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4.2 V8 COUPE
SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
TRIM |
MSRP |
| Audi R8 4.2 V8 Coupe | $109,000 |
ENGINE
Type: |
4,163cc V8; aluminum block and heads |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC 4-valves/cyl. |
| Power [hp at rpm]: | 420 at 7,800 |
| Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: | 317 at 4,500 - 6,000 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: | 84.5 x 92.8 |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 |
| Redline: | 8,000 |
| Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: | 13 / 20 |
TRANSMISSION
Type: |
6-speed manual (opt. R-tronic) |
| Ratios: | 4.37, 2.71, 1.88, 1.41, 1.13, 0.93 |
| Final Drive: | 3.46 |
LAYOUT
Engine position: |
Mid-engine |
Driveline: |
All-wheel-drive |
SUSPENSION
Front: |
Double-wishbones; magnetic fluid-filled shocks, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
Rear: |
Double-wishbones; magnetic fluid-filled shocks, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
BRAKES
Front: |
15.0 in. power-assisted cross-drilled and vented discs |
Rear: |
14.0 in. power-assisted cross-drilled and vented discs |
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]: |
3,450 |
| Weight distribution: | 44 / 56 |
| Fuel Capacity [gal.]: | 23.8 |
STEERING
Type: |
Rack & Pinion; power-assist |
Turning Circle [ft.] |
38.0 |
STANDARD TECHNICAL FEATURES
- Adaptive suspension
- Air compressor
- Auto-leveling bi-Xenon headlights
- Daytime running lights
- Low emission vehicle (LEV)
- P235/35 R19 performance tires in front
- P295/30 R19 performance tires in rear
- Security system
- Theft-deterrent system
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]: |
174.5 |
Width [in.]: |
75.0 |
Height [in.]: |
49.3 |
| Wheelbase [in.]: | 104.3 |
| Front Track [in.]: | 64.3 |
| Rear Track [in.]: | 62.8 |
Coefficient of Drag: |
0.34 |
STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES
- 2 doors
- Body color front and rear bumper, door handles
- Chrome exhaust tip
- Power remote, heated and folding left door mirror with indicator lights
- Power remote, heated and folding right door mirror with indicator lights
- Rear liftgate
- Spoiler in rear
- Variable intermittent, rain-detecting and speed-sensitive wipers
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Seating Capacity: |
2 |
Front Headroom [in.]: |
38.0 |
Front Legroom [in.]: |
41.1 |
Front Shoulderroom [in.]: |
54.4 |
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: |
3.5 |
STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES
- 2 12V power outlets
- 8-way power, heated driver sport seat
- 8-way power, heated front passenger sport seat
- AM/FM radio with seek/scan, amplifier, RDS, digital signal processor, MP3 capability, single in-dash CD-player and 7 speakers
- Alcantara seat-upholstery
- Ashtray
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Auto-locking doors
- Automatic air conditioning
- Cargo area carpeting, light and net
- Carpeted front floor mats
- Cigarette lighter
- Clock
- Compass
- Cruise control
- Cupholders in front
- Door bins in front
- Driver footrest
- External temperature display
- Floor carpeting
- Front seat center console with storage
- Full cloth headliner
- Illuminated entry
- Illuminated visor vanity mirrors in front
- Keyfob remote keyless entry
- Leather steering-wheel
- Lighted and lockable glove box
- Power windows; with one-touch open in front
- Reading lights in front
- Rear window defogger
- Remote trunk release
- SIRIUS satellite radio
- Speed-sensitive volume
- Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
- Tachometer
- Tilting and telescoping sport steering-wheel
- Tinted windows
- Trip computer
- Variable instrument panel lighting
- Vehicle information system
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES
- Airbags in front with occupancy sensor on passenger side
- Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
- Electronic Stability Control
- Front adjustable and tilting head restraints
- Front seatbelt pretensioners
- Knee airbag
- Side-impact airbags in front
- Side-impact bars
- Traction control
