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Audi R8 Coupe (42) 4.2 FSI V8 (420 Hp) quattro 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Audi R8 Coupe (42) 4.2 FSI V8 (420 Hp) quattro 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
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General information

Name

Audi R8 Coupe (42) 4.2 FSI V8 (420 Hp) quattro 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

Brand

Audi
Model

R8
Generation

R8 Coupe (42)
Year of production

2006

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

4.2 FSI V8 (420 Hp) quattro

Power

420 Hp @ 7800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

430 Nm @ 4500-5500 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Emission standard

Euro 4

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

22.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

10.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

14.6 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

4.6 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

301 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
420 Hp @ 7800 rpm.
Power per litre
100.9 Hp/l
Torque
430 Nm @ 4500-5500 rpm.
Engine displacement
4163 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
84.5 mm
Piston stroke
92.8 mm
Compression ratio
12.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Direct injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1560 kg

Max weight (kg)

1860 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

75 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

100 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

190 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4431 mm

Width (mm)

1904 mm

Height (mm)

1252 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2650 mm

Front track (mm)

1638 mm

Rear track (mm)

1595 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

11.8 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Front tires size

235/40 R18; 285/35 R18

Rear tires size

235/40 R18; 285/35 R18

Wheel rims size

8.5J x 18; 10.5J x 18

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