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2008 Audi R8 - Specs - Travel Feature

Below is an enthusiast article written by the automotive experts at Motor Trend. Our visit to Seattle reaffirms what we've been experiencing since we left Campo - the 2008 Audi R8 is a rock star. No doubt about it.
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2008 Audi R8
POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS
Drivetrain layout Mid-engine, AWD
Engine type 90 V-8, aluminum block/heads
Valvetrain DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
Displacement 254.1 cu in/4163 cc
Compression ratio 12.5:1
Power (SAE NET) 420 hp @ 7800 rpm
Torque (SAE NET) 317 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Redline 8000 rpm
Weight to power 8.5 lb/hp
Transmission 6-speed manual
Axle/final-drive ratios 3.46:1/3.21
Suspension, front; rear Control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering ratio 17.3:1
Turns lock-to-lock 3.2
Brakes, f;r 15.0-in vented, drilled disc; 14.0-in vented, drilled disc, ABS
Wheels, f;r 8.5 x 19; 11.0 x 19, cast aluminum
Tires, f;r 235/35ZR19 91Y; 295/30ZR19 100Y, Pirelli PZero
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 104.3 in
Track, f/r 64.3/62.7 in
Length x width x height 174.4 x 75.0 x 49.3 in
Turning circle 38.7 ft
Curb weight 3583 lb
Weight dist., f/r 44/56%
Seating capacity 2
Headroom 37.7 in
Legroom 45.0 in
Shoulder room 54.7 in
Cargo volume 3.5 cu ft
TEST DATA
Acceleration to mph
0-30 1.4 sec
0-40 2
0-50 3
0-60 3.9
0-70 5.3
0-80 6.6
0-90 8.1
0-100 10.1
Passing, 45-65 mph 2.1
Quarter mile 12.5 sec @ 111.9 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph 96 ft
Lateral acceleration 0.99 g (avg)
MT figure eight 24.6 sec @ 0.79 g (avg)
Top-gear revs @ 60 mph 2600 rpm
CONSUMER INFO
Base price $112,000 (est)
Price as tested $125,000 (est)
Stability/traction control Yes/yes
Airbags Dual front, front side/head
Basic warranty 4 yrs/50,000 miles
Powertrain warranty 4 yrs/50,000 miles
Roadside assistance 4 yrs/unlimited miles
Fuel capacity 23.8 gal
EPA city/hwy econ 15/21 mpg (est)
Recommended fuel Premium unleaded

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