Compare 2023 Audi R8 specifications by trim levels

R8 is a 2-seat Roadster from Audi, which first hit the market back in 2008.

With the price tag ranging from $158,600 to $222,100, the Audi R8 faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals.

The Audi R8 has a maximum towing capacity of 999 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.

The Audi R8 boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 18 to 23 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 76.40mm x 174.40mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2023 Audi R8

  • Fuel Tank: 19.3 gal

  • Wheelbase: 104.3 in

  • MPG: 14 city/23 hwy

  • Engine: 5.2L V-10

  • Towing capacity: 999 lbs

  • Curb: 3594 lbs

  • Passenger capacity: 2

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 174.4 x 76.4 x 48.7



2023 Audi R8 Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Audi R8 is offered in 4 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades

Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Audi R8 safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

Compare the Audi R8 specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Body Style Roadster

    • Doors 2

    • Engine

    • Engine 5.2L V-10 DOHC

    • Horsepower 562 hp @ 1994 –
      602 hp @ 1996

    • Torque 406 lb-ft. @ 6,300 –
      413 lb-ft. @ 6,700

    • Transmission 7-spd auto-shift man w/OD

    • Dimensions

    • Length 174.4 in

    • Width 76.4 in

    • Height 48.7 in

    • Wheelbase 104.3 in

    • Curb Weight 3594 lbs

    • GVWR 4266 lbs

    • Towing capacity 999 lbs

    • Turning radius 18.3 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Cargo capacity 8 cu.ft

    • Seats 2

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 19.3 - 21.1 gal

    • City 13 - 14 mpg

    • Combined 16 - 19 mpg

    • Highway 18 - 23 mpg

    • Highway range 347.4 - 485.3 mi

    • WARRANTY

    • Basic Warranty 48/50,000 mths/miles



Specifications

5.2 V10 performance 2dr Rear-Wheel Drive Coupe

5.2 V10 performance 2dr Rear-Wheel Drive Spyder

5.2 V10 performance 2dr All-Wheel Drive quattro Coupe

5.2 V10 performance 2dr All-Wheel Drive quattro Spyder

Exterior length
174.4 in174.4 in174.4 in174.4 in
Exterior body width
76.4 in76.4 in76.4 in76.4 in
Exterior height
48.7 in48.9 in48.7 in48.9 in
Horsepower
562 hp562 hp602 hp602 hp
Torque
406 lb-ft.406 lb-ft.413 lb-ft.413 lb-ft.
Curb weight
3594 lbs3847 lbs3638 lbs3913 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
4266 lbs4497 lbs4354 lbs4564 lbs
Wheelbase
104.3 in104.3 in104.3 in104.3 in
Turning radius
18.3 ''18.3 ''18.3 ''18.3 ''
Front legroom
40.9 in40.9 in
Front headroom
39 in39 in39 in39 in
Front shoulder room
55 in55 in55 in55 in
Fuel tank
19.3 gal.21.1 gal.19.3 gal.21.1 gal.
Payload
551 lbs.551 lbs.551 lbs.551 lbs.

Interior Features

5.2 V10 performance 2dr Rear-Wheel Drive Coupe

5.2 V10 performance 2dr Rear-Wheel Drive Spyder

5.2 V10 performance 2dr All-Wheel Drive quattro Coupe

5.2 V10 performance 2dr All-Wheel Drive quattro Spyder

Air conditioning, front
automaticautomaticautomaticautomatic
Clock
in-dashin-dashin-dashin-dash
Cupholders
frontfrontfrontfront
Gear shift knob trim
leather/aluminumleather/aluminumleather/aluminumleather/aluminum
12V DC power outlet
2222
Floor console
fullfullfullfull
Floor mats
carpet frontcarpet frontcarpet frontcarpet front
Front windows
powerpowerpowerpower
1-touch window up
driver and passengerdriver and passengerdriver and passengerdriver and passenger
1-touch window down
driver and passengerdriver and passengerdriver and passengerdriver and passenger
Instrumentation
digital/analogdigital/analogdigital/analogdigital/analog
Illuminated vanity mirrors
driver and passengerdriver and passengerdriver and passengerdriver and passenger
Rear view mirror
auto-dimming day-nightauto-dimming day-nightauto-dimming day-nightauto-dimming day-night
Fuel door release
powerpowerpowerpower
Remote trunk release
powerpowerpowerpower
Steering wheel material
leather/aluminumleather/aluminumleather/aluminumleather/aluminum
Cell phone
pre-wiringpre-wiringAudi phone box pre-wiringAudi phone box pre-wiring

