Audi R8 I (Type 42) 5.2 FSI quattro Coupe
386 kW525 PS518 hp530 Nm2009–2015
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- Power
- 386 kW 525 PS · 518 hp
- Torque
- 530 Nm 391 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 3.9 s
- Kerb weight
- 1,625 kg
- Top speed
- 316 km/h
- Length
- 4,435 mm
The Audi R8 I (Type 42) 5.2 FSI quattro produces 386 kW (525 PS) and 530 Nm of torque from a 5.2-litre ten-cylinder petrol engine and comes as a coupe. In the R8 I (Type 42) 5.2 FSI quattro, power reaches all four wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox.
Its output sits mid-range among the 3 versions: 25% up on the entry 4.2 FSI quattro (309 kW), 19 kW below the 5.2 V10 plus FSI quattro (405 kW). The R8 I (Type 42) 5.2 FSI quattro is also the fastest flat out (316 km/h) and the best on power-to-weight (323 PS per tonne). The car needs 3.9 s to reach 100 km/h and weighs 1,625 kg.
The R8 I (Type 42) 5.2 FSI quattro in numbers: strong points
- Highest top speed in the range: 316 km/h
- Best power-to-weight in the range: 323 PS per tonne
- Sports-car acceleration: 0–100 km/h in 3.9 s
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,204 cm³ 5.2 l · 318 cu in |
| Cylinders | 10 |
| Power | 386 kW 525 PS · 518 hp |
| Torque | 530 Nm 391 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 |
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 3.9 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 316 km/h 196 mph |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,435 mm 174.6 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,930 mm 76.0 in |
| Height | 1,252 mm 49.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm 104.3 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,625 kg 3,583 lb |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 2009–2015 |
| 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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