The new Audi R8

Engine

  • Naturally aspirated high-revving V10 with dry sump lubrication
  • 5.2‑liter displacement, two versions: 397 kW (540 hp) and 449 kW (610 hp), 540 Nm (398.3 lb‑ft) or 560 Nm (413.0 lb‑ft) of torque at 6,500 rpm
  • High-revving, spontaneous engine response, characteristic sound
  • Cylinder on demand (COD), coasting mode, start-stop system, dual fuel injection, fuel consumption up to 13 percent lower than in previous model.
  • Excellent driving performance: 0 – 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 3.2 seconds, 0 – 200 km/h (124.3 mph) in 9.9 seconds, top speed of 330 km/h (205.1 mph) (on the R8 V10 plus)

Drivetrain

  • Lightning-fast shifts with seven-speed S tronic, shift-by-wire signal transmission
  • Newly developed quattro permanent all-wheel drive with electrohydraulically activated multi-plate clutch, fully variable distribution of drive torque, rear differential lock.

Chassis

  • Double wishbone suspensions, front and rear, optional Audi magnetic ride damper control
  • High-performance brakes at all four wheels, optional ceramic brake disks
  • Newly developed electromechanical steering, dynamic steering system as an alternative
  • Standard 19‑inch wheels with mixed tires, optional 20‑inch wheels
  • Audi drive select dynamic handling system with four standard modes; optional three additional performance modes for maximum dynamic performance (standard in V10 plus)

Exterior design and Audi Space Frame (ASF)

  • Characteristically taut mid-engine sports car design
  • Two-part sideblades, standard LED headlights, optional laser spot for high-beam, dynamic turn signals
  • New Audi Space Frame in multimaterial construction made of aluminum and CFRP; ASF weighs 200 kg (440.9 lb), vehicle dry weight 1,454 kg (3,205.5 lb) (R8 V10 plus)
  • Top figures for torsional rigidity, crash safety and acoustics
  • Aerodynamic concept focuses on high downforce figures

Interior

  • Clean lines, monoposto arch in cockpit, hovering instrument panel
  • Newly conceptualized sport seats, R8 V10 plus with lightweight bucket seats
  • New colors and materials, many customization options

Controls & displays

  • Controls are fully focused on the driver; all key functions are on the steering wheel
  • Two steering wheel versions with two or four satellite buttons
  • User-configurable Audi virtual cockpit that offers a 12.3‑inch screen with brilliant, high-resolution displays is standard. Performance view shows additional information such as torque, power, oil and tire temperatures, g‑forces and lap times on the race track

Infotainment and Audi connect

  • MMI navigation plus with MMI touch is standard, newly developed operating concept with flat hierarchies like on a smartphone, including free text search
  • Technology is based on second generation modular infotainment platform (MIB)
  • Audi connect, Audi phone box and sound system from Bang & Olufsen are optional

Production

  • Crafted at Audi Böllinger Höfe at the Audi production site in Neckarsulm
  • Flexible and innovative production, high share of highly skilled handcrafted work

Audi R8 e-tron

  • Purely electric high-performance sports car, two electric motors with combined power of 340 kW and combined torque of 920 Nm (678.6 lb‑ft)
  • 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 3.9 seconds; top speed of 250 km/h (155.3 mph) (electronically governed)
  • New battery technology with high power density and energy density
  • Maximum driving range extended to max. 450 km (279.6 mi).

Audi R8 LMS

  • GT3 race car for global customer racing program; first races already in 2015
  • Around 50 percent of its parts are identical to those of production sports car, including the engine
  • Reinforced ASF with safety cage, exterior skin made of CFRP 

The equipment and data specified in this document refer to the model range offered in Germany. Subject to change without notice; errors and omissions excepted.