Audi R8
Available as both a hard-top and a soft-top, the R8 is a two-seat coupe sports car. Audi bills it as an “everyday supercar”, and it is indeed sleek, futuristic-looking and powerful. Initially available in V8 and V10 specs, the petrol-only R8 was relaunched in 2016 as a second generation consisting of the V10 and a new V10 Plus model. Exciting yet easy to drive at high speeds, with all-wheel-drive and high-precision steering, the Audi R8 makes its presence known with a loud and distinctive engine sound. Calling it ‘everyday’ seems like an undersell, but it certainly is super.
Featured Audi R8 review
A closer look at the Audi R8
To find out more details about the Audi R8, take a look at our comprehensive prices and specs table.
R8 II Spyder (facelift 2019)
| Engine | Introduced | Bodytype |
|---|---|---|
| 5.2 FSI V10 (570 Hp) quattro S tronic | 2019 | Cabriolet |
| Performance 5.2 FSI V10 (620 Hp) quattro S tronic | 2019 | Cabriolet |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (540 Hp) S tronic | 2019 | Cabriolet |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (570 Hp) quattro S tronic | 2019 | Coupe |
| Performance 5.2 FSI V10 (620 Hp) quattro S tronic | 2019 | Coupe |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (540 Hp) S tronic | 2019 | Coupe |
| GT3 5.2 V10 (585 Hp) | 2019 | Coupe |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (585 Hp) | 2015 | Coupe |
| GT4 V10 (495 Hp) S tronic | 2017 | Coupe |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (540 Hp) quattro S tronic | 2016 | Cabriolet |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (610 Hp) quattro S tronic | 2017 | Cabriolet |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (540 Hp) quattro S tronic | 2015 | Coupe |
| 5.2 FSI V10 plus (610 Hp) quattro S tronic | 2015 | Coupe |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (570 Hp) | 2012 | Coupe |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (430 Hp) quattro | 2012 | Coupe |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (430 Hp) quattro S tronic | 2012 | Coupe |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro | 2012 | Coupe |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro S tronic | 2012 | Coupe |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro S tronic | 2012 | Coupe |
| 5.2 FSI V10 plus (550 Hp) quattro S tronic | 2012 | Coupe |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (430 Hp) quattro | 2012 | Coupe |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (430 Hp) quattro S tronic | 2012 | Coupe |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro | 2012 | Coupe |
| 5.2 FSI V10 plus (550 Hp) quattro | 2012 | Coupe |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro R tronic | 2010 | Cabriolet |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro | 2010 | Cabriolet |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (430 Hp) quattro | 2010 | Cabriolet |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (430 Hp) quattro R tronic | 2010 | Cabriolet |
| GT 5.2 FSI V10 (560 Hp) quattro R tronic | 2011 | Cabriolet |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (420 Hp) quattro | 2006 | Coupe |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (420 Hp) quattro R tronic | 2006 | Coupe |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro | 2008 | Coupe |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro R tronic | 2008 | Coupe |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (430 Hp) quattro R tronic | 2010 | Coupe |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (430 Hp) quattro | 2010 | Coupe |
| GT 5.2 V10 (560 Hp) quattro R tronic | 2010 | Coupe |
R8 II Spyder (facelift 2019)
Performance & Engine
| Engine | Drivetrain | Power (hp) |
|---|---|---|
| 5.2 FSI V10 (570 Hp) quattro S tronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 570 |
| Performance 5.2 FSI V10 (620 Hp) quattro S tronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 620 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (540 Hp) S tronic | Rear wheel drive | 540 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (570 Hp) quattro S tronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 570 |
| Performance 5.2 FSI V10 (620 Hp) quattro S tronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 620 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (540 Hp) S tronic | Rear wheel drive | 540 |
| GT3 5.2 V10 (585 Hp) | Rear wheel drive | 585 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (585 Hp) | Rear wheel drive | 585 |
| GT4 V10 (495 Hp) S tronic | Rear wheel drive | 495 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (540 Hp) quattro S tronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 540 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (610 Hp) quattro S tronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 610 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (540 Hp) quattro S tronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 540 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 plus (610 Hp) quattro S tronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 610 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (570 Hp) | Rear wheel drive | 570 |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (430 Hp) quattro | All wheel drive (4×4) | 430 |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (430 Hp) quattro S tronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 430 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro | All wheel drive (4×4) | 525 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro S tronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 525 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro S tronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 525 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 plus (550 Hp) quattro S tronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 550 |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (430 Hp) quattro | All wheel drive (4×4) | 430 |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (430 Hp) quattro S tronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 430 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro | All wheel drive (4×4) | 525 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 plus (550 Hp) quattro | All wheel drive (4×4) | 550 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro R tronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 525 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro | All wheel drive (4×4) | 525 |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (430 Hp) quattro | All wheel drive (4×4) | 430 |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (430 Hp) quattro R tronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 430 |
| GT 5.2 FSI V10 (560 Hp) quattro R tronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 560 |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (420 Hp) quattro | All wheel drive (4×4) | 420 |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (420 Hp) quattro R tronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 420 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro | All wheel drive (4×4) | 525 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro R tronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 525 |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (430 Hp) quattro R tronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 430 |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (430 Hp) quattro | All wheel drive (4×4) | 430 |
| GT 5.2 V10 (560 Hp) quattro R tronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 560 |
