Audi R8 Drivetrain & Drive Type

The 2023 Audi R8 is available in All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.

Latest model year (2023):

The Audi R8 is offered in All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive configurations, depending on trim.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 9, 2026

Audi R8 Drivetrain — All Years

YearTrimDriveTransmissionEngineMPG Comb.
2023Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)10 5.2L15
2023Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)10 5.2L15
2023Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)10 5.2L17
2023Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)10 5.2L17
2023Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)10 5.2L17
2022Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)10 5.2L15
2022Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)10 5.2L15
2022Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)10 5.2L17
2022Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)10 5.2L17
2021Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)10 5.2L16
2021Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)10 5.2L17
2021Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)10 5.2L17
2021Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)10 5.2L16
2020Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)10 5.2L16
2020Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)10 5.2L16
2018Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)10 5.2L17
2018Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)10 5.2L18
2018Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)10 5.2L18
2018Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)10 5.2L17
2017Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)10 5.2L17
2015Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)10 5.2L16
2015Auto (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.2 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)8 4.2L17
2015Man 6-spd, 10 cyl, 5.2 LAll-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd10 5.2L14
2015Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.2 LAll-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd8 4.2L14

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 Drivetrain FAQ

Is the Audi R8 front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?

The Audi R8 is available in All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.

Does the Audi R8 come with AWD or 4WD?

Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Audi R8. See the table above for the specific years and trims.

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