About the Audi R8
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Audi R8 is a Super Sports offered in both 2D Convertible and 2D Coupe body styles. Available in Australia from $299,129 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the RWS variant and topping out at $403,000 for the Plus.
There are 4 variants of the R8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2017.
The Audi R8 is only available with an null motor that produces 397kW and 540Nm of torque. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2018 R8 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2018 Audi R8 Price
RWS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $299,500 |
| 5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $299,129 |
| 5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $321,000 |
| 5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $320,629 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4 | $367,000 |
| 5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4 | $366,340 |
| 5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4 | $388,211 |
| 5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4 | $387,840 |
Neuburg Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | $402,500 |
| 5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | $402,129 |
Plus
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | $403,000 |
| 5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | $402,340 |
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2018 Audi R8 Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2018 Audi R8 Fuel Economy
There are 5 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 Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point and uses 11.4L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Audi R8 that uses the most amount of fuel is the RWS with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 5.2L Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point and uses 12.9L 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 R8 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 12.7 L/100km |
| 5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 12.9 L/100km |
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.
2018 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 RWS that starts from $299,129.
The most expensive Audi R8 is the Plus that starts from $403,000.
The best towing capacity of a Audi R8 is null kg offered by the following variants: RWS, Base, Neuburg Edition and Plus.
The largest Audi R8 is the RWS which measures 1940mm wide, 4426mm in length and sits 1244mm tall.
The most powerful Audi R8 is the Neuburg Edition which has 449kW of power from its 5.2L Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point 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.