Audi R8 second generation

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The Audi R8 second generation (2016–2025): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 18 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: Type 4S

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,430 mm RDW	4,430 mm TC	4,426 mm
Width	1,940 mm RDW	1,900–1,950 mm TC	1,940 mm
Height	1,230–1,240 mm RDW	1,220–1,250 mm TC	1,240 mm
Wheelbase	2,650 mm RDW	2,650 mm TC	2,650 mm
Front track	1,647 mm ASTRA	1,630–1,640 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,591–1,613 mm ASTRA	1,590–1,600 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,530–1,695 kg RDW	1,625–1,774 kg TC	1,570–1,825 kg
Mass in running order	1,630–1,795 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	1,895–2,020 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	2 RDW	–	–
Doors	2 RDW	–	–
Boot space	–	–	112 L
Performance
Top speed	318–331 km/h RDW	–	320 km/h
Torque	540–580 Nm ASTRA	–	540–580 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 245/30R20, 245/35R19, 295/35R19, 295/30R20, 305/30R20

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, es), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). 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
4–5 years	95.3% (93.9–96.3)	91.0%	1,159
6–8 years	94.5% (93.3–95.5)	86.4%	1,800

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Tyres	12.0%	26.6%
Suspension	3.9%	9.6%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)	1.9%	6.5%
Brakes	1.6%	18.9%

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)

2 complaints for model years 2018–2020. 1 crash · 1 injury · 1 death

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 18 versions of the Audi R8 second generation

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European Union 9 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	Consumption (combined)	CO₂	EU registrations
2021–2025	5.2 L	456 kW (620 PS)	Petrol	13.4–13.9 L/100 km WLTP	305–317 g/km	1,578
2021–2025	5.2 L	419 kW (570 PS)	Petrol	13.1–13.5 L/100 km WLTP	297–308 g/km	752
2021–2022	5.2 L	397 kW (540 PS)	Petrol	13.3 L/100 km WLTP	301–303 g/km	443
2019–2020	5.2 L	456 kW (620 PS)	Petrol	–	300 g/km	2,703
2016–2020	5.2 L	397 kW (540 PS)	Petrol	–	277–298 g/km	3,252
2019–2020	5.2 L	419 kW (570 PS)	Petrol	–	296–298 g/km	233
2016–2019	5.2 L	449 kW (610 PS)	Petrol	–	288–296 g/km	4,538
2016	5.2 L	386 kW (525 PS)	Petrol	–	334 g/km	32
2016	Electric motor	100 kW (136 PS)	Electric	21.4 kWh/100 km NEDC	0 g/km	14

United Kingdom 6 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
2018R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro 540 PS 7speed S-tronic	5.2 L	397 kW (540 PS)	Petrol	–	12.6–12.8 L/100 km NEDC	287–290 g/km
2018RWS 5.2 FSI V10 540PS 7speed S-tronic	5.2 L	397 kW (540 PS)	Petrol	7-speed automatic	12.4–12.6 L/100 km NEDC	283–286 g/km
2018R8 V10 Plus 5.2 FSI quattro 610 PS 7speed S-tronic	5.2 L	449 kW (610 PS)	Petrol	–	13.4–13.6 L/100 km NEDC	306–309 g/km
2016–20175.2 V10 540 PS · R8 V10 5.2 FSI 540PS 7speed S-tronic	5.2 L	397 kW (540 PS)	Petrol	–	11.4 L/100 km NEDC	272 g/km
2016–20175.2 V10 540PS · R8 V10 5.2 FSI 540PS 7speed S-tronic	5.2 L	397 kW (540 PS)	Petrol	–	11.7 L/100 km NEDC	277 g/km
2016–20175.2 V10 Plus 610 PS · R8 V10 Plus 5.2 FSI 610PS 7speed S-tronic	5.2 L	449 kW (610 PS)	Petrol	–	12.3 L/100 km NEDC	287 g/km

United States 2 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
2017–2023SIDI & PFI	5.2 L	Petrol	7-speed automated manual	All-wheel drive	15–17 MPG (13.8–15.7 L/100 km) EPA	322–360 g/km
2018–2023SIDI & PFI	5.2 L	Petrol	7-speed automated manual	Rear-wheel drive	17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA	309–328 g/km

Canada 1 version

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2017–2023Two-seater	5.2 L	Petrol	7-speed automated manual	13.1–15.5 L/100 km 5-cycle	304–361 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.