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
2016 Audi R8
The new Audi R8 is a Super Sports offered in a 2D Coupe body style. Available in Australia from $354,616 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $389,900 for the Plus.
There are 2 variants of the R8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2016.
Engine options include 5.2L petrol direct injection (397kW/540Nm) and 5.2L gasoline direct injection & multi-point (397kW/540Nm). All variants feature manual transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2016 R8 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
$354,616 - $389,900â€
Transmission
7-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Coupe
Powertrain Type
Combustion
Retail Price
$354,616 - $389,900â€
Transmission
7-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Coupe
Powertrain Type
Combustion
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Audi R8
Audi R8
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
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Comfort, tech, and convenience inside
Technology
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2016 Audi R8
Available Variants
The Audi R8 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Plus.
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Power to Weight
237.72 - 275.46 kW/t
157.19 kW/t
361.97 kW/t
Boot Space
112 litres
112 litres
358 litres
Fuel Efficiency
11.4 - 12.3 L/100km
7.4 L/100km
16 L/100km
Vehicle Range
593 - 728 km
481 km
883 km
Price
$354,616 - $389,900
$208,200
$916,150
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Audi R8
Dimensions
4,426 mm
1,940 mm
1,240 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,426 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,940 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,240 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm |
| Load Capacity | 225 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.
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Audi R8
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Audi R8 is the Base that starts from $354,616.
See all Audi R8 PricingThe most expensive Audi R8 is the Plus that starts from $389,900.
See all Audi R8 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Audi R8 is null kg offered by the following variants: Base and Plus.
See all Audi R8 towing capacityThe largest Audi R8 is the Base which measures 1940mm wide, 4426mm in length and sits 1240mm tall.
The most powerful Audi R8 is the Plus which has 449kW of power from its 5.2L Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point engine.
The Audi R8 is built in null and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Audi R8 is the Plus which weighs 1895 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi R8 uses Premium Unleaded.
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