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Compare 2012 Audi R8 specifications by trim levels

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

With the price tag ranging from $114,200 to $210,300, the Audi R8 faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals.

Overview

Wheels

Bulb Size

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 19 to 20 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 75.00mm x 174.50mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2012 Audi R8

  • Fuel Tank: 23.8 gal

  • Wheelbase: 104.3 in

  • MPG: 11 city/20 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 4.4 sec

  • Ground clearance: 4.3 in

  • Towing capacity: 999 lbs

  • Curb: 3605 lbs

  • Tires: P235/35YR19.0 BSW performance

  • Cargo: 3.5 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 2

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 174.5 x 75 x 49.3



2012 Audi R8 Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Audi R8 is offered in 6 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

    • Horsepower 430 hp @ 7900 –
      560 hp @ 8000

    • Torque 316 lb-ft. –
      398 lb-ft.

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 3.6 - 4.6 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 11.7 - 13 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 174.5 in

    • Width 75 in

    • Height 49.3 in

    • Wheelbase 104.3 in

    • Curb Weight 3605 lbs

    • GVWR 4266 lbs

    • Towing capacity 999 lbs

    • Ground clearance 4.3 in

    • Turning radius 19.4 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 2

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 19.8 - 23.8 gal

    • City 11 - 13 mpg

    • Combined 16 mpg

    • Highway 19 - 20 mpg

    • Highway range 376.2 - 476 mi



Specifications

4.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Coupe

GT 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Coupe

5.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Coupe

4.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Spyder
Exterior length
174.50 in 174.50 in 174.50 in 174.50 in
Exterior body width
75.00 in 75.00 in 75.00 in 75.00 in
Exterior height
49.30 in 49.30 in 49.30 in 49.30 in
Horsepower
430 560 525 430
Torque
316 398 391 316
Fuel economy - city
11 mpg 13 mpg 12 mpg 11 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
20 mpg 19 mpg 19 mpg 20 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
4.40 seconds 3.60 seconds 3.80 seconds 4.60 seconds
1/4 mile time
12.80 seconds 11.70 seconds 12.20 seconds 13.00 seconds
1/4 mile speed
107 mph 119 mph 113 mph 105 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Slalom speed
61 mph 61 mph 61 mph 61 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.33/3.65 " 3.33/3.65 " 3.33/3.65 " 3.33/3.65 "
Curb weight
3605.00 lbs 3362.00 lbs 3803.00 lbs 3858.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
4266.00 lbs 4365.00 lbs 4365.00 lbs –
Wheelbase
104.30 in 104.30 in 104.30 in 104.30 in
Front track
64.30 " 64.30 " 64.30 " 64.30 "
Rear track
62.80 " 62.80 " 62.80 " 62.80 "
Turning radius
19.40 19.40 19.40 19.40
Ground clearance
4.30 in 4.30 in 4.30 in 4.30 in
Front legroom
41.10 in 41.10 in 41.10 in 41.10 in
Front headroom
38.00 in 38.00 in 38.00 in 38.00 in
Front shoulder room
54.40 in 54.40 in 54.40 in 54.40 in
Luggage volume
3.50 cu.ft. 3.50 cu.ft. 3.50 cu.ft. 3.50 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
3.50 cu.ft. 3.50 cu.ft. 3.50 cu.ft. 3.50 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
23.80 gal. 19.80 gal. 23.80 gal. 23.80 gal.
Payload
551 lbs. 551 lbs. 551 lbs. –
Drag coefficient
0.34 0.34 0.34 0.33

5.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Spyder

GT 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Spyder
Exterior length
174.50 in 174.50 in
Exterior body width
75.00 in 75.00 in
Exterior height
49.30 in 49.30 in
Horsepower
525 560
Torque
391 398
Fuel economy - city
12 mpg 13 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
19 mpg 19 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
3.90 seconds 4.10 seconds
1/4 mile time
12.30 seconds 12.20 seconds
1/4 mile speed
112 mph 114 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.90 0.90
Slalom speed
61 mph 61 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.33/3.65 " 3.33/3.65 "
Curb weight
3979.00 lbs 3979.00 lbs
Wheelbase
104.30 in 104.30 in
Front track
64.30 " 64.30 "
Rear track
62.80 " 62.80 "
Turning radius
19.40 19.40
Ground clearance
4.30 in 4.30 in
Front legroom
41.10 in 41.10 in
Front headroom
38.00 in 38.00 in
Front shoulder room
54.40 in 54.40 in
Luggage volume
3.50 cu.ft. 3.50 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
3.50 cu.ft. 3.50 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
23.80 gal. 19.80 gal.
Drag coefficient
0.33 0.34

Interior Features

4.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Coupe

GT 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Coupe

5.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Coupe

4.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Spyder
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2 2
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 2

5.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Spyder

GT 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Spyder
Air conditioning, front
2816 2816
Compass
2842 –
12V DC power outlet
2 2
Programmable garage door opener
2909 –
Seatback storage pockets
2 2

Exterior Features

4.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Coupe

GT 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Coupe

5.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Coupe

4.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Spyder
Door count
2 doors 2 doors 2 doors 2 doors
Front tires
P235/35YR19.0 BSW performance P235/35YR19.0 BSW performance P235/35YR19.0 BSW performance P235/35YR19.0 BSW performance
Wheels
19" silver forged aluminum 19" painted forged aluminum 19" silver forged aluminum 19" silver forged aluminum
Bodyside insert
4071 4069 4071 –
Tires - rear
295/30YR19 295/30YR19 295/30YR19 295/30YR19

5.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Spyder

GT 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Spyder
Antenna
3396 3396
Door count
2 doors 2 doors
Front tires
P235/35YR19.0 BSW performance P235/35YR19.0 BSW performance
Wheels
19" silver forged aluminum 19" painted forged aluminum
Windshield wipers - rain sensing
4000 –
Mirrors, auto dimming
4007 –
Tires - rear
295/30YR19 295/30YR19

Seats

4.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Coupe

GT 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Coupe

5.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Coupe

4.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Spyder
Standard seating
2 2 2 2

5.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Spyder

GT 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Spyder
Front seat type
2993 2993
Standard seating
2 2

Entertainment System

4.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Coupe

GT 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Coupe

5.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Coupe

4.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Spyder
Speakers
7 7 12 7
Amplifier
465W premium – – –
1st row LCD screen
1 1 1 1

5.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Spyder

GT 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Spyder
Radio
3143 3143
Speakers
12 7
Amplifier
465W premium –
1st row LCD screen
1 1

Safety and Security Features

4.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Coupe

GT 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Coupe

5.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Coupe

4.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Spyder

5.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Spyder

GT 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Spyder
Airbags, frontal
3214 3214
Exterior light control
3264 –
Delay-off headlamps
3269 –

Mechanical Features

4.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Coupe

GT 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Coupe

5.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Coupe

4.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Spyder
Axle ratio
3.46 3.08 3.08 3.46

5.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Spyder

GT 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Spyder
Engine
4820 4820
Axle ratio
3.08 3.08

Other Specs

4.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Coupe

GT 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Coupe

5.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Coupe

4.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Spyder
Maximum towing capacity
999 lbs. 999 lbs. 999 lbs. 999 lbs.

5.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Spyder

GT 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Spyder
Horsepower rpm
8000 8000
Maximum towing capacity
999 lbs. 999 lbs.