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Audi R8 (42) facelift

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Product Overview

Audi R8 (Type 42) facelift is a mid-size sports car in production from 2012 to 2015. It was available with a range of V8 and V10 engines that displaced 4.2 to 5.2 liters.
Compared to the pre-facelift R8, the facelifted model replaced the automated manual transmission with a DCT transmission, while the 6-speed manual remained available. Audi also introduced a higher-output V10 plus engine option.
Design-wise, little has changed.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 89%
Pros
  • Improved V10 engine
  • New DCT transmission
  • Good handling
  • Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
Cons
  • Very little cargo space

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Specifications

Variants shown:
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

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