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Audi R8 Coupe 5.2 FSI V10 Quattro Perf Carb Bk 2dr S Tronic[C+S]

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	5204
Trim	Perf Carbon Bk[C+S]
Price	£164,690
Engine Power - BHP	620
Acceleration	3.1
Top Speed	205 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	21.7
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	296
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 phone box with wireless charging
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

73 litre fuel tank
Audi cylinder on demand
Quattro all wheel drive system with passive differential lock on rear axle with wheel selective torque control

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
Carbon highgloss exterior mirror housings
Electric front windows
Electrically adjustable, heated, folding and automatically dimming door mirrors with integrated LED indicator
Fixed rear lip spoiler in Gloss Carbon
Gloss black oval tailpipe trim
Gloss black radiator grille with R8 emblem
Green tinted glass
Heat insulating glass
Heated rear window
High beam assist
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 gloss carbon

Interior Features

3 spoke flat bottomed multi-functional perforated performance leather steering wheel with 3 operating satellites
Carbon engine cover
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
Quattro badging on dash
Quattro emblem in the dashboard on front passenger side
Seat heating
Single front passenger seat
Stainless steel pedals and footrest

Packs

Carbon highgloss exterior style package - R8
Comfort and sound pack - R8 V10 Performance Carbon Black
Interior light pack - R8

Passive Safety

Ceramic brakes in front with brake calipers in gloss red
Driver/front passenger airbag
EDL traction control
ESP
Front side airbags
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

Gloss carbon twill inlays
Leather interior trim

Wheels

Tool kit
Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	296
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	296
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	295

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	21.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	21.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	21.7

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)	3.1
Engine Power - BHP	620
Engine Power - RPM	8000
Engine Torque - NM	580
Engine Torque - RPM	6600
Top Speed	205 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	245/30 R20
Tyre Size Rear	305/30 R20
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	5 TWIN SPOKE DYNAMIC
Wheel Type	20" 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)	73
Gross Vehicle Weight	1915 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	112 l
Max. Loading Weight	320 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	1595 kg
No. of Seats	2
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.2 m

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