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Audi R8

The Audi R8 is an all-wheel-drive, mid-engined supercar that shares a platform and numerous other mechanical components with the Lamborghini Gallardo. Despite its high performance capabilities, the R8's user-friendly nature and comfortable cabin actually make it suitable as a daily driver.

First introduced in 2008, the R8 now features Spyder (convertible) and V10 variants.

Recent Changes
For the latest model year, the R8 gains available painted red brake calipers, a new Quilted Leather package in silver, and a new diamond-stitched Alcantara headliner.


Overview

Manufacturer quattro GmbH[1]

(a private subsidiary of Audi AG)

Production June 2007–present 54,600 built by August of 2014

Assembly Neckarsulm, Germany

Designer Walter de Silva

Frank Lamberty (2004)[2]

Body and chassis

Class Sports car

Body style 2-door coupé

2-door roadster

Layout Longitudinal mid-engine,[3]

quattro permanent all-wheel drive[3]

Related Audi RSQ

Audi Le Mans quattro (Concept)

Audi R8 TDI Le Mans (Concept)

Lamborghini Gallardo

Powertrain

Engine 4.2 L FSI V8, 2×DOHC

5.2 L FSI V10, 2×DOHC[4]

Transmission 6-speed manual

7-speed manual

6-speed R-Tronic

7-speed S-Tronic

Dimensions

Wheelbase 2,650 mm (104.3 in)[3]

Length V8 Coupé: 4,431 mm (174.4 in),[3]

V10 Coupé: 4,435 mm (174.6 in),[3]

V10 Spyder: 4,434 mm (174.6 in)[3]

Width V8 Coupé & V10 Spyder: 1,904 mm (75.0 in),[3]

V10 Coupé: 1,930 mm (76.0 in)[3]

Height V8 Coupé: 1,249 mm (49.2 in),[3]

V10 Coupé: 1,252 mm (49.3 in),[3]

V10 Spyder: 1,244 mm (49.0 in)[3]

Curb weight V8 Coupé: 1,560–1,565 kg (3,439–3,450 lb),[3]

V10 Coupé: 1,620–1,625 kg (3,571–3,583 lb),[3]

V10 Spyder: 1,720–1,725 kg (3,792–3,803 lb)[3]


Price: $115,900.00

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