Compare 2012 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 $114,200 to $210,300, 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 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
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Fuel Tank: 23.8 gal
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Wheelbase: 104.3 in
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MPG: 11 city/20 hwy
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0-60 mph: 4.4 sec
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Ground clearance: 4.3 in
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Towing capacity: 999 lbs
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Curb: 3605 lbs
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Tires: P235/35YR19.0 BSW performance
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Cargo: 3.5 cu.ft
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Passenger capacity: 2
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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
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Main Info
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Body Style Roadster
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Doors 2
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Engine
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Horsepower 430 hp @ 7900 –
560 hp @ 8000 -
Torque 316 lb-ft. –
398 lb-ft. -
0-60mph / 0-100kmh 3.6 - 4.6 sec
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1/4 mile time 11.7 - 13 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 174.5 in
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Width 75 in
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Height 49.3 in
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Wheelbase 104.3 in
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Curb Weight 3605 lbs
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GVWR 4266 lbs
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Towing capacity 999 lbs
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Ground clearance 4.3 in
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Turning radius 19.4 ft
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CAPACITY
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Seats 2
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 19.8 - 23.8 gal
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City 11 - 13 mpg
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Combined 16 mpg
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Highway 19 - 20 mpg
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Highway range 376.2 - 476 mi
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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. |