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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.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
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.