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SPECIFICATIONS
TRIM
MSRP
Audi R8 4.2 V8 Coupe $114,200
ENGINE
Type:
4,163cc V8; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 420 at 7,800
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 317 at 4,500 - 6,000
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 84.5 x 92.8
Compression Ratio: 12.5:1
Redline: 8,000
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 12 / 19
 
TRANSMISSION
Type:
6-speed manual (opt. R-tronic)
Ratios: 4.37, 2.71, 1.88, 1.41, 1.13, 0.93
Final Drive: 3.46
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Mid-engine
Driveline:
All-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
Double-wishbones; magnetic fluid-filled shocks, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Double-wishbones; magnetic fluid-filled shocks, coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
14.4 in. power-assisted cross-drilled and vented discs
Rear:
14.0 in. power-assisted cross-drilled and vented discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
3,605
Weight distribution: 44 / 56
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 23.8
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
38.7
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
174.5
Width [in.]:
75.0
Height [in.]:
49.3
Wheelbase [in.]: 104.3
Front Track [in.]: 64.3
Rear Track [in.]: 62.8
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.34
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Seating Capacity:
2
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
38.0
Front Legroom [in.]:
41.1
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
54.4
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
3.5