Audi R8 2006–2015 car dimensions: 4435 mm long, 1930 mm wide and 1252 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,685 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 100 litres.
The cabin has Fine Nappa leather sports seats that are heated and 8- or 10-way power adjustable, plus a flat-bottom leather multi-function steering wheel. Automatic climate control is standard. Electronic cruise control is standard. The Audi parking system with front and rear sensors plus rearview camera is standard on the V10. A navigation system with 6.5-inch LCD display is standard on the V10. No automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning or lane keep systems are listed.
Front luggage compartment capacity is 100 litres. Extra space behind the seats holds around 90 litres and can take soft bags or golf bags.
The car is not designed or recommended for towing a trailer. No payload, heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension figures for work use appear in the published specs.
The two-seat cabin uses Fine Nappa leather on supportive sports seats that are 10-way power adjustable with 4-way lumbar and three-step heating. A flat-bottom multi-function steering wheel, monoposto wraparound design, electronic climate control and quality materials create a driver-focused yet comfortable sports-car space with room behind the seats for bags.
Premium unleaded fuel required
EPA fuel economy 12 city/20 highway/15 combined mpg manual or 13/20/16 R tronic
Fuel tank capacity 23.8 gallons
Oil-change service every 9,000-10,000 miles or 1 year. inspection every 19,000-20,000 miles or 2 years
Standard multi-airbag system, ABS, ESP, ASR, EDL and tire-pressure monitoring
Aluminum Audi Space Frame structure for cabin strength
The V10 runs on premium unleaded fuel. Official EPA figures are 12 mpg city, 20 highway and 15 combined with the manual gearbox, or 13/20/16 with R tronic. The tank holds 23.8 gallons.
Service follows Audi fixed or flexible schedules. Oil and filter changes come every 9,000-10,000 miles or annually. Full inspection services are set at roughly 19,000-20,000 miles or two years and include brake-fluid checks. Brake fluid is due every two years regardless of miles.
Safety kit includes dual-threshold front airbags, seat-mounted side airbags, knee airbags, head protection, ABS, electronic stability program with sport and off modes, traction control, electronic differential lock and tire-pressure monitoring. The aluminum space-frame body provides high rigidity and directed crash energy paths. Crash sensors shut off fuel and unlock doors. No independent star ratings appear in published records.
Keeping the car means specialist aluminum-body repairs, regular oil services and attention to the dry-sump system and R-tronic clutch if fitted. Chain-driven cams eliminate belt changes. Overall running costs stay high due to performance tires, brakes and low-volume parts.
Length 4435 mm, Width 1930 mm, Height 1252 mm, Wheelbase 2650 mm (R8 2006–2015)
Sources: manufacturer data, Audi of America 2010 R8 Coupe V10 Technical Specifications, ADAC and UK pricing guides.