Review and specifications
2020 Audi R8
Audi's supercar is a midengined two-seater that shares components with the Lamborghini Gallardo. For 2017, the redesigned R8 is faster and lighter, powered by a 5.2-liter V10 that generates 540-hp or a V10 Plus with 610-hp. A seven-speed sequential is standard. Full-time all-wheel drive with a rear bias is standard. Acceleration and braking capabilities are impressive, and the ride is very firm but not too punishing. Steering is communicative and responsive, and the car is extremely nimble. The cabin is snug but not confining, and is nicely trimmed in leather, aluminum, and carbon fiber. Also new is Audi's latest infotainment features. Updates for 2020 include more power, some tinkering with the suspension, and interior and exterior styling changes.
- Market value
- $155,300
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 2
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- convertible
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Sequential, 7-speed
- Category
- Sports cars 2-seat
- Generation began
- 2017
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $155,300
- Retail value range
- $147,075 - $164,675
- Original MSRP range
- $169,900 - $208,100
- Trade-in range
- $131,600 - $147,475
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 13 MPG
- EPA highway
- 20 MPG
- EPA combined
- 16 MPG
Road tests
- Test status
- Not Tested
Dimensions
- Length
- 174 in
- Width
- 76 in
- Height
- 49 in
- Wheelbase
- 104 in
- Weight
- 3,620 lb
- Maximum load
- 550 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 2 people
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 1/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 2/10
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About Audi
Audi sells a wide range of sedans and SUVs with luxurious interiors and lots of technology. Several of its SUVs and sedans have earned CR’s recommendation for balancing driver and passenger comfort with smooth power and nimble handling. In most cases, buyers shopping for sedans and SUVs in the luxury category should consider Audi’s options. Fit and finish quality reaches even the lowest-priced models. However, like most luxury cars from European brands, maintenance and repair costs can be expensive, making used Audis difficult to recommend. Typically, Audi identifies sedans with the letter A, SUVs with the letter Q, and numbers that increase according to size. The Q3 is a compact crossover while the Q8 is a three-row SUV. Models that start with S or RS are tuned for performance and have more power, stiffer suspension, and more aerodynamic exterior details. All-electric models have the E-tron suffix.
Vehicle ID: