Audi R8 2019– car dimensions: 4429 mm long, 1940 mm wide and 1242 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,750 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 112 litres.
The cabin focuses on the driver with a monoposto layout and standard 12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit that handles navigation, media and phone mirroring. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come via the smartphone interface. Deluxe automatic climate control is standard along with cruise control. Front and rear parking sensors plus a reversing camera aid manoeuvring. No automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning or lane keep assist is offered. There is no separate centre touchscreen.
The front boot holds 112 litres, enough for a couple of soft bags. The Spyder loses the coupe's extra space behind the seats to the roof mechanism, so packing light is essential for trips.
Towing is not permitted. Payload sits around 300 kg. This two-seater sports car is built for performance driving rather than work duties.
The cabin is driver-focused with a monoposto arch and free-standing virtual cockpit. R8 sport seats in fine Nappa leather offer electric adjustment for height, fore-aft and backrest plus pneumatic lumbar and side bolster control with heating and memory. Bucket seats are available on performance models for firmer support. With the fabric roof up the cabin stays refined and quiet for a mid-engined two-seater. the rear glass window drops independently for engine sound.
Combined fuel use listed at 12.9-13.3 l/100 km depending on version and wheels.
Service intervals use fixed schedule of oil change every 9 000 miles or one year and inspection every 19 000 miles or two years. flexible LongLife extends oil change to a maximum of 19 000 miles or two years.
No Euro NCAP rating. body uses aluminium-CFRP Audi Space Frame for high crash stiffness.
Standard safety includes front and side airbags, ESC with multi-stage modes, ABS, ASR, and active roll-over protection on the Spyder.
The 5.2-litre V10 runs on premium unleaded and returns combined figures in the low-to-mid teens litres per 100 km. Cylinder-on-demand and freewheeling help keep consumption in check during light-load driving.
Servicing follows Audi fixed or flexible schedules. Oil services arrive at set mileages or annually. full inspections are due every two years or 19 000 miles. Plans are available to spread the cost of routine work.
Crash safety rests on the multi-material space frame that is substantially stiffer than the previous generation. Standard kit covers dual front airbags with passenger deactivation, side airbags, stability and traction control, and an automatic roll-over system for the open-top body. Advanced driver aids such as autonomous emergency braking are not fitted.
Keeping the car means watching tyre and brake wear under hard use and following the LongLife or fixed service regime. The aluminium-CFRP structure and dry-sump engine are designed for high loads, and Audi offers extended warranties beyond the standard three-year cover.
Length 4429 mm, Width 1940 mm, Height 1242 mm, Wheelbase 2650 mm (R8 2019 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Audi technical data PDF Audi R8 V10 Spyder status 10/19/2020.