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Audi R8 4.2 Coupe Quattro

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Audi R8 4.2 Coupe Quattro

2-door 2-seater coupé, 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4163 cm3 / 254.0 cu in / 254.0 cu in, 313.0 kW / 419.7 hp / 419.7 hp @ 8250 rpm / 8250 rpm / 8250 rpm, 429.9 N·m / 317.0 lb·ft / 317.0 lb·ft @ 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, four wheel drive, consumption 7.8 l/100km / 36.2 mpg-UK / 30.2 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)AudiIssued from2008
ModelR8 4.2 Coupe QuattroIssued until
SerieR8Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerAudi AGCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typecoupéNumber of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)100 l / 3.53 cu ft / 3.53 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)2520 l / 88.99 cu ft / 88.99 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)1100 l / 38.85 cu ft / 38.85 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4440 mm / 174.8 in / 174.8 inTotal (curb) weight1160 kg / 2557 lb / 2557 lb
Width1910 mm / 75.2 in / 75.2 inDry weight
Height1260 mm / 49.6 in / 49.6 inLoad capacity40 kg / 88 lb / 88 lb
Wheelbase2660 mm / 104.7 in / 104.7 inGross (max.) weight1200 kg / 2646 lb / 2646 lb
Track frontTowing weight1400 kg / 3086 lb / 3086 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity90 l / 19.8 UK gal / 23.8 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.67  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.3Frontal area (A)2.05 m2 / 22.0 sq ft / 22.0 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.61 m2 / 6.6 sq ft / 6.6 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)15.3 kW / 20.5 hp / 20.5 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves32
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore
FuelStroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyInjection. Electronic fuel injectionEngine displacement4163 cm3 / 254.0 cu in / 254.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio
SumpwetMax. output power313.0 kW / 419.7 hp / 419.7 hp at 8250 rpm / 8250 rpm / 8250 rpm
AspirationMax. torque429.9 N·m / 317.0 lb·ft / 317.0 lb·ft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)125.2 kW / 167.9 hp / 167.9 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output75.2 kW/l / 1.652 bhp/cu in / 1.652 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque103.3 N·m/l / 0.90 lb·ft/cu in / 0.90 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel drivefour wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio367.2 kW/ton / 278.2 bhp/ton / 278.2 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)7.8 l/100km / 36.2 mpg-UK / 30.2 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions194 g/km / 312 g/mi / 312 g/mi
  Range1154 km / 717 mi / 717 mi

Chassis

Engine locationEngine alignment
SteeringSteering detailsTraction control
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front235/35-R19Tyres rear235/35-R19
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Audi R8 4.2 Coupe Quattro

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