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    Audi R8 Base (2018) price & specs

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    5.2L petrol2D Convertible7 SP MANUAL4x4
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    Overview

    The 2018 Audi R8 Base is a four-wheel drive, 2-door Convertible that was released to the Australian market on 4th September 2017. The Audi R8 is regarded as a Super Sports built in Germany with prices starting at $387,840 before on-road costs.

    This Audi R8 is powered by a 5.2L 10-cylinder engine that has 397 kW of power (at 7800 rpm) and 540 Nm of torque (at 6500 rpm) via a 7 SP MANUAL transmission. Audi claims the R8 Base uses 11.7L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 277g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 684km 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 1720kg (3791.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The R8 Base comes standard with 245/30 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
    226.21 - 272.95 kW/t
    170.53 kW/t
    360.74 kW/t
    Boot Space
    100 - 112 litres
    100 litres
    450 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    11.4 - 12.9 L/100km
    7.4 L/100km
    16.9 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    593 - 728 km
    481 km
    883 km
    Price
    $299,129 - $403,000
    $220,500
    $825,530
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 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
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,440 mm
    Overall Width1,904 mm
    Overall Height1,244 mm
    Wheelbase2,650 mm
    Load Capacity325 mm

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    Base

    5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4

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    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 277
    Standard Met: EU6

    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
    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: Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
    Main Capacity (L): 80
    Main Type: Total

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    Computer

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

    Display Screen

    Screen Size (in): 12.3

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 684
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 425
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 8.5
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 11.7
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 24
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 20
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 11.5
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.7
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 33
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 27
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
    ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 5.9
    ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 17.0
    ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 17
    ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 14

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 11.7

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 3.6
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 318
    Maximum Speed (mph): 198

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 540
    Maximum Power (kW): 397
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 540
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7800
    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
    Multi Function: 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 Diameter: 19
    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: 245
    Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
    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: LB7
    Wheelbase Type: Short

    Spoiler

    Location: Boot/Hatch

    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

    Auto Highbeam: yes
    Dusk Sensor: yes

    Headlights

    High Beam Bulb Type: LED
    Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    LED Lights

    Location: Brake Lights
    Location: Day Time Running Lights
    Location: High Beam
    Location: Low Beam
    Location: Rear Lights

    Paint

    External Colour: White
    Type: Pearl

    Convertible Rollover Protection

    Rollover Protection Type: Concealed System

    Convertible Roof

    Roof Soft Colour: Black
    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
    Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1795
    Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 3957
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1720
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3792
    Tare Weight (kg): 1668

    Audio System

    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    Colour Screen: yes
    Digital Media Card: yes
    Digital Radio: yes
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    External Connections

    Aux Jack (Front): yes
    iPod Connection (Front): yes
    USB (Front): yes

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Brand: Bang & Olufsen
    Number of Speakers: 13
    Subwoofer: yes

    Bluetooth

    Includes Phone Connection: yes

    Navigational Systems

    Controls: Knobs/Touch Buttons
    Information Type: 3d And Voice
    Screen Size (in): 6.5

    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

    Floor Covering

    Load Area: Textile

    Floor Mats

    Material: Textile

    Luxury Trim

    Centre Floor Console: Leather
    Doors: Leather
    Gear Selector: Alloy
    Handbrake Grip: Leather
    Instrument Panel: Leather

    Airbags

    Number of Airbags: 4

    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 Heated: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Main Seat Material: Leather

    Seating

    Capacity: 2
    Configuration: 2+0

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats

    Air Conditioning

    Type: Fully-Auto
    Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1

    Ventilation System

    Heater Type: Combustion

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    Intermediate Service

    Distance (km): 15000
    Distance (miles): 9321
    Period (Months): 12

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