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The 2017 Audi R8 is a sport. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $354,616 for the base variant and topping out at $390,911 for the Plus variant.
There are 2 variants of the R8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in mid-2016.
The 2017 R8 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Audi R8 include 5.2 v10 (397kW/540Nm) and 5.2 v10 (449kW/560Nm). All variants feature 7-speed manual dual clutch sequential trans (dct) transmission. All variants feature 4x4.

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The Audi R8 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Plus.
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| 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.
Our Audi R8 Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
2017 Audi R8
The cheapest Audi R8 is the base variant that starts from $354,616.
See all Audi R8 PricingThe most expensive Audi R8 is the Plus variant that starts from $390,911.
See all Audi R8 PricingThe largest Audi R8 is the base variant which measures 1940mm wide, 4426mm in length and sits 1240mm tall.
The most powerful Audi R8 is the Plus variant which has 449kW of power and 560nm of torque.
The Audi R8 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Audi R8 is the base variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2045 kg.
The Audi R8 uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.
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