Base
4.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4
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Audi R8 Base (2012) price & specs
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Overview
The 2012 Audi R8 Base is a four-wheel drive, 2-door Convertible that was released to the Australian market on 3rd January 2012. The Audi R8 is regarded as a Super Sports built in Germany with prices starting at $316,400 before on-road costs.
This Audi R8 is powered by a 4.2L 8-cylinder engine that has 316 kW of power (at 7900 rpm) and 430 Nm of torque (at 4500 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Audi claims the R8 Base uses 13.5L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 337g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 593km per full tank
The Audi R8 measures 1244mm (49.0 inches) in height, 4435mm (174.6 inches) in length, 1904mm (75.0 inches) in width with a 2650mm (104.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1740kg (3836.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The R8 Base comes standard with 235/35 R19 front tyres and 285/35 R19 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
181.61 - 238.27 kW/t
127.72 kW/t
326.98 kW/t
Boot Space
100 litres
100 litres
460 litres
Fuel Efficiency
13.3 - 14.9 L/100km
7.8 L/100km
17.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
528 - 657 km
488 km
897 km
Price
$271,000 - $396,300
$177,800
$789,000
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
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Dimensions
4,435 mm
1,904 mm
1,244 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,435 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,904 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,244 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm |
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Explore Audi R8 Features & Specs
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 337
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Engine Bore: 84.5
Engine Cc: 4163
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Liters: 4.2
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 8
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Stroke: 92.8
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 98
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 80
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 17.6
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Display Screen Location: ?
Display Screen Size Inch: 6.5
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 593
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 368
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 7.4
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 13.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 21
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 17
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 13.5
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 4.8
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 300
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 186
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 430
Power Maximum Power Kw: 316
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 430
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7900
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Automatic Mode: yes
Transmission Description: Automated Manual Sequential Trans (Amt)
Transmission Gearchange Paddles: yes
Transmission Manual Sequential: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Transmission Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 40
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: Z
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Width: 235
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 35
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: Z
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 285
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 19
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 8.5
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 19
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 10.5
Body Style
Body Type: Convertible
Local Body Type: Convertible
Platform Code: L140
Spoiler
Spoiler Trunk Hatch Location: Boot/Hatch
Bumpers
Front Color: Painted
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: VDA
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 3.5
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 100
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Front Track In: 64.5
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1638
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 49.0
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1244
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 174.6
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4435
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 75.0
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1904
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 62.8
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1595
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 38.7
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 11800
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 104.3
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2650
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 37.7
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 958
Doors
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Directional Headlights: yes
Headlight Control Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-Xenon
Led Lights
Led Lights Day Time Running Lights Location: Day Time Running Lights
Paint
Type: Pearl
Convertible Rollover Protection
Roof Convertible Rollover Protection Type: Concealed System
Convertible Roof
Convertible Roof Soft Glass Rear Window: yes
Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Electric
Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Rear View Mirror Camera
Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 0
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1740
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3836
Audio System
System Brand Name: Manufacturer'S Own
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
System Digital Media Card: yes
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
System Radio Type: Am/Fm/Lw
Disc Player
Disc Player Behind Seats Capacity: 6
Disc Player Behind Seats Location: Behind Seats
Disc Player Behind Seats Media Type: CD
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 7
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection: yes
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location12v: Boot/Cargo
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Front Seat Passenger Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
Seating
Seating Capacity: 2
Seating Configuration: 2+0
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Fully-Auto
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 15000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 9321
Intermediate Service Variable Distance Period: yes
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