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    2017 Audi R8

    Used from

    $354,616 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    11.4 - 12.3 L / 100km

    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

    *excl. on-roads

    2017 Audi R8 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Audi R8

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 4
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 1
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Media Card
      • Digital Radio
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Cylinder shutdown
      • Number Of Cylinders: 5
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 1
      • Media Type: Dvd
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Suspension
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Thigh Support Type: Electric
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Instrument cluster
      • Reconfigurable
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 10.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.7
      • Headroom Front: 958
      • Hip Room Front (in): 59.1
      • Hip Room Front: 1502
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1400
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy
      • On Handbrake Grip: Leather
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Pearl
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
    • Side airbag
      • Head Protection
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Bang & Olufsen
      • Number Of: 13
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    plus

    Adds to Base:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Front seat
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Type: Racing
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.5
      • Headroom Front: 977
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Carbon Fibre
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre
      • On Doors: Carbon Fibre
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    Removes from Base:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 4
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Suspension
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Thigh Support Type: Electric
      • Type: Sports
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.7
      • Headroom Front: 958
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy
      • On Handbrake Grip: Leather
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Side airbag
      • Head Protection
    See all 2017 Audi R8 Specs

    2017 Audi R8 Dimensions

    1240mm
    1940mm
    4426mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2017 Audi R8 Dimensions

    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 R8Fuel TypeCombined
    5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded11.4 L/100km
    5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded11.7 L/100km
    See all Audi R8 Fuel Economy

    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.