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Audi R8 4.2 S-tronic 4.2 FSI quattro Equipment — First Generation Restyling

Everyday controls become second nature only through use. These notes consider the Audi R8 4.2 S-tronic 4.2 FSI quattro in that general context, describing ordinary habits rather than any particular fitment.

1 generation, restyling · Roadster

2012–2015

4.2 S-tronic

Gasoline · Robotic · AWD

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4.2 FSI quattro

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Specifications

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Performance & powertrain

Top speed
?

The highest speed a vehicle can sustain under manufacturer test conditions. Some cars are electronically limited below their mechanical potential. Glossary entry

300 km/h
Engine type
Gasoline
Transmission
Robotic
Type of boost
?

A turbocharger or supercharger compresses the air entering the engine so a smaller engine can produce more power. Naturally aspirated engines draw air without a compressor. Glossary entry

No
Type of drive
?

Which wheels receive power: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive can send power to every wheel for extra traction. Glossary entry

AWD
Bore and stroke
?

The diameter of a cylinder (bore) and the distance the piston travels inside it (stroke). Together they determine the displacement of the engine. Glossary entry

84.5 × 92.8 mm
Engine capacity
?

The total volume swept by all pistons inside the cylinders, usually stated in cubic centimetres or litres. Larger displacement often means more power but higher consumption. Glossary entry

4163 cm³
Engine location
Central
Number of gears
?

How many fixed forward ratios a gearbox offers. More gears can improve economy and refinement; continuously variable transmissions have no fixed steps. Glossary entry

7
Maximum power
?

A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry

430 hp
Maximum power, kw
?

A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry

316 kW
Compression ratio
?

The ratio between the largest and smallest volume of a cylinder as the piston moves. Higher ratios improve efficiency but may require higher-octane fuel. Glossary entry

12.5
Maximum power rpm
7900 rpm
Maximum torque N⋅m
430 N⋅m
Maximum torque rpm
4500 – 6000 rpm
Acceleration to 100
?

The time a vehicle needs to reach 100 km/h from a standstill, a common shorthand for overall performance. Glossary entry

4.5 s
Engine power system
Direct injection (direct)
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
?

The number of intake and exhaust valves in each cylinder. Four valves per cylinder is common and helps the engine breathe at higher speeds. Glossary entry

4
Cylinder arrangement
V-shaped
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Maximum power ICE
Not provided

Energy & emissions

ECO class
Euro 5
Battery power
Not provided
Fuel grade
98
Mild Hybrid
?

A car with a small electric motor and battery that assist the combustion engine and recover braking energy but cannot drive on electricity alone. Glossary entry

Not provided
Battery type
Not provided
CO2 emissions
?

The amount of carbon dioxide released per kilometre under a standardised test. Lower figures usually go hand in hand with lower fuel consumption. Glossary entry

294 g/km
Full charge home
Not provided
Power consumption
Not provided
Fuel tank capacity
75 l
Full public charging time
Not provided
Driving range, maximum
?

The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry

Not provided
Driving range, minimum
?

The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry

Not provided
Fuel consumption city
19.6 l
Average consumption
12.6 l
Fuel consumption highway
8.6 l

Dimensions & body

Doors number
2
Number of seats
2
Width
2029 mm
Height
1244 mm
Length
4440 mm
Body type
Roadster
Wheelbase
?

The distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase usually gives more cabin space and a calmer ride; a shorter one helps agility and parking. Glossary entry

2650 mm
U-turn diameter
Not provided
Depth of the ford to be crossed
Not provided
Body style
Drop-top
Rear track width
?

The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry

1595 mm
Trunk volume max
Not provided
Trunk volume min
100 l
Front track width
?

The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry

1638 mm
Max weight
1985 kg
Curb weight
?

The weight of the vehicle with all standard equipment and fluids but without passengers or cargo. Glossary entry

1760 kg
Ground clearance, maximum
?

The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry

Not provided
Ground clearance, minimum
?

The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry

120 mm

Identity & configuration

Body code
Typ 42
Vehicle class
S
Body designation
427, 429
Right-hand drive
No

Additional specifications

Stop
2015-12-31
Start
2012-01-01
Wheel size
Not provided
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear suspension
Independent, spring
Front suspension
Independent, spring

Trim equipment

Dimensions & body

Number of seats
2

Additional specifications

Driver Assistance Systems
Anti-lock braking system (ABS), Electronic stability program (ESP), Hill start assist (HAS)
Stop
2015-12-31
View
Automatic headlight range control, Headlight washer system
Start
2012-01-01
Airbags
Driver's airbag, Passenger airbag, Side front airbags, Window airbags (curtains)
Isofix
Isofix for the back row
Comfort
Cigarette lighter and ashtray, On-board computer, Power mirrors, Multifunction steering wheel, Paddle Shifters
Exterior
Decorative moldings
Interior
Kicking plates, Sports front seats, Leather gear shift, Leather steering wheel, Front center armrest, Power window
Safety
Tire pressure sensors
Headlights
LED headlights
Sound
Audio system
Diameter
R18 ″
Multimedia
AUX
Power steering
Active power steering
Air conditioner
Single-zone climate control
Electric heating
Front seats, Side mirrors
Steering wheel adjustment
Steering wheel height adjustment, Steering wheel reach adjustment
Anti theft system
Alarm, Keyless central locking, Immobilizer, Motion sensor
Seat trim
Combined seat trim

Not provided means the source has no value. Zero remains zero. Units are shown as supplied; range test cycles are only stated when known.

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Comfort and Convenience

Preferred seating position varies from person to person, because height, arm length and the way someone likes to hold the wheel all differ. Two drivers sharing a car rarely arrive at the same compromise.

Safety and Driver Assistance

A short pause before setting off is a good moment to locate lights, wipers and hazard switches. Doing that while stationary means fewer unfamiliar decisions later, when the road is already asking for attention.

Multimedia and Connectivity

Keeping a phone charged on longer trips is a practical concern in itself, separate from calls or music. Where a charging option exists, the habit worth forming is knowing where the cable or pad lives.