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R8 (Type 42) specs

Audi R8 (Type 42) 5.2 FSI quattro Coupe

412 kW560 PS553 hp540 Nm2011–2012

petrol · 6-speed automated manual · Coupe

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Audi R8 (Type 42)
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Power
412 kW 560 PS · 553 hp
Torque
540 Nm 398 lb-ft
0–100 km/h
3.6 s
Kerb weight
1,525 kg
Top speed
320 km/h
Displacement
5,204 cm³

The Audi R8 (Type 42) 5.2 FSI quattro uses a 5.2-litre ten-cylinder petrol engine rated at 412 kW (560 PS) and 540 Nm of torque, in coupe form. The R8 (Type 42) 5.2 FSI quattro pairs all-wheel drive with a six-speed automated manual gearbox.

Across the R8 (Type 42) range, the R8 (Type 42) 5.2 FSI quattro is the quickest to 100 km/h (3.6 s) and the fastest flat out (320 km/h). The car weighs 1,525 kg and has 367 PS per tonne to work with.

R8 (Type 42) 5.2 FSI quattro: measurable strengths

  • Quickest 0–100 km/h in the R8 (Type 42) range: 3.6 s
  • Highest top speed in the range: 320 km/h
  • Over 250 PS per tonne: 367 PS/t

Engine

FuelPetrol
Displacement5,204 cm³ 5.2 l · 318 cu in
Cylinders10
Power412 kW 560 PS · 553 hp
Torque540 Nm 398 lb-ft

Transmission

GearboxAutomated manual
Gears6
DriveAll-wheel drive

Performance

0–100 km/h3.6 s 0–62 mph
Top speed320 km/h 199 mph

Dimensions and weight

Kerb weight1,525 kg 3,362 lb

Production

Body typeCoupe
Years2011–2012
GenerationR8 (Type 42) (2006–2015)

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