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2012 Audi R8 Specifications

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2012 Audi R8
Starting Price:
$114,200
Estimated MPG:
11 city | 20 hwy
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2012 Audi R8 Specifications

ABS Brakes

ABS:
4-wheel

Air Conditioning

Front air conditioning:
Automatic

Airbags

Passenger Airbag:
Yes

Audio System

In-Dash CD:
Single
MP3 player:
Yes
Radio:
AM/FM/Satellite
Satellite Radio:
SIRIUS

Brakes

Front brakes:
Ventilated disc

Convenience Features

Cruise control:
Cruise control
Power steering:
Speed-proportional power steering
Steering wheel:
Tilt and telescopic

Dimensions

Front Head Room:
38.0 "
Front Leg Room:
41.1 "
Overall height:
49.3 "
Overall Length:
174.5 "
Overall Width:
75.0 "
Wheelbase:
104.3 "

Driver Seat

Heated:
Multi-level heating
Power Adjustments:
8

Drivetrain

4WD Type:
Full-time

Engine

Compression Ratio:
12.50 : 1
Displacement:
318 cu.in.
Horse Power:
560 hp
Size:
5.2 L
Vehicle Emissions:
ULEV II

Engine Spec

Cylinder configuration:
V-10
Drive type:
quattro all-wheel drive
Engine liters:
5.2
Fuel tank capacity:
19.8gal.
Fuel tank capacity:
23.7gal.
Horsepower:
560hp @ 8,000RPM
Number of valves:
40
Recommended fuel:
premium unleaded
Torque:
398 lb.-ft. @ 6,500RPM
Transmission:
6 speed automatic with auto-shift

Fuel Consumption

City:
13 mpg
Highway:
19 mpg

Instrumentation

External temp:
External temperature display
Tachometer:
Tachometer
Trip computer:
Trip computer

Mirrors

Driver mirror adjustment:
Power remote

Safety and Performance for CarsProd

Stability control:
Stability control
Traction control:
Traction control

Seats

Total Seating Capacity:
2

Security

Anti-theft alarm system:
Yes

Suspension

Front suspension type:
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension Type:
Double wishbone

Telematics

Navigation system:
Yes

Tires

Diameter:
19.0"
Prefix:
P
Profile:
30
Speed Rating:
Y
Tire Pressure Monitoring System:
Yes
Type:
Performance
Width:
295 mm

Transmission

Number of speeds:
6

Warranty

roadside months:
48 months

Weights and Capacities

Curb weight:
3,362 lbs.
Gross vehicle weight:
4,365 lbs.
Max cargo capacity:
3 cu.ft.
Payload:
551 lbs.

Wheels

Diameter:
19
Rim Type:
Painted forged aluminum
Width:
11

Windows

Power windows:
Power windows
Rear defogger:
Rear defogger
Standard Features

Body Exterior

Bumpers
: body-color
Heated door mirrors
Number of doors
: 2
Power door mirrors
Rear cargo
: liftgate
Spoiler
Turn signal indicator mirrors

Convenience Features

1-touch down
1-touch up
Air conditioning
Automatic temperature control
Driver door bin
Driver vanity mirror
Front beverage holders
Illuminated entry
Navigation system
Passenger door bin
Passenger vanity mirror
Power windows
Remote keyless entry
Speed control
Telescoping steering wheel
Tilt steering wheel

Entertainment Features

1st row LCD monitors
: 1
AM/FM radio
CD player
Diversity antenna
DVD-Audio
MP3 decoder
Radio data system
Remote CD player
Speakers
: 12
Speakers
: 7
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Wireless phone connectivity

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Front reading lights
Low tire pressure warning
Outside temperature display
Parking sensors
: front and rear
Rear window defroster
Speed sensitive wipers
Tachometer
Trip computer
Variably intermittent wipers
Voltmeter

Powertrain

Cylinder configuration
: V-10
Drive type
: quattro all-wheel drive
Engine liters
: 5.2
Engine location
: mid
Fuel economy city
: 13mpg
Fuel economy highway
: 19mpg
Fuel tank capacity
: 19.8gal.
Fuel tank capacity
: 23.7gal.
Horsepower
: 560hp @ 8,000RPM
Manual-shift auto
Mode select transmission
Number of valves
: 40
Recommended fuel
: premium unleaded
Torque
: 398 lb.-ft. @ 6,500RPM
Transmission
: 6 speed automatic with auto-shift
Variable intake manifold
Variable valve control

Safety and Security

4 wheel disc brakes
ABS brakes
Adjustable head restraints
: driver and passenger w/tilt
Brake assist
Dual front impact airbags
Dual front side impact airbags
Electronic stability
Ignition disable
Knee airbag
Occupant sensing airbag
Panic alarm
Perimeter/approach lights
Security system
Traction control

Seats and Trim

Front seats
: bucket
Heated front seats
Leather upholstery
Max seating capacity
: 2
Power driver seat
Power passenger seat
Sport steering wheel

Specs and Dimensions

Air Pollution Score (AP)
: 5
Compression ratio
: 12.50 to 1
Engine bore x stroke
: 84.5mm x 92.8mm (3.33" x 3.65")
Engine displacement
: 5.2 L
Engine horsepower
: 560hp @ 8,000RPM
Engine torque
: 398 lb.-ft. @ 6,500RPM
Exterior body width
: 1,905mm (75.0")
Exterior height
: 1,252mm (49.3")
Exterior length
: 4,432mm (174.5")
Front headroom
: 965mm (38.0")
Front legroom
: 1,044mm (41.1")
Front shoulder room
: 1,382mm (54.4")
Greenhouse Gas Score (GG)
: 1
GVWR
: 1,980kg (4,365lbs)
Interior cargo volume
: 99 L (3 cu.ft.)
Interior maximum cargo volume
: 99 L (3 cu.ft.)
Payload
: 250kg (551lbs)
Turning radius
: 5.9m (19.4')
Wheelbase
: 2,649mm (104.3")

Suspension/Handling

Adaptive suspension
Alloy wheels
Four wheel independent suspension
Front anti-roll bar
Front tires
: 235/35YR19.0
Power steering
Rear anti-roll bar
Rear tires
: 295/30YR19.0
Speed-sensing steering
Sport suspension
Tires
: performance
Wheel size
: 19"

Warranty

Basic warranty
: 48 months/50,000miles
Corrosion perforation warranty
: 144 months/ unlimited distance
Maintenance warranty
: 12 months/5,000miles
Powertrain warranty
: 48 months/50,000miles
Roadside assistance coverage
: 48 months/ unlimited distance
Optional Features

Safety and Security

Ceramic disc brakes
Optional

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