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Technical Data – Audi R8 4.2 FSI quattro
Programme for Germany - Status: March 2007
Model
Audi R8 4.2 FSI quattro
Engine / electrics
Engine type Eight-cylinder V90° spark-ignition engine with dry-sump lubrication, petrol direct
injection, four-valve technology, DOHC cylinder head, intake manifold with
charge motion flaps
Valve gear / number of valves per cylinder Continuous camshaft adjustment for the intake and exhaust valves / 4
Displacement in cc / bore x stroke in mm / compression 4163 / 84.5 x 92.8 / 12.5
Max. power output in kW (bhp) / at rpm 309 (420) / 7,800
Max. torque in Nm / at rpm 430 / 4,500 – 6,000
Engine management / mixture preparation Fully electronic engine management Bosch MED 9.1 ‘master-slave’ concept,
drive-by-wire throttle control, sequential petrol direct injection, adaptive lambda
control, adaptive knock control, comfort and quick-start system, mapped ignition
with solid-state high-voltage distribution
Exhaust emission control Two metal primary catalytic converters, two metal main catalytic converters, four
heated oxygen sensors, secondary air system
Emissions class EU4
Alternator in A / battery in A/Ah 190 / 520/110
Drive / transmission
Drive type quattro permanent four-wheel drive, electronic differential lock EDL,
traction control ASR,
Clutch double-plate clutch (Diameter 215 mm)
Gearbox type 6-speed manual gearbox R tronic sequential manual gearbox
Gear ratio in 1st gear / 2nd gear 4.373 / 2.709 4.373 / 2.709
Gear ratio in 3rd gear / 4th gear 1.878 / 1.411 1.878 / 1.411
Gear ratio in 5th gear / 6th gear / 1.126 / 0.928 1.126 / 0.928
Reverse gear / final drive ratio 3.713 / 3.462 3.713 / 3.462
Running gear / steering / brakes
Front suspension Double-wishbones
Rear suspension Double-wishbones
Steering / steering ratio / turning circle in m (D102) Hydraulically assisted rack-and-pinion steering / 17.3 / 11.8
Brake system Electronic stabilisation program ESP with integrated ABS
Wheels / tyres Front: 8.5Jx18 / 235/40 R18; rear: 10.5 Jx18 / 285/35 R18
Performance / consumption / acoustics
Top speed in km/h 301 301
Acceleration 0-100 / 0-200 km/h in sec 4.6 / 14.9 4.6 / 14.9
Fuel grade Super Plus 98 RON
Fuel consumption: urban / extra-urban / combined, l/100 km 22.1 / 10.2 / 14.6 20.4 / 9.6 / 13.6
CO
2
mass emission, g/km 528 / 244 / 349 487 / 230 / 325
Standing / drive-past exterior noise level in dB (A) 99 / 75 99 / 74
Servicing / guarantee (Germany)
Oil change / inspection According to service indicator up to 30,000 (max. 2 years) 1)
Vehicle/paint/rust perforation guarantee 2 years with unlimited mileage / 3 years / 12 years
Insurance classification in Germany: third party / fully
comprehensive / part-comprehensive
17 / 29 / 29
Weights / loads
Unladen weight in kg (excl. driver) / gross weight limit in kg 1560 / 1860 1565 / 1865
Axle load limit at front / rear in kg 890 / 1050 890 / 1055
Capacities
Cooling system capacity (incl. heating) in l 23
Engine oil capacity (incl. filter) in l 14.2
Fuel tank capacity in l 75 (optional: 90)
Body / dimensions
Body type Aluminium body (ASF)
Number of doors / seats 2 doors / 2 seats
Drag coefficient c
D
/ frontal area A in m
2
0.34 / 1.99
Length / width excl. mirrors / height, unladen, mm 4431 / 1904 / 1252
Wheelbase / track at front/rear, mm 2650 / 1632 / 1593
Height of loading lip, unladen, mm --
Luggage capacity in l, acc. to VDA block method (V210) 100 / 90
1) depending on driving style and operating conditions