Audi R8 Engine Specifications

The 2023 Audi R8 is offered with 4.2L–5.2L engines in 10 and 8-cylinder form, per EPA fuel-economy records.

Latest model year (2023):

The Audi R8 is available with 10 5.2L and Automatic (AM-S7) (All-Wheel Drive).

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 9, 2026

Audi R8 Engine Specs — All Years

YearTrimCylindersDispl.TransmissionDriveFuel TypeVehicle Class
2023Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L105.2LAutomatic (AM-S7)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineTwo Seaters
2023Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L105.2LAutomatic (AM-S7)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineTwo Seaters
2023Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L105.2LAutomatic (AM-S7)Rear-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineTwo Seaters
2023Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L105.2LAutomatic (AM-S7)Rear-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineTwo Seaters
2023Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L105.2LAutomatic (AM-S7)Rear-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineTwo Seaters
2022Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L105.2LAutomatic (AM-S7)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineTwo Seaters
2022Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L105.2LAutomatic (AM-S7)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineTwo Seaters
2022Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L105.2LAutomatic (AM-S7)Rear-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineTwo Seaters
2022Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L105.2LAutomatic (AM-S7)Rear-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineTwo Seaters
2021Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L105.2LAutomatic (AM-S7)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineTwo Seaters
2021Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L105.2LAutomatic (AM-S7)Rear-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineTwo Seaters
2021Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L105.2LAutomatic (AM-S7)Rear-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineTwo Seaters
2021Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L105.2LAutomatic (AM-S7)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineTwo Seaters
2020Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L105.2LAutomatic (AM-S7)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineTwo Seaters
2020Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L105.2LAutomatic (AM-S7)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineTwo Seaters
2018Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L105.2LAutomatic (AM-S7)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineTwo Seaters
2018Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L105.2LAutomatic (AM-S7)Rear-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineTwo Seaters
2018Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L105.2LAutomatic (AM-S7)Rear-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineTwo Seaters
2018Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L105.2LAutomatic (AM-S7)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineTwo Seaters
2017Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L105.2LAutomatic (AM-S7)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineTwo Seaters
2015Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L105.2LAutomatic (AM-S7)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineTwo Seaters
2015Auto (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.2 L84.2LAutomatic (AM-S7)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineTwo Seaters
2015Man 6-spd, 10 cyl, 5.2 L105.2LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineTwo Seaters
2015Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.2 L84.2LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineTwo 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 Engine Specs FAQ

What engine does the Audi R8 have?

The Audi R8 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 available with all-wheel drive?

Yes, the Audi R8 is available with all-wheel drive. Check the "Drive" column in the table above for specific trims.

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