William Stopford
Every car discontinued in 2021
In 2021, we lost two brands and 18 nameplates in the Australian market, and there were a handful of other discontinuations worth noting.
4 Years Ago
2008 Audi R8
The new Audi R8 is a Super Sports offered in a 2D Coupe body style. Available in Australia from $259,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $293,085 for the Base.
There is 1 variant of the R8 available in Australia.
The Audi R8 is only available with an null motor that produces 309kW and 430Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2008 R8 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
$259,900 - $293,085â€
Transmission
6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Coupe
Powertrain Type
4x4
Retail Price
$259,900 - $293,085â€
Transmission
6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Coupe
Powertrain Type
4x4
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Audi R8
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Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
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Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
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2008 Audi R8
Available Variants
The Audi R8 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Base.
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Power to Weight
197.44 - 198.08 kW/t
145.16 kW/t
270.83 kW/t
Boot Space
100 litres
100 litres
450 litres
Fuel Efficiency
13.6 - 14.6 L/100km
11.1 L/100km
16.6 L/100km
Price
$259,900 - $293,085
$201,000
$505,691
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Audi R8
Dimensions
4,431 mm
1,904 mm
1,249 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,431 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,904 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,249 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm |
| Load Capacity | 300 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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News
William Stopford
Every car discontinued in 2021
In 2021, we lost two brands and 18 nameplates in the Australian market, and there were a handful of other discontinuations worth noting.
4 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Audi R8 successor will be electric - report
It's no surprise given Audi plans to be EV-only by the early 2030s outside China, but the R8's successor will not feature internal combustion.
4 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Audi R8 V10 Performance RWD revealed
Audi's rear-wheel drive, mid-engine R8 V10 supercar has been given a power boost for 2022.
4 Years Ago
Audi R8
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Audi R8 is the Base that starts from $259,900.
See all Audi R8 PricingThe most expensive Audi R8 is the Base that starts from $293,085.
See all Audi R8 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Audi R8 is offered by the Base which can tow null kg
See all Audi R8 towing capacityThe largest Audi R8 is the Base which measures 1904mm wide, 4431mm in length and sits 1249mm tall.
The most powerful Audi R8 is the Base which has 309kW of power from its 4.2L Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Audi R8 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Audi R8 is the Base which weighs 1865 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi R8 uses Premium Unleaded.
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