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Audi R8 Coupe (42)

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7 versions · 7 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
4.2 FSI V8 (420 KM) quattro Selected Gasoline 420 KM 2006–2012
4.2 FSI V8 (420 KM) quattro R tronic Selected Gasoline 420 KM 2006–2012
5.2 FSI V10 (525 KM) quattro Selected Gasoline 525 KM 2008–2010
5.2 FSI V10 (525 KM) quattro R tronic Selected Gasoline 525 KM 2008–2010
4.2 FSI V8 (430 KM) quattro R tronic Selected Gasoline 430 KM 2006–2012
4.2 FSI V8 (430 KM) quattro Selected Gasoline 430 KM 2006–2012
GT 5.2 V10 (560 KM) quattro R tronic Selected Gasoline 560 KM 2011–2012

Selected engine version

4.2 FSI V8 (420 KM) quattro

Gasoline · 2006–2012

Engine power
420 KM
Torque
430 Nm
Engine displacement
4,163 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.6 s
Maximum speed
301 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Audi
Model
R8
Version
R8 Coupe (42)
Engine
4.2 FSI V8 (420 KM) quattro
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2006
End of production
2012
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
301 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.6 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
22.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
10.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
14.6 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4

Engine

Engine model / code
BYH
Engine position
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4163 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
84.5 mm
Piston stroke
92.8 mm
Compression ratio
12.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
10 l
Power
420 KM @ 7800 obr./min
Torque
430 Nm @ 4500-5500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
75 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.34
Minimum trunk capacity
100 l
Maximum trunk capacity
190 l
Curb weight
1560 kg
Gross weight
1860 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4431 mm
Width
1904 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2029 mm
Height
1252 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Front track
1638 mm
Rear track
1595 mm
Front overhang
999 mm
Rear overhang
782 mm
Turning circle
11.8 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link coil spring suspension with stabilizer
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Tire size
235/40 R18; 285/35 R18
Rim size
8.5J x 18; 10.5J x 18
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

4.2 FSI V8 (420 KM) quattro R tronic

Gasoline · 2006–2012

Engine power
420 KM
Torque
430 Nm
Engine displacement
4,163 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.6 s
Maximum speed
301 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Audi
Model
R8
Version
R8 Coupe (42)
Engine
4.2 FSI V8 (420 KM) quattro R tronic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2006
End of production
2012
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
301 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.6 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
20.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
13.6 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4

Engine

Engine model / code
BYH
Engine position
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4163 cm³
Maximum engine speed
8250 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
84.5 mm
Piston stroke
92.8 mm
Compression ratio
12.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
10 l
Power
420 KM @ 7800 obr./min
Torque
430 Nm @ 4500-5500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
75 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.34
Minimum trunk capacity
100 l
Curb weight
1565 kg
Gross weight
1865 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4431 mm
Width
1904 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2029 mm
Height
1252 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Front track
1638 mm
Rear track
1595 mm
Front overhang
999 mm
Rear overhang
782 mm
Turning circle
11.8 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
6
Type of automatic gearbox
Rtronic
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link coil spring suspension with stabilizer
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
235/40 R18; 285/35 R18
Rim size
8.5J x 18; 10.5J x 18
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

5.2 FSI V10 (525 KM) quattro

Gasoline · 2008–2010

Engine power
525 KM
Torque
530 Nm
Engine displacement
5,204 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
3.9 s
Maximum speed
316 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Audi
Model
R8
Version
R8 Coupe (42)
Engine
5.2 FSI V10 (525 KM) quattro
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2008
End of production
2010
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
316 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
3.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
22.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
10.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
14.7 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 5
CO2 emissions
346 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
BUJ
Engine position
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5204 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
10
Cylinder bore
84.5 mm
Piston stroke
92.8 mm
Compression ratio
12.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
8.3 l
Power
525 KM @ 8700 obr./min
Torque
530 Nm @ 6500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
90 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.362
Minimum trunk capacity
100 l
Curb weight
1620 kg
Gross weight
1920 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4434 mm
Width
1930 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2029 mm
Height
1252 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Front track
1638 mm
Rear track
1595 mm
Front overhang
999 mm
Rear overhang
785 mm
Turning circle
11.8 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link coil spring suspension with stabilizer
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
235/35 R19; 295/30 R19
Rim size
8.5J x 19; 11J x 19
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

