Verdict
A
← Audi R8 · 2007-2015 · Type 42
Audi R8 Type 42
Headline trim: V10 5.2 FSI quattro — 525 bhp, 0-62 in 3.9s.
BHP
525 bhp
0–60
3.9 s
Top speed
197 mph
MPG
18 mpg (US)
Used
$44,000-$95,000
Strengths
- 4.2 V8 — high-revving NA
- 5.2 V10 — Gallardo-derived
- Quattro grip in supercar
Weaknesses
- R-Tronic single-clutch slow
- Cabin shows age
- No twin-clutch until S-Tronic late-life
Notable tech
- Aluminium space frame
- 4.2 FSI V8 / 5.2 FSI V10
- Quattro AWD (Haldex)
- 6MT or R-Tronic single-clutch (replaced by S-Tronic 7DCT post-2012)
- Spyder convertible from 2010
- GT, V10 Plus, LMX, Competition special editions
Common issues
- 4.2 V8 timing chain stretch
- 5.2 V10 service costs
- R-Tronic single-clutch slow
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Type 42's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
V8 4.2 FSI quattro
BHP414
Torque430 Nm
0–604.6 s
Top187 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox6MT / R-Tronic / 7DCT
V10 5.2 FSI quattro
BHP525
Torque530 Nm
0–603.9 s
Top197 mph
MPG (US)17 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox6MT / R-Tronic / 7DCT
V10 Plus 5.2 FSI quattro
BHP542
Torque540 Nm
0–603.5 s
Top198 mph
MPG (US)17 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox7DCT