R8 (Type 4S) GT RWD vs R8 (Type 4S) V10 Performance
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TL;DR
R8 (Type 4S) GT RWD
Biggest reasons are Body Style (coupe), Power (602 hp @ 8,000 rpm), and Drivetrain (RWD).
R8 (Type 4S) V10 PerformanceSmart Money, Pragmatists
Biggest reasons are MSRP (+16%), Body Style (coupe / convertible), and Power (602 hp @ 8,100 rpm).
| Spec | Audi R8 (Type 4S) GT RWD | Audi R8 (Type 4S) V10 Performance | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2017–2023 | 2017–2023 | |
| Release Date | 2016-03-14 | 2016-03-14 | |
| Body Style | coupe | coupe / convertible | |
| Configuration | V10 | V10 | |
| Displacement | 5.2L (318 ci) | 5.2L (318 ci) | |
| Engine Code | 5.2 FSI V10 | 5.2 FSI V10 | |
| Crank | cross-plane | cross-plane | |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated | |
| Fuel | gasoline | gasoline | |
| Redline | 8,700 rpm | 8,700 rpm | |
| Power | 602 hp @ 8,000 rpm | 602 hp @ 8,100 rpm | |
| Torque | 417 ft·lbs @ 6,400 rpm | 413 ft·lbs @ 6,600 rpm | -0.9% |
| Compression | 12.7:1 | 12.7:1 | |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.5 × 92.8 mm | 84.5 × 92.8 mm | |
| Powertrain | ICE | ICE | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Transmission | dual clutch 7-speed | dual clutch 7-speed | |
| Curb Weight | 3,461 lbs | 3,660 lbs | +5.7% |
| Power-to-Weight | 383 hp/ton | 363 hp/ton | -5.4% |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.4s | 3.1s | -8.8% |
| Top Speed | 199 mph | 206 mph | +3.4% |
| MSRP | $249,000 | $208,395 | -16.3% |
| Fuel Economy | 13 / 18 / 15 mpg | 13 / 18 / 15 mpg |