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Highly Rated – Test Drive of the Audi R8
 
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Audi R8 Technical Specifications

Engine
Type
V8, 32 valves

Location

Longitudinal, rear mid-mounted
Displacement
4163 cc
Max Power
309 kW (420 bhp) @ 7800 rpm
Max Torque
430Nm (317 lb.ft) @ 4500-6000 rpm

Transmission and Electronic Control Systems
Layout
6-speed manual; optional R-tronic semi-manual with paddles
Electronic Driver Aids quattro® full-time all-wheel-drive, anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD), traction control (ASR), electronic brake assist, and electronic stabilization program (ESP 8.0)

Suspension
Front and Rear Front and Rear – Forged aluminum double wishbones; Audi Magnetic Ride adaptive damping.

Dimension
Seating Capacity 2
Wheels and Tires Standard: 18-inch alloy wheels – 6 spoke design
Tires:
- Front: 235/40R18
- Rear 285/35R18

Optional: 19-inch alloy wheels – 5 spoke design
Tires:
- Front: 235/35R19
- Rear: 295/30R19
Weight 1560 kg (3439 lbs)
Length 4431 mm (174.5 in)
Width 1904 mm (75.0 in)
Height 1249 mm (49.2 in)
Wheelbase 2650 mm (104.3 in)

Performance
Acceleration 0-100 km/h 4.6 secs (0-60 mph 4.5 secs)
Top Speed 301 km/h (187 mph)
 


For more information, please visit www.audi.com.


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Ian Kuah

Dr Ian Kuah is a respected motoring journalist and commentator based in the UK. Originally trained as an architect, he realised that his lifelong passion for cars, and his serious hobbies of writing and photography dovetailed neatly into an alternative and more exciting career.

Since 1983, this career has taken him around the world testing and photographing exotic cars. He has raced at national level in the UK, and was one of the small team of international journalists selected as control drivers for the BMW M3 CSL project.



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