Audi R8 I (Type 42) 4.2 FSI quattro Coupe
309 kW420 PS414 hp430 Nm2006–2010
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- Power
- 309 kW 420 PS · 414 hp
- Torque
- 430 Nm 317 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 4.6 s
- Kerb weight
- 1,565 kg
- Top speed
- 301 km/h
- Length
- 4,431 mm
The Audi R8 I (Type 42) 4.2 FSI quattro produces 309 kW (420 PS) and 430 Nm of torque from a 4.2-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine and comes as a coupe. In the R8 I (Type 42) 4.2 FSI quattro, power reaches all four wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox.
It opens the R8 I (Type 42) range: of the 3 versions, it has the least power, and the 5.2 V10 plus FSI quattro (405 kW) offers 31% more. On top of that, it is the lightest (1,565 kg). According to our catalog data, the R8 I (Type 42) 4.2 FSI quattro needs 4.6 s to reach 100 km/h, reaches 301 km/h and has 268 PS per tonne to work with.
What the figures favour in the R8 I (Type 42) 4.2 FSI quattro
- Lightest version of the R8 I (Type 42): 1,565 kg
- Sports-car acceleration: 0–100 km/h in 4.6 s
- Top speed of 301 km/h
- Over 250 PS per tonne: 268 PS/t
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,163 cm³ 4.2 l · 254 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 309 kW 420 PS · 414 hp |
| Torque | 430 Nm 317 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 |
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 301 km/h 187 mph |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,431 mm 174.4 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,904 mm 75.0 in |
| Height | 1,249 mm 49.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm 104.3 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,565 kg 3,450 lb |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 2006–2010 |
| Generation | R8 I (Type 42) (2006–2015) |
| New price | from about €109,100 (2007) Germany list price incl. VAT (R8 4.2 FSI quattro) |
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