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Variants
4.2 FSI
4.2 FSI DCT
5.2 FSI
5.2 FSI DCT
5.2 FSI V10 plus
5.2 FSI V10 plus DCT
R8 V10 performance quattro
R8 V10 performance RWD
R8 V10 quattro
R8 V10 RWD
M6 SMG

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
100 L / 3.5 cu-ft
112 L / 4.0 cu-ft
450 L / 15.9 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
15.0 L / 15.9 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.0 L / 7.4 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
2
2
4
Payload
300 kg / 661 lbs
490 kg / 1080 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Tire Size
235/35 R19, 295/30 R19
Turning Circle
11.8 m / 38.7 ft
11.2 m / 36.7 ft
12.5 m / 41.0 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe

Dimensions

Size | Height
1252 mm / 49.3 in
1236 mm / 48.7 in
Size | Length
4440 mm / 174.8 in
4429 mm / 174.4 in
4871 mm / 191.8 in
Size | Width
1940 mm / 76.4 in | 2037 mm / 80.2 in (mirror unfolded)
1855 mm / 73.0 in
Track Width | Front
1638.0 mm / 64.5 in
1645.0 mm / 64.8 in
1567.0 mm / 61.7 in
Track Width | Rear
1595.0 mm / 62.8 in
1599.0 mm / 63.0 in
1584.0 mm / 62.4 in
Weight
1710.0 kg / 3769.9 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J x 19, 11J x 19
Wheelbase
2650 mm / 104.3 in
2650 mm / 104.3 in
2781 mm / 109.5 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.6 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.4 sec
CO2 Emission
342 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.35
0.32
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Rear-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 4
Engine
S85B50
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.5:1
12.7:1
12.0:1
Engine | Displacement
5.2 L / 317.6 cu-in / 5204.0 cc
5.0 L / 305.1 cu-in / 4999.0 cc
Engine | Power
507.0 hp / 378.1 kW @ 7750 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
101.4 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
75.2 mm / 3.0 in
Engine | Torque
520 Nm / 383.5 lb-ft @ 6100 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic S tronic
Automatic

Production

Availability
2012 ~ 2015

Reviews

Neofiliac score
89%
90%
78%
Pros
  • Improved V10 engine
  • New DCT transmission
  • Good handling
  • Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • Great performance
  • Naturally-aspirated V10
  • Almost a small Lambo
  • Newly available in RWD
  • Superb, characterful V10 engine
  • Beautiful exterior styling
Cons
  • Very little cargo space
  • Very little cargo space
  • Horrible engine durability
  • Bad SMG transmission
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • MacPherson front suspension

Price

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