5.2 FSI V10 (525 KM) quattro R tronic

Gasoline · 2008–2010

Engine power
525 KM
Torque
530 Nm
Engine displacement
5,204 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
3.9 s
Maximum speed
316 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Audi
Model
R8
Version
R8 Coupe (42)
Engine
5.2 FSI V10 (525 KM) quattro R tronic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2008
End of production
2010
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
316 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
3.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
21.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
13.9 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 5
CO2 emissions
326 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
BUJ
Engine position
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5204 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
10
Cylinder bore
84.5 mm
Piston stroke
92.8 mm
Compression ratio
12.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
8.3 l
Power
525 KM @ 8000 obr./min
Torque
530 Nm @ 6500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
90 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.362
Minimum trunk capacity
100 l
Curb weight
1625 kg
Gross weight
1925 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4434 mm
Width
1930 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2029 mm
Height
1252 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Front track
1638 mm
Rear track
1595 mm
Front overhang
999 mm
Rear overhang
785 mm
Turning circle
11.8 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
6
Type of automatic gearbox
Rtronic
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link coil spring suspension with stabilizer
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
235/35 R19; 295/30 R19
Rim size
8.5J x 19; 11J x 19
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

4.2 FSI V8 (430 KM) quattro R tronic

Gasoline · 2006–2012

Engine power
430 KM
Torque
430 Nm
Engine displacement
4,163 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.6 s
Maximum speed
302 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Audi
Model
R8
Version
R8 Coupe (42)
Engine
4.2 FSI V8 (430 KM) quattro R tronic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2006
End of production
2012
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
302 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.6 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
20.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
13.3 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 5
CO2 emissions
310 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
CNDA
Engine position
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4163 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
84.5 mm
Piston stroke
92.8 mm
Compression ratio
12.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
10 l
Power
430 KM @ 7900 obr./min
Torque
430 Nm @ 4500-6000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
75 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.34
Minimum trunk capacity
100 l
Maximum trunk capacity
190 l
Curb weight
1565 kg
Gross weight
1865 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4431 mm
Width
1904 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2029 mm
Height
1252 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Front track
1638 mm
Rear track
1595 mm
Front overhang
999 mm
Rear overhang
782 mm
Turning circle
11.8 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
6
Type of automatic gearbox
Rtronic
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link coil spring suspension with stabilizer
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Tire size
235/40 R18; 285/35 R18
Rim size
8.5J x 18; 10.5J x 18
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

4.2 FSI V8 (430 KM) quattro

Gasoline · 2006–2012

Engine power
430 KM
Torque
430 Nm
Engine displacement
4,163 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.6 s
Maximum speed
302 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Audi
Model
R8
Version
R8 Coupe (42)
Engine
4.2 FSI V8 (430 KM) quattro
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2006
End of production
2012
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
302 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.6 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
21.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
10 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
14.2 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 5
CO2 emissions
332 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
CNDA
Engine position
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4163 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
84.5 mm
Piston stroke
92.8 mm
Compression ratio
12.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
10 l
Power
430 KM @ 7900 obr./min
Torque
430 Nm @ 4500-6000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
75 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.34
Minimum trunk capacity
100 l
Maximum trunk capacity
190 l
Curb weight
1560 kg
Gross weight
1860 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4431 mm
Width
1904 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2029 mm
Height
1252 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Front track
1638 mm
Rear track
1595 mm
Front overhang
999 mm
Rear overhang
782 mm
Turning circle
11.8 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link coil spring suspension with stabilizer
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Tire size
235/40 R18; 285/35 R18
Rim size
8.5J x 18; 10.5J x 18
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

GT 5.2 V10 (560 KM) quattro R tronic

Gasoline · 2011–2012

Engine power
560 KM
Torque
540 Nm
Engine displacement
5,204 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
3.6 s
Maximum speed
320 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Audi
Model
R8
Version
R8 Coupe (42)
Engine
GT 5.2 V10 (560 KM) quattro R tronic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2011
End of production
2012
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
320 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
3.6 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
21 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
13.9 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 5
CO2 emissions
323 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
CMPA
Engine position
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5204 cm³
Maximum engine speed
8700 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
10
Cylinder bore
84.5 mm
Piston stroke
92.8 mm
Compression ratio
12.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
8.3 l
Coolant capacity
25 l
Power
560 KM @ 8000 obr./min
Torque
540 Nm @ 6500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
90 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.36
Minimum trunk capacity
100 l
Maximum trunk capacity
190 l
Curb weight
1525 kg
Gross weight
1825 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4434 mm
Width
1930 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2029 mm
Height
1252 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Front track
1644 mm
Rear track
1605 mm
Front overhang
999 mm
Rear overhang
785 mm
Turning circle
11.8 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
6
Type of automatic gearbox
Rtronic
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link coil spring suspension with stabilizer
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
235/35 R19; 295/30 R19
Rim size
8.5J x 19; 11J x 19
ABS
yes