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    2015 Audi R8

    Used from

    $279,110 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    12.4 - 14.4 L / 100km

    About the Audi R8

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2015 Audi R8 is a Super Sports offered in both 2D convertible and 2D coupe body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $279,110 for the Base variant and topping out at $440,000 for the LMX.

    There are 2 variants of the R8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2014.

    Engine options include 4.2L petrol direct injection (316kW/430Nm) and 5.2L petrol direct injection (404kW/540Nm). Available with manual or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The 2015 R8 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    2015 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
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 4
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Media Card
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • 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
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.7
      • Headroom Front: 958
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy
      • On Handbrake Grip: Leather
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Paint
      • Type: Pearl
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
    • Side airbag
      • Head Protection
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Bang & Olufsen
      • Number Of: 7
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    LMX

    Adds to Base:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 2
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Carbon
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Dash: Leather
      • On Doors: Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 12
    Removes from Base:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 4
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy
    • Side airbag
      • Head Protection
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 7
    See all 2015 Audi R8 Specs

    2015 Audi R8 Dimensions

    1244mm
    1904mm
    4440mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2015 Audi R8 Dimensions

    2015 Audi R8 Fuel Economy

    There are 7 different fuel economy figures for the Audi R8

    The most fuel efficient Audi R8 is the Base with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 4.2L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 12.4L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Audi R8 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 4.2L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 14.4L of premium unleaded 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.

    See all Audi R8 Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

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

    The Audi R8 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2015 Audi R8 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Audi R8?

    The Audi R8 offers a 3 year unlimited km 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 Base that starts from $279,110.

    The most expensive Audi R8 is the LMX that starts from $440,000.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi R8 is null kg offered by the following variants: Base and LMX.

    The largest Audi R8 is the Base which measures 1929mm wide, 4440mm in length and sits 1252mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi R8 is the LMX which has 419kW of power from its 5.2L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

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

    The heaviest Audi R8 is the Base which weighs 2045 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi R8 uses premium unleaded.