Audi R8 I (Type 42) 5.2 V10 plus 5.2 FSI quattro Coupe
405 kW551 PS543 hp540 Nm2012–2015
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- Power
- 405 kW 551 PS · 543 hp
- Torque
- 540 Nm 398 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 3.5 s
- Length
- 4,435 mm
The Audi R8 I (Type 42) 5.2 V10 plus FSI quattro produces 405 kW (551 PS) and 540 Nm of torque from a 5.2-litre ten-cylinder petrol engine and comes as a coupe. The R8 I (Type 42) 5.2 V10 plus FSI quattro pairs all-wheel drive with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
In a R8 I (Type 42) line-up of 3 versions, the R8 I (Type 42) 5.2 V10 plus FSI quattro tops the power chart, 31% above the entry 4.2 FSI quattro (309 kW). The R8 I (Type 42) 5.2 V10 plus FSI quattro is also the quickest to 100 km/h (3.5 s) and the strongest on torque (540 Nm).
R8 I (Type 42) 5.2 V10 plus FSI quattro: measurable strengths
- Most powerful version of the R8 I (Type 42): 405 kW (551 PS)
- Quickest 0–100 km/h in the R8 I (Type 42) range: 3.5 s
- Most torque in the range: 540 Nm
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,204 cm³ 5.2 l · 318 cu in |
| Cylinders | 10 |
| Power | 405 kW 551 PS · 543 hp |
| Torque | 540 Nm 398 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Dual-clutch |
|---|---|
| Gears | 7 |
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 3.5 s 0–62 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 |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 2012–2015 |
| 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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