Audi R8 (gatebil)

Audi R8 (gatebil)
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The Audi R8 is a mid-engine, 2-seater sports car, which uses Audi's trademark quattro permanent all-wheel drive system. It was introduced by the German car manufacturer Audi AG in 2006. Production ended in the first quarter of 2024.

Technical data
ManufacturerAudi
ProductionFrom 2006
Body typeCoupé

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Audi R8 (gatebil) (from registration data). 8 variants.

Engine variants for Audi R8 (gatebil)
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
4.2 l · 8-cylPetrolManual15.7 l/100 km2008–2009
4.2 l · 8-cylPetrolAutomatic15.7 l/100 km2008–2009
4.2 l · 8-cylPetrolManual16.6 l/100 km2010–2015
4.2 l · 8-cylPetrolAutomatic15 l/100 km2010–2012
4.2 l · 8-cylPetrolAutomatic13.8 l/100 km2014–2015
5.2 l · 10-cylPetrolManual16.6 l/100 km2010–2015
5.2 l · 10-cylPetrolAutomatic15.3 l/100 km2010–2012
5.2 l · 10-cylPetrolAutomatic14.5 l/100 km2014–2021

Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.

Generations

Other Audi models

Similar Coupé models

Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the Audi R8 (gatebil) in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Audi recalls.