2017 Audi R8 Spyder Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2017 Audi R8 Spyder Specs at a Glance
The 2017 Audi R8 Spyder gets 17 mpg combined on the 5.2L All-Wheel Drive configuration. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 17 mpg (14 city / 22 hwy)
- Best configuration: 5.2L · All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AM-S7)
- Engine
- 5.2L 10-cyl
- 5.2L · All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AM-S7)
2017 Audi R8 Spyder trims and MPG
| Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L | 10 · 5.2L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 22 | 17 |
Detailed Specifications
MPG & Fuel Economy
MPG for every year and trim
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Engine Specs for every year and trim
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Fuel Cost for every year and trim
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Transmission for every year and trim
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Drivetrain for every year and trim
View details →Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
Vehicle Class for every year and trim
View details →Maintenance Schedule & Service Intervals
Maintenance for every year and trim
View details →Audi R8 Spyder Generations
Grouped by year ranges where the engine lineup, drivetrain options, and EPA class stay consistent — a derived approximation of the factory generations, not a manufacturer-published list.
| Years | Variants | Engines | Drive | Class | Best MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 5.2L | All-Wheel Drive | Two Seaters | 17 |
| 2015 | 4 | 4.2L, 5.2L | All-Wheel Drive | Two Seaters | 17 |
Audi R8 Spyder — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L | 10 · 5.2L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 22 | 17 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L | 10 · 5.2L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 13 | 22 | 16 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.2 L | 8 · 4.2L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 23 | 17 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 10 cyl, 5.2 L | 10 · 5.2L | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 19 | 14 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.2 L | 8 · 4.2L | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 11 | 20 | 14 | Premium Gasoline |
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Audi R8 Spyder — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Audi R8 Spyder?
The Audi R8 Spyder is EPA-rated at up to 17 MPG combined (14 city / 22 highway).
What engine does the 2017 Audi R8 Spyder have?
The Audi R8 Spyder uses a 5.2L 10-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
What years of the Audi R8 Spyder are covered here?
This page documents 5 verified Audi R8 Spyder configurations across model years 2015–2017.
Which model year of the Audi R8 Spyder is the most fuel efficient?
Every documented Audi R8 Spyder model year lands on the same 17 MPG combined peak, so fuel economy is not a reason to prefer one year over another.
How many engine options does the Audi R8 Spyder have?
The records list 2 distinct displacements for the Audi R8 Spyder — 4.2L, 5.2L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.
Is the 2017 Audi R8 Spyder front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
Every Audi R8 Spyder configuration on record here is All-Wheel Drive; no alternative drivetrain appears in the 2015–2017 data.