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5.2L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD
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Audi R8 Base (2021) price & specs
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Overview
The 2021 Audi R8 Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Convertible that was released to the Australian market on 4th July 2021. The Audi R8 is regarded as a Super Sports built in Germany with prices starting at $316,377 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 Seven-speed Automatic transmission. Audi claims the R8 Base uses 13.4L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 284g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 597km per full tank
The Audi R8 measures 1244mm (49.0 inches) in height, 4426mm (174.3 inches) in length, 1940mm (76.4 inches) in width with a 2650mm (104.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1695kg (3736.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The R8 Base comes standard with 245/30 R20 front tyres and 305/30 R20 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
234.22 - 281.5 kW/t
133 kW/t
414.97 kW/t
Boot Space
112 litres
112 litres
470 litres
Fuel Efficiency
12 - 13.4 L/100km
4.6 L/100km
18.4 L/100km
Vehicle Range
545 - 692 km
462 km
1,565 km
Price
$294,877 - $416,500
$193,925
$1,042,286
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
75,000 km
Unlimited
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
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Dimensions
4,426 mm
1,940 mm
inc mirror: 2,037 mm
inc mirror: 2,037 mm
1,244 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,426 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,940 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,037 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,244 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm |
| Load Capacity | 300 mm |
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Explore Audi R8 Features & Specs
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Front DVD: yes
Location: Front
Front Screen Size (in): 12.3
Media Control
Wheel: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Other Months Subscription Included: 0
Over Air Updates
Type: Ota Updates
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Type: Automatic
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 1
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Cylinder Shutdown
Number of Cylinders: 5
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 197
CO2 Level (Combined): 284
CO2 Level (Urban): 422
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Bore Engine: 84.5
Engine (cc): 5204
Engine Configuration: V
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 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: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 12.3
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 597
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 371
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 7.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 13.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 21
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 18
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 13.4
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 3.8
Maximum Speed (km/h): 322
Maximum Speed (mph): 200
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: Rear
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Mechanical
Transmission
Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Manual Sequential: yes
Number of Speeds: 7
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
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: 20
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 30
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 20
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: 305
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 20
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 20
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 11.0
Black Trim
Exhaust Pipe: yes
Body Style
Body Type: Convertible
Local Body Type: Convertible
Platform Code: LB7
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Electrically Deployed Trunk/Hatch Spoiler: yes
Location: Boot/Hatch
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 4.0
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 112
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 64.5
Front Track (mm): 1638
Overall Height (in): 49.0
Overall Height (mm): 1244
Overall Length (in): 174.3
Overall Length (mm): 4426
Overall Width (in): 76.4
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 80.2
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2037
Overall Width (mm): 1940
Rear Track (in): 63.0
Rear Track (mm): 1599
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.7
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11200
Wheelbase (in): 104.3
Wheelbase (mm): 2650
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38.5
Front Headroom (mm): 977
Front Hip Room (in): 59.1
Front Hip Room (mm): 1502
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.1
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1400
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Laser
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
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Synthetic Suede
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 Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
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): 1995
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4398
Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1695
Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 3737
Kerb Weight Includes Driver: yes
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1695
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3737
Tare Weight (kg): 1643
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 0
Audio System
Audio Player Reads MP3: yes
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Media Card: yes
Digital Radio: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 1
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Behind Seats Capacity: 1
Location: Behind Seats
Behind Seats Media Type: DVD
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Brand: Bang & Olufsen
Number of Speakers: 13
Subwoofer: yes
Door Sill Protector
Illuminated: yes
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Doors: Leather
Gear Selector: 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
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
Seating
Capacity: 2
Configuration: 2+0
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Heater Type: Combustion
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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