Watch: Gated Manual Audi R8 V10 Tops Out At 195 MPH On Autobahn

Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll know that Audi decided to pull the plug on the Audi R8.

Audi has yet to decide whether a true successor to its iconic supercar will be made, but if so, it will be electric. The high-revving V10 will reportedly be ditched in favor of electric motors and a single-speed drive unit. Once Lamborghini is done with the Huracan, the V10 will disappear forever. We expect that the Italian brand is already working on a twin-turbo V8.

To us, the R8 was at its best when you could order it with a manual gearbox. In other words, the first-generation R8, which sold from 2006 to 2015. This was back when self-shifting was still considered a valuable form of self-expression.

The video above makes us long for the first-gen R8. We don't care which engine, although the V10 makes a strong case for itself. This video was posted by AutoTopNL, which has the most unambiguous mission statement ever. We've posted several of their videos now, as they're seemingly only interested in filming fast cars like the Ferrari F8 Tributo on the famous Autobahn.

This video makes us nostalgic for several reasons. First and most importantly, we love the sound of a high-revving, naturally aspirated V10 engine. Secondly, the gated manual shifter and the clickety noises it brings to the party. This sort of experience is almost unheard of today, and that's tragic.

Then there are the satisfying pauses between the shifts and just the simple pleasure of leaving the car in a gear you selected without worrying that an electronic overlord will override your decision. And don't forget the satisfying pops and burbles, which aren't artificial. It's the genuine sound of unburnt fuel hitting the exhaust manifold, resulting in a glorious explosion.