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Audi R8 Coupe 5.2 FSI [540] V10 2dr S Tronic RWD

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	5204
Trim	Not Available
Price	£121,285
Engine Power - BHP	540
Acceleration	3.7
Top Speed	201 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	22.2
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	288
Length	4429 mm
Width	1940 mm
Height	1236 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	112 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1595 kg

Driver Convenience

Audi connect
Audi drive select
Audi parking system plus with front and rear sensors
Audi smartphone interface
Audi virtual cockpit
Bluetooth interface
Cruise control with speed above 18mph
Emergency call service
MMI navigation plus with MMI touch
PAS
Reversing camera
Service interval indicator
Start/Stop system with energy recuperation

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

83 litre fuel tank
Audi cylinder on demand
Rear wheel drive with passive differential lock on rear axle
Sports suspension

Entertainment

Audi music interface
DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Audi space frame
Auto dimming rear view mirror and frameless with light and rain sensor
Body colour exterior mirror housings
Dual branch chrome plated oval tailpipes
Electric front windows
Electrically adjustable, heated, folding and automatically dimming door mirrors with integrated LED indicator
Extendable rear boot spoiler
Front spoiler lip in matt anthracite black and large air inlets in gloss anthracite black
Gloss black radiator grille with R8 emblem
Green tinted glass
Heat insulating glass
Heated rear window
Laminated windscreen
LED headlights with dipped beam, daytime running lights, indicator and static turning light in LED technology
LED rear lights with dynamic rear indicators
Rear boot
Sideblades in body colour

Interior Features

3 spoke flat bottomed multifunction plus sport leather steering wheel with 2 operating satellites
Black cloth headlining
Deluxe automatic climate control air conditioning
Door sill trims in plastic with aluminium inlays and R8 logo
Driver seat memory function
Extended inlays in titanium finish and glossy anthracite for air vent surround
Front head restraints
Seat heating
Single front passenger seat
Stainless steel pedals and footrest

Packs

Gloss black styling pack - R8
Interior light pack - R8

Passive Safety

Driver/front passenger airbag
EDL traction control
ESP
Front side airbags
Gloss black brake calipers
Hill hold control
Seatbelt monitoring
Side curtain airbags
Tyre pressure warning light
Warning triangle and first aid kit
Wave brake discs

Security

Advanced key with safelock
Anti theft alarm and immobiliser
Locking wheel bolts
Preparation for tracking system
Remote central locking

Trim

Leatherette interior trim

Wheels

Tool kit
Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	288
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	289
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	288

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	5204
Cylinder Layout	V10
Cylinders	10
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	84.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	92.8
Engine Layout	MID ENGINE NORTH SOUTH
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	40
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	22.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	22.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	22.2

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	50E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	3.7
Engine Power - BHP	540
Engine Power - RPM	7900
Engine Torque - NM	540
Engine Torque - RPM	6400
Top Speed	201 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	245/35 R19
Tyre Size Rear	295/35 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	5 SPOKE
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1236 mm
Length	4429 mm
Wheelbase	2650 mm
Width	1940 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2037 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	83
Gross Vehicle Weight	1895 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	112 l
Max. Loading Weight	300 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	1595 kg
No. of Seats	2
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.2 m

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