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2008 Audi R8
Germany
Gasoline
AWD
Coupe
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
2008
Make
Audi
Model
R8
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
42
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
Automatic Electrohydraulic
Manual, 6-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
4.2 FSI V8 quattro
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
420 hp
Power (kW)
309 kW
Torque
430 Nm (317 lb-ft)
Top speed
301 km/h
(187 mph)
0–60 mph
4.4 seconds
0–100 km/h
4.6 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,431 mm
(174.4 in)
Width
1,904 mm
(75.0 in)
Height
1,244 mm
(49.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,650 mm
(104.3 in)
Curb weight
1,635 kg
(3,605 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
7,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,500 - 6,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
14.2 litres
Engine Coolant, Volume
23 litres
Engine Configuration
4,163 cc
Bore
84.5 mm
(3.3 in)
Stroke
92.8 mm
(3.7 in)
Compression Ratio
12.5 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Rear-Mid
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Service Intervals
Air Filter
90,000 km
(55,923 mi)
Spark Plug
90,000 km / 6 years
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Interior Filter
30,000 km / 2 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic Electrohydraulic
Manual, 6-speed
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
4.37 :1
2nd Gear
2.71 :1
3rd Gear
1.88 :1
4th Gear
1.41 :1
5th Gear
1.12 – 1.13 :1
6th Gear
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
90 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
20.4 – 22.1 litres / 100 km
Highway
9.6 – 10.2 litres / 100 km
Combined
13.3 – 13.9 litres / 100 km
Fuel Consumption EPA
City
12 – 13 MPG
Highway
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Width, with Mirrors
2,029 mm
(79.9 in)
Track, Front
1,638 mm
(64.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,595 mm
(62.8 in)
Overhang, Front
999 mm
(39.3 in)
Overhang, Rear
782 mm
(30.8 in)
Turning Circle
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Yes
Side Mirrors › Adjustments
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Tachometer
Analogue
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Yes
Accessories
Tire Repair Kit
Yes
Compressor
Yes
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Safety & Security
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Optional
Brake Systems
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Other
Warranty
Manufacturer
2 years
Body Protection
3 years
Paintwork
3 years
Rust Damage
12 years
Identification
VIN Location
Left Side Casing of Window
0.93 :1
Final Drive
3.46 :1
Reverse
3.71 :1
18 – 19 MPG
Combined
15 MPG
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
318 – 332 g/km
11.8 - 11.4 – 11.8 m
Ground Clearance
109 - 110 mm
(4.3 - 4.3 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
970 mm
(38.2 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,392 mm
(54.8 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1860 – 1865 kg
(4,101 – 4,112 lb)
Cargo Capacity
200 kg
(441 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Driver side
Optional
Passenger side
Optional
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Spoiler
Yes
Lights
Main Beam
Xenon
Low Beam
Xenon
Rear Lights
LED
Daytime Running Light
LED
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
Headlight Washers
Rims & Tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Optional
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
57.1
Central Bore (CB), rear
57.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
Yes
Bluetooth
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Yes
Memory Card Reader
MMC
SD
Connectivity › Bluetooth
Phone
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Yes
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
7 pcs
Speakers Max. Watt
140 W
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock
Digital
Carpets
Front
Ashtray
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Carpets
Material
Textile
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Power Steering
Electro-mechanical
Number of Spokes
3
Material
Leather
Steering Ratio
17.3 :1
Trunk
Front Trunk
Yes
Front Trunk
Volume
100 litres
Depth
200 mm
(7.9 in)
Width
100 mm
(3.9 in)
Height
50 mm
(2.0 in)
Design
Pedals
Aluminium
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Alcantara
Leather
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Heated Seats
Yes
Type of Seat
Sport Seats
Yes
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Front
Rear
Rain Sensors
Yes
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Safety Testing
General
Not Tested by Euro NCAP
Yes
Teknikens Världs Moose Test
Test Year
2008
Speed
80 km/h
(50 mph)
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Child Protection
Isofix
Passenger: Yes
Rear: -
Yes
On-board Diagnostic, Port Location
Steering Wheel, Lower Left
Car Classification
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
D1S (xenon)
Bi-Xenon
D1S
Fog Light, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Reversing Light
BAY9s (H21W)
Read Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Entry Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Awards
World
Performance Car
2008
Car Design of the Year
2008
Canadian
Car of the Year
2008
R8
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Tightening Torque
120 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Coupe
Variant
R8 Standard
2007–2021
R8 Coupe Generations
1 of 4
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42
2007–2012
Year
2008
Powertrain
4.2 FSI V8 quattro
Horsepower
420 hp
Drivetrain
AWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic Electrohydraulic | Manual, 6-speed
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