Audi R8

Audi R8 (road car)

Audi R8

Overview
ProductionJune 2007–present
9,945 built by the end of 2008AssemblyNeckarsulm, GermanyDesignerWalter de Silva
Frank Lamberty (2004)Body and chassisClassSports carBody style2-door coupé
2-door roadsterLayoutLongitudinal mid-engine,
quattro permanent all-wheel driveRelatedAudi RSQ
Audi Le Mans quattro (Concept)
Audi R8 TDI Le Mans (Concept)
Lamborghini GallardoPowertrainEngine4.2 L FSI V8, 2×DOHC
5.2 L FSI V10, 2×DOHCTransmission6-speed manual
7-speed manual
6-speed R-Tronic
7-speed S-TronicDimensionsWheelbase2,650 mm (104.3 in)LengthV8 Coupé: 4,431 mm (174.4 in),
V10 Coupé: 4,435 mm (174.6 in),
V10 Spyder: 4,434 mm (174.6 in)WidthV8 Coupé & V10 Spyder: 1,904 mm (75.0 in),
V10 Coupé: 1,930 mm (76.0 in)HeightV8 Coupé: 1,249 mm (49.2 in),
V10 Coupé: 1,252 mm (49.3 in),
V10 Spyder: 1,244 mm (49.0 in)Curb weightV8 Coupé: 1,560–1,565 kg (3,439–3,450 lb),
V10 Coupé: 1,620–1,625 kg (3,571–3,583 lb),
V10 Spyder: 1,720–1,725 kg (3,792–3,803 lb)