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About the Audi R8
Last updated Sep 29, 2025The new Audi R8 is a Super Sports offered in a 2D Convertible body style. Available in Australia from $294,877 (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 November 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 2021 R8 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2023 Audi R8 Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 5.2L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $295,000 |
| 5.2L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $294,877 |
| 5.2L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $316,500 |
| 5.2L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $316,377 |
Performance
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 5.2L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4 | $395,000 |
| 5.2L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4 | $394,877 |
| 5.2L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4 | $416,500 |
| 5.2L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4 | $416,377 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Audi R8 Dimensions
1240mm
1940mm
4426mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2023 Audi R8 Fuel Economy
| Audi R8 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 5.2L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 12.0 L/100km |
| 5.2L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 13.4 L/100km |
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Audi R8 FAQs
The cheapest Audi R8 is the Base that starts from $294,877.
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.