2017 Audi R8

At a Glance

Pricing $162,900 - $189,900
Drive Types AWD
Engines 5.2l V10
Transmissions A7
Fuel Economy 14 (city), 22 (highway)

Audi's mid-engine sports car, the R8, is available in both coupe and convertible (Spyder) forms. Power is provided to all four wheels by a 5.2L V10 engine. The quattro AWD system has a rear-wheel torque bias, but can send torque to the front wheels to improve traction.

What Changed:

The R8 was redesigned for 2017. A 540-bhp V10 engine is standard in the R8 V10. The R8 V10 plus has reduced weight and an additional 70 horsepower.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
R8 V10 5.2l V10 (540-bhp) A7 AWD $162,900
R8 V10 Plus 5.2l V10 (610-bhp) A7 AWD $189,900