Audi R8 Spyder Engine Specifications
The 2017 Audi R8 Spyder is offered with 4.2L–5.2L engines in 10 and 8-cylinder form, per EPA fuel-economy records.
Latest model year (2017):
The Audi R8 Spyder is available with 10 5.2L and Automatic (AM-S7) (All-Wheel Drive).
Audi R8 Spyder Engine Specs — All Years
| Year | Trim | Cylinders | Displ. | Transmission | Drive | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L | 10 | 5.2L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Two Seaters |
| 2015Config 1 of 4 | Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L | 10 | 5.2L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Two Seaters |
| 2015Config 2 of 4 | Auto (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.2 L | 8 | 4.2L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Two Seaters |
| 2015Config 3 of 4 | Man 6-spd, 10 cyl, 5.2 L | 10 | 5.2L | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Two Seaters |
| 2015Config 4 of 4 | Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.2 L | 8 | 4.2L | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Two Seaters |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Audi R8 Spyder data analysis
How Audi R8 Spyder engine displacement varies
Across 5 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2017 Audi R8 Spyder, engine displacement runs from 4.2 litres to 5.2 litres. The strongest figure belongs to the 2015 Audi R8 Spyder (SIDI) at 4.2 litres, and the weakest to the 2015 car (SIDI) at 5.2 litres — a spread of 19%. The narrow spread means any year of the Audi R8 Spyder in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.
What changed for 2017
Average engine displacement for the 2017 Audi R8 Spyder is 5.2 litres, against 4.7 litres for the 2015 car — it rose by 0.5 litres. Buyers who care most about this figure should look at the earlier model years in the table above before assuming newest is best.
How to read this Audi R8 Spyder data
This page lists every 2015 through 2017 Audi R8 Spyder record we hold for this measurement — 5 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Where these Audi R8 Spyder figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Audi R8 Spyder record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About R8 Spyder Engine Specs
What engine does the Audi R8 Spyder have?
The Audi R8 Spyder is available with 10 cylinder engines ranging up to 5.2L. Transmission and drivetrain options vary by trim. See the full table above.
Is the Audi R8 Spyder available with all-wheel drive?
Yes, the Audi R8 Spyder is available with all-wheel drive. Check the "Drive" column in the table above for specific trims.
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