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    2016 Audi R8

    New from

    $354,616 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    11.4 - 12.3 L / 100km

    About the Audi R8

    Last updated Sep 28, 2025

    The new Audi R8 is a Super Sports offered in a 2D Coupe body style. Available in Australia from $354,616 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $389,900 for the Plus.

    There are 2 variants of the R8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2016.

    Engine options include 5.2L petrol direct injection (397kW/540Nm) and 5.2L gasoline direct injection & multi-point (397kW/540Nm). All variants feature manual transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2016 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
    237.72 - 275.46 kW/t
    157.19 kW/t
    361.97 kW/t
    Boot Space
    112 litres
    112 litres
    358 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    11.4 - 12.3 L/100km
    7.4 L/100km
    16 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    593 - 728 km
    481 km
    883 km
    Price
    $354,616 - $389,900
    $208,200
    $916,150
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

    2016 Audi R8 Price

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4$354,900
    5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4$354,616

    Plus

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4$389,900
    5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4$389,616
    *excl. on-roads

    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

    2016 Audi R8 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Audi R8

    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Disc Player Behind Seats Capacity: 1
      • Disc Player Behind Seats Location: Behind Seats
      • Disc Player Behind Seats Media Type: Dvd
      • Number Of Speakers: 13
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • Speaker Brand Name: Bang & Olufsen
      • Speaker Subwoofer
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Media Card
      • System Digital Radio
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 1
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Coupe
      • Local Body Type: Coupe
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Number Of Doors: 2
      • Platform Code: Lb7
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 237.72
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Steering
      • Driver Modes Includes Suspension
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Dvd Entertainment Display Screen
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Size: 12.3
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 10.00
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
      • 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 Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • 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): 112
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.7
      • Front Headroom (mm): 977
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1502
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1400
      • Front Track (mm): 1638
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.5
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 59.1
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.1
      • Overall Height (mm): 1240
      • Overall Length (mm): 4426
      • Overall Width (mm): 1940
      • Rear Track (mm): 1599
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11200
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2650
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 84.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 272
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
      • Engine (l): 5.2
      • Engine (cc): 5204
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 10
      • Number Of Cylinders: 5
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 92.8
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 83
      • 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): 12.3
      • Number Of Display Screens: 1
      • Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • 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: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Pearl
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 728
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 8.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 11.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 16.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 6.0
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.4
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 3.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 320
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 199
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 540
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 397
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 540
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 8250
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 6500
    • Roof
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Safety
      • 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: 6
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • 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
    • 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
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
      • Seat Back Storage Front Type: Pocket
    • Suspension
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
      • 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
      • 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
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Auto-dimming Passenger Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: 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): 144
      • 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): 1895
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1670
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 3682
      • Kerb Weight Includes Driver
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1670
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1585
    • 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: 93
      • 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: 245
      • 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: 102
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 295

    Plus

    Adds to Base:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 275.46
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 287
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 73
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Carbon Fibre
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Carbon Fibre
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 593
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 12.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 8.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 9.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 10.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 17.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 5.7
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 12.3
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 3.2
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 330
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 205
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 611
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 449
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 560
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Racing
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Racing
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
    • Weights
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1630
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 3594
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1630
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1535
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 20
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 30
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 20
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 30
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 305
    Removes from Base:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 237.72
    • Convenience
      • Driver Modes Includes Suspension
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 272
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 83
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 728
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 8.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 11.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 16.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 6.0
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.4
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 3.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 320
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 199
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 540
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 397
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 540
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
    • Suspension
      • Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
    • Weights
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1670
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 3682
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1670
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1585
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 93
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 102
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 295
    See all 2016 Audi R8 Specs

    2016 Audi R8 Dimensions

    1240mm
    1940mm
    4426mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2016 Audi R8 Dimensions

    2016 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 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 5.2L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 11.4L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Audi R8Fuel TypeCombined
    5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded11.4 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.

    2016 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 $354,616.

    The most expensive Audi R8 is the Plus that starts from $389,900.

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

    The largest Audi R8 is the Base which measures 1940mm wide, 4426mm in length and sits 1240mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi R8 is the Plus which has 449kW of power from its 5.2L Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point engine.

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

    The heaviest Audi R8 is the Plus which weighs 1895 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi R8 uses Premium Unleaded.

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