Audi R8
The Audi R8 is a supercar which is offered with a 5.2 litre V10 petrol engine that is mated to a 7 speed S tronic automatic transmission and Audi’s exclusive Quattro permanent all wheel drive system. This car is available with one engine and has a number of exterior, interior and upholstery colour options. The Audi R8 measures 4,426 mm in length, 1,940 mm in width, 1,240 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2,650 mm. Other features on the TT include cruise control, reversing camera, Audi sound system with Virtual Cockpit, electrically adjustable seats, tyre pressure monitoring system and more.
Audi R8 Car Key Features
The multifunction steering wheel has all controls on it for undistracted driving
Bucket seats in the Audi R8 provide adequate comfort and bolstering
LED headlamps with Audi patented Laser Light has good illumination
Pros
- Powerful V10 petrol engine
- Crisp handling
Cons
- Not as special looking as a Ferrari or a Lamborghini
Audi R8 Variant Specifications
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Audi R8 Exterior
The Audi R8 measures 4,426 mm in length, 1,940 mm in width, 1,240 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2,650 mm. There are eight exterior colour options including Mythos Black, Floret Silver, Dynamite Red, Ibis White, Tango Red, Suzuki Grey, Vagas Yellow and Camouflage Green. The Audi R8 is offered with a 19 inch alloy wheel size in three different designs. The Audi R8 is offered with with LED Headlamps including DRLs (Daytime Running Lamps) and Audi’s exclusive Laser Light as well as LED tail lamps with progressive turn indicators
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Audi R8 Interior
Inside the Audi R8, the upholstery is available in five Fine Nappa Leather colour options, Black, Express Red, Rotor Grey, Vermont Brown and Parchment Beige. The Audi R8 has an automatic air conditioning system and electrically adjustable seats with memory function. The steering wheel, which is also wrapped in leather, comes with steering mounted audio, phone and cruise controls. The R8 also gets Audi Multi Media Infotainment System and Audi Virtual Cockpit
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Audi R8 Engine
The Audi R8 is powered by a 5.2 V10 petrol engine that generates 602 hp of power at 8,250 rpm and 560 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm. This engine is paired to an automatic transmission and an all wheel drive system. The Audi R8 sportscar is not available in a manual transmission in India
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Audi R8 Transmission
Transmission available for the Audi R8 is a 7 speed S tronic automatic gearbox that is also coupled with Audi’s exclusive Quattro permanent all wheel drive system. The Quattro system is helpful in tackling tricky driving conditions and with the traction control, it keeps the Audi R8 which weighs 1,630 kg (Unlaiden Weight) stable in all situations
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Audi R8 Braking and Safety
In terms of safety, the Audi R8 is offered with 6 airbags, ABS (Anti lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), traction control, Audi Multimedia Interface, tyre pressure monitoring system and Quattro permanent all wheel drive system
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Audi R8 Mileage
The Audi R8 has a claimed fuel efficiency of 8.13 kmpl for the only variant available which is reasonable considering the unlaiden weight of 1,630 kg and the supercar performance. The company recommends sulphur free SuperPlus RON 98 (Octane Number 98) fuel for best performance as well as fuel efficiency.
