2012 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 R tronic
The 2012 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 R tronic is a 525-hp 5.2-liter V10 with a 6-speed r tronic single-clutch automated-manual and all-wheel drive. It starts at $171,800 MSRP.
It makes 525 horsepower at 8,000 rpm and 391 lb-ft of torque at 6500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 19 mpg highway.
The R8 Spyder measures 174.6 inches long on a 104.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,990 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $171,800 ($243,184 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $173,050 ($244,953 *) |
| Destination Charge | $1,250 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.2L FSI V10 |
| Displacement | 5.2 L |
| Horsepower | 525 hp @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 391 lb-ft @ 6500 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 | 1.92 |
| 4th Gear | 1.5 |
| 5th Gear | 1.23 |
| 6th Gear | 1.03 |
| Reverse | 3.71 |
| Final Drive | 3.07 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 13 MPG |
| Highway | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 21.1 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 | 174.6 in |
| Width | 75 in |
| Height | 49 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 3.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,990 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.8 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars