Pricing and Specification Guide
Valid from May 2009
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This guide has been specially designed to let you
customise your spectacular new R8 in the way that
best suits your unique tastes. Every single option,
from the dynamic sideblades to the luxurious choice
of upholstery, has been created to underline the
sporty characteristics and race-winning performance
you’ll enjoy from the moment you get behind the
wheel of this awesome sports car.
From the website, you can also access the Audi
Channel player and see your potential new car in
action on the following programmes:
Drivetime
www.audi.co.uk/R8drivetime
Your Audi
www.audi.co.uk/R8youraudi
Alternatively, you can tune into the Audi Channel at any
time on Sky Guide No. 884 to see a range of programmes
about Audi and our motorsport achievements.
A User’s Guide
Page number
Table of content
Introduction
Audi R8
Model details and prices
Transmission
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R8 model equipment
10
R8 V10 model equipment
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Colour and upholstery
Paint finishes
14
Upholstery
16
Colour and trim guide
18
Inlays
20
Options
Wheels, tyres and suspension
22
Audio and communication
24
Interior equipment
26
Safety and security
27
Other equipment
27
Audi exclusive
Audi exclusive options
28
Technical details
Technical data
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Dimensions
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Additional information
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Heritage
Audi has always enjoyed an enviable track record in the world of motorsport. An unrivalled
combination of passion, determination, expertise and Vorsprung durch Technik has helped
propel the four rings of Audi past finishing line after finishing line. With the introduction of the
revolutionary quattro®all-wheel-drive technology in the early 1980s came a run of victories that
will never be forgotten. And thanks to a continuing dedication to innovation and progression,
that success has continued right through to the present day. In 1999, Audi entered Le Mans for
the first time. Since then, it has won the legendary endurance race an incredible eight times. It is
in recognition of this unprecedented success that the new Audi R8 was created – a car that has
much more in common with the Le Mans-winning racer than simply a name.
Design and performance
Every detail of the R8’s exterior immediately marks it out as a progressive sports car. From the
emphatic, structural shape, wide air intakes and sweeping sideblades, to the retractable rear spoiler.
But these design features aren’t just for show. Each serves its own purpose, whether enhancing
the car’s aerodynamic potential or cooling the engine which sits directly behind the cockpit.
And that’s no easy task. Both the 4.2 V8 and 5.2 V10 powerplants are extremely high-revving, with
breathtaking performance thanks to FSI direct petrol injection and quattro®all-wheel-drive.
Enabling you to get the most from them are a number of auxiliary technologies – a lightweight
aluminium crankcase, spontaneous R tronic automated 6-speed gearbox and Audi magnetic ride.
Inside its rigid yet lightweight aluminium Audi Space Frame, the R8 has more than a hint of
racing car inspiration in its layout and appearance, with Fine Nappa leather Sports seats, driver
oriented instruments and a leather flat-bottomed steering wheel as standard. The perfect setting
to enjoy some impressive technologies, including the optional Audi parking system advanced
and the 465-Watt 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen surround sound system – if the arresting
symphony of the R8’s engine wasn’t enough.
Read on to discover more about the revolutionary Audi R8, including standard and optional
equipment, paint colours and prices.
Craftsmanship
The Audi R8 is built on a small production line in a specially constructed block at the Audi factory
in Neckarsulm, Germany. The entire production process – from the bodyshell construction to
final assem bly – i s organise d in the same way as it would be in a craft workshop. Small teams
of specialists oversee every step of production, subjecting every part and component to intense
scrutiny. This ensures that every one of the maximum 20 cars built each day will more than
match the customary high-quality standards of the Audi product range.
Audi R8
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Transmission
Manual R tronic sequential transmission
By specifying a 6-speed manual transmission for your R8, you can put yourself in complete
control of your driving experience. The system is matched precisely to the R8’s engine
configuration and driving dynamics, allowing you to take full advantage of the broad spread
of engine torque available across its six closely-spaced gear ratios. With its compact design
and low weight, the manual system is a simple, direct way to tap into the awesome power
of the R8. Providing short gearshift travel and precise lever movement, it gives you the
highest possible level of accessibility with the minimum of fuss.
R tronic is a unique technology developed by Audi, which provides swift and seamless
gear-changing for an incredibly sporty drive. Thanks to its groundbreaking electro-hydraulic
shifting unit, R tronic transmits all the force of the R8’s engine power to the road with
unrivalled smoothness and control. And when you switch to S mode, the ride becomes all
the more thrilling: the system delays automatic gearshifts for optimum acceleration, while
the pioneering Launch Control provides the kind of lightning-fast performance that allows
the R8 to spring from a standing start to 62mph in just 3.9 seconds*.
*5.2 FSI quattro®.
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Model details and prices
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All R8 models have the following items of standard equipment:
Safety and sec urit y
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
Anti-theft alarm and electronic immobiliser
Brake lights with LED technology
Disc brakes, internally vented, 8-piston brake c allipers at front
and 4-piston at rear
Driver, front passenger and front side airbags
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) traction control
ESP Version 8 – latest generation Electronic Stability
Programme networks the ABS, EBD, ASR and EDL systems and
ensures greater stability at all speeds by braking individual
wheels as required and overriding the engine-management
system. Driver can select different ESP settings to suit
different driving conditions
First Aid Kit with warning triangle
ISOFIX, with front-passenger airbag-deactivation switch
Remote central locking
Seatbelt reminder
Tool kit including car jack
Audio and commun ication
AUX-IN socket
Radio System RNS-E. FM and AM reception with single CD
drive (MP3 capable), 2 slots for MMC/SD memory cards for
playing MP3 files, 6.5” TFT colour display, 7 loudspeakers and
5-channel amplifier. Total output 140 Watts.
