Audi Top Speed

R8 coupe (42)

301.00 km/h

or 187.03 mp/h

General information
BrandAudi
Model R8
Generation R8 Coupe (42)
Modification (Engine) 4.2 FSI V8 (420 Hp) quattro
Start of production November, 2006 year
End of production October, 2012 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 22.1 l/100 km 10.64 US mpg12.78 UK mpg4.52 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 10.2 l/100 km 23.06 US mpg27.69 UK mpg9.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 14.6 l/100 km 16.11 US mpg19.35 UK mpg6.85 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 4.4 sec
Maximum speed 301 km/h 187.03 mph
Emission standard Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio 3.7 kg/Hp, 269.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.6 kg/Nm, 275.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 420 Hp @ 7800 rpm.
Power per litre 100.9 Hp/l
Torque 430 Nm @ 4500-5500 rpm. 317.15 lb.-ft. @ 4500-5500 rpm.
Engine location Rear, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code BYH
Engine displacement 4163 cm3 254.04 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Position of cylinders V-engine
Cylinder Bore 84.5 mm 3.33 in.
Piston Stroke 92.8 mm 3.65 in.
Compression ratio 12.5
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel System Direct injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1560 kg 3439.21 lbs.
Max. weight 1860 kg 4100.6 lbs.
Max load 300 kg 661.39 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 100 l 3.53 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 190 l 6.71 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 75 l 19.81 US gal | 16.5 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4431 mm 174.45 in.
Width 1904 mm 74.96 in.
Width including mirrors 2029 mm 79.88 in.
Height 1252 mm 49.29 in.
Wheelbase 2650 mm 104.33 in.
Front track 1638 mm 64.49 in.
Rear (Back) track 1595 mm 62.8 in.
Front overhang 999 mm 39.33 in.
Rear overhang 782 mm 30.79 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.34
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.8 m 38.71 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 6
Front suspension Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear suspension Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Tires size 235/40 R18; 285/35 R18
Wheel rims size8.5J x 18; 10.5J x 18