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    2016 Audi R8

    Used from

    $279,110 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    11.4 - 14.4 L / 100km

    About the Audi R8

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2016 Audi R8's used prices in Australia typically range from $124,700 for the 4.2 Fsi Quattro variant and topping out at $182,200 for the 5.2 V10 Plus Quattro.

    There are 5 variants of the R8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2014.

    Engine options include 4.2L petrol (316kW/430Nm), 5.2L petrol (449kW/560Nm) and 5.2L petrol (386kW/530Nm). Available with 6 speed manual, 7 speed auto s tronic or 7 speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature all-wheel drive.

    The 2016 R8 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

    See Audi R8 models from other years

    2016 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
      • Number Of: 6
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 1
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Media Card
      • Digital Radio
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Radio: Am/fm/lw
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Cylinder shutdown
      • Number Of Cylinders: 5
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 1
      • Media Type: Dvd
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Suspension
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Instrument cluster
      • Reconfigurable
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 10.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.7
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.5
      • Headroom Front: 958
      • Headroom Front: 977
      • Hip Room Front (in): 59.1
      • Hip Room Front: 1502
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1400
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Alloy
      • On Gearknob: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Pearl
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
      • 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
    • 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
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Bang & Olufsen
      • Number Of: 12
      • Number Of: 13
      • Number Of: 7
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    plus

    Adds to Base:
    • Front seat
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Racing
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Carbon Fibre
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre
      • On Doors: Carbon Fibre
    Removes from Base:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 4
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm/lw
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Suspension
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Type: Sports
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.7
      • Headroom Front: 958
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy
      • On Gearknob: Alloy
      • On Handbrake Grip: Leather
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Side airbag
      • Head Protection
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 12
      • Number Of: 7

    LMX

    Adds to plus:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 2
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Carbon
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Type: Sports
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.7
      • Headroom Front: 958
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Dash: Leather
      • On Doors: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: Leather
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 12
    Removes from plus:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 1
      • Digital Radio
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
    • Cylinder shutdown
      • Number Of Cylinders: 5
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 1
      • Media Type: Dvd
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Type: Racing
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Instrument cluster
      • Reconfigurable
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 10.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.5
      • Headroom Front: 977
      • Hip Room Front (in): 59.1
      • Hip Room Front: 1502
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1400
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Carbon Fibre
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre
      • On Doors: Carbon Fibre
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Traffic Info
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 13
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    See all 2016 Audi R8 Specs

    2016 Audi R8 Dimensions

    1252mm
    1904mm
    4440mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2016 Audi R8 Dimensions

    2016 Audi R8 Fuel Economy

    There are 8 different fuel economy figures for the Audi R8

    The most fuel efficient Audi R8 is the 5.2 FSI QUATTRO with a 7 SPEED AUTO S TRONIC which is powered by a 5.2L DIRECT FUEL INJ and uses 11.4L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Audi R8 that uses the most amount of fuel is the 4.2 FSI QUATTRO with a 6 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 4.2L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 14.2L 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.

    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.

    2016 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 4.2 FSI QUATTRO that starts from $124,700.

    The most expensive Audi R8 is the 5.2 V10 PLUS QUATTRO that starts from $182,200.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi R8 is null kg offered by the following variants: 4.2 FSI QUATTRO, 5.2 V10 PLUS QUATTRO, SPYDER 4.2 FSI QUATTRO, 5.2 FSI QUATTRO and SPYDER 5.2 FSI QUATTRO.

    The largest Audi R8 is the 4.2 FSI QUATTRO which measures 1904mm wide, 4431mm in length and sits 1252mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi R8 is the 5.2 V10 PLUS QUATTRO which has 449kW of power from its 5.2L DIRECT FUEL INJ engine.

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

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

    The Audi R8 uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.