Exterior equip ment
4-branch exhaust system – twin tailpipes on left and right
Door mirrors – electrically operated and heated
Exterior lighting, including exit lights
LED daytime-running lights
Retractable rear spoiler – deploys and retracts automatically
at set speeds, or can be operated manually with the button
in centre console
Xenon Plus headlights, including headlight-washer system
Whee ls, tyres and suspensio n
5-arm double-spoke design, 19” alloy wheels 19 x 8.5J front
and 19 x 11J rear with 235/35 and 295/30 tyres
Locking wheel bolts
quattro
®
all-wheel-drive
Tyre Mobility System
Interior e quip ment
3-spoke flat-bottomed, leather-covered multi-function
steering wheel (gear-change via paddles standard with
R tronic transmission)
Aluminium gear knob and lever gate
Cup holder – two compartments integrated into
centre console
Driver’s Information System
Electronic climate control
Fine Nappa leather upholstery on seats, door trim and door
handles on passenger side
Heated engine partition window
Inlays in micrometallic grey – upper trim on centre console,
centre inlay and door inlay
Interior and instrument lighting
Lockable glove box, with light
Roof lining – Black or pale grey
Scuff plates in aluminium with R8 logo
Sun visors with vanity mirror
Valet key
Seat s
Electric lumbar support
Sports seats
Model equipment
Engine Power Transmission Basic RRP
Recommended
OTR
4.2 FSI quattro
®
420PS 6-speed manual £68,521.74 £78,800.00 £79,825.00
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R8 model prices
Please note: The maximum power output figures are quoted in PS (or Pferdestärke, which is the metric equivalent of brake horsepower). To convert to brake horsepower, divide the PS figure by 1.0139.
Engine Power Transmission Basic RRP
Recommended
OTR
4.2 FSI quattro
®
420PS R tronic £72,947.83 £83,890.00 £84,915.00
Manual R tronic
Total RRP
inc.
VAT
Total RRP
inc.
VAT
Recommended On-The-Road (OTR) retail prices include: delivery charge, half a tank of fuel
and number plates at £565.00 (inc. VAT), Road Fund Licence and first registration fee at £55.00.
RRP – Recommended Retail Price.
All R8 V10 models have the following items of equipment (in addition to R8 equipment):
Safety and sec urit y
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Audio and communication
Bang & Olufsen sound system – 12 speakers,
total output 465 Watts
CD changer for six discs
Satellite Navigation system Plus
Paint
Metallic or pearl effect paint
Exterior equip ment
19” ‘10-spoke Y’ design allo y wheels, 19 x 8.5J
front and 19 x 11J rear with 235/35 and 295/30 tyres
Audi magnetic ride (see page 20 for details)
Auto-dimming and folding door mirrors
Audi hill-hold assist
All LED headlights (see page 25 for details)
Light and rain sensor pack, including auto-dimming
rear view mirror, automatic headlights and
automatic windscreen wipers
Oval exhaust tailpipes
V10 badges on front wing and engine bay
Interior e quip ment
Electrically adjustable seats
Heated front seats
Light package including LED lights illuminating
footwell and engine compartment
Stainless steel pedals
Model equipment
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Engine Power Transmission Basic RRP
Recommended
OTR
5.2 FSI quattro
®
525PS 6-speed manual £85,700.00 £98,555.00 £99,580.00
R8 V10 model prices
Please note: The maximum power output figures are quoted in PS (or Pferdestärke, which is the metric equivalent of brake horsepower). To convert to brake horsepower, divide the PS figure by 1.0139.
Engine Power Transmission Basic RRP
Recommended
OTR
5.2 FSI quattro
®
525PS R tronic £90,126.09 £103,645.00 £104,670.00
Manual R tronic
Total RRP
inc.
VAT
Total RRP
inc.
VAT
Recommended On-The-Road (OTR) retail prices include: delivery charge, half a tank of fuel
and number plates at £565.00 (inc. VAT), Road Fund Licence and first registration fee at £55.00.
RRP – Recommended Retail Price.
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Paint finishes
Ibis white
(Ice silver sideblade)
Brilliant red
(Brilliant red sideblade)
Ice silver, metallic
(Apollo silver sideblade)
Jet blue, metallic
(Ice silver sideblade)
Phantom black, pearl effect
(Lava grey sideblade)
Daytona grey, pearl effect
(Quartz grey sideblade)
Optional colours
Standard colours
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Options are subject to availability and may extend delivery.
– = Not available • = Available S = Standard
*Only available on 5.2 FSI quattro®models.
T9 P5 1Y 5Y
C8 L8
Suzuka grey, metallic
(Ice silver sideblade)
Lava grey, pearl effect
(Quartz grey sideblade)
Sepang blue, pearl effect*
(Mugello blue sideblade)
1R
M1
E9
4.2 FSI quattro
®
Standard colours
• •
No charge No charge
Metallic/Pearl effect
•S
£595.65 £685.00
Total RRP
Basic RRP
inc.
VAT
5.2 FSI quattro
®
Sideblade Carbon Sigma Sideblade Oxygen Silver
Sideblades
As with so many of its design features, the sideblades on the R8 represent the perfect marriage of form and function.
As well as providing the powerful engine with a continuous stream of cool air, these vents give the R8 a progressive look –
which can be enhanced even further with either of these contrasting finishes.
4.2 FSI quattro
®
6H2 Oxygen Silver
• •
£682.61 £785.00
6H3 Carbon Sigma
••
£1,278.26 £1,470.00
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Total RRP
Basic RRP
inc.
VAT
Colour and upholstery
RRP – Recommended Retail Price.
5.2 FSI quattro
®
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