2012 Audi R8 review
Audi R8 highlights
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
11 city, 19 highway, 14 combined
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What is new for the 2012 Audi R8?
- The R8 is available in a new trim called the GT.
- The 4.2 trim now comes with Cruise Control, 6002, Rear Spoiler, Auxiliary Audio Input, Satellite Radio Ready, and Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment.
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Audi R8 an overall reliability rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Audi R8 64th out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Cars.
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5.2 4WD/AWD 2D Convertible
Standard Features
- 4WD/AWD
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bang & Olufsen Audio
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Mirrors
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Soft Top
- Traction Control
- Bluetooth Technology
- Leather Seats
- Rear Spoiler
Drive Wheels
All-Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
5.2L
Horsepower
525
Torque (ft-lbs)
391
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
21.1
Wheelbase
104.3"
Overall length
174.6"
Width
75"
Height
49"
Head room
F 37.7"
Front tires
P235/35R19
Rear tires
P295/30R19
Seating capacity
2
Transmission
Automatic
2012 Audi R8 FAQ
The 2012 Audi R8 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- 5.2: 13 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
- 4.2: 13 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
- Base: 11 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- GT: 13 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
The Audi R8 received a rating of 2 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks the Audi R8 as 63 out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Car
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