"In reviews, we've found the R8 sublimely balanced in terms of handling. It is one of those rare vehicles with enough straight-line traction and cornering grip to match its high-performance engines. It's also a relatively practical sports car, mercifully free of those questionable design elements that make some other supercars impossibly taxing in real-world use. - Edmunds"
Engine and Transmission of the 2017 Audi R8
Housing a humongous 5.2-liter V10 engine at the rear end, the 2017 Audi R8 generates as much as 540 HP along with 398 lb-ft of torque. Priced at $162,900 the Audi R8 comes with its legendary Quattro drivetrain, it gets a 7-speed automatic transmission standard across both trims. With such a monstrous engine the R8 records a top speed of 200 mph.
Models
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2017 Audi R8
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2017 Mclaren 570s
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2017 Mercedes Benz AMG GT S
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2017 Jaguar F Type SVR
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MSRP
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$162,900
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$188,600
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$131,200
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$125,950
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Engine
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5.2L FSI V10 DOHC
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3.8L Twin Turbo V8
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4.0L Biturbo V8
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5.0L DOHC 32V V8 Supercharged
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Transmission
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7-Speed Automatic
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7-speed automatic
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7-speed automatic
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8-speed automatic
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Horsepower (hp@RPM)
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540 hp @ 7800 RPM
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562 hp @ 7500RPM
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503 hp @ 6250 RPM
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575 hp @ 6500 RPM
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Torque (lb-ft@RPM)
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398 lb-ft @ 6500 RPM
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443 lb-ft @ 5000RPM
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479 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM
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516 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
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Against its competition, we have the 2017 Jaguar F-type SVR priced at $125,950 it comes equipped with a 5.0-liter V8 supercharged engine that generates 575 hp and leads the segment for the same. It also churns out 516 lb-ft of torque and comes with 8-speed automatic transmission. The 2017 McLaren 570s ranks after the Jag with an offering of 562 hp, the Audi and Merc rank subsequently after.
Acceleration of the 2017 Audi R8
When we look into the acceleration aspect, we find that the 540 hp of the 2017 R8 is at par with the class-leading 575 hp of the Jaguar. As both these machines go from 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds. Further, the R8 has the ability to go a quarter-mile in just 10.6 seconds, fast enough for its segment, probably the fastest.
Models
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2017 Audi R8
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2017 Mclaren 570s
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2017 Mercedes Benz AMG GT S
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2017 Jaguar F Type SVR
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0-60 MPH (seconds)
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3.5 sec
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3.2 sec
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3.5 sec
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3.5 sec
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Quarter mile (seconds)
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10.6 sec
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10.9 sec
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11.5 sec
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11.2 sec
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Engine
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5.2L
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3.8L
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4.0L
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5.0L
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Emission
(Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)
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10.4
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10.9
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9.8
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7.5
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Up against its competition, the 2017 McLaren 570s has the best record for 0-60 mph, it clocks it in just 3.2 seconds. In the quarter-mile dash, the R8 has the best record, it clocks it in 10.6 seconds. This is followed by McLaren, Jaguar, and Merc with a timing of 10.9 seconds, 11.2 seconds, and 11.5 seconds. The premier position of the Audi can be credited to the largest engine in the class, a 5.2L engine.
Ride and Handling of the 2017 Audi R8
The 2017 model comes equipped with a carbon-fiber body, this would mean a light body frame and an advantage in terms of speed. The R8 is further equipped with magnetic suspension dampers, this eats up most of the jolts that the car gets on uneven terrain. The Lightweight of the Audi makes it a predicament in the sense that, at high speeds, the road grip is lost due to its center of gravity, even though the steering translates from every input perfectly onto the road.
Braking of the 2017 Audi R8
Equipped with a set of 14.4-inch rotors for the front wheels and a set of 14-inch rotors for the rear wheels helps the Audi brings its 3649-pound curb weight to a halt. It comes to a standstill from 60 mph in 103 feet. A fine task for its power and acceleration. The brake experience is confident and strong, just as it should be for a vehicle so powerful. Furthermore, the 2017 R8 stands out as those few sports cars that effortlessly accelerate and come to a halt, just the same.
Models
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2017 Audi R8
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2017 Mclaren 570s
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2017 Mercedes Benz AMG GT S
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2017 Jaguar F Type SVR
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Brake Front (in.)
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14.4
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15.5
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15.4
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15.0
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Brake Rear (in.)
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14.0
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15.0
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14.2
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14.8
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Curb Weight (lbs.)
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3649
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2895
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3627
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3759
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60-0 MPH (ft.)
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103
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102
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100
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97
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Against its competition, the R8 is surely not the best. We have the 2017 Jaguar F-TYPE SVR, equipped with the largest rotors in class, it brings a massive curb weight of 3759 lbs to a halt in just 97 feet. This feat is indeed great and deserves immense appreciation. The rankings see the 2017 AMG GT and the 2017 McLaren follow suit with a distance record of 100 feet and 102 feet respectively, for the 60-0 mph.