Audi R8 Specs & Dimensions

Technical data

External dimensions

Audi R8 dimensions diagram 4,496 mm 1,940 mm 1,242 mm
Values shown are maximum dimensions
Number of doors
2
Turning circle
11.2 - 12.2 m
Wheelbase
2.65 m

Internal dimensions

Number of seats
2
Boot (seats up)
112 L

Transmission and fuel

Transmission
Automatic

Trims and engines

R8

Photo is for illustrative purposes

R8 Performance

RRP £135,300

Carwow price from

£124,762

Performance versions of the Audi R8 come with a more powerful 620hp version of the standard car's V10 engine, alongside bigger 20-inch alloy wheels, carbon ceramic brake discs and an adjustable exhaust valve to muffle or amplify the sound of the naturally aspirated V10. You also get matte titanium trims on the bumpers and side skirts and a rear wing. Inside, you get Nappa leather bucket seats with electric height adjustment, climate control, cruise control, and a reversing camera. You also get Audi's Virtual Cockpit 12.3-inch digital driver's display with built-in satellite navigation, smartphone mirroring and DAB digital radio.

Performance standard equipment

  • Anti-lock brake system
  • Driver/front passenger airbag
  • Electronic Differential Lock + traction control
  • Front side airbags
  • Electronic Stability Programme
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Gloss black brake calipers
  • Seatbelt monitoring
  • Tyre pressure warning light
  • Wave brake discs
  • Electric front windows
  • Heated rear window
  • Variable front intermittent wipers
  • High beam assist
  • Audi space frame
  • Electrically adjustable, heated, folding and automatically dimming door mirrors with integrated LED indicator
  • LED rear lights with dynamic rear indicators
  • Body colour exterior mirror housings
  • Auto dimming rear view mirror and frameless with light and rain sensor
  • Gloss black radiator grille with R8 emblem
  • LED headlights with dipped beam, daytime running lights, indicator and static turning light in LED technology
  • Audi beam
  • 3rd brake light
  • Automatically extendable rear spoiler
  • Chrome plated oval tailpipe trim
  • Rear boot
  • Light and rain sensor
  • Power assisted steering
  • Service interval indicator
  • Voice control system
  • Reversing camera
  • Audi parking system plus with front and rear sensors
  • Audi drive select
  • Audi connect
  • MMI navigation plus with MMI touch
  • Audi smartphone interface
  • Audi phone box with wireless charging
  • Bluetooth interface
  • Audi virtual cockpit
  • Start/Stop system with energy recuperation
  • Emergency call service
  • Cruise control with speed above 18mph
  • Remote central locking
  • Locking wheel bolts
  • Anti theft alarm and immobiliser
  • Advanced key with safelock
  • Tool kit
  • Black cloth headlining
  • Deluxe automatic climate control air conditioning
  • Pneumatic seat backrest and side bolster adjustment
  • Seat heating
  • Door sill trims in plastic with aluminium inlays and R8 logo
  • Stainless steel pedals and footrest
  • Extended inlays in titanium finish and glossy anthracite for air vent surround
  • 3 spoke flat bottomed sport leather steering wheel and multifunction plus with 2 operating satellites
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Tyre repair kit
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Audi music interface with 2 USB ports with charge and data functions
  • Audi sound system with 5 loudspeakers including centre loudspeaker and 5-channel amplifier with a total output of 140 watts
  • Interior light pack - R8
  • Gloss black styling pack - R8
  • Audi cylinder on demand
  • Rear wheel drive with passive differential lock on rear axle
  • RWD specific sport suspension
  • S tronic transmission with hill hold assist
  • Anthracite anodised paint finish inlays
  • Cowl, monoposto, airbag cover and knee pad on the drivers side in fine Nappa black leather
  • Belt loops, top section of centre console, centre armrest, door pull handle and speaker trim on front pass. side in fine Nappa leather seat up. colour
  • Door armrests and map compartments in fine Nappa leather in seat upholstery colour
  • Upper section of dashboard and door rails in artificial leather with sporty 3D rhombus embossing
  • Lower section of dashboard, loudspeaker on the drivers side, rear panel rail and side panel trims in artificial black leather

One engine available with the Performance trim

R8

Photo is for illustrative purposes

R8 Performance Edition

RRP £146,300

Carwow price from

£134,882

As with any R8, you get premium kit. But here there's bronze-effect 20-inch cast aluminium wheels, carbon effect side blades, black styling pack with mirror caps and gloss black tailpipe trim. Inside there's nappa leather trim, gloss carbon trim pieces, alcantara headlining and a Bang & Olufsen sound system.

Performance Edition standard equipment

  • Anti-lock brake system
  • Driver/front passenger airbag
  • Electronic Differential Lock + traction control
  • Front side airbags
  • Electronic Stability Programme
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Red brake calipers
  • Seatbelt monitoring
  • Tyre pressure warning light
  • Wave brake discs
  • Electric front windows
  • Heated rear window
  • Variable front intermittent wipers
  • High beam assist
  • Audi space frame
  • Electrically adjustable, heated, folding and automatically dimming door mirrors with integrated LED indicator
  • LED rear lights with dynamic rear indicators
  • Gloss black oval tailpipe trim
  • Auto dimming rear view mirror and frameless with light and rain sensor
  • Gloss black radiator grille with R8 emblem
  • LED headlights with dipped beam, daytime running lights, indicator and static turning light in LED technology
  • Sideblades in gloss carbon
  • Audi beam
  • 3rd brake light
  • Black mirrors
  • Automatically extendable rear spoiler
  • Rear boot
  • Light and rain sensor
  • Power assisted steering
  • Service interval indicator
  • Voice control system
  • Reversing camera
  • Audi parking system plus with front and rear sensors
  • Audi drive select
  • Audi connect
  • MMI navigation plus with MMI touch
  • Audi smartphone interface
  • Audi phone box with wireless charging
  • Bluetooth interface
  • Audi virtual cockpit
  • Start/Stop system with energy recuperation
  • Emergency call service
  • Cruise control with speed above 18mph
  • Remote central locking
  • Locking wheel bolts
  • Anti theft alarm and immobiliser
  • Advanced key with safelock
  • Tool kit
  • Deluxe automatic climate control air conditioning
  • Pneumatic seat backrest and side bolster adjustment
  • Seat heating
  • Stainless steel pedals and footrest
  • 3 spoke flat bottomed sport leather steering wheel and multifunction plus with 2 operating satellites
  • Illuminated door sills with aluminium insert
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Tyre repair kit
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Audi music interface with 2 USB ports with charge and data functions
  • Bang and Olufsen Sound System with loudspeakers in the head restraints
  • Interior light pack - R8
  • Gloss black styling pack - R8
  • Black Styling pack - R8 Coupe
  • Audi cylinder on demand
  • Rear wheel drive with passive differential lock on rear axle
  • RWD specific sport suspension
  • S tronic transmission with hill hold assist
  • Upper inlays in gloss carbon
  • Piano black lower inlays
  • Belt loops, top section of centre console, centre armrest, door pull handle and speaker trim on front pass. side in fine Nappa leather seat up. colour
  • Door armrests and map compartments in fine Nappa leather in seat upholstery colour
  • Upper and lower section of dashboard, cowl, monoposto, knee pad on the drivers side, airbag cover in black Fine Nappa Leather
  • Steering wheel impact absorber trim, lower part of centre console, door rails, rear panel rail and side panel trims in black Fine Nappa Leather
  • Loudspeaker on drivers side in artificial black leather
  • Alcantara headlining with diamond stitched pattern

4 engines available with the Performance Edition trim