2012 Audi R8 review
Audi R8 highlights
Customer rating
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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
- 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
- Base: 13 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
- GT: 13 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
- 4.2: 13 MPG City and 21 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
Here is what's new for the 2012 Audi R8:
- GT
- ABS Brakes
- Memory Seat(s)
- Front Seat Heaters
- Power Seat(s)
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