2008 Audi R8 4.2 6MT
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- Photo: Audi R8 - Vaduz - FL 11031 by Walser123, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi R8 front (Chubu International Airport) by Emran Kassim, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi R8 11 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi R8 9 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi R8 rear (Chubu International Airport) by Emran Kassim, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2008 Audi R8 4.2 6MT is a 420-hp 4.2-liter V8 with a 6-speed manual and all-wheel drive. It starts at $109,000 MSRP.
It makes 420 horsepower at 7,800 rpm and 317 lb-ft of torque at 4500-6000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 18 mpg highway.
The R8 measures 174.5 inches long on a 104.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,605 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $109,000 ($164,538 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $110,000 ($166,047 *) |
| Destination Charge | $1,000 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.2L FSI V8 |
| Displacement | 4.2 L |
| Horsepower | 420 hp @ 7,800 rpm |
| Torque | 317 lb-ft @ 4500-6000 rpm |
| Injection Type | FSI direct injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | quattro all-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| 1st Gear | 4.37 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.71 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.88 |
| 4th Gear | 1.41 |
| 5th Gear | 1.13 |
| 6th Gear | 0.93 |
| Reverse | 3.71 |
| Final Drive | 3.46 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 13 MPG |
| Highway | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 23.8 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | 4-link independent |
| Rear Suspension | 4-link independent |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 14.4 in ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 14.0 in ventilated disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 x 8.5 in |
| Wheels Rear | 18 x 10.5 in |
| Tires Front | 235/40R18 |
| Tires Rear | 285/35R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 174.5 in |
| Width | 75 in |
| Height | 49.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 3.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,605 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52.4 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2008 Audi R8 4.2 6MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2008 Audi R8 2-DR w/SAB).
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Audi R8.
5 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2008 Audi R8
Owner Complaints
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Audi R8. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Suspension | 4 |
| Structure | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2008 AUDI R8. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.