Audi R8 2023 Review, Price and Specifications

For some extra flash, we recommend using Spyder. After all, with a top down, passersby will get a better look at the lucky dog ​​behind the wheel. Choosing between standard and Performance models is a more difficult decision. On the one hand, the 562-hp V-10 delivers the same incredible acceleration and roar as a 602-hp car. On the other hand, scrolling to the next Car and Coffee event with the ultimate R8 might feel a little more overwhelming.

Engine, Transmission and Performance

The V-10 R8 engine is offered in two strengths, both powerful enough to rock your eardrums with an otherworldly breath. The R8’s seven-speed dual-clutch automatic isn’t the smoothest of all gearboxes. Sometimes the downshifts are too sudden, causing very fast acceleration followed by an immediate upshift. The base R8 comes standard with adaptive suspension, while the Performance model comes with a more aggressive fixed damper setup. Both absorb bumps admirably and provide a comfortable ride you can tolerate without getting tired on long journeys. The R8’s supple nature comes with a downside, however: In full attack mode, it doesn’t handle corners as confidently as its rivals, feeling more agitated than you’d expect from a supercar. Standard steering settings are direct and convey information from the road to the driver’s hands with sufficient taste.

Real World Fuel Economy and MPG

Economical choice is not it. The rear-drive model delivers 14 mpg in the city, and 23 mpg on the highway. All-wheel-drive cars fare even worse: 13 and 18, respectively. Given this poor performance, all buyers have to pay waste gas tax as part of the sale price. So that. For more information on R8 fuel economy, visit EPA website.

Interior, Comfort and Cargo

Minimalism has never felt so luxurious. By having a dual instrument cluster as the infotainment screen, Audi provides a refreshingly simple layout and allows the beautifully sculpted sports seats and high-resolution digital gauge display to take center stage in the R8’s cockpit. Audi allows for minor adjustments in terms of interior colors and textures: Black, grey, brown and red leathers are offered in flat or quilted patterns with matching or contrasting stitching. Overall, it’s a beautifully executed cockpit with easy-to-reach controls, including the ignition button located on the steering wheel. No one buys a supercar for its practicality, and the R8 doesn’t buck segment trends by offering real cargo capacity. In our tests, this provided room for just one carry-on case. Light package.

Infotainment and Connectivity

The excellent Virtual Cockpit gauge cluster doubles up here, featuring the MMI instrumentation and infotainment system. It feels as futuristic here as it does in Other Audi carslike A4 and ST. High-resolution navigation is standard, and the system can be controlled via voice commands, buttons mounted on the steering wheel, or the click wheel on the center console. An onboard 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot is standard, as are Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities.

Safety Features and Driver Assistance

Audi offers a few ways driver assistance feature, but the R8 coupe is equipped with a full range of airbags. For more information on R8 crash test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) website. Key security features include:

• Standard automatic high beam
• Standard front and rear parking sensors

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Audi’s warranty coverage is roughly in line with most competitors, but the Corvette Z06 and Porsche 911 Turbo both offer something extra in the form of free scheduled maintenance.

• Limited warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles
• Powertrain warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles
• No free scheduled maintenance

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