Audi R8 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2015–2022) — Second Generation
The second-generation Audi R8 combines mid-engined performance with a choice of Coupe and Roadster bodies. Your preference for an enclosed cabin or open-air driving shapes how you experience its engine and character.
The Audi R8 engine delivers immediate accelerator response, with its naturally aspirated character encouraging you to explore higher revs. Selected powertrain examples include rear-wheel-drive 5.2 S-tronic versions of both the Coupe and Roadster. Their dual-clutch transmission handles shifts automatically in everyday driving or lets you choose gears yourself for greater involvement.