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2020 Audi R8 price and specs
The facelifted Audi R8 Coupe and Spyder is hitting Aussie dealers on July 24, bringing refreshed looks and the permanent return of a rear-wheel drive model.
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About the Audi R8
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new Audi R8 is a Super Sports offered in a 2D Convertible body style. Available in Australia from $295,000 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $416,500 for the Performance.
There are 2 variants of the R8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2020.
The Audi R8 is only available with an null motor that produces 397kW and 540Nm of torque. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2020 R8 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
234.22 - 281.5 kW/t
164.06 kW/t
371.15 kW/t
Boot Space
112 litres
112 litres
470 litres
Fuel Efficiency
12 - 13.4 L/100km
8.9 L/100km
17.9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
545 - 692 km
475 km
763 km
Price
$295,000 - $416,500
$229,100
$1,042,286
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
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2020 Audi R8 Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $295,000 |
| 5.2L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $295,000 |
| 5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $316,500 |
| 5.2L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $316,500 |
Performance
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4 | $395,000 |
| 5.2L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4 | $395,000 |
| 5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4 | $416,500 |
| 5.2L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4 | $416,500 |
*excl. on-roads
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2020 Audi R8 Dimensions
1240mm
1940mm
4426mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2020 Audi R8 Fuel Economy
There are 3 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 12L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Audi R8 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Performance with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 5.2L Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point and uses 13.4L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Audi R8 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 12.0 L/100km |
| 5.2L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 12.0 L/100km |
| 5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 13.4 L/100km |
| 5.2L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 13.4 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.
2020 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 $295,000.
The most expensive Audi R8 is the Performance that starts from $416,500.
The best towing capacity of a Audi R8 is null kg offered by the following variants: Base and Performance.
The largest Audi R8 is the Base which measures 1940mm wide, 4426mm in length and sits 1244mm tall.
The most powerful Audi R8 is the Performance 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 Performance which weighs 2015 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi R8 uses Premium Unleaded.