2015 Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 S tronic
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- Photo: 2013 Audi R8 Spyder Quattro V10 S-A 5.2 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2013 Audi R8 V10 Quattro Spyder by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2013 Audi R8 Spyder Quattro V10 by Calreyn88, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi R8 V10 Spyder (51486581766) by Alexandre Prevot, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: The interior of 2012 Audi R8 V10 Spyder by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2015 Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 S tronic is a 430-hp 4.2-liter V8 with a 7-speed s tronic dual-clutch automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $138,400 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.
It makes 430 horsepower at 7,900 rpm and 317 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).
The R8 Spyder measures 174.4 inches long on a 104.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,770 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $138,400 ($189,789 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $139,650 ($191,503 *) |
| Destination Charge | $1,250 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.2L FSI V8 |
| Displacement | 4.2 L |
| Horsepower | 430 hp @ 7,900 rpm |
| Torque | 317 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Injection Type | Gasoline direct injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | quattro all-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic |
| 1st Gear | 3.13 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.59 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.88 |
| 4th Gear | 1.14 |
| 5th Gear | 0.9 |
| 6th Gear | 0.88 |
| 7th Gear | 0.65 |
| Reverse | 2.65 |
| Final Drive | 4.46 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 14 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 15 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 21.1 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | double wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | double wishbone |
| 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 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,770 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.8 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2015 Audi R8 Spyder C AWD).
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Audi R8 SPYDER.
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 2015 Audi R8 SPYDER
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Audi R8 SPYDER. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 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 2015 AUDI R8 SPYDER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.