Audi R8 V8
Inspired by the most successful Le Mans racing car of all time, the Audi R8 has
been created from 70 years of motorsport innovation.
The mid-mounted, high revving
V8 4.2 FSI engine delivers 0-62mph in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 187mph. quattro®
permanent four-wheel-drive distributes power when and where you need it. And the
breathtaking design is recognisable the moment it appears in a rear view mirror.
Specification
The new Audi R8 combines the time-honoured hallmarks of the best of the classic
sports cars with futuristic construction, transmission and suspension technologies.
All this is underpinned by the steadfast reassurance of the quattro four-wheel-drive
system.
The high-revving V8 petrol engine delivers 420PS, spontaneous response and a thrilling
engine sound. It punches the R8 through the 62mph barrier in just 4.6 seconds.
The R8's unique engine position, together with quattro permanent four-wheel drive,
results in outstanding dynamic performance with very high directional stability
and enormous lateral acceleration.
Technical Specification
Engine
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4.2-litre (4,163 cc) V8
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Power
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309 Kw (420 bhp) at 7,800 rpm
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Torque
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430 Nm (317 ft-lb) between 4,500 and 6,000 rpm
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Transmission
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6-speed R tronic, 4-wheel drive
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Acceleration
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0-100km/h 4.6 sec
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Max. Speed
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301 km/h / 187 mp/h
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