About the Audi R8
The 2012 Audi R8 is a Super Sports offered in both 2D convertible and 2D coupe body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $271,000 for the Base variant and topping out at $407,200 for the Carbon Edition.
There are 2 variants of the R8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2012.
Engine options include 4.2L petrol direct injection (316kW/430Nm) and 5.2L petrol direct injection (386kW/530Nm). All variants feature 6-speed manual transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The 2012 R8 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
2012 Audi R8 Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4 | $271,000 |
| 4.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | $271,000 |
| 5.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | $271,000 |
| 5.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4 | $271,000 |
Carbon Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 5.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | $282,400 |
| 4.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | $282,400 |
| 5.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4 | $282,400 |
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2012 Audi R8 Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2012 Audi R8 Fuel Economy
There are 8 different fuel economy figures for the Audi R8
The most fuel efficient Audi R8 is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 4.2L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 13.3L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Audi R8 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Carbon Edition with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 5.2L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 14.9L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Audi R8 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Audi R8 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 13.5 L/100km |
| 4.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 14.4 L/100km |
| 4.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 14.2 L/100km |
| 4.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 13.3 L/100km |
| 5.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 14.7 L/100km |
| 5.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 13.7 L/100km |
| 5.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 14.9 L/100km |
| 5.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 13.9 L/100km |
2012 Audi R8 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Audi R8?
The Audi R8 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Audi R8 FAQs
The cheapest Audi R8 is the Base that starts from $271,000.
The most expensive Audi R8 is the Carbon Edition that starts from $407,200.
The best towing capacity of a Audi R8 is null kg offered by the following variants: Base and Carbon Edition.
The largest Audi R8 is the Base which measures 1930mm wide, 4435mm in length and sits 1252mm tall.
The most powerful Audi R8 is the Base which has 386kW of power from its 5.2L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Audi R8 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Audi R8 is the Base which weighs 2025 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi R8 uses premium unleaded.