2012 Audi R8 4.2 R tronic
The 2012 Audi R8 4.2 R tronic is a 430-hp 4.2-liter V8 with a 6-speed r tronic single-clutch automated-manual and all-wheel drive. It starts at $123,300 MSRP.
It makes 430 horsepower at 7,900 rpm and 316 lb-ft of torque at 4500-6000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 21 mpg highway.
The R8 measures 174.4 inches long on a 104.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,616 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $123,300 ($174,532 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $124,550 ($176,301 *) |
| Destination Charge | $1,250 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.2L FSI V8 |
| Displacement | 4.2 L |
| Horsepower | 430 hp @ 7,900 rpm |
| Torque | 316 lb-ft @ 4500-6000 rpm |
| Injection Type | FSI direct injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | quattro all-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed R tronic single-clutch automated-manual |
| 1st Gear | 4.37 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.7 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.87 |
| 4th Gear | 1.41 |
| 5th Gear | 1.12 |
| 6th Gear | 0.92 |
| Reverse | 3.71 |
| Final Drive | 3.46 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 13 MPG |
| Highway | 21 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 | 19 x 8.5 in |
| Wheels Rear | 19 x 11.0 in |
| Tires Front | 235/35R19 |
| Tires Rear | 295/30R19 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 174.4 in |
| Width | 75 in |
| Height | 49.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 3.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,616 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.8 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars