Audi R8 (Type 42)

This article is about the first generation of the Audi R8 sports car. For general R8 information, see Audi R8.
Audi R8 (Type 42)
Audi R8 V10 (post 2013 facelift)
Overview
ManufacturerAudi Sport GmbH[1]
(subsidiary of Audi AG)
ProductionJune 2006 – August 2015
(approx. 28,600 built)[2][3][4][5][6][7]
Model years2007–2015
AssemblyGermany: Neckarsulm 2006-2015
Heilbronn (Audi Böllinger Höfe) 2014-2015
DesignerWalter de Silva
Frank Lamberty (2004)[8]
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door coupé
2-door convertible (spyder)
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,650 mm (104.3 in)[12]
Length
  • V8 Coupé: 4,431 mm (174.4 in),[12]
  • V10 Coupé: 4,435 mm (174.6 in),[12]
  • V10 Spyder: 4,434 mm (174.6 in)[12]
Width
  • V8 Coupé & V10 Spyder: 1,904 mm (75.0 in),[12]
  • V10 Coupé: 1,930 mm (76.0 in)[12]
Height
  • V8 Coupé: 1,249 mm (49.2 in),[12]
  • V10 Coupé: 1,252 mm (49.3 in),[12]
  • V10 Spyder: 1,244 mm (49.0 in)[12]
Curb weight
  • V8 Coupé: 1,560–1,565 kg (3,439–3,450 lb),[12]
  • V10 Coupé: 1,620–1,625 kg (3,571–3,583 lb),[12]
  • V10 Spyder: 1,720–1,725 kg (3,792–3,803 lb)[12]
Chronology
SuccessorAudi R8 (Type 4S)

The Audi R8 (Type 42) is the first generation of the R8 sports car developed and manufactured by German automobile manufacturer Audi. Conceived in 2003 in concept form, the R8 was put into production in June 2006. The Type 42 is based on the Lamborghini Gallardo and shares its chassis and engine. Audi's parent company Volkswagen Group owns Lamborghini as well and components of both of the cars were shared mainly to save development costs. Production of the Type 42 ended in August 2015, following the introduction of the Type 4S at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show which was based on an entirely new platform.

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