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5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4
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Audi R8 Base (2015) price & specs
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Overview
The 2015 Audi R8 Base is a four-wheel drive, 2-door Convertible that was released to the Australian market on 3rd July 2015. The Audi R8 is regarded as a Super Sports built in Germany with prices starting at $395,410 before on-road costs.
This Audi R8 is powered by a 5.2L 10-cylinder engine that has 386 kW of power (at 8000 rpm) and 530 Nm of torque (at 6500 rpm) via a 7 SP MANUAL transmission. Audi claims the R8 Base uses 13.3L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 310g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 602km per full tank
The Audi R8 measures 1244mm (49.0 inches) in height, 4440mm (174.8 inches) in length, 1904mm (75.0 inches) in width with a 2650mm (104.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1745kg (3847.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The R8 Base comes standard with 235/30 R19 front tyres and 295/30 R19 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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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
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Dimensions
4,440 mm
1,904 mm
1,244 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,440 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,904 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,244 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm |
| Load Capacity | 300 mm |
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Emission Control Level
Australia Air Pollution Rating: 7.5
Australia Greenhouse Rating: 3.5
Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.0
CO2 Level (Combined): 310
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Bore Engine: 84.5
Engine (cc): 5204
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Code: Ctya
Engine (L): 5.2
Number of Cylinders: 10
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
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 98
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Main Capacity (L): 80
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 17.6
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Location: ?
Number of Screens: 1
Screen Size (in): 6.5
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 602
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 374
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 7.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 13.3
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 21
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 18
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 10.9
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 9.2
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 31
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 26
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 4.9
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 20.5
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 14
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 11
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 13.3
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 3.8
Maximum Speed (km/h): 311
Maximum Speed (mph): 193
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 525
Maximum Power (kW): 386
Maximum Torque (Nm): 530
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 8000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 6500
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Mechanical
Transmission
Automatic Mode: yes
Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Sequential: yes
Number of Speeds: 7
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
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 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 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): 11.0
Body Style
Body Type: Convertible
Local Body Type: Convertible
Platform Code: L140
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Boot/Hatch
Bumpers
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 3.5
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 100
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 64.5
Front Track (mm): 1638
Overall Height (in): 49.0
Overall Height (mm): 1244
Overall Length (in): 174.8
Overall Length (mm): 4440
Overall Width (in): 75.0
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): 37.7
Front Headroom (mm): 958
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Complex Surface
LED Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: Gray
Type: Pearl
Convertible Rollover Protection
Rollover Protection Type: Concealed System
Convertible Roof
Soft Top Rear Glass Window: yes
Roof Soft Operation: Electric
Roof Soft Type: Soft
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
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
Auto-Dimming Passenger Door Mirrors: yes
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
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
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): 2045
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4508
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1745
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3847
Tare Weight (kg): 1693
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Media Card: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
External Connections
iPod Connection (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
MP3 Devices Connection: yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Brand: Bang & Olufsen
Number of Speakers: 12
Subwoofer: yes
Bluetooth
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Leather
Doors: Leather
Gear Selector: Alloy
Handbrake Grip: Leather
Instrument Panel: Leather
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 4
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Side Airbag
Front Head Protection: yes
Location: Front
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 2
Configuration: 2+0
Below Seat Storage
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Seat Back Storage
Location: Front
Front Type: Pocket
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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