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R8 (Type 4S) V10Smart Money, Pragmatists
Biggest reason is MSRP (+23%).
Spec Audi R8 (Type 4S) V10 Audi R8 (Type 4S) V10 Performance Difference
Model Years 2017–2023 2017–2023
Release Date 2016-03-14 2016-03-14
Body Style coupe / convertible 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 562 hp @ 8,100 rpm 602 hp @ 8,100 rpm +7.1%
Torque 406 ft·lbs @ 6,400 rpm 413 ft·lbs @ 6,600 rpm +1.8%
Compression 12.7:1 12.7:1
Bore × Stroke 84.5 × 92.8 mm 84.5 × 92.8 mm
Powertrain ICE ICE
Drivetrain AWD AWD
Transmission dual clutch 7-speed dual clutch 7-speed
Curb Weight 3,649 lbs 3,660 lbs +0.3%
Power-to-Weight 340 hp/ton 363 hp/ton +6.8%
0–100 km/h 3.4s 3.1s -8.8%
Top Speed 201 mph 206 mph +2.2%
MSRP $169,900 $208,395 +22.7%
Fuel Economy 13 / 18 / 15 mpg 13 / 18 / 15 mpg