Audi R8
Despite its 150,000$ price tag, the Audi R8 was a real breath of fresh air in the 2008 auto world. And it was awarded the coveted ?ÒCar of the Year?Ó title by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada. This superb GT is brought to life by a 420 horsepower 4,2-litre V8 engine. Even though it takes a little time to get used to the synchro shift transmission, driving with the manual transmission is simply breathtaking. What's more, this two-place powerhouse is comfortable!
Audi R8
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$141,000 |
| Fees | CA$1,500 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$2,000 |
| Monthly payments | CA$2,654/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Coupe |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 17.1 L/100km |
| Highway | 10.3 L/100km |
| Combined | 14.0 L/100km |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A |
| Equipment | |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | optional |
| Premium audio system | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 12 m (39′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/40R19 |
| Rear tires | P285/35R19 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 2 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,432 mm (174″) |
| Width | 1,905 mm (75″) |
| Height | 1,252 mm (49″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm (104″) |
| Front track | 1,633 mm (64″) |
| Rear track | 1,595 mm (63″) |
| Weight | 1,635 kg (3,605 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 2 |
| Trunk | 99 l |
| Fuel tank | 90 l (20 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 10/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Winter driving | 9/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 85%(view ratings) |