Audi R8 (4S) facelift Sports Car (2019)
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Audi R8 4S facelift is a premium sports car in production from 2019. It is available with several tunes of Audi's V10 FSI engine that displaced 5.2 liters.
New for the facelift is the introduction, at last, of optional RWD, which has been long due. This sets the R8 closer to the Lamborghini Huracan, which is more powerful and exclusive but also with some negative social associations.
Undoubtedly, the most exciting thing about the Audi R8 is the V10 engine, which carries a distinct sonic characteristic and instant power response that rival V12s even if it falls short in terms of smoothness.
Utility-minded owners will likely need to keep an alternative for hauling things around, as the tiny cargo space is almost surely insufficient.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 90% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Great performance
- Naturally-aspirated V10
- Almost a small Lambo
- Newly available in RWD
Cons
- Very little cargo space
What external reviewers found***
External score 73% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Fantastic V10 soundtrack
- Impressive handling
- Decent handling
- Fantastic V10 engine
Cons
- Not the most fun to drive
- Lack of turbochargers
- No adjustable suspension
- No adaptive dampers
- Lack of dynamic swagger
- Pricier than the Quattro
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Specifications
| R8 V10 performance quattro | R8 V10 performance RWD | R8 V10 quattro | R8 V10 RWD | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cargo Capacity | 112 L / 4.0 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coolant Capacity | 24.7 L / 26.1 qt | 25.0 L / 26.4 qt | 24.7 L / 26.1 qt | 24.7 L / 26.1 qt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine Oil Capacity | 7.0 L / 7.4 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 73.0 L / 19.3 gal | 83.0 L / 21.9 gal | 83.0 L / 21.9 gal | 83.0 L / 21.9 gal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payload | 320 kg / 705 lbs | 230 kg / 507 lbs | 300 kg / 661 lbs | 310 kg / 683 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Steering | Electric Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | Double-wishbone | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Double-wishbone | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 245/35 R19 93 Y XL, 295/35 R19 102 Y XL | Front wheel tires: 245/30 R20 Rear wheel tires: 305/30 R20 | 245/35 R19 93 Y XL, 295/35 R19 102 Y XL | 245/35 R19 93 Y XL, 295/35 R19 102 Y XL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turning Circle | 11.2 m / 36.7 ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 2-door Coupe | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1236 mm / 48.7 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 | 1645.0 mm / 64.8 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1599.0 mm / 63.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1595.0 kg / 3516.4 lbs | 1665.0 kg / 3670.7 lbs | 1660.0 kg / 3659.7 lbs | 1585.0 kg / 3494.3 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 8.5J x 19, 11J x 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2650 mm / 104.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 3.1 sec | 3.4 sec | 3.4 sec | 3.7 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 2.9 sec | 3.2 sec | 3.2 sec | 3.5 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 Emission | 297 g/km | 295 g/km | 293 g/km | 293 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coefficient Of Drag | 0.35 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 13.1 L/100km / 18.0 MPG (combined) | 20.0 L/100km / 11.8 MPG (urban) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (highway) | 12.9 L/100km / 18.2 MPG (combined) | 19.6 L/100km / 12.0 MPG (urban) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (highway) | 12.9 L/100km / 18.2 MPG (combined) | 19.4 L/100km / 12.1 MPG (urban) | 9.1 L/100km / 25.8 MPG (highway) | 12.9 L/100km / 18.2 MPG (combined) | 19.5 L/100km / 12.1 MPG (urban) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (highway) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 331.0 km/h / 205.7 mph | 329.0 km/h / 204.4 mph | 324.0 km/h / 201.3 mph | 324.0 km/h / 201.3 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Rear-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Rear-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Rear-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Emission Standard | Euro 6d - TEMP - EVAP | Euro 6d-ISC-FCM | Euro 6d - TEMP | Euro 6d - TEMP - EVAP - ISC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | DMWA | DKAC | DKAC | CSPB, DKAB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Bore | 84.5 mm / 3.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Compression Ratio | 12.7:1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 5.2 L / 317.6 cu-in / 5204.0 cc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 620.0 hp / 462.3 kW @ 8000 rpm | 570.0 hp / 425.0 kW @ 7800-8000 rpm | 570.0 hp / 425.0 kW @ 8100 rpm | 540.0 hp / 402.7 kW @ 7900 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 119.1 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in | 109.5 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in | 109.5 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in | 103.8 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Stroke | 92.8 mm / 3.7 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 580 Nm / 427.8 lb-ft @ 6600 rpm | 550 Nm / 405.7 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm | 560 Nm / 413.0 lb-ft @ 6300 rpm | 540 Nm / 398.3 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V10 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V10 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V10 engine with 4 values per cylinder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 7-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Automatic S tronic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Availability | 2019 | 2021 | 2019 | 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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autocar[1]
Reviewer score 81%There are only gentle revisions to the Audi R8 super sports car for the 2019 model year. Few mechanical changes have occurred beyond a mild reskin inspired, Audi says, by its GT3 customer racing car. The R8 continues with the same 5.2-litre V10 engine, rear-biased four-wheel drive and with a dual-clutch automatic gearbox as standard.
