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R8 (Type 4S) V10
Biggest reason is Drivetrain (AWD).
R8 (Type 4S) V10 RWD
Biggest reason is Drivetrain (RWD).
Spec Audi R8 (Type 4S) V10 Audi R8 (Type 4S) V10 RWD 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 562 hp @ 8,100 rpm
Torque 406 ft·lbs @ 6,400 rpm 406 ft·lbs @ 6,400 rpm
Compression 12.7:1 12.7:1
Bore × Stroke 84.5 × 92.8 mm 84.5 × 92.8 mm
Powertrain ICE ICE
Drivetrain AWD RWD
Transmission dual clutch 7-speed dual clutch 7-speed
Curb Weight 3,649 lbs 3,505 lbs -3.9%
Power-to-Weight 340 hp/ton 353 hp/ton +4.1%
0–100 km/h 3.4s 3.7s +8.8%
Top Speed 201 mph 204 mph +1.5%
MSRP $169,900 $148,700 -12.5%
Fuel Economy 13 / 18 / 15 mpg 13 / 18 / 15 mpg