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Audi R8
2008 – 2012
Germany
Audi built the R8 from 2008 to 2012. All 2 variants use petrol engines, from 525 hp. The quickest version sprints to 100 km/h in just 3.9 s. Top speed reaches 315 km/h. Compared with the previous generation (2007 – 2012), peak power rose from 420 to 525 hp, and minimum weight went up by 30 kg. It was also available as a convertible.
Body styleNot specified
Production2008 – 2012
Variants2
FuelPetrol
Other body styles
Key specifications (range)
Power525 hp
0–100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed315 km/h
Fuel economy13.7 – 14.7 L/100 km
All Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2L V10 FSI 6AT AWD (525 HP) 5.2 L · 10 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 525 hp | 3.9 s | 315 | 6-speed automatic |
| 5.2L V10 FSI 6MT AWD (525 HP) 5.2 L · 10 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 525 hp | 3.9 s | 315 | 6-speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- V10
- Displacement
- 5204 cm3 (318 ci)
- Power
- 386 KW @ 8000 RPM525 HP @ 8000 RPM518 BHP @ 8000 RPM
- Torque
- 391 lb-ft @ 6500 RPM530 Nm @ 6500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Direct Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 196 mph (315 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 3.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/35 ZR19 || 295/30 ZR19
Dimensions
- Length
- 174.6 in (4435 mm)
- Width
- 76 in (1930 mm)
- Height
- 49.3 in (1252 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 64.5/62.8 in (1,638/1,595 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 104.3 in (2649 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.5 in (114 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 3.5 cuFT (99 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.362
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3571 lbs (1620 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4145 lbs (1880 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 11.4 mpg US (20.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 17.2 mpg US (13.7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 342 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V10
- Displacement
- 5204 cm3 (318 ci)
- Power
- 386 KW @ 8000 RPM525 HP @ 8000 RPM518 BHP @ 8000 RPM
- Torque
- 391 lb-ft @ 6500 RPM530 Nm @ 6500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Direct Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 196 mph (315 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 3.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/35 ZR19 || 295/30 ZR19
Dimensions
- Length
- 174.6 in (4435 mm)
- Width
- 76 in (1930 mm)
- Height
- 49.3 in (1252 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 64.5/62.8 in (1,638/1,595 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 104.3 in (2649 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.5 in (114 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 3.5 cuFT (99 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.362
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3505 lbs (1590 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4101 lbs (1860 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 10.4 mpg US (22.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 351 g/km
Length4,435 mm
Width1,930 mm
Height1,252 mm
Wheelbase2,649 mm
Curb weight1,590 – 1,620 kg
Torque530 Nm
Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.











