Audi R8 first generation
The Audi R8 first generation (2008–2015): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 89 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: Type 42
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,430 mm RDW | 4,430 mm TC | 4,431–4,435 mm |
| Width | 1,900–1,930 mm RDW | 1,900 mm TC | 1,904–1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,230–1,260 mm RDW | 1,250 mm TC | 1,244–1,252 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm RDW | 2,650 mm TC | 2,650 mm |
| Front track | 1,640–1,647 mm ASTRA | 1,630–1,640 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,588–1,607 mm ASTRA | 1,590–1,600 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,535–1,720 kg RDW | 1,525–1,795 kg TC | 1,560–1,800 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,635–1,820 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,860–2,045 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Boot space | – | – | 190 L |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 301–317 km/h RDW | – | – |
| Torque | 430–540 Nm ASTRA | – | 430–540 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/35R19, 295/30R19, 305/30R19, 235/40R18, 285/35R18
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de, fr, es), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–8 years | 93.1% (90.9–94.9) | 86.4% | 612 |
| 9–12 years | 92.0% (90.9–93.0) | 77.9% | 2,716 |
| 13 years and older | 89.8% (88.8–90.8) | 69.2% | 3,250 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 13.0% | 31.0% |
| Brakes | 10.7% | 31.2% |
| Suspension | 9.6% | 33.0% |
| Lights and electrics | 4.9% | 22.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.3% | 11.9% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 2.5% | 9.9% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
13 complaints for model years 2008–2015.
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 89 versions of the Audi R8 first generation
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European Union 13 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5.2 L | 449 kW (610 PS) | Petrol | 287 g/km | 982 |
| 2011–2015 | 5.2 L | 386 kW (525 PS) | Petrol | 314–334 g/km | 4,372 |
| 2011–2015 | 4.2 L | 316 kW (430 PS) | Petrol | 295–322 g/km | 2,368 |
| 2014–2015 | 5.2 L | 419 kW (570 PS) | Petrol | 299 g/km | 110 |
| 2012–2015 | 5.2 L | 404 kW (549 PS) | Petrol | 303–321 g/km | 652 |
| 2015 | 5.2 L | 397 kW (540 PS) | Petrol | 272 g/km | 50 |
| 2012–2013 | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 156 g/km | 94 |
| 2011–2013 | 5.2 L | 412 kW (560 PS) | Petrol | 323–328 g/km | 273 |
| 2013 | 5.2 L | – | Other fuel | 304 g/km | 18 |
| 2013 | 4.2 L | – | Other fuel | 292 g/km | 10 |
| 2011 | 4.2 L | 309 kW (420 PS) | Petrol | 339 g/km | 24 |
| 2010 | 5.2 L | – | Petrol | 339 g/km | 2,272 |
| 2010 | 4.2 L | – | Petrol | 328 g/km | 648 |
United Kingdom 36 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20154.2 FSI V8 quattro 430PS | 4.2 L | 316 kW (430 PS) | Petrol | – | 14.2–14.4 L/100 km NEDC | 332–337 g/km |
| 20154.2 FSI V8 quattro 430PS S tronic | 4.2 L | 316 kW (430 PS) | Petrol | – | 12.4–12.6 L/100 km NEDC | 289–294 g/km |
| 20155.2 FSI V10 quattro 525PS | 5.2 L | 386 kW (525 PS) | Petrol | – | 14.9 L/100 km NEDC | 346–349 g/km |
| 20155.2 FSI V10 quattro 525PS S tronic | 5.2 L | 386 kW (525 PS) | Petrol | – | 13.1–13.3 L/100 km NEDC | 305–310 g/km |
| 20155.2 FSI V10 quattro 550PS | 5.2 L | 405 kW (550 PS) | Petrol | – | 14.9 L/100 km NEDC | 346 g/km |
| 20155.2 FSI V10 quattro 550PS 7speed S tronic | 5.2 L | 405 kW (550 PS) | Petrol | – | 12.9 L/100 km NEDC | 299 g/km |
| 2015Spyder 5.2 V10 quattro 560PS R tronic | 5.2 L | 412 kW (560 PS) | Petrol | – | 14.2 L/100 km NEDC | 332 g/km |
| 2013–20144.2 FSI V8 quattro 430PS | 4.2 L | 316 kW (430 PS) | Petrol | Manual | 14.2 L/100 km NEDC | 332 g/km |
| 2013–20144.2 FSI V8 quattro 430PS S-Tronic · 4.2 FSI V8 quattro 430PS S tronic | 4.2 L | 316 kW (430 PS) | Petrol | Automatic | 12.4 L/100 km NEDC | 289 g/km |
| 2013–20144.2 V8 FSI quattro 430PS | 4.2 L | 316 kW (430 PS) | Petrol | Manual | 14.4 L/100 km NEDC | 337 g/km |
| 2013–20144.2 V8 FSI quattro 430PS S-Tronic · 4.2 V8 FSI quattro 430PS S tronic | 4.2 L | 316 kW (430 PS) | Petrol | Automatic | 12.6 L/100 km NEDC | 294 g/km |
| 2013–20145.2 V10 FSI quattro 525PS | 5.2 L | 386 kW (525 PS) | Petrol | Manual | 14.9 L/100 km NEDC | 346 g/km |
| 2013–20145.2 V10 FSI quattro 525PS S-Tronic · 5.2 V10 FSI quattro 525PS S tronic | 5.2 L | 386 kW (525 PS) | Petrol | Automatic | 13.1–13.3 L/100 km NEDC | 305–310 g/km |
| 2013–20145.2 FSI V10 quattro 525PS | 5.2 L | 386 kW (525 PS) | Petrol | Manual | 14.9 L/100 km NEDC | 349 g/km |