Exterior Features

5.2 V10 performance 2dr Rear-Wheel Drive Coupe

5.2 V10 performance 2dr Rear-Wheel Drive Spyder

5.2 V10 performance 2dr All-Wheel Drive quattro Coupe

5.2 V10 performance 2dr All-Wheel Drive quattro Spyder

Antenna
window gridwindow gridwindow gridwindow grid
Body material
composite/aluminumcomposite/aluminumcomposite/aluminumcomposite/aluminum
Paint
clearcoat monotoneclearcoat monotoneclearcoat monotoneclearcoat monotone
Grille trim
blackblackblackblack
Door count
2 doors2 doors2 doors2 doors
Tinted windows
lightlightlightlight
Rear window type
fixedpowerfixedpower
Mirrors
dual power remotedual power remotedual power remotedual power remote
Spoiler
powerwinglip
Wheels
20 machined w/painted accents forged aluminum20 machined w/painted accents forged aluminum20 machined w/painted accents forged aluminum20 machined w/painted accents forged aluminum
Mirrors, auto dimming
driver and passengerdriver and passengerdriver and passengerdriver and passenger
Bodyside insert
blackblackcarbon fibrecarbon fibre
Convertible top
powerpower

Seats

5.2 V10 performance 2dr Rear-Wheel Drive Coupe

5.2 V10 performance 2dr Rear-Wheel Drive Spyder

5.2 V10 performance 2dr All-Wheel Drive quattro Coupe

5.2 V10 performance 2dr All-Wheel Drive quattro Spyder

Front seat type
sport bucketsport bucketsport bucketsport bucket
Standard seating
2222
Front driver seat direction controls
12-way power12-way power2-way power2-way power
Front passenger seat direction controls
12-way power12-way power2-way power2-way power
Lumbar support
driver and passengerdriver and passengerdriver and passengerdriver and passenger
Front armrests
centercentercentercenter
Front head restraints
fixedfixedfixedfixed
Heated front seats
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatbackdriver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatbackdriver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatbackdriver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Seat trim
Nappa leatherNappa leatherNappa leatherNappa leather

Entertainment System

5.2 V10 performance 2dr Rear-Wheel Drive Coupe

5.2 V10 performance 2dr Rear-Wheel Drive Spyder

5.2 V10 performance 2dr All-Wheel Drive quattro Coupe

5.2 V10 performance 2dr All-Wheel Drive quattro Spyder

Radio
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scanSiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scanSiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scanSiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
CD player
console mounted singleconsole mounted singleconsole mounted singleconsole mounted single
Speakers
5555
Amplifier
140W140W140W140W
Navigation system
MMI Navigation plus with voice activationMMI Navigation plus with voice activationMMI Navigation plus with voice activationMMI Navigation plus with voice activation
1st row LCD screen
1111

