Audi R8 (42) Sports Car (2006-2012)

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Product Overview

Audi R8 (Type 42) is a mid-size sports car in production from 2006 to 2012, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of V8 and V10 engines that displaced 4.2 to 5.2 liters.
The first mid-engine vehicle from Audi, the R8 was billed as the company's halo-ish car, even though the production number was unlimited and the pricing rather reasonable. As such, Audi tried to produce a high quality product as much as it can, and the R8 has proven to be a sensible premium sports car that is not expensive to run.
The R8 debuted with a dry sump-variant of the V8 found in the B7 RS 4. It was joined by a V10 FSI engine based on the one found in the Lamborghini Gallardo.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 86% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Wonderful dry sump engines
  • Good handling characteristics
  • Manual transmission
Cons
  • AWD-only
  • Automated manual transmission
  • Awkward styling from some angles

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Specifications

4.2 FSI 4204.2 FSI 420 AMT4.2 FSI 4304.2 FSI 430 AMT5.2 FSI 5255.2 FSI 525 AMTGT AMT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity100 L / 3.5 cu-ft ~ 190 L / 6.7 cu-ft100 L / 3.5 cu-ft100 L / 3.5 cu-ft ~ 190 L / 6.7 cu-ft100 L / 3.5 cu-ft ~ 190 L / 6.7 cu-ft100 L / 3.5 cu-ft100 L / 3.5 cu-ft100 L / 3.5 cu-ft ~ 190 L / 6.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity25.0 L / 26.4 qt
Engine Oil Capacity10.0 L / 10.6 qt10.0 L / 10.6 qt10.0 L / 10.6 qt10.0 L / 10.6 qt8.3 L / 8.8 qt8.3 L / 8.8 qt8.3 L / 8.8 qt
Fuel Capacity75.0 L / 19.8 gal75.0 L / 19.8 gal75.0 L / 19.8 gal75.0 L / 19.8 gal90.0 L / 23.8 gal90.0 L / 23.8 gal90.0 L / 23.8 gal
Passengers2
Payload300 kg / 661 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size235/40 R18, 285/35 R18235/40 R18, 285/35 R18235/40 R18, 285/35 R18235/40 R18, 285/35 R18235/35 R19, 295/30 R19235/35 R19, 295/30 R19235/35 R19, 295/30 R19
Turning Circle11.8 m / 38.7 ft

