R8 specifications
| Engine Specifications |
| Arrangement |
Mid mounted, longitudinal
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| Bore |
3.33 in.
[84.5 mm]
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| Stroke |
3.65 in.
[92.8 mm]
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| Displacement |
4.2 liter
[254 cu. in.,
4163 cc]
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| Type |
4.2 liter DOHC V8, four valves per cylinder, with FSI® direct injection, dry sump lubrication system and aluminum cylinder block, crank case and cylinder heads
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| Fuel Requirement |
Premium unleaded
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| Compression Ratio |
12.5:1
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| Horsepower |
430 hp @ 7900 RPM
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| Torque |
316 lb-ft. @ 4500 RPM
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| Performance |
| 0-60 MPH |
4.4 sec.
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| Top Speed |
187 MPH
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| Fuel Economy |
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City
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11 MPG
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13 MPG
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Highway
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20 MPG
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21 MPG
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Combined
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14 MPG
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16 MPG
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| Capacities |
| Engine Oil |
15 qt.
[14.2 liter]
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| Fuel Tank |
23.8 gal.
[90 liter]
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| Electrical System |
| Battery |
12 volts
[95 amp/hr]
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| Alternator |
14 volts
[190 amp]
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| Exterior Dimensions |
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| Wheelbase |
104.3 in.
[2650 mm]
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| Overall Length |
174.5 in.
[4431 mm]
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| Overall Width (mirrors) |
79.9 in.
[2029 mm]
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| Height (unloaded) |
49.3 in.
[1252 mm]
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| Drag Coefficient |
Cd= 0.34
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Curb Weight
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3605 lbs.
[1635 kg]
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3616 lbs.
[1640 kg]
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Track
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64.3 in.
[1632 mm]
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62.8 in.
[1595 mm]
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| Interior Dimensions |
| EPA Class |
Compact
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| Seating Capacity |
2
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Luggage Capacity (EPA)
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3.53 cu. ft.
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3.18 cu. ft.
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| Steering |
| Ratio |
17.3:1
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| Turning Circle (curb-to-curb) |
38.7 ft.
[11.8 m]
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| Type |
Hydraulically assisted rack-and-pinion steering
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| Body |
| Material |
Audi Space Frame (ASF®)
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| Corrosion Protection |
Multi-step
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| Drivetrain |
| Transmission |
Six-speed manual transmission and quattro® all-wheel drive
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| Transmission |
Six-speed R tronic® automatic transmission and quattro® all-wheel drive
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| Front Differential |
Hypoid gear, electronically locking (EDL)
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| Center Differential |
Viscous clutch
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| Rear Differential |
Hypoid gear, electronically locking (EDL)
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Gear ratios: 1st
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4.373
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4.373
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2nd
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2.709
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2.709
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3rd
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1.878
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1.878
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4th
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1.411
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1.411
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5th
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1.126
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1.126
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6th
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0.928
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0.928
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Final Drive
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3.462
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3.462
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Reverse
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3.713
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3.713
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| Suspension |
| Front |
Double aluminum wishbone
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| Rear |
Double aluminum wishbone
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| Wheels |
| Type |
19" 5-arm double-spoke-design forged aluminum alloy wheels with performance tires
[Standard]
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| Type |
19" Polished 5-arm-double-spoke-design forged aluminum alloy wheels
[Optional]
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| Type |
19" Titanium finish 5-arm double-spoke-design forged aluminum alloy wheels
[Optional]
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| Brakes |
| System |
Disc brakes, internally vented, 8-piston brake calipers at front and 4-piston at rear
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| Front, Size and Type |
Internally ventilated disc
14.4 in.
[365 mm]
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| Rear, Size and Type |
Internally ventilated disc
14 in.
[356 mm]
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| Parking Brake |
Mechanically actuated at the rear wheels
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| Warranty/Maintenance |
| Audi New Vehicle Limited Warranty |
The first scheduled maintenance service at 5,000 miles or twelve months, whichever comes first, free of charge
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Four years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first, new vehicle limited warranty
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Twelve year limited warranty against corrosion perforation
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Audi 24-hour Roadside Assistance for four years
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