What Changed
Audi takes a shot at a halo car with the mid-engined R8 sports car. The R8 features an aluminum chassis. R8 is powered by a 420 hp, 4.2L V8 driving all four wheels quattro-style. A six-speed manual transmission is standard. A six-speed sequential automatic is also offered. The R8 featues LED daytime running lights.
Comparison to Prior Model
| 2008 Audi R8 | |
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| Price Range ($) | $109,000 - $118,000 |
| Length (in) | 174.4 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 104.3 |
| Width (in) | 74.8 |
| Height (in) | 49.2 |
| Track (in) | 64.3 |
| Exterior Volume (cu. ft.) | 319.3 |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) | 3605-3616 |
| Legroom Total (in.) | |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | |
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| Engines |
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| Transmissions | M6, SM6 |
| City MPG | 13 |
| Highway MPG | 19-20 |
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