Construction

Body Style2-door Coupe

Dimensions

Size | Height1252 mm / 49.3 in
Size | Length4431 mm / 174.4 in4431 mm / 174.4 in4431 mm / 174.4 in4431 mm / 174.4 in4434 mm / 174.6 in4434 mm / 174.6 in4434 mm / 174.6 in
Size | Width1904 mm / 75.0 in | 2029 mm / 79.9 in (mirror unfolded)1904 mm / 75.0 in | 2029 mm / 79.9 in (mirror unfolded)1904 mm / 75.0 in | 2029 mm / 79.9 in (mirror unfolded)1904 mm / 75.0 in | 2029 mm / 79.9 in (mirror unfolded)1930 mm / 76.0 in | 2029 mm / 79.9 in (mirror unfolded)1930 mm / 76.0 in | 2029 mm / 79.9 in (mirror unfolded)1930 mm / 76.0 in | 2029 mm / 79.9 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front1638.0 mm / 64.5 in1638.0 mm / 64.5 in1638.0 mm / 64.5 in1638.0 mm / 64.5 in1638.0 mm / 64.5 in1638.0 mm / 64.5 in1644.0 mm / 64.7 in
Track Width | Rear1595.0 mm / 62.8 in1595.0 mm / 62.8 in1595.0 mm / 62.8 in1595.0 mm / 62.8 in1595.0 mm / 62.8 in1595.0 mm / 62.8 in1605.0 mm / 63.2 in
Weight1560.0 kg / 3439.2 lbs1565.0 kg / 3450.2 lbs1560.0 kg / 3439.2 lbs1565.0 kg / 3450.2 lbs1620.0 kg / 3571.5 lbs1625.0 kg / 3582.5 lbs1525.0 kg / 3362.1 lbs
Wheel Size8.5J x 18, 10.5J x 188.5J x 18, 10.5J x 188.5J x 18, 10.5J x 188.5J x 18, 10.5J x 188.5J x 19, 11J x 198.5J x 19, 11J x 198.5J x 19, 11J x 19
Wheelbase2650 mm / 104.3 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h4.6 sec4.6 sec4.6 sec4.6 sec3.9 sec3.9 sec3.6 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph4.4 sec4.4 sec4.4 sec4.4 sec3.7 sec3.7 sec3.4 sec
CO2 Emission332 g/km332 g/km332 g/km310 g/km346 g/km326 g/km323 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.340.340.340.340.3620.3620.36
Fuel Economy14.6 L/100km / 16.1 MPG (combined) | 22.1 L/100km / 10.6 MPG (urban) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (highway)13.6 L/100km / 17.3 MPG (combined) | 20.4 L/100km / 11.5 MPG (urban) | 9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (highway)14.2 L/100km / 16.6 MPG (combined) | 21.3 L/100km / 11.0 MPG (urban) | 10.0 L/100km / 23.5 MPG (highway)13.3 L/100km / 17.7 MPG (combined) | 20.1 L/100km / 11.7 MPG (urban) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (highway)14.7 L/100km / 16.0 MPG (combined) | 22.6 L/100km / 10.4 MPG (urban) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (highway)13.9 L/100km / 16.9 MPG (combined) | 21.1 L/100km / 11.1 MPG (urban) | 9.9 L/100km / 23.8 MPG (highway)13.9 L/100km / 16.9 MPG (combined) | 21.0 L/100km / 11.2 MPG (urban) | 9.9 L/100km / 23.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed301.0 km/h / 187.0 mph301.0 km/h / 187.0 mph302.0 km/h / 187.7 mph302.0 km/h / 187.7 mph316.0 km/h / 196.4 mph316.0 km/h / 196.4 mph320.0 km/h / 198.8 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutRear-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 4Euro 4Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5
EngineBYHBYHCNDACNDABUJBUJCMPA
Engine | Bore84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio12.5:1
Engine | Displacement4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc5.2 L / 317.6 cu-in / 5204.0 cc5.2 L / 317.6 cu-in / 5204.0 cc5.2 L / 317.6 cu-in / 5204.0 cc
Engine | Power420.0 hp / 313.2 kW @ 7800 rpm420.0 hp / 313.2 kW @ 7800 rpm430.0 hp / 320.7 kW @ 7900 rpm430.0 hp / 320.7 kW @ 7900 rpm525.0 hp / 391.5 kW @ 8700 rpm525.0 hp / 391.5 kW @ 8000 rpm560.0 hp / 417.6 kW @ 8000 rpm
Engine | Redline8250 rpm8250 rpm8250 rpm8250 rpm8250 rpm8250 rpm8700 rpm
Engine | Specific Output100.9 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in100.9 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in103.3 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in103.3 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in100.9 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in100.9 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in107.6 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque430 Nm / 317.2 lb-ft @ 4500-5500 rpm430 Nm / 317.2 lb-ft @ 4500-5500 rpm430 Nm / 317.2 lb-ft @ 4500-6000 rpm430 Nm / 317.2 lb-ft @ 4500-6000 rpm530 Nm / 390.9 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm530 Nm / 390.9 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm540 Nm / 398.3 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomatic R tronicManualAutomatic R tronicManualAutomatic R tronicAutomatic R tronic

Production

Availability2006 ~ 20102006 ~ 20102010 ~ 20122010 ~ 20122008 ~ 20122008 ~ 20122011 ~ 2012

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