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Fortune favours the brave car maker. Image by Audi.

Fortune favours the brave car maker
The Nevada desert was the location of our first drive in the new Audi R8 supercar.

 


Reviews homepage -> Audi reviews -> 2007 Audi R8 -> technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 187
0-62 mph (seconds): 4.6

Urban mpg: 12.7
Extra urban mpg: 27.6
Combined mpg: 19.3
CO2 (g/km): 349


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4431
Height (mm): 1252
Width (mm): 1904
Wheelbase (mm): 2650
Front track (mm): 1593
Rear track (mm): 1632
Cargo volume (litres): 100
Gross weight (kg): 1860
Kerb weight (kg): 1560
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 75


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: V8 petrol engine mid-mounted. Light-alloy cylinder heads. Intake manifold with integrated charge movement.

Cubic capacity (cc): 4163
Compression ratio: 12.50:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 84.50 x 92.80
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder. Double overhead camshafts per cylinder bank. Exhaust valves are sodium filled. Cam followers with hydraulic valve-play compensation. Continuously variable timing on both cams.
Max. power (bhp): 414 at 7800 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 317 at 4500 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual. R tronic clutchless manual is optional. Quattro permanent four-wheel drive, electronic differential lock, traction control.


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Double wishbone suspension with gas-filled dampers. Optional magnetic damper system.

Rear: Double wishbone suspension with gas-filled dampers. Optional magnetic damper system.

Steering: Hydraulically assisted rack and pinion.

Turning circle diameter (m): 11.30

Brakes: Vented discs all round. Optional ceramic discs.

Wheels: Front: 8.5J x 18-inch. Rear: 10.5J x 18-inch. Alloy five-spoke design.

Tyres: Front: 235/40 R18. Rear: 235/35 R18. Pirelli P-Zero.







 

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