Audi R8 (Type 4S)

This article is about the second and final generation of the Audi R8 sports car. For general R8 information, see Audi R8.

Audi R8 (Type 4S)
Audi R8 Decennium (post facelift)
Overview
Manufacturer
Production2015–2024
Model years2016–2024
AssemblyGermany: Heilbronn (Audi Böllinger Höfe)
Designer
  • Florian Liese (2013)[2]
  • Manu Müller (facelift, 2018)[3]
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style
Layout
PlatformVolkswagen Group Modular Sports System Platform[4]
Related
Powertrain
Engine5.2 L V10 FSI
Transmission7-speed DL800 S-Tronic dual clutch
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,650 mm (104.3 in)
Length4,426 mm (174.3 in)
Width1,940 mm (76.4 in)
Height1,240 mm (48.8 in)
Curb weight
  • Coupé: 1,695 kg (3,737 lb)
  • Spyder: 1,795 kg (3,957 lb)
  • V10 Plus Coupé: 1,645 kg (3,627 lb)
  • V10 Plus Spyder: 1,695 kg (3,737 lb)
  • RWS: 1,590 kg (3,505 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorAudi R8 (Type 42)

The Audi R8 (Type 4S) is the second generation of the R8 sports car manufactured by German automobile manufacturer Audi. The Type 4S is based on the Lamborghini Huracán and shares its platform and engine. The Type 4S was introduced at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show and its production began in late 2015.

  1. ^ "More individuality – quattro GmbH" (Press release). Audi AG. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
  2. ^ "Audi R8 - Design Sketch" (Press release). Audi AG. 7 August 2015. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Audi R8 Coupé V10 performance quattro" (Press release). Audi AG. 28 February 2019. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
  4. ^ Meiners, Jens (19 February 2015). "2016 Audi R8: We Ride in and Detail the Next Four-Ringed Supercar". Car and Driver. Retrieved 29 March 2019.