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| ×2017 Audi R8 2dr Conv Spyder Auto V10 | ×2012 Audi R8 2dr Cpe Man 4.2L | |
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$198,100 | CA$134,000 |
| Fees | CA$2,895 | CA$2,795 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$2,000 | CA$1,000 |
| Monthly payments | CA$3,729/month | CA$2,523/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 5.2 l V10 | - |
| Power | 540 hp @ 7,800 rpm (403 kW) | - |
| Torque | 398 lb·ft @ 6,500 rpm (540 N·m) | - |
| Induction | Atmospheric | - |
| Fuel | Premium | - |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Category | N/A | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A | N/A |
| Generation | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 16.5 L/100km | N/A |
| Highway | 11.2 L/100km | N/A |
| Combined | 14.1 L/100km | N/A |
| Autonomy | 567 km | - |
| CO₂ emissions | 330 g/km | 313 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Smart key | standard | N/A |
| Remote engine start | N/A | standard |
| GPS | standard | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | available | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | available | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard | standard |
| Premium audio system | optional | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | 12 m |
| Front suspension | independent, short/long arm | independent, short/long arm |
| Rear suspension | independent, short/long arm | independent, short/long arm |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P245/35YR19 | P235/35R19 |
| Rear tires | P295/35YR19 | P285/30R19 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,427 mm (174″) | 4,435 mm (175″) |
| Width | 1,941 mm (76″) | 1,905 mm (75″) |
| Height | 1,245 mm (49″) | 1,252 mm (49″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm (104″) | 2,649 mm (104″) |
| Front track | 1,638 mm (64″) | 1,638 mm (64″) |
| Rear track | 1,600 mm (63″) | 1,595 mm (63″) |
| Weight | 1,695 kg (3,737 lb) | 1,635 kg (3,605 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 2 | 2 |
| Trunk | N/A | 99 l |
| Fuel tank | 80 l (18 gal) | 90 l (20 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Driving | ||
| Safety | ||
| Interior | N/A | |
| Reliability | N/A | |
| Winter driving | N/A | |
| Comfort | N/A | |
| Fuel economy | N/A | |
| Infotainment | N/A | |
| Overall | N/A | |
| Average | 84% | 80% |
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