About the Audi R8
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2016 Audi R8 is a Super Sports offered in both 2D coupe and 2D convertible body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $279,110 for the Base variant and topping out at $439,610 for the LMX.
There are 3 variants of the R8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2015.
Engine options include 4.2L petrol direct injection (316kW/430Nm), 5.2L petrol direct injection (449kW/560Nm) and 5.2L gasoline direct injection & multi-point (449kW/560Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or manual transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The 2016 R8 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
2016 Audi R8 Price
Base
plus
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | $389,900 |
LMX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | $439,610 |
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2016 Audi R8 Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2016 Audi R8 Fuel Economy
There are 8 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 5.2L GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT and uses 11.4L 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.
| Audi R8 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 14.2 L/100km |
| 4.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 12.6 L/100km |
| 4.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 14.4 L/100km |
| 5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 13.3 L/100km |
| 4.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 12.4 L/100km |
| 5.2L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 11.4 L/100km |
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.
2016 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 $439,610.
The best towing capacity of a Audi R8 is null kg offered by the following variants: Base, plus and LMX.
The largest Audi R8 is the LMX which measures 1929mm wide, 4440mm in length and sits 1252mm tall.
The most powerful Audi R8 is the plus which has 449kW of power from its 5.2L GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT engine.
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The heaviest Audi R8 is the Base which weighs 2045 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi R8 uses premium unleaded.