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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