Compare Audi R8 (42) Spyder vs Audi R8 4S Spyder facelift

Variants
4.2 FSI 6DCT
4.2 FSI 7DCT
4.2 FSI MT
5.2 FSI 2012+ MT
5.2 FSI 6DCT
5.2 FSI 7DCT
5.2 FSI MT
GT
RWD
quattro
Performance RWD
Performance quattro

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
100 L / 3.5 cu-ft
112 L / 4.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
25.0 L / 26.4 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.0 L / 7.4 qt
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers
2
2
Payload
300 kg / 661 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Turning Circle
11.8 m / 38.7 ft
11.2 m / 36.7 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
110 mm / 4.3 in
Size | Height
1244 mm / 49.0 in
1242 mm / 48.9 in
Size | Length
4429 mm / 174.4 in
Size | Width
1940 mm / 76.4 in | 2037 mm / 80.2 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1638.0 mm / 64.5 in
1645.0 mm / 64.8 in
Track Width | Rear
1595.0 mm / 62.8 in
1599.0 mm / 63.0 in
Wheel Size
8.5J x 19, 11J x 19
Wheelbase
2650 mm / 104.3 in
2650 mm / 104.3 in

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Rear-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.5:1
12.7:1
Engine | Displacement
5.2 L / 317.6 cu-in / 5204.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic S tronic

Reviews

Neofiliac score
87%
89%
Pros
  • Characterful V10 engine
  • Glorious 8700rpm redline
  • Great handling characteristics
  • Manual transmission
  • Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • Gorgeous with top down
  • Newly available in RWD
  • Sweet N/A V10
  • Overall good looks
  • High levels of comfort
Cons
  • Very little cargo space
  • Why not buy the Lambo for not much more?

Price

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