2023Performance Quattro
Audi
R8 V10 Performance
Power602 HP
0-100 km/h3.1s
Top Speed331 km/h
EngineMid-Engine
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Engineering Verdict
“One of the last naturally aspirated supercars. The V10's throttle response and sound are unmatched in an era of turbos. It is approachable yet devastatingly fast.”
Audi R8 V10 specs. 5.2L Naturally Aspirated V10. The everyday supercar.
Market Rivals
- Porsche 911 Turbo SNot Archived
- Lamborghini HuracanCompare Spec →
- McLaren 570SNot Archived
Legacy
PlatformType 4S
Powertrain
Engine Type5.2L V10 FSI
Displacement5.2 L
Layout10 Cyl / Mid-Engine
InductionNaturally Aspirated
Power Output602 HP
Torque560 Nm
Transmission7-Speed S-Tronic
Drive TypeAWD
Chassis & Dynamics
Front SuspensionDouble Wishbone
Rear SuspensionDouble Wishbone
Front BrakesCarbon Ceramic
Rear BrakesCarbon Ceramic
Weight1595 kg
Dimensions
Length4429 mm
Width1940 mm
Height1236 mm
Wheelbase2650 mm
Trunk Space112 L
Seats2
Historical Context
The R8 legitimized Audi as a supercar manufacturer. Sharing its chassis and engine with the Lamborghini Huracan, it offered Italian exotic performance with German usability.
Ownership Analysis
Very High. The V10 is bulletproof if maintained. Magnetic ride shocks are known to leak.