evo – New Audi R8 Review

evo magazines Dan Prosser tests the all new Audi R8 on road and on race trackto find out if the car delivers what people have expected to deliver.

 

2016 Audi R8 specs

ESTIMATED BASE PRICE:$170,000-$190,000

ENGINE TYPE:DOHC 40-valve V-10, aluminum block and heads, port and direct fuel injection

DISPLACEMENT:318 cu in, 5204 cc
Power: 540/610 hp @ 8250 rpm
Torque: 398/413 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm

TRANSMISSION:7-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 104.3 in
Length: 174.3 in
Width: 76.4 in Height:48.8 in
Curb weight (C/D est):3500-3550 lb

PERFORMANCE (EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 3.1-3.4 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 7.0-7.4 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 11.3-11.7 sec
Top speed: 199-205 mph

FUEL ECONOMY(EST):
EPA city/highway: 14/23 mpg