Engine
- 5.2-liter, high-revving, naturally aspirated, V10 engine with gasoline direct injection, with further increased power and torque
- Maximum power of 419 kW (570 PS) and maximum torque of 550 newton meters – 30 PS and 10 newton meters more than in the base Audi R8 V10 RWD
- Dry sump lubrication as used in racing
- Lightning-fast response, immense accelerating power, signature V10 sound
- Increased efficiency: cylinder deactivation, dual injection, coasting at idle with engine running, gasoline particulate filter
- Acceleration: from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds (3.8 seconds for the R8 Spyder)
- Maximum speed: 329 km/h (327 km/h for the R8 Spyder)
Transmission
- Extremely fast-shifting, compact S tronic dual-clutch transmission with seven gears
Suspension and steering
- RWD sport suspension with double wishbone and passive differential lock
- Axle distribution of 40:60
- Chassis setup allows controlled drifts in ESC “Sport” mode
- CFRP stabilizer on the front axle in conjunction with the sport suspension result in neutral self-steering behavior in combination with rear-wheel drive
- Audi drive select with four modes: auto, comfort, dynamic, individual
- Electromechanical power steering standard; free from drive influences for precise handling
- Optional dynamic steering that adjusts the gear ratio depending on the speed.
- Compared with the electromechanical steering system, the dynamic steering system requires significantly less steering wheel rotation, especially in the low speed range below 100 km/h, i.e., when driving on winding serpentine roads, narrow hairpin bends, but also in city traffic or when parking
- An 18-inch high-performance steel brake system in wave design and an optional 19-inch high-performance ceramic brake system
- 19-inch/20-inch cast aluminum wheels ensure that the car handles precisely and stays on track during fast cornering maneuvers
Body
- Ultra-light Audi Space Frame made of aluminum and carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) for precise handling and high crash safety
- Coupé version of the R8 V10 performance RWD weighs a mere 1590 kilograms, the Spyder version weighs 1695 kilograms
- Lightweight, electro-hydraulic soft top: can be folded down and stowed in the cover flap made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) in 20 seconds at speeds of up to 50 km/h
- Aerodynamic concept with focus on maximum downforce values
Exterior design
- Distinctive Audi mid-engine sports car design
- Wide and flat Singleframe radiator grille in matte black with R8 emblem
- Front bumper with wide front spoiler and side air intakes (matte black) in a design that exudes power, divided in two parts by distinctive winglets
- Rear bumper with wide air intakes, front splitter, and full-length air outlet grille
- Painted sideblades: upper glossy sideblade in Mythos black, lower sideblade in body color
- Exterior color Ascari Blue Metallic available for the first time, a color previously reserved for the R8 V10 performance quattro
- Standard LED headlights; darkened LED headlights similar to RS models with dynamic turn signals, optional Audi laser light including high-beam assist
- Engine compartment with air filter under plastic or carbon cover
- Exhaust system with glossy black elliptical tailpipe trim
- Three soft top colors for R8 Spyder: fabric in black, brown, and red
Interior and controls
- Race car cockpit with “monoposto” arch and pronounced focus on the driver
- Audi virtual cockpit in freestanding housing
- Leather sports steering wheel with multifunction plus and two control satellites, “performance version” featuring four control satellites
- Electric and pneumatically adjustable R8 bucket seats or sport seats in fine napa leather; optional fine napa leather with diamond stitching and Alcantara
- High gloss emblem with RWD lettering in front of passenger seat
- 112 liters of luggage compartment volume, supplemented by 226 liters of storage space behind seats; optional storage package
- LED interior lighting, optional interior light package with footwell, ambiance, and engine compartment lighting
- The “R8 performance” design package offers black Alcantara leather, contrast stitching in Mercato Blue, and carbon-fiber trim
Infotainment and Audi connect
- Audi virtual cockpit with 12.3-inch display
- MMI Radio plus with Bluetooth interface, aux-in port, and DAB
- MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch
- Bang & Olufsen sound system with headrest speakers, Audi Music Interface (AMI)
- Connectivity via Audi phone box and Audi smartphone interface
Driver assistance systems
- Park assist plus; optional park assist plus with rear-view backup camera
- Cruise control
- Anti-theft alarm system
- Comfort key with safelock
The equipment, data and prices specified in this document refer to the model range offered in Germany. Subject to change without notice; errors and omissions excepted.