Audi · model year 2012
2012 Audi R8
Specifications and certified data for the 2012 model year. All Audi R8 model years →
2012 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | — | Petrol | Automatic | 480 | 240 | — | Dossier |
| Petrol | — | Petrol | Manual | 380 | 165 | — | Dossier |
| 4.2 V8 FSI quattro 430PS | 4,163 cc | Petrol | Other | — | 337 | 19.6 | Dossier |
| 4.2 V8 FSI quattro 430PS R-tronic | 4,163 cc | Petrol | Other | — | 315 | 20.9 | Dossier |
| 4.2 V8 quattro 430PS | 4,163 cc | Petrol | Other | — | 332 | 19.9 | Dossier |
| 4.2 V8 quattro 430PS R-Tronic | 4,163 cc | Petrol | Other | — | 310 | 21.2 | Dossier |
| 5.2 FSI V10 quattro 525PS | 5,204 cc | Petrol | Other | — | 349 | 19.0 | Dossier |
| 5.2 V10 FSI quattro 525PS | 5,204 cc | Petrol | Other | — | 346 | 19.0 | Dossier |
| 5.2 V10 FSI quattro 525PS R-Tronic | 5,204 cc | Petrol | Other | — | 326 | 20.3 | Dossier |
| 5.2 V10 FSI quattro 525PS R-tronic | 5,204 cc | Petrol | Other | — | 332 | 19.9 | Dossier |
| 5.2 V10 quattro 560PS Coupé | 5,204 cc | Petrol | Other | — | 323 | 20.3 | Dossier |
| 5.2 V10 quattro 560PS Roadster | 5,204 cc | Petrol | Other | — | 332 | 19.9 | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2012 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 4.2 L 8-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | Premium | 16 | 555 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 4.2 L 8-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | Premium | 16 | 555 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 4.2 L 8-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 635 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 4.2 L 8-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 635 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 5.2 L 10-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | Premium | 15 | 592 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 5.2 L 10-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 635 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 5.2 L 10-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | Premium | 15 | 592 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 5.2 L 10-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 635 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US safety recalls
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11V390000 2011-08-01 · model years 2011, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 AUDI R8 SPYDER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 18, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 22, 2011. THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE MAY CONTACT AND RUB AGAINST THE HEAT SHIELD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS COULD LEAD TO A SMALL FUEL LEAK.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINE FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2012
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.