| 2013–20145.2 FSI quattro V10 550PS | 5.2 L | 405 kW (550 PS) | Petrol | Manual | 14.9 L/100 km NEDC | 346 g/km |
| 2013–20145.2 FSI quattro V10 550PS 7speed S-Tronic · 5.2 FSI quattro V10 550PS 7speed S tronic | 5.2 L | 405 kW (550 PS) | Petrol | Automatic | 12.9 L/100 km NEDC | 299 g/km |
| 2013–2014Spyder 5.2 V10 560PS quattro R tronic | 5.2 L | 412 kW (560 PS) | Petrol | Automatic | 14.2 L/100 km NEDC | 332 g/km |
| 20124.2 V8 quattro 430PS | 4.2 L | 316 kW (430 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 14.2 L/100 km NEDC | 332 g/km |
| 20124.2 V8 quattro 430PS R-Tronic | 4.2 L | 316 kW (430 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 13.3 L/100 km NEDC | 310 g/km |
| 20124.2 V8 FSI quattro 430PS | 4.2 L | 316 kW (430 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 14.4 L/100 km NEDC | 337 g/km |
| 20124.2 V8 FSI quattro 430PS R-tronic | 4.2 L | 316 kW (430 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 13.5 L/100 km NEDC | 315 g/km |
| 20125.2 V10 FSI quattro 525PS | 5.2 L | 386 kW (525 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 14.9 L/100 km NEDC | 346 g/km |
| 20125.2 V10 FSI quattro 525PS R-Tronic | 5.2 L | 386 kW (525 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 13.9 L/100 km NEDC | 326 g/km |
| 20125.2 FSI V10 quattro 525PS | 5.2 L | 386 kW (525 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 14.9 L/100 km NEDC | 349 g/km |
| 20125.2 V10 FSI quattro 525PS R-tronic | 5.2 L | 386 kW (525 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 14.2 L/100 km NEDC | 332 g/km |
| 20125.2 V10 quattro 560PS Coupé | 5.2 L | 412 kW (560 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 13.9 L/100 km NEDC | 323 g/km |
| 20125.2 V10 quattro 560PS Roadster | 5.2 L | 412 kW (560 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 14.2 L/100 km NEDC | 332 g/km |
| 20104.2 V8 quattro 420ps | 4.2 L | 309 kW (420 PS) | Petrol | – | 13.9 L/100 km NEDC | 332 g/km |
| 20104.2 V8 quattro 420ps R-Tronic | 4.2 L | 309 kW (420 PS) | Petrol | – | 13.3–13.6 L/100 km NEDC | 318–325 g/km |
| 20104.2 V8 FSI quattro 420ps | 4.2 L | 309 kW (420 PS) | Petrol | – | 14.2 L/100 km NEDC | 339 g/km |
| 2009–20105.2 V10 FSI quattro 525PS S-Tronic · 5.2 V10 FSI quattro 525ps R-Tronic | 5.2 L | 386 kW (525 PS) | Petrol | – | 13.7 L/100 km NEDC | 327 g/km |
| 2009–20105.2 V10 FSI quattro 525PS · 5.2 V10 FSI quattro 525ps | 5.2 L | 386 kW (525 PS) | Petrol | – | 14.7 L/100 km NEDC | 351 g/km |
| 20105.2 FSI V10 quattro 525ps | 5.2 L | 386 kW (525 PS) | Petrol | – | 14.9 L/100 km NEDC | 356 g/km |
| 20105.2 V10 FSI quattro 525ps R-Tronic | 5.2 L | 386 kW (525 PS) | Petrol | – | 13.9 L/100 km NEDC | 332 g/km |
| 2008–20094.2 V8 quattro 420ps · 4.2 V8 quattro 420PS | 4.2 L | 309 kW (420 PS) | Petrol | – | 14.6 L/100 km NEDC | 349 g/km |
| 2008–20094.2 V8 quattro 420ps R-Tronic · 4.2 V8 quattro 420PS R-Tronic | 4.2 L | 309 kW (420 PS) | Petrol | – | 13.6 L/100 km NEDC | 325 g/km |
France 20 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2015R8 V8 4.2 FSI (430ch) QUATTRO | – | 316 kW (430 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 14.2 L/100 km NEDC | 332 g/km |
| 2014–2015R8 Spyder V8 4.2 FSI (430ch) QUATTRO | – | 316 kW (430 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 14.4 L/100 km NEDC | 337 g/km |
| 2013–2015R8 V8 4.2 FSI (430ch) QUATTRO S TRONIC | – | 316 kW (430 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 12.4 L/100 km NEDC | 289 g/km |
| 2013–2015R8 Spyder V8 4.2 FSI (430ch) QUATTRO S TRONIC | – | 316 kW (430 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 12.6 L/100 km NEDC | 294 g/km |
| 2014–2015R8 V10 5.2 FSI (525ch) QUATTRO | – | 386 kW (525 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 14.9 L/100 km NEDC | 346 g/km |
| 2014–2015R8 Spyder V10 5.2 FSI (525ch) QUATTRO | – | 386 kW (525 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 14.9 L/100 km NEDC | 349 g/km |
| 2013–2015R8 V10 5.2 FSI (525ch) QUATTRO S TRONIC | – | 386 kW (525 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 13.1 L/100 km NEDC | 305 g/km |
| 2013–2015R8 Spyder V10 5.2 FSI (525ch) QUATTRO S TRONIC | – | 386 kW (525 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 13.3 L/100 km NEDC | 310 g/km |
| 2013–2015R8 V10 plus 5.2 FSI (550ch) QUATTRO S TRONIC | – | 404 kW (549 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 12.9 L/100 km NEDC | 299 g/km |
| 2013–2015R8 V10 plus 5.2 FSI (550ch) QUATTRO | – | 404 kW (549 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 14.9 L/100 km NEDC | 346 g/km |