R8 II Spyder (facelift 2019)
Fuel Economy & Emissions
| Engine | Fuel Type | Tank Capacity (L) |
|---|---|---|
| 5.2 FSI V10 (570 Hp) quattro S tronic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 80 |
| Performance 5.2 FSI V10 (620 Hp) quattro S tronic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 80 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (540 Hp) S tronic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 80 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (570 Hp) quattro S tronic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 83 |
| Performance 5.2 FSI V10 (620 Hp) quattro S tronic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 73 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (540 Hp) S tronic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 83 |
| GT3 5.2 V10 (585 Hp) | Petrol (Gasoline) | 120 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (585 Hp) | Petrol (Gasoline) | 120 |
| GT4 V10 (495 Hp) S tronic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 118 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (540 Hp) quattro S tronic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 83 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (610 Hp) quattro S tronic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 80 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (540 Hp) quattro S tronic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 83 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 plus (610 Hp) quattro S tronic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 73 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (570 Hp) | Petrol (Gasoline) | |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (430 Hp) quattro | Petrol (Gasoline) | 80 |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (430 Hp) quattro S tronic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 80 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro | Petrol (Gasoline) | 80 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro S tronic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 80 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro S tronic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 90 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 plus (550 Hp) quattro S tronic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 75 |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (430 Hp) quattro | Petrol (Gasoline) | 75 |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (430 Hp) quattro S tronic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 75 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro | Petrol (Gasoline) | 90 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 plus (550 Hp) quattro | Petrol (Gasoline) | 75 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro R tronic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 80 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro | Petrol (Gasoline) | 80 |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (430 Hp) quattro | Petrol (Gasoline) | 80 |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (430 Hp) quattro R tronic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 80 |
| GT 5.2 FSI V10 (560 Hp) quattro R tronic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 80 |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (420 Hp) quattro | Petrol (Gasoline) | 75 |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (420 Hp) quattro R tronic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 75 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro | Petrol (Gasoline) | 90 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro R tronic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 90 |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (430 Hp) quattro R tronic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 75 |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (430 Hp) quattro | Petrol (Gasoline) | 75 |
| GT 5.2 V10 (560 Hp) quattro R tronic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 90 |
R8 II Spyder (facelift 2019)
Dimensions & Boot Space
| Engine | Length | Width |
|---|---|---|
| 5.2 FSI V10 (570 Hp) quattro S tronic | 4429 | 1940 |
| Performance 5.2 FSI V10 (620 Hp) quattro S tronic | 4429 | 1940 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (540 Hp) S tronic | 4429 | 1940 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (570 Hp) quattro S tronic | 4429 | 1940 |
| Performance 5.2 FSI V10 (620 Hp) quattro S tronic | 4429 | 1940 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (540 Hp) S tronic | 4429 | 1940 |
| GT3 5.2 V10 (585 Hp) | 4573 | 1997 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (585 Hp) | 4583 | 1997 |
| GT4 V10 (495 Hp) S tronic | 4467 | 1940 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (540 Hp) quattro S tronic | 4426 | 1940 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (610 Hp) quattro S tronic | 4426 | 1940 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (540 Hp) quattro S tronic | 4426 | 1940 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 plus (610 Hp) quattro S tronic | 4426 | 1940 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (570 Hp) | 4620 | 1994 |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (430 Hp) quattro | 4440 | 1904 |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (430 Hp) quattro S tronic | 4440 | 1904 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro | 4440 | 1929 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro S tronic | 4440 | 1929 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro S tronic | 4440 | 1929 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 plus (550 Hp) quattro S tronic | 4440 | 1929 |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (430 Hp) quattro | 4440 | 1904 |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (430 Hp) quattro S tronic | 4440 | 1904 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro | 4440 | 1929 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 plus (550 Hp) quattro | 4440 | 1929 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro R tronic | 4434 | 1904 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro | 4434 | 1904 |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (430 Hp) quattro | 4431 | 1904 |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (430 Hp) quattro R tronic | 4431 | 1904 |
| GT 5.2 FSI V10 (560 Hp) quattro R tronic | 4434 | 1904 |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (420 Hp) quattro | 4431 | 1904 |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (420 Hp) quattro R tronic | 4431 | 1904 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro | 4434 | 1930 |
| 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro R tronic | 4434 | 1930 |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (430 Hp) quattro R tronic | 4431 | 1904 |
| 4.2 FSI V8 (430 Hp) quattro | 4431 | 1904 |
| GT 5.2 V10 (560 Hp) quattro R tronic | 4434 | 1930 |
Other popular Audi reviews
Audi A2 Review
Audi A8 Review
Audi A1 Review
Latest advice articles
Guide to towing capacity
Planning on towing a caravan or boat? You'll need to know what your vehicle can…
Buying a used car checklist: your complete guide to buying from a private seller
Buying a used car can bag you a bargain, but there are pitfalls to be…
How to transfer car ownership and update tax [2026 update]
Selling a used car? Then you need to register the buyer as the new owner.…
Find your next Audi
Buy and sell in a snap
Get the app for the best Gumtree experience
