2012 Audi R8

At a Glance

Pricing	$114,200 - $196,800
Drive Types	AWD
Engines	4.2l V8, 5.2l V10
Transmissions	M6, SM6
Fuel Economy	11-13 (city), 19-21 (highway)

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Velocity Index	84
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Overview Information

Audi's mid-engine sports car, the R8, is available in both coupe and convertible (Spyder) forms. Power is provided to all four wheels by either a 4.2l V8 engine or 5.2L V10 engine. The quattro AWD system has a strong 85% rear-wheel torque bias, but can send as much as 30% to the front wheels to improve traction. Standard equipment includes 19-inch alloy wheels, adjustable magnetic ride suspension, LED headlights and a Bang & Olufsen sound system. The R8 offers wheel, leather and carbon fiber packages to allow owners to customize their R8. In 2011/2012, Audi offered a heavily modified limited edition of the R8 coupe dubbed the R8 GT.

What Changed:

A heavily modified limited edition R8 GT is offered. The R8 GT is lighter and more powerful than the standard 5.2l R8. Series production is limited to 333 units, with 90 available in the US.

Official Word:

Audi of America established prices for the limited-production 2012 Audi R8 GT starting at $196,800 at the launch of sales in the U.S. market. The Audi R8 GT is the lightest, fastest and most powerful entry in the Audi supercar lineup, which has won global acclaim. Only 333 Audi R8 GT models will be produced worldwide, with 90 slated for U.S. buyers. The 2012 R8 GT receives significant exterior modifications aimed at enhancing its already stellar...Read.

Model/Trim/Package	EL	Engine			MPG	VjI	Base Price
R8 4.2	3	4.2l V8 (430-bhp)	M6	AWD	11/20/15	80	$114,200
R8 4.2	3	4.2l V8 (430-bhp)	SM6	AWD	13/21/17	80	$123,300
R8 5.2	4	5.2l V10 (525-bhp)	M6	AWD	12/19/15	84	$149,000
R8 5.2	4	5.2l V10 (525-bhp)	SM6	AWD	13/19/16	84	$158,100
R8 5.2 GT	2	5.2l V10 (560-bhp)	SM6	AWD	13/19/16	84	$196,800