About the Audi R8
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2017 Audi R8's used prices in Australia typically range from $145,700 for the 5.2 V10 Plus Quattro variant and topping out at $200,600 for the Spyder 5.2 Fsi Quattro Plus.
There are 7 variants of the R8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2016.
The Audi R8 is only available with an petrol motor that produces 449kW and 560Nm of torque. All variants feature all-wheel drive.
The 2017 R8 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
2017 Audi R8 Price
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| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | $389,616 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | $355,911 |
| 5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4 | $388,500 |
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2017 Audi R8 Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2017 Audi R8 Fuel Economy
There are 7 different fuel economy figures for the Audi R8
The most fuel efficient Audi R8 is the 5.2 FSI QUATTRO with a 7 SPEED AUTO S TRONIC which is powered by a 5.2L DIRECT FUEL INJ and uses 11.4L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Audi R8 that uses the most amount of fuel is the SPYDER 5.2 FSI QUATTRO PLUS with a 7 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 5.2L DIRECT FUEL INJ and uses 13.6L of Premium Unleaded Petrol 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 12.3 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Audi R8?
You should service your R8 at your authorised Audi dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the R8's warranty.
2017 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 5.2 V10 PLUS QUATTRO that starts from $145,700.
The most expensive Audi R8 is the SPYDER 5.2 FSI QUATTRO PLUS that starts from $200,600.
The best towing capacity of a Audi R8 is null kg offered by the following variants: 5.2 V10 PLUS QUATTRO, SPYDER RWS, 5.2 FSI QUATTRO, RWS, SPYDER 5.2 FSI QUATTRO, PLUS NEUBURG EDITION and SPYDER 5.2 FSI QUATTRO PLUS.
The largest Audi R8 is the 5.2 V10 PLUS QUATTRO which measures 1904mm wide, 4431mm in length and sits 1252mm tall.
The most powerful Audi R8 is the 5.2 V10 PLUS QUATTRO which has 449kW of power from its 5.2L DIRECT FUEL INJ engine.
The Audi R8 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Audi R8 is the RWS which weighs 2020 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi R8 uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.