Autoknowtive
Audi has built the R8 since 2007. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 14 of them, from the 2008 Audi R8 TDI Le Mans to the 2023 Audi R8 Coupe V10 GT RWD. Body styles here: Coupé. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
Power went from 560 hp in the 2012 R8 GT to 570 hp in the 2023 R8 Coupe V10 GT RWD. It got lighter along the way: 1,625 kg for the 2012 car, 1,590 kg for the 2023. The most powerful here is the 2019 Audi R8 at 620 hp (462 kW), more than 94% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2019 Audi R8, in 3.1 s.
Audi is presenting a revolution in the top class - the first 12-cylinder diesel engine in a high-performance roadgoing sports car. The V12 TDI with a displacement of six liters powers a concept car based on the Audi R8.
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Audi is presenting a revolution in the top class at the Detroit Auto Show 2008 - the first 12-cylinder diesel engine in a high-performance roadgoing sports car.
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Even lighter, even more powerful, even more captivating: The Audi R8 GT Spyder delivers breathtaking performance. The open-top flagship version of the high-performance sports car develops 412 kW (560 hp) and - thanks to Audi ultra - has trimmed a full 85 kilograms (187.39 lb) from an already low weight.
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The Audi R8 e-tron demonstrates how emotional and dynamic electric mobility can be. Its two electric motors, supplied with energy by a large 48.6 kWh battery, develop 280 kW (380 hp) along with 820 Nm (604.80 lb-ft) of torque.
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At the top of the model range is the Audi R8 V10 plus with 404 kW (550 hp) and 540 Nm (398.28 lb-ft) of torque.
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The latest version of the electrically-powered high-performance Audi R8 e-tron achieves a performance figure of 340 kW and a torque of 920 Nm (678.6 lb-ft).
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The top model R8 V10 plus has a dry weight of 1,454 kilograms (3,205.5 lb).
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The Audi R8 V10 plus is the fastest series-production Audi of all time.
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The dynamic character of the new Audi R8 Spyder V10 is immediately apparent at first glance. The forward position of the passenger compartment, the highly accentuated wheel arches and the long back define the classic silhouette of a mid-engine sports car.
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The new Audi R8 models will be arriving at dealerships in Germany and other European countries in the course of the first quarter of 2019.
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Instant response, lightning-fast high-revving and a unique sound - the heart of the Audi R8 is its V10 naturally aspirated engine. It is available to customers in two output ratings.
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The rear-wheel drive of the Audi R8 V10 RWD provides a very special kind of driving pleasure.
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The new design features perfectly highlight the dynamics of the Audi R8 V10 RWD, which is available as a Coupe and Spyder.
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Twelve years after the premiere of the first Audi R8 GT, Audi Sport GmbH is launching the second edition of this exclusive super sports car: the new Audi R8 Coupe V10 GT RWD.
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| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 R8 TDI Le Mans | 525 hp (391 kW) | 391 lb-ft (530 Nm) | 3.9 s | 196 mph (315 km/h) | 1,590 kg (3,505 lb) | 5.2 L V10 | All Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | — |
| 2008 R8 V12 TDI | 525 hp (391 kW) | 391 lb-ft (530 Nm) | 3.9 s | 196 mph (315 km/h) | 1,590 kg (3,505 lb) | 5.2 L V10 | All Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | — |
| 2012 R8 GT | 560 hp (418 kW) | 398 lb-ft (540 Nm) | 3.6 s | 199 mph (320 km/h) | 1,625 kg (3,583 lb) | 5.2 L V10 | All Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic | 16 mpg |
| 2013 R8 e-tron | 430 hp (321 kW) | 317 lb-ft (430 Nm) | 4.3 s | 186 mph (299 km/h) | 1,660 kg (3,660 lb) | 4.2 L V8 | All Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic (S TRONIC) | — |
| 2013 R8 V10 plus | 430 hp (321 kW) | 317 lb-ft (430 Nm) | 4.3 s | 186 mph (299 km/h) | 1,660 kg (3,660 lb) | 4.2 L V8 | All Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic (S TRONIC) | — |
| 2016 R8 e-tron | 462 hp (345 kW) | 679 lb-ft (921 Nm) | 3.9 s | 205 mph (330 km/h) | 1,630 kg (3,594 lb) | 5.2 L V10 | All Wheel Drive | single gear | — |
| 2016 R8 V10 | 462 hp (345 kW) | 679 lb-ft (921 Nm) | 3.9 s | 205 mph (330 km/h) | 1,630 kg (3,594 lb) | 5.2 L V10 | All Wheel Drive | single gear | — |
| 2016 R8 V10 plus | 462 hp (345 kW) | 679 lb-ft (921 Nm) | 3.9 s | 205 mph (330 km/h) | 1,630 kg (3,594 lb) | 5.2 L V10 | All Wheel Drive | single gear | — |
| 2017 R8 Spyder V10 | 540 hp (403 kW) | 398 lb-ft (540 Nm) | 3.7 s | 199 mph (320 km/h) | 1,665 kg (3,671 lb) | 5.2 L V10 | Rear Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic | 17 mpg |
| 2019 R8 | 620 hp (462 kW) | 428 lb-ft (580 Nm) | 3.1 s | 206 mph (332 km/h) | 1,595 kg (3,516 lb) | 5.2 L V10 | All Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic S tronic | — |
| 2019 R8 Coupe | 620 hp (462 kW) | 428 lb-ft (580 Nm) | 3.1 s | 206 mph (332 km/h) | 1,595 kg (3,516 lb) | 5.2 L V10 | All Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic S tronic | — |
| 2020 R8 V10 RWD | 620 hp (462 kW) | 428 lb-ft (580 Nm) | 3.1 s | 206 mph (332 km/h) | 1,595 kg (3,516 lb) | 5.2 L V10 | All Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic S tronic | 16 mpg |
| 2020 R8 V10 RWD | 620 hp (462 kW) | 428 lb-ft (580 Nm) | 3.1 s | 206 mph (332 km/h) | 1,595 kg (3,516 lb) | 5.2 L V10 | All Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic S tronic | 16 mpg |
| 2023 R8 Coupe V10 GT RWD | 570 hp (425 kW) | 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) | 3.7 s | 204 mph (328 km/h) | 1,590 kg (3,505 lb) | 5.2 L V10 | Rear Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic DCT S tronic | 17 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
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