Audi R8 (4S) Spyder facelift Convertible (2019)

89% Neofiliac88% External
Keywords: audiawdconvertibledohcdouble-wishbonehigh-performancerwdsports-carv10

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Product Overview

Audi R8 Mk2 Spyder (Type 4S) facelift is a high-performance convertible sports car in production from 2019. It is available with a range of V10 engines that displaced 5.2 liters.
Compared to the pre-facelift, the facelifted Mk2 R8 finally got RWD, after almost two decades of demands from customers. However, at this point, manual transmission has long gone.
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 89% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • 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?

What external reviewers found***

External score 88% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Excellent infotainment system
  • Impressive handling
  • Fantastic interior
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Powerful V10 engine
Cons
  • Lack of digital tech
  • Lack of expressiveness
  • No adaptive cruise control
  • Not the most fun to drive
  • A bit too serious
  • Rear-biased all-wheel-drive
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Specifications

RWDquattroPerformance RWDPerformance quattro

Capacity

Cargo Capacity112 L / 4.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity25.0 L / 26.4 qt25.0 L / 26.4 qt25.0 L / 26.4 qt24.7 L / 26.1 qt
Engine Oil Capacity7.0 L / 7.4 qt
Fuel Capacity80.0 L / 21.1 gal80.0 L / 21.1 gal83.0 L / 21.9 gal80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers2
Payload310 kg / 683 lbs300 kg / 661 lbs225 kg / 496 lbs220 kg / 485 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearDouble-wishbone
Tire Size245/35 R19 93 Y XL, 295/35 R19 102 Y XL245/35 R19 93 Y XL, 295/35 R19 102 Y XLFront wheel tires: 245/30 R20 Rear wheel tires: 305/30 R20245/35 R19 93 Y XL, 295/35 R19 102 Y XL
Turning Circle11.2 m / 36.7 ft

Construction

Body Style2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height1242 mm / 48.9 in
Size | Length4429 mm / 174.4 in
Size | Width1940 mm / 76.4 in | 2037 mm / 80.2 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front1645.0 mm / 64.8 in
Track Width | Rear1599.0 mm / 63.0 in
Weight1685.0 kg / 3714.8 lbs1750.0 kg / 3858.1 lbs1770.0 kg / 3902.2 lbs1695.0 kg / 3736.8 lbs
Wheel Size8.5J x 19, 11J x 19
Wheelbase2650 mm / 104.3 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h3.8 sec3.5 sec3.5 sec3.2 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph3.6 sec3.3 sec3.3 sec3.0 sec
CO2 Emission298 g/km297 g/km298 g/km301 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.350.350.350.36
Fuel Economy13.1 L/100km / 18.0 MPG (combined) | 19.5 L/100km / 12.1 MPG (urban) | 9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (highway)13.0 L/100km / 18.1 MPG (combined) | 19.6 L/100km / 12.0 MPG (urban) | 9.2 L/100km / 25.6 MPG (highway)13.0 L/100km / 18.1 MPG (combined) | 19.6 L/100km / 12.0 MPG (urban) | 9.1 L/100km / 25.8 MPG (highway)13.3 L/100km / 17.7 MPG (combined) | 20.2 L/100km / 11.6 MPG (urban) | 9.2 L/100km / 25.6 MPG (highway)
Top Speed322.0 km/h / 200.1 mph322.0 km/h / 200.1 mph327.0 km/h / 203.2 mph329.0 km/h / 204.4 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutRear-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveRear-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveMid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveRear-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6d - TEMP - EVAP - ISCEuro 6d - TEMPEuro 6d-ISC-FCMEuro 6d - TEMP - EVAP
EngineCSPB, DKABDKACDKACDMWA
Engine | Bore84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio12.7:1
Engine | Displacement5.2 L / 317.6 cu-in / 5204.0 cc
Engine | Power540.0 hp / 402.7 kW @ 7900 rpm570.0 hp / 425.0 kW @ 8100 rpm570.0 hp / 425.0 kW @ 7800-8000 rpm620.0 hp / 462.3 kW @ 8000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output103.8 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in109.5 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in109.5 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in119.1 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque540 Nm / 398.3 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm560 Nm / 413.0 lb-ft @ 6300 rpm550 Nm / 405.7 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm580 Nm / 427.8 lb-ft @ 6600 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V10 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V10 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V10 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears7-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic S tronic

Production

Availability2020201920212019

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External Reviews

autocar[1]

Reviewer score 77%
Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
The £149,890 R8 Spyder V10 Performance can be a civilised, comfortable car. Acceleration is delightfully linear and impressively rapid up until 6000rpm. But the pace and noise are there to mask a car that’s otherwise not quite as exciting as its crib sheet might lead to you believe.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful V10 engine
  • Impressive handling
  • Comfortable to drive
Cons
  • A bit too serious
  • Lack of expressiveness

cnet[2]

Reviewer score 96%
Reviewers from cnet have found the following***:
The 2020 Audi R8 Spyder will hit 60 mph in 3.3 seconds. The V10 Performance can be optioned with a carbon-fiber sway bar that saves 4.4 pounds. The rear-biased all-wheel-drive system sends torque front and back as needed.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful V10 engine
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Excellent infotainment system
Cons
  • Rear-biased all-wheel-drive
  • No adaptive cruise control

digitaltrends[3]

Reviewer score 91%
Reviewers from digitaltrends have found the following***:
Treat the car like a (very quick) Audi A3, and you'll find the R8's sweet spot. Despite a 602hp V10 monster, the car subjectively feels like it is tolerating your exuberance rather than egging you on. The 2020 R8 comes with no central touch screen, no advanced climate system or heads-up display.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful V10 engine
  • Raspy exhaust note
  • Fantastic interior
Cons
  • Lack of digital tech
  • Not the most fun to drive

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References

  1. ^ Audi R8 Spyder 2019 UK review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/audi/r8/first-drives/audi-r8-spyder-2019-uk-review. 2019-05-02. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
  2. ^ 2020 Audi R8 Spyder review: It never gets old. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2020-audi-r8-spyder-v10-performance-quattro-review/. 2020-09-07. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
  3. ^ 2020 Audi R8 Performance Spyder First Drive: Super grocery-getter. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/car-reviews/2020-audi-r8-v10-first-drive/. 2019-11-16. Retrieved 2022-09-05.

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