About the Audi R8
The 2017 Audi R8 is a Super Sports offered in both 2D coupe and 2D convertible body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $354,616 for the Base variant and topping out at $390,911 for the Plus.
There are 2 variants of the R8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2016.
Engine options include 5.2L gasoline direct injection & multi-point (397kW/540Nm) and 5.2L petrol direct injection (397kW/540Nm). All variants feature manual transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The 2017 R8 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
2017 Audi R8 Price
Base
Configuration | Price From* |
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5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | $354,616 |
5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4 | $354,616 |
plus
Configuration | Price From* |
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5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | $389,616 |
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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 3 different fuel economy figures for the Audi R8
The most fuel efficient Audi R8 is the Base with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 5.2L GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT and uses 11.4L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Audi R8 that uses the most amount of fuel is the plus with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 5.2L GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT and uses 12.3L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Audi R8 | Fuel Type | Combined |
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5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 11.4 L/100km |
5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 11.7 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Audi R8?
The Audi R8 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
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 Base that starts from $354,616.
The most expensive Audi R8 is the plus that starts from $390,911.
The best towing capacity of a Audi R8 is null kg offered by the following variants: Base and plus.
The largest Audi R8 is the Base which measures 1940mm wide, 4426mm in length and sits 1240mm tall.
The most powerful Audi R8 is the plus which has 449kW of power from its 5.2L GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT engine.
The Audi R8 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Audi R8 is the Base which weighs 2045 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi R8 uses premium unleaded.