Base
5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4
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Audi R8 Base (2018) price & specs
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Overview
The 2018 Audi R8 Base is a four-wheel drive, 2-door Convertible that was released to the Australian market on 4th September 2017. The Audi R8 is regarded as a Super Sports built in Germany with prices starting at $388,211 before on-road costs.
This Audi R8 is powered by a 5.2L 10-cylinder engine that has 397 kW of power (at 7800 rpm) and 540 Nm of torque (at 6500 rpm) via a 7 SP MANUAL transmission. Audi claims the R8 Base uses 11.7L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 277g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 684km per full tank
The Audi R8 measures 1244mm (49.0 inches) in height, 4440mm (174.8 inches) in length, 1904mm (75.0 inches) in width with a 2650mm (104.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1720kg (3791.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The R8 Base comes standard with 245/30 R19 front tyres and 295/30 R19 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
226.21 - 272.95 kW/t
170.53 kW/t
360.74 kW/t
Boot Space
100 - 112 litres
100 litres
450 litres
Fuel Efficiency
11.4 - 12.9 L/100km
7.4 L/100km
16.9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
593 - 728 km
481 km
883 km
Price
$299,129 - $403,000
$220,500
$825,530
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
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Dimensions
4,440 mm
1,904 mm
1,244 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,440 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,904 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,244 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm |
| Load Capacity | 325 mm |
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Explore Audi R8 Features & Specs
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU6
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 277
Emission Control Level Australia Greenhouse Rating: 3.5
Emission Control Level Australia Overall Rating: 3.0
Emission Control Level Australia Air Pollution Rating: 7.5
Engine
Engine Liters: 5.2
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Cc: 5204
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 10
Engine Bore: 84.5
Engine Stroke: 92.8
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Engine Code: Ctya
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 98
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 80
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 17.6
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Display Screen Size Inch: 12.3
Display Screen Number: 1
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 11.7
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 20
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 24
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 8.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 684
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 425
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 14
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 17.0
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 27
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 8.7
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 17
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 33
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 5.9
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 11.5
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 11.7
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 3.6
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 318
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 198
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 397
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 540
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 540
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 6500
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7800
Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Limited Slip Differential
Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
Limited Slip Differential Rear Type: Mechanical
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
Transmission Manual Sequential: yes
Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Transmission Automatic Mode: yes
Transmission Gearchange Paddles: yes
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 Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Alternate Suspension
Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Responsive Suspension
Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable: yes
Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 295
Wheels Tire Front Width: 245
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 30
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 35
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: Y
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: Y
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 91
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 100
Wheels Tire Front Diameter: 19
Wheels Tire Rear Diameter: 19
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 19
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 19
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 8.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 11.0
Body Style
Body Type: Convertible
Local Body Type: Convertible
Platform Code: LB7
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Spoiler Trunk Hatch Location: Boot/Hatch
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 100
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 3.5
Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: VDA
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 49.0
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1244
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2650
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 104.3
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 75.0
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1904
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 174.8
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4440
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1595
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 62.8
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1638
External Dimensions Front Track In: 64.5
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 37.7
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 958
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlight Control Auto Highbeam: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: LED
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Led Lights
Led Lights Day Time Running Lights Location: Day Time Running Lights
Led Lights Rear Lights Location: Rear Lights
Led Lights Low Beam Location: Low Beam
Led Lights High Beam Location: High Beam
Paint
External Color: White
Type: Pearl
Convertible Rollover Protection
Roof Convertible Rollover Protection Type: Concealed System
Convertible Roof
Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Electric
Convertible Roof Soft Glass Rear Window: yes
Convertible Roof Soft Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Auto Dimming: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Auto Dimming: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Indicator Lights: yes
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
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3792
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1720
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 0
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2045
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4508
Tare Weight Kg: 1668
Kerb Weight Inc Driver Kg: 1795
Kerb Weight Inc Driver Lbs: 3957
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Digital Radio: yes
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
System Digital Media Card: yes
System Colour Screen: yes
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Usb Front: yes
Connection External Ipod Front: yes
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 13
Speaker Brand Name: Bang & Olufsen
Speaker Subwoofer: yes
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection: yes
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location12v: Boot/Cargo
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Voice Activating System
Voice Activating System Includes Phone: yes
Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System: yes
Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player: yes
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Floor Mats
Floor Mats Material: Textile
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Leather
Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Leather
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
Luxury Trim On Handbrake Grip: Leather
Airbags
Number Of Airbags: 4
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Airbag Front Head Protection: yes
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Heated: yes
Front Seat Driver Heated: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Front Seat Passenger Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Front Seat Passenger Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
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 Variable Distance Period: yes
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 15000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 9321
Intermediate Service Period Months: 12
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