Audi R8

44,430 built

Produced

About

The Audi R8 is a mid-engine, 2-seater sports car, which uses Audi's trademark quattro permanent all-wheel drive system. It was introduced by the German car manufacturer Audi AG in 2006. Production ended in the first quarter of 2024.

Photo & info: Wikipedia

Specifications

From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.

Drivetrain: Longitudinal mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive / all-wheel-drive
Body: 2-door coupé
Class: Sports car (S)

Generations

2006–2014 2015–present

Photos

Real cars from Wikimedia Commons — colours and trims as photographed.

2006–2014

2015–present

Photos: Wikimedia Commons — click any for full resolution & licence.

By year

Trims, economy and safety change year to year — pick one (US market).

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2014 2015 2017 2021

Trim · engine	Drive	MPG comb (city/hwy)	CO₂ g/mi	Fuel cost
Auto (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.2 L	All-Wheel Drive	17 (14/23)	538	$4,800/yr
Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L	All-Wheel Drive	16 (13/22)	557	$5,100/yr
Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.2 L	All-Wheel Drive	14 (11/20)	622	$5,850/yr
Man 6-spd, 10 cyl, 5.2 L	All-Wheel Drive	14 (12/19)	618	$5,850/yr

Economy & emissionsTwo Seaters

4/10

EPA greenhouse

5/10

EPA smog

4/10

EPA fuel economy

$12,000

more over 5 yrs vs. avg

17.5

Barrels/yr

Emission standard: Bin 5

Safety — NHTSA crash test

Stability control · StandardCollision warning · NoLane-keep assist · No

Recalls & complaints

Recalls: 0 · Investigations: 10

Investigations: Rear Toe Link May Separate · Automated Driving System (ADS) conflict avoidance, driving behavior competence and assertiveness · Front Steering Knuckle Fractures

Trims & economy: fueleconomy.gov · recalls & rating: NHTSA

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Reviews & research

Independent reviews, news and owner communities — off-site.

Video reviews

Road tests & walkarounds on YouTube

Expert reviews

Edmunds, Car and Driver, MotorTrend & more

News

Latest coverage and updates

Owner community

Real-world ownership on Reddit

Full history

The complete Wikipedia entry

For sale

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Maintenance & ownership

Check the Audi R8's recall history, investigations and owner complaints at NHTSA — the best free read on reliability and what tends to go wrong before you buy.

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The universe

Coming: a full spec sheet, and a drivable 3D model of the R8 on any road in the rTracer atlas.

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