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Pros
- Fantastic V10 engine
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Nothing in particular
autocar[2]
Reviewer score 78%The R8 RWD is £15,000 less expensive than its quattro-equipped range-mate. Neither the 29bhp deficit nor the absence of adjustable magnetic suspension, which is standard on the more expensive model, harm its appeal one bit. This is an approachable supercar; it keeps its snout a sensible height above the ground, visibility is good and the cabin is comfortable.
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Pros
- Powerful V10 engine
- Comfortable to drive
- Impressive handling
Cons
- Slightly edgy handling
- No adjustable suspension
autocar[3]
Reviewer score 68%Audi is also offering a posher Edition trim, which brings the rear-driver the carbonfibre furniture, 20in wheels and a Bang & Olufsen stereo. Despite expectations, the reduction in driven wheels doesn’t make the Performance RWD feel radically different from its Quattro sister. Gran Canaria’s sometimes dusty roads produced the occasional sense of gentle traction control intervention.
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Pros
- Powerful V10 engine
- Sleek looks
- Decent handling
Cons
- No adaptive dampers
- Pricier than the Quattro
autocar[4]
Reviewer score 45%Both the R8’s standard passive steering set-up and its optional active-variable-ratio ‘dynamic steering’ system have been retuned. The latter has only been made available on limited-edition ‘Decennium’ cars in the UK so far. Driving the Audi R8 in this form really does feel like strapping on that Lamborghini V10 as if it was some super-low-altitude jetpack, and then howling off down the road.
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Pros
- Powerful V10 engine
- Comfortable ride and handling
Cons
- Lack of dynamic swagger
- Not the most fun to drive
autoexpress[5]
Reviewer score 81%The Audi R8 is a supercar from a dying breed. As makers add turbochargers to their cars to meet ever-stricter emissions targets, the naturally aspirated engine is falling out of favour. But, while the 5.2-litre V10 is a focal point of the car, there's much more to the R8 than simply a big engine.
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Pros
- Gorgeous V10 engine
- Fantastic V10 soundtrack
Cons
- Lack of turbochargers
cnet[6]
Reviewer score 90%The joy of driving an R8 comes from its approachability. The R8 doesn't try to stray too far from the luxurious comfort available in its road cars. In Performance guise, the R8's naturally aspirated V10 puts out a healthy 602 horsepower. Carbon ceramic brakes come standard on the V10 Performance.
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Pros
- Gorgeous V10 engine
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- ^ Audi R8 Performance 2018 review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/audi/r8/first-drives/audi-r8-performance-2018-review. 2018-11-18. Retrieved 2022-09-01.
- ^ Audi R8 RWD 2020 UK review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/audi/r8/first-drives/audi-r8-rwd-2020-uk-review. 2020-06-08. Retrieved 2022-09-01.
- ^ Audi R8 RWD 2021 review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/audi/r8/first-drives/audi-r8-rwd-2021-review. 2021-12-20. Retrieved 2022-09-01.
- ^ Audi R8 V10 2019 UK review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/audi/r8/first-drives/audi-r8-v10-2019-uk-review. 2019-03-22. Retrieved 2022-09-01.
- ^ Audi R8 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/r8. 2020-06-04. Retrieved 2022-09-01.
- ^ 2020 Audi R8 first drive review: Improving an already fantastic supercar. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2020-audi-r8-coupe-preview/. 2019-04-24. Retrieved 2022-09-01.
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