Audi R8 - Race Car-Inspired Performance

The 2009 R8 is an important vehicle to Audi for the coupe market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the R8 which include Base. The two-door car with its all-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Audi. There is strong competition from vehicles from NIssan.

Audi R8 Engine Specs

The R8 Base is equipped with a Volkswagen 4.2 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Volkswagen 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Audi.

The R8 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

The 2009 R8's traditional fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection style of design. The fuel tank holds 12 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The R8 is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the R8 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was an industry-high price, with an invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The R8 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was exceptional.

In 2008 and 2009 the R8 Base was available in the exterior colors of several colors.

We Think...

The 2008 model began the promise of the Audi R8. The 2009 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Audi hopes that the R8 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.