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Audi R8
2012 – 2015
Germany
The Audi R8 was in production from 2012 to 2015. Its petrol engines range from 430 to 550 hp across 4 variants. The quickest version sprints to 100 km/h in just 3.5 s. Top speed reaches 317 km/h. Against its predecessor (2008 – 2012), peak power rose from 525 to 550 hp, and minimum weight went up by 45 kg. The same generation also came as a convertible.
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Body styleNot specified
Production2012 – 2015
Variants4
FuelPetrol
Other body styles
Key specifications (range)
Power430 – 550 hp
0–100 km/h3.5 – 4.6 s
Top speed299 – 317 km/h
Fuel economy12.4 – 14.2 L/100 km
All Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L V8 FSI 6MT AWD (430 HP) 4.2 L · 8 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 430 hp | 4.6 s | 303 | 6-speed manual |
| 4.2L V8 FSI 7AT AWD (430 HP) 4.2 L · 8 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 430 hp | 4.3 s | 299 | 7-speed automatic (S TRONIC) |
| 5.2L V10 FSI 7AT AWD (525 HP) 5.2 L · 10 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 525 hp | 3.6 s | 314 | 7-speed automatic (S TRONIC) |
| 5.2L V10 FSI plus 7AT AWD (550 HP) 5.2 L · 10 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 550 hp | 3.5 s | 317 | 7-speed automatic (S TRONIC) |
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4163 cm3 (254 ci)
- Power
- 316 KW @ 7900 RPM430 HP @ 7900 RPM424 BHP @ 7900 RPM
- Torque
- 317 lb-ft @ 4500-6000 RPM430 Nm @ 4500-6000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Direct Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 188 mph (303 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 4.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/40 ZR18 || 285/35 ZR18
Dimensions
- Length
- 174.8 in (4440 mm)
- Width
- 75 in (1905 mm)
- Height
- 49.3 in (1252 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 64.5/62.7 in (1,638/1,593 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 104.3 in (2649 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.2 in (107 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 3.5 cuFT (99 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.35
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3605 lbs (1635 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4101 lbs (1860 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 11 mpg US (21.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 16.6 mpg US (14.2 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 332 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4163 cm3 (254 ci)
- Power
- 316 KW @ 7900 RPM430 HP @ 7900 RPM424 BHP @ 7900 RPM
- Torque
- 317 lb-ft @ 4500-6000 RPM430 Nm @ 4500-6000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Direct Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 186 mph (299 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 4.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 7-speed automatic (S TRONIC)
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/40 ZR18 || 285/35 ZR18
Dimensions
- Length
- 174.8 in (4440 mm)
- Width
- 75 in (1905 mm)
- Height
- 49.3 in (1252 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 64.5/62.7 in (1,638/1,593 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 104.3 in (2649 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.2 in (107 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 3.5 cuFT (99 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.35
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3660 lbs (1660 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4156 lbs (1885 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 12.2 mpg US (19.3 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 289 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
- 195 mph (314 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 3.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 7-speed automatic (S TRONIC)
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/35 R19 || 295/30 R19
Dimensions
- Length
- 174.8 in (4440 mm)
- Width
- 75 in (1905 mm)
- Height
- 49.3 in (1252 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 64.5/62.7 in (1,638/1,593 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 104.3 in (2649 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.2 in (107 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 3.5 cuFT (99 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.35
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3792 lbs (1720 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4288 lbs (1945 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 11.5 mpg US (20.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 305 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V10
- Displacement
- 5204 cm3 (318 ci)
- Power
- 404 KW @ 8000 RPM550 HP @ 8000 RPM542 BHP @ 8000 RPM
- Torque
- 398 lb-ft @ 6500 RPM540 Nm @ 6500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Direct Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 197 mph (317 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 3.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 7-speed automatic (S TRONIC)
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/35 R19 || 295/30 R19
Dimensions
- Length
- 174.8 in (4440 mm)
- Width
- 75 in (1905 mm)
- Height
- 49.3 in (1252 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 64.5/62.7 in (1,638/1,593 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 104.3 in (2649 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.2 in (107 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 3.5 cuFT (99 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.35
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3682 lbs (1670 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4178 lbs (1895 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 11.8 mpg US (19.9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 18.2 mpg US (12.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 299 g/km
Length4,440 mm
Width1,905 mm
Height1,252 mm
Wheelbase2,649 mm
Curb weight1,635 – 1,720 kg
Torque430 – 540 Nm
Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.
