyard Dog - An Analysis of a 5 Star Special (25/09/20)
  2. ↑ Sethimothy Junkyard Dog - An Analysis of a 5 Star Special (25/09/20)
  3. ↑ Devo Mechanic Shop Special: Junkyard Dog (Random Car) (01/01/26)
  4. ↑ , Chedburn, Car name rebranding (30/07/24)
  5. ↑ Sugarvalves, Car Brand Update (02/08/22)
  6. ↑ Arttiisgod, Some car prices over the last 12 months (03/07/24)
  7. ↑ Chedburn, Patch list #342 : 11/06/2024 (11/06/24)