Safety and Security Features

5.2 V10 performance 2dr Rear-Wheel Drive Coupe

5.2 V10 performance 2dr Rear-Wheel Drive Spyder

5.2 V10 performance 2dr All-Wheel Drive quattro Coupe

5.2 V10 performance 2dr All-Wheel Drive quattro Spyder

Airbags, frontal
driver and front passengerdriver and front passengerdriver and front passengerdriver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact
seat mounted, driver and passengerseat mounted, driver and passengerseat mounted, driver and passengerseat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain
SIDEGUARDSIDEGUARD
Traction control
ABS and drivelineABS and drivelineABS and drivelineABS and driveline
Seatbelt pre-tensioners
frontfrontfrontfront
Headlights
LED low/high beamLED low/high beamLED low/high beam with laser supplement, Audi Laser LightLED low/high beam with laser supplement, Audi Laser Light
Exterior light control
auto on/offauto on/offauto on/offauto on/off
Remote keyless entry
keyfob (all doors)keyfob (all doors)keyfob (all doors)keyfob (all doors)
Door locks
power with 2 stage unlockpower with 2 stage unlockpower with 2 stage unlockpower with 2 stage unlock
Parking assist
Audi parking system plusAudi parking system plusAudi parking system plusAudi parking system plus
Airbags, knee protection
driver and passengerdriver and passengerdriver and passengerdriver and passenger

Mechanical Features

5.2 V10 performance 2dr Rear-Wheel Drive Coupe

5.2 V10 performance 2dr Rear-Wheel Drive Spyder

5.2 V10 performance 2dr All-Wheel Drive quattro Coupe

5.2 V10 performance 2dr All-Wheel Drive quattro Spyder

Engine
5.2L V-105.2L V-105.2L V-105.2L V-10
Brakes
4-wheel disc4-wheel disc4-wheel disc4-wheel disc
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
4-wheel4-wheel4-wheel4-wheel
Drive type
rear-wheelrear-wheelall-wheelall-wheel
Exhaust
stainless steelstainless steelstainless steelstainless steel
Steering
rack and pinionrack and pinionrack and pinionrack and pinion
Speed sensitive steering
Audi Dynamic SteeringAudi Dynamic SteeringAudi Dynamic SteeringAudi Dynamic Steering
Suspension tuning
sportsportsportsport
Front suspension type
double wishbonedouble wishbonedouble wishbonedouble wishbone
Front shocks
gas-pressurizedgas-pressurizedgas-pressurizedgas-pressurized
Front springs
coilcoilcoilcoil
Rear suspension type
double wishbonedouble wishbonedouble wishbonedouble wishbone
Rear shocks
gas-pressurizedgas-pressurizedgas-pressurizedgas-pressurized
Rear springs
coilcoilcoilcoil
Sequential shift control
S tronicS tronicS tronicS tronic
Transmission
7-spd auto-shift man w/OD7-spd auto-shift man w/OD7-spd auto-shift man w/OD7-spd auto-shift man w/OD
Axle ratio
3.593.593.593.59

Other Specs

5.2 V10 performance 2dr Rear-Wheel Drive Coupe

5.2 V10 performance 2dr Rear-Wheel Drive Spyder

5.2 V10 performance 2dr All-Wheel Drive quattro Coupe

5.2 V10 performance 2dr All-Wheel Drive quattro Spyder

Maximum cargo capacity
8.0 cu.ft.4.0 cu.ft.8.0 cu.ft.4.0 cu.ft.
Base engine size
5.2 liters5.2 liters5.2 liters5.2 liters
Base engine type
V-10V-10V-10V-10
Horsepower rpm
4,4754,4758,1008,100
Torque rpm
6,3006,3006,7006,700
EPA mileage estimates
14 City / 23 Hwy14 City / 23 Hwy13 City / 18 Hwy13 City / 18 Hwy
Lighting - map lights
frontfrontfrontfront
Lighting - dome light
fadefadefadefade
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
driver and passengerdriver and passengerdriver and passengerdriver and passenger
Engine - valvetrain
DOHCDOHCDOHCDOHC
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles)
48/50,00048/50,00048/50,00048/50,000
Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles)
48/50,00048/50,00048/50,00048/50,000
Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles)
144/unlimited144/unlimited144/unlimited144/unlimited
Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles)
48/unlimited48/unlimited48/unlimited48/unlimited
Windshield wipers - front
variable intermittentvariable intermittentvariable intermittentvariable intermittent
Tires - front
P245/30YR20.0 BSW summer performanceP245/30YR20.0 BSW summer performanceP245/30YR20.0 BSW summer performanceP245/30YR20.0 BSW summer performance
Tires - rear
305/30YR20305/30YR20305/30YR20305/30YR20