| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 |
| Make | Audi |
| Model | R8 |
| Style | Spyder 2dr Convertible (5.2L 10cyl 6M) |
| Base MSRP | $151,200 |
| Options on test vehicle | None |
| As-tested MSRP | $151,200 |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Drive type | All-wheel Drive |
| Engine type | V10 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 5,204cc (318 cu-in) |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | Double overhead camshaft |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 12.5 |
| Redline (rpm) | 8,700 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 525 @ 8,000 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 391 @ 6,500 |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission type | Six-speed manual |
| Chassis | |
|---|---|
| Suspension, front | Double wishbone |
| Suspension, rear | Double wishbone |
| Steering type | Speed-proportional rack-and-pinion power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 16.3 |
| Tire type | Performance |
| Tire size, front | 235/35R19 |
| Tire size, rear | 295/30R19 |
| Wheel size | 19-by-8.5 inches front -- 19-by-11 inches rear |
| Wheel material | Alloy |
| Brakes, front | Disc |
| Brakes, rear | Disc |
| Dimensions & Capacities | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,792 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 43/57 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 174.4 |
| Track, front (in.) | 74.8 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 48.8 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 104.3 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 64.6 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 63.0 |
| Seating capacity | 2 |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 12 years |
| Roadside assistance | 4 years/unlimited mileage |
| Free scheduled maintenance | Not available |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard |
| Head airbags | Not available |
| Knee airbags | Standard |
| Antilock brakes | Four-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Antilock brakes, emergency braking assist, electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Rollover protection | Standard |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Standard |
| Emergency assistance system | Not available |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not tested |
| IIHS offset | Not tested |
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