2008 Audi R8 Coupe Quattro MT6
Base Price: $109,995
As Tested: $131,245
Overview:
Body Style: 2-door coupe
Accommodations: 2 passengers
Construction: Aluminum "Audi space frame"
Powertrain:
Engine: DOHC 32-valve V-8
Displacement: 4.2 liters
Power: 420 hp @ 7800 rpm
Torque: 317 lb-ft @ 4500-6000 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Drive: All-wheel
Fuel Economy: 13/20/15 mpg (city/highway/combined)
Chassis:
Steering: Electromechanical with speed-dependent power assistance
Turns lock-to-lock:
Turning Circle: 38.7 ft
Suspension: Double wishbone-type (front and rear)
Brakes: Vented discs, ABS
Wheels F/R: 19 x 8.5/19 x 11 in alloy
Tires: Pirelli PZero Rosso
Tire Size: 235/35YR-19 front and 295/30YR-19 rear
Measurements:
Wheelbase: 104.3 in
Track F/R: 64.3/62.8 in
L x W x R: 174.5 x 75.0 x 49.3 in
Weight: 3597 lb
Weight Dist. F/R: 44.2/55.8%
Fuel Capacity: 23.8 gallons
Est. Range: 357 miles
Fuel Grade: 91 octane
Standard Equipment:
ABS and ESP
Chest and knee airbags
Automatic climate control
Power adjustable driver and passenger sports seats
Cruise control
Satellite radio
Options:
Mugello Blue Pearl Effect paint, $650
Enhanced Leather Package, $5500
Carbon Exterior Package, $5300
Premium Package, $3500
Audi Parking System Advanced
6-CD Changer
Audi Hill Hold Assist
Homelink
Bluetooth Phone Preparation
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror
Storage Package
Carbon Interior Trim, $2200
Audi Navigation System Plus, $2000
Test Results:
0-60 MPH: 4.2 sec
0-100 MPH: 10.4 sec
1/4-Mile: 12.9 @ 113 mph
30-70 Passing: 5.6 sec
Speed in Gears: 1) 40; 2) 64; 3) 92; 4) 123; 5) 155; 6) 180 mph
Cornering L/R: 1.06/0.98g
70-0 Braking: 148 ft
Peak Braking: 1.15 g