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2008 Audi R8 Coupe
MSRP: $109,000
 
Layout:
mid-engine / RWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 3,450
Weight distribution: 44 / 56
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 23.8
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 38.0
 
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: 15.0 in. power-assisted cross-drilled and vented discs
Rear: 14.0 in. power-assisted cross-drilled and vented discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: V8; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; Variable Valve Timing
Displacement: 4,163
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 84.5 x 92.8
Compression Ratio: 12.5:1
Power [hp]: 420 at 7,800
Torque [lb-ft]: 317 at 4,500 - 6,000
Redline: 8,000
Mileage City [mpg]: 13
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 20
 
Transmission:
Type: 6-speed manual
Ratios: 4.37, 2.71, 1.88, 1.41, 1.13, 0.93
Final Drive: 3.46
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
Interior Dimensions
Seating Capacity: 2
 
Front Headroom [in.]: 38.0
Front Legroom [in.]: 41.1
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 54.4
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 3.5
Standard Features
  • 10-way power, heated front sports seats with lumbar support
  • 2 12v power outlets
  • 2 doors
  • 2 power remote, heated, folding door mirrors with indicator lights
  • 235/35 YR19 high-performance front tires
  • 295/30 YR19 high-performance rear tires
  • 4.2-liter 8-cylinder engine
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • 7 speakers
  • AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
  • Air compressor
  • Alcantara leather seat-upholstery
  • All-wheel-drive (AWD)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Aluminum gear shift knob
  • Aluminum interior accents
  • Amplifier
  • Ashtray in front
  • Audio anti-theft protection
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Auto-locking doors
  • Automatic air-conditioning with air filter
  • Automatic speed-sensitive volume adjustment
  • Bi-Xenon headlights
  • Body-color bumpers and door handles
  • Cargo area carpeting and light
  • Carpeted floor mats
  • Chrome exhaust tips
  • Cigarette lighter
  • Compass
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front
  • Day-time running lights
  • Digital Signal Processor (DSP)
  • Driver foot-rest
  • External temperature display
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with storage
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Illuminated entry with fade
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry for doors and trunk
  • Leather steering wheel
  • Lighted and lockable glove box
  • MP3 Player
  • Panic alarm
  • Power door locks
  • Power rear spoilers
  • Power windows with one-touch open
  • Radio data system (RDS)
  • Reading lights in front
  • Rear liftgate
  • Rear window defogger
  • Single in-dash mounted CD player
  • Sirius Satellite Radio
  • Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
  • Storage: front doors
  • Sun visor strip
  • Sun visor vanity mirror on driver and passenger side
  • Tachometer
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tilting and telescoping steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Traction control (TCS)
  • Trip computer
  • Underhood light
  • Variable instrument-panel lighting
  • Variable intermittent, rain-detecting windshield wipers
  • Vehicle security system
  • Window grid diversity antenna
Standard Warranties
Bumper to bumper [months / miles] 48 / 50,000
Corrosion perforation [months / miles] 144 / Unlimited
Powertrain [months / miles] 48 / 50,000
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 4.0
0 - 100 mph [sec.]: 10.0
Quarter Mile [sec.]: 12.7
 
Top Speed [mph]: 187
Braking 60 - 0 [ft.]: 116