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Audi R8 4.2

General information

ModelAudi R8 4.2
Year2008
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating63.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4163 ccm (254.03 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving14.6 litres/100 km (16.11 miles per gallon)
Seats2
Drive4WD
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags8. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement4163 ccm (254.03 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power426.00 PS (313 kW or 420 HP) at 7800 Rev. per min.
Max torque429.85 Nm (43.8 kgf-m or 317.1 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Compression12.5:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed295.0 km/h (183.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)4.6 seconds
0-60 miles4.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.3626 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space2520 litres (666 gallons)
Cargo space100 litres (26 gallons)
Optional cargo space1100 litres (291 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1175 kg (2,590.4 pounds)
Max weight with load1510 kg (3,329.0 pounds)
Towing weight1400 kg (3,086.5 pounds)
Overall length4440 mm (174.8 inches)
Overall width1910 mm (75.2 inches)
Overall height1260 mm (49.6 inches)
Wheelbase2660 mm (104.7 inches)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.81 gallons)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.82 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions182.0 g/km
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