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About the Audi R8
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2022 Audi R8 is a Super Sports offered in both 2D coupe and 2D convertible body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $294,877 for the Base variant and topping out at $416,377 for the Performance.
There are 2 variants of the R8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2021.
The Audi R8 is only available with an null motor that produces 397kW and 540Nm of torque. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2022 R8 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Excellent
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Comparative Rating
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Power to Weight
237.56 - 285.69 kW/t
137.47 kW/t
378.41 kW/t
Boot Space
112 litres
112 litres
570 litres
Fuel Efficiency
12.05 - 13.33 L/100km
7.69 L/100km
18.52 L/100km
Vehicle Range
545 - 692 km
462 km
883 km
Price
$294,877 - $416,377
$182,900
$1,042,286
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
999,999 km
999,999 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
15 years
2 years
32 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
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2022 Audi R8 Dimensions
1240mm
1940mm
4426mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2022 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-speed Automatic which is powered by a 5.2L GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT and uses 12L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Audi R8 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Performance with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 5.2L GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT and uses 13.4L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Audi R8 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 5.2L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 12.0 L/100km |
| 5.2L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 13.4 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.
2022 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 $294,877.
The most expensive Audi R8 is the Performance that starts from $416,377.
The best towing capacity of a Audi R8 is null kg offered by the following variants: Base and Performance.
The largest Audi R8 is the Base which measures 1940mm wide, 4426mm in length and sits 1244mm tall.
The most powerful Audi R8 is the Performance 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 Performance which weighs 2015 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi R8 uses premium unleaded.