Crafted from the rib of the Lamborghini Gallardo, Audi’s luscious R8 supercar is beautiful to behold, easy to live with, and simply marvelous to drive. A midcycle update keeps styling fresh, while a lightweight, 550-hp “V-10 Plus” coupe model joins the lineup for 2014. Both coupe and roadster models remain available with carry-over 430-hp V-8 or 525-hp V-10 engines paired to either a gated six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. Regardless of how it comes, the R8 is pure lust.
Technical Specifications
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Brakes |
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Brake Type |
N/A |
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Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel |
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Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A |
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Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
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Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14.4 in |
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14 in |
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Cargo Area Dimensions |
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Trunk Volume |
N/A ft³ |
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Cooling System |
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Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A qts |
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Electrical |
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Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A |
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Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
190 |
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Emissions |
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Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year |
13.1 (Est) |
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EPA Greenhouse Gas Score |
N/A |
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Engine |
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Engine Type |
Premium Unleaded V-8 |
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Displacement |
4.2 L/254 |
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Fuel System |
Direct Gasoline Injection |
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
430 @ 7900 |
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
317 @ 4500 |
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Exterior Dimensions |
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Wheelbase |
104.3 in |
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Length, Overall |
175 in |
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Width, Max w/o mirrors |
75 in |
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Height, Overall |
49.3 in |
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Track Width, Front |
64.5 in |
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Track Width, Rear |
62.8 in |
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Min Ground Clearance |
N/A in |
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Liftover Height |
N/A in |
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Fuel Tank |
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Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
23.8 gal |
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Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A gal |
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Interior Dimensions |
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Passenger Capacity |
2 |
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Passenger Volume |
N/A ft³ |
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Front Head Room |
37.7 in |
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Front Leg Room |
41 in |
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Front Shoulder Room |
54.8 in |
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Front Hip Room |
N/A in |
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Second Head Room |
N/A in |
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Second Leg Room |
N/A in |
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Second Shoulder Room |
N/A in |
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Second Hip Room |
N/A in |
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Mileage |
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EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy |
20 MPG |
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Cruising Range - City |
261.80 mi |
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EPA Fuel Economy Est - City |
11 MPG |
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Fuel Economy Est-Combined |
14 MPG |
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Cruising Range - Hwy |
476.00 mi |
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EPA MPG Equivalent - City |
N/A |
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EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy |
N/A |
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EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined |
N/A |
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Battery Range |
N/A mi |
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Steering |
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Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion |
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Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A |
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Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A |
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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
38.7 ft |
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Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A ft |
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Suspension |
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Suspension Type - Front |
Double Wishbone |
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Suspension Type - Rear |
Double Wishbone |
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Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Double Wishbone |
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Double Wishbone |
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Shock Absorber Diameter - Front |
N/A mm |
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Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear |
N/A mm |
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Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front |
N/A in |
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Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear |
N/A in |
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Tires |
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Front Tire Size |
P235/35YR19 |
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Rear Tire Size |
P295/30YR19 |
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Trailering |
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Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A lbs |
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Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A lbs |
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A lbs |
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A lbs |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
All Wheel Drive |
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Trans Type |
6 |
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Trans Description Cont. |
Manual w/OD |
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First Gear Ratio (:1) |
3.31 |
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Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.05 |
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Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.42 |
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Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.07 |
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Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.85 |
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Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.70 |
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Reverse Ratio (:1) |
2.81 |
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Clutch Size |
N/A in |
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Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
3.46 |
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Vehicle |
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EPA Classification |
Two-Seaters |
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Weight Information |
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Base Curb Weight |
3583 lbs |
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Wheels |
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Front Wheel Size |
19 X 8.5 in |
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Rear Wheel Size |
19 X 11 in |
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Front Wheel Material |
Forged Aluminum |
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Rear Wheel Material |
Forged Aluminum |