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    Audi R8 Base (2008) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2008 Audi R8 Base is a four-wheel drive, 2-door Coupe that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Audi R8 is regarded as a Super Sports built in Germany with prices starting at $277,196 before on-road costs.

    This Audi R8 is powered by a 4.2L 8-cylinder engine that has 309 kW of power (at 7800 rpm) and 430 Nm of torque (at 4500 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Audi claims the R8 Base uses 14.6L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 349g of CO2. It has a 75L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 514km per full tank

    The Audi R8 measures 1249mm (49.2 inches) in height, 4431mm (174.4 inches) in length, 1904mm (75.0 inches) in width with a 2650mm (104.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1560kg (3439.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The R8 Base comes standard with 235/30 R19 front tyres and 295/30 R19 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    197.44 - 198.08 kW/t
    145.16 kW/t
    270.83 kW/t
    Boot Space
    100 litres
    100 litres
    450 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    13.6 - 14.6 L/100km
    11.1 L/100km
    16.6 L/100km
    Price
    $259,900 - $293,085
    $201,000
    $505,691
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited

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    Dimensions

    4,431 mm
    1,904 mm
    1,249 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,431 mm
    Overall Width1,904 mm
    Overall Height1,249 mm
    Wheelbase2,650 mm
    Load Capacity300 mm

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    Base

    4.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4

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    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 349
    Standard Met: EU4

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 84.5
    Engine (cc): 4163
    Compression Ratio: 12.5
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 4.2
    Engine Location: mid
    Number of Cylinders: 8
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 92.8
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Octane Number: 98

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 19.8
    Main Capacity (L): 75
    Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Main Type: Total

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    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 14.6
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 16
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 14.6

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 4.6
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 301
    Maximum Speed (mph): 187

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 420
    Maximum Power (kW): 309
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 430
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Description: Manual
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4

    Power Steering

    Type: Hydraulic
    Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Multi Function: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Alternate Suspension

    Type: Sport

    Responsive Suspension

    Driver Selectable: yes

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Wishbone
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 100
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 30
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 295

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 19
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 19
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 11

    Body Style

    Body Type: Coupe
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Coupe
    Platform Code: L140

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Full
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Alloy

    Spoiler

    Location: Boot/Hatch

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 3.5
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 100

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 64.3
    Front Track (mm): 1632
    Overall Height (in): 49.2
    Overall Height (mm): 1249
    Overall Length (in): 174.4
    Overall Length (mm): 4431
    Overall Width (in): 75
    Overall Width (mm): 1904
    Rear Track (in): 62.8
    Rear Track (mm): 1595
    Wheelbase (in): 104.3
    Wheelbase (mm): 2650

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 38.1
    Front Headroom (mm): 969

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Headlight Control

    Directional Headlights: yes
    Dusk Sensor: yes
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Bi-Xenon
    Lens Type: Ellipsoidal

    Paint

    External Colour: red
    Type: Metallic

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery

    Material: Synthetic Suede

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Electrically Foldable Mirrors

    Operation: Electric

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2

    Rear View Mirror Camera

    Auto Dimming: yes

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
    Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1860
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4101
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1560
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3439

    Antenna

    Type: Element

    Audio System

    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    Disc Autochanger: yes
    Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Disc Player

    Capacity: 6

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 7
    Upgraded Speakers: yes

    Bluetooth

    Type: Bluetooth

    Navigational Systems

    Controls: Knobs/Touch Buttons
    Data Feed: DVD
    Information Type: Full Map And Voice

    Parking Distance System

    Location: Front
    Front Type: Sensor
    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Sensor & Camera

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
    Location (12V): Front

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
    Doors: Alloy Look
    Gear Selector: Alloy
    Instrument Panel: Alloy Look

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Standard: Ancap

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede

    Seating

    Capacity: 2

    Below Seat Storage

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Fixed

    Seat Back Storage

    Location: Front
    Front Type: Pocket

    Air Conditioning

    Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1
    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes

    Ventilation System

    Micro Filter: yes

    Anti-Theft Protection

    Anti-Lift: yes
    Interior Monitoring: yes
    Peripheral: yes

    Power Locks

    Includes Power Windows: yes
    Operation: Remote

    Intermediate Service

    Distance (km): 15000
    Distance (miles): 9321

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