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Audi R8 Type 4S

Headline trim: V10 Performance quattro — 612 bhp, 0-62 in 3.1s.

Audi R8 Type 4S press photo
Verdict
A
BHP
612 bhp
0–60
3.1 s
Top speed
205 mph
MPG
20.0 mpg
Used
£75,000-£175,000

Strengths

  • 5.2 V10 NA — irreplaceable
  • S-Tronic 7DCT slick
  • RWS rear-drive variant from 2018

Weaknesses

  • Heavier than Type 42
  • Discontinued 2024
  • Premium servicing costs

Notable tech

  • Aluminium / carbon space frame (MSS platform)
  • 5.2 FSI V10 only — naturally aspirated
  • 7-speed S-Tronic dual clutch
  • Spyder convertible
  • RWS rear-drive variant from 2018
  • GT (final edition) 2022

Common issues

  • 5.2 V10 carbon build-up
  • Magnetic ride strut wear
  • Software updates needed pre-2019

Engine derivatives

UK trims and engines offered across Type 4S's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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V10 5.2 FSI quattro
BHP533
Torque540 Nm
0–603.5 s
Top198 mph
MPG20 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox7DCT
V10 Plus / Performance quattro
BHP612
Torque580 Nm
0–603.1 s
Top205 mph
MPG20 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox7DCT
V10 RWS / RWD
BHP533
Torque540 Nm
0–603.7 s
Top199 mph
MPG20 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox7DCT
V10 GT RWD (final)
BHP611
Torque565 Nm
0–603.4 s
Top199 mph
MPG20 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox7DCT