About the Audi R8
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new Audi R8 is a Super Sports offered in a 2D Coupe body style. Available in Australia from $259,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $293,085 for the Base.
There is 1 variant of the R8 available in Australia.
The Audi R8 is only available with an null motor that produces 309kW and 430Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2008 R8 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2008 Audi R8 Price
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | $259,900 |
| 4.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | $264,900 |
| 4.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | $277,196 |
| 4.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | $274,900 |
| 4.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | $279,900 |
| 4.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | $293,085 |
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2008 Audi R8 Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2008 Audi R8 Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Audi R8
The most fuel efficient Audi R8 is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 4.2L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 13.6L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Audi R8 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 14.6 L/100km |
| 4.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 13.6 L/100km |
2008 Audi R8 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Audi R8?
The Audi R8 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Audi R8 FAQs
The cheapest Audi R8 is the Base that starts from $259,900.
The most expensive Audi R8 is the Base that starts from $293,085.
The best towing capacity of a Audi R8 is offered by the Base which can tow null kg
The largest Audi R8 is the Base which measures 1904mm wide, 4431mm in length and sits 1249mm tall.
The most powerful Audi R8 is the Base which has 309kW of power from its 4.2L Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Audi R8 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Audi R8 is the Base which weighs 1865 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi R8 uses Premium Unleaded.