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    2012 Audi R8

    Used from

    $271,000 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    13.3 - 14.9 L / 100km

    About the Audi R8

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2012 Audi R8's used prices in Australia typically range from $100,300 for the 4.2 Fsi Quattro variant and topping out at $150,700 for the Spyder 5.2 Fsi Quattro Carbon.

    There are 8 variants of the R8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2011.

    Engine options include 5.2L petrol (412kW/540Nm) and 4.2L petrol (309kW/430Nm). Available with 6 speed auto sequential or 6 speed manual transmissions. All variants feature all-wheel drive.

    The 2012 R8 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

    See Audi R8 models from other years

    2012 Audi R8 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Audi R8

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • Digital Media Card
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Radio: Am/fm/lw
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.7
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.1
      • Headroom Front: 958
      • Headroom Front: 969
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy
      • On Gearknob: Alloy
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    • Paint
      • Type: Pearl
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 12
      • Number Of: 7
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Carbon Edition

    Adds to Base:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    Removes from Base:
    • Audio system
      • Radio: Am/fm/lw
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    See all 2012 Audi R8 Specs

    2012 Audi R8 Dimensions

    1249mm
    1904mm
    4431mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2012 Audi R8 Dimensions

    2012 Audi R8 Fuel Economy

    There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Audi R8

    The most fuel efficient Audi R8 is the 4.2 FSI QUATTRO with a 6 SPEED AUTO SEQUENTIAL which is powered by a 4.2L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 13.3L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Audi R8 that uses the most amount of fuel is the SPYDER 5.2 FSI QUATTRO CARBON with a 6 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 5.2L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 14.9L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Audi R8 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Audi R8Fuel TypeCombined
    4.2L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded 4x4 2d CoupePremium Unleaded14.2 L/100km
    5.2L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded 4x4 2d CoupePremium Unleaded14.7 L/100km
    5.2L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded 4x4 2d ConvertiblePremium Unleaded13.9 L/100km
    See all Audi R8 Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Audi R8?

    You should service your R8 at your authorised Audi dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the R8's warranty.

    2012 Audi R8 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Audi R8?

    The Audi R8 offers a 3 year unlimited kilometre warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Audi R8 FAQs

    The cheapest Audi R8 is the GT that starts from $0.

    The most expensive Audi R8 is the SPYDER 5.2 FSI QUATTRO CARBON that starts from $150,700.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi R8 is null kg offered by the following variants: GT, 4.2 FSI QUATTRO, 4.2 FSI QUATTRO CARBON EDITION, SPYDER 4.2 FSI QUATTRO, 5.2 FSI QUATTRO CARBON EDITION, 5.2 FSI QUATTRO, SPYDER 5.2 FSI QUATTRO CARBON and SPYDER 5.2 FSI QUATTRO.

    The largest Audi R8 is the GT which measures 1930mm wide, 4434mm in length and sits 1242mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi R8 is the GT which has 412kW of power from its 5.2L MULTI POINT F/INJ engine.

    The Audi R8 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Audi R8 is the SPYDER 5.2 FSI QUATTRO CARBON which weighs 2020 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi R8 uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.