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    2015 Audi R8

    New from

    $279,110 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    12.4 - 14.4 L / 100km

    About the Audi R8

    Last updated Sep 29, 2025

    The new Audi R8 is a Super Sports offered in a 2D Coupe body style. Available in Australia from $279,110 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $440,000 for the LMX.

    There are 2 variants of the R8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2014.

    Engine options include 4.2L petrol direct injection (316kW/430Nm) and 5.2L petrol direct injection (404kW/540Nm). Available with manual or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2015 R8 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Audi R8 models from other years

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    Comparative Rating

    Quickly see how this car stacks up against its competition. Select any benchmark to see more details.

    Power to Weight
    187.54 - 262.7 kW/t
    126.68 kW/t
    334.73 kW/t
    Boot Space
    100 litres
    100 litres
    460 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    12.4 - 14.4 L/100km
    7.8 L/100km
    15.5 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    556 - 726 km
    504 km
    897 km
    Price
    $279,110 - $440,000
    $176,975
    $510,040
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months
    24 months

    All Audi R8 Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2021$294,877$416,500
    2020$295,000$416,500
    2019$299,129$403,000
    2018$299,129$403,000
    2017$354,616$390,911
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Audi R8 Pricing

    2015 Audi R8 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Audi R8

    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Disc Player Behind Seats Location: Behind Seats
      • Mp3 Devices Connection
      • Number Of Speakers: 7
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Media Card
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm/lw
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Convertible
      • Local Body Type: Convertible
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Number Of Doors: 2
      • Platform Code: L140
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 187.54
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 100
      • Front Headroom (mm): 958
      • Front Track (mm): 1638
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37.7
      • Overall Height (mm): 1244
      • Overall Length (mm): 4440
      • Overall Width (mm): 1904
      • Rear Track (mm): 1595
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2650
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 7.5
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 4.0
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
      • Bore Engine: 84.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 294
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 4.2
      • Engine (cc): 4163
      • Engine Code: Cnda
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 8
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 92.8
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 80
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 98
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Location: ?
      • Display Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Number Of Display Screens: 1
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Handbrake Grip: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Beige
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Gray
      • Type: Pearl
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 635
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 12.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 7.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 11.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 19.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 5.1
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 12.6
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 300
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 186
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 430
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 316
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 430
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7900
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Roof
      • Convertible Roof Rollover Protection Type: Concealed System
      • Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Electric
      • Convertible Roof Soft Top Rear Glass Window
      • Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Number Of Airbags: 4
      • Side Airbag Front Head Protection
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
      • Intermediate Service Variable Distance Period
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Below Seat Storage Driver Location: Driver
      • Below Seat Storage Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
      • Seat Back Storage Front Type: Pocket
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
      • Limited Slip Differential Rear Type: Mechanical
      • Transmission Automatic Mode
      • Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (dct)
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Manual Sequential
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Auto-dimming Passenger Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1985
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1685
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1633
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Front Wheels Tire 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 Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 11.0
      • 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

    LMX

    Adds to Base:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 12
      • Speaker Brand Name: Bang & Olufsen
      • Speaker Subwoofer
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Coupe
      • Local Body Type: Coupe
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 262.7
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1252
      • Overall Width (mm): 1929
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 299
      • Engine (l): 5.2
      • Engine (cc): 5204
      • Engine Code: Ctpa
      • Number Of Cylinders: 10
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 90
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Carbon Fibre Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 698
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 12.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 7.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 19.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 5.0
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 12.9
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 3.4
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 317
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 197
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 570
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 419
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 540
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 8000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 6500
    • Safety
      • Number Of Airbags: 2
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
    • Suspension
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Carbon
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Carbon
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1895
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1595
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1535
    • Wheels
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 102
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 305
    Removes from Base:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Behind Seats Location: Behind Seats
      • Mp3 Devices Connection
      • Number Of Speakers: 7
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm/lw
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Convertible
      • Local Body Type: Convertible
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 187.54
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1244
      • Overall Width (mm): 1904
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 294
      • Engine (l): 4.2
      • Engine (cc): 4163
      • Engine Code: Cnda
      • Number Of Cylinders: 8
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 80
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Beige
    • Paint
      • External Color: Gray
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 635
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 12.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 7.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 19.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 5.1
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 12.6
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 300
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 186
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 430
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 316
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 430
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7900
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Roof
      • Convertible Roof Rollover Protection Type: Concealed System
      • Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Electric
      • Convertible Roof Soft Top Rear Glass Window
      • Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
    • Safety
      • Number Of Airbags: 4
      • Side Airbag Front Head Protection
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
    • Storage
      • Below Seat Storage Driver Location: Driver
      • Below Seat Storage Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
      • Seat Back Storage Front Type: Pocket
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1985
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1685
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1633
    • Wheels
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 100
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 295
    See all 2015 Audi R8 Specs

    2015 Audi R8 Dimensions

    1244mm
    1904mm
    4440mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2015 Audi R8 Dimensions

    2015 Audi R8 Fuel Economy

    There are 7 different fuel economy figures for the Audi R8

    The most fuel efficient Audi R8 is the Base with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 4.2L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 12.4L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Audi R8 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 4.2L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 14.4L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Audi R8 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Audi R8Fuel TypeCombined
    4.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded12.6 L/100km
    4.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded14.4 L/100km
    5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded12.9 L/100km
    4.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded14.2 L/100km
    4.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded12.4 L/100km
    5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded13.1 L/100km
    5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded13.3 L/100km
    See all Audi R8 Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Audi R8?

    The Audi R8 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2015 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 $279,110.

    The most expensive Audi R8 is the LMX that starts from $440,000.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi R8 is null kg offered by the following variants: Base and LMX.

    The largest Audi R8 is the Base which measures 1929mm wide, 4440mm in length and sits 1252mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi R8 is the LMX which has 419kW of power from its 5.2L Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The Audi R8 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Audi R8 is the Base which weighs 2045 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi R8 uses Premium Unleaded.

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