| 2015R8 LMX V10 5.2 FSI (570ch) QUATTRO S TRONIC | – | 419 kW (570 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 12.9 L/100 km NEDC | 299 g/km |
| 2012–2013Audi R8 V8 4.2 FSI (430ch) QUATTRO · R8 V8 4.2 FSI (430ch) QUATTRO | – | 316 kW (430 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 14.2 L/100 km NEDC | 332 g/km |
| 2012–2013Audi R8 Spyder V8 4.2 FSI (430ch) QUATTRO · R8 Spyder V8 4.2 FSI (430ch) QUATTRO | – | 316 kW (430 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 14.4 L/100 km NEDC | 337 g/km |
| 2012–2013Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI (525ch) QUATTRO · R8 V10 5.2 FSI (525ch) QUATTRO | – | 386 kW (525 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 14.9 L/100 km NEDC | 346 g/km |
| 2012–2013Audi R8 Spyder V10 5.2 FSI (525ch) QUATTRO · R8 Spyder V10 5.2 FSI (525ch) QUATTRO | – | 386 kW (525 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 14.9 L/100 km NEDC | 349 g/km |
| 2012Audi R8 V8 4.2 FSI (430ch) QUATTRO R TRONIC | – | 316 kW (430 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 13.3 L/100 km NEDC | 310 g/km |
| 2012Audi R8 Spyder V8 4.2 FSI (430ch) QUATTRO R TRONIC | – | 316 kW (430 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 13.5 L/100 km NEDC | 315 g/km |
| 2012Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI (525ch) QUATTRO R TRONIC | – | 386 kW (525 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 13.9 L/100 km NEDC | 326 g/km |
| 2012Audi R8 Spyder V10 5.2 FSI (525ch) QUATTRO R TRONIC | – | 386 kW (525 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 14.2 L/100 km NEDC | 332 g/km |
| 2012Audi R8 GT Spyder V10 5.2 FSI (560ch) QUATTRO R TRONIC | – | 412 kW (560 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 14.2 L/100 km NEDC | 332 g/km |
United States 12 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2015SIDI | 4.2 L | Petrol | 7-speed automated manual | All-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 334 g/km |
| 2011–2015SIDI | 4.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | All-wheel drive | 14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 385–394 g/km |
| 2014–2015SIDI | 5.2 L | Petrol | 7-speed automated manual | All-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 346 g/km |
| 2011–2015SIDI | 5.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | All-wheel drive | 14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 384–394 g/km |
| 2011–2012SIDI | 4.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed automated manual | All-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 2011–2012SIDI | 5.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed automated manual | All-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 2010 | 4.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | All-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 2010 | 4.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed automated manual | All-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 2010 | 5.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | All-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 2010 | 5.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed automated manual | All-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 2008–2009 | 4.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 2008–20093MODE CLKUP | 4.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
Canada 8 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015Two-seater | 4.2 L | Petrol | 7-speed automated manual | 14.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 327 g/km |
| 2008–2015Two-seater | 4.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 15.3–17.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 352–407 g/km |
| 2015Two-seater | 5.2 L | Petrol | 7-speed automated manual | 14.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 347 g/km |
| 2009–2015Two-seater | 5.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 16.4–17.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 377–412 g/km |
| 2014Two-seater | 4.2 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 14.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 336 g/km |
| 2014Two-seater | 5.2 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 14.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 347 g/km |
| 2008–2012Two-seater | 4.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 15.3–17.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 352–403 g/km |
| 2009–2012Two-seater | 5.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 16.0–16.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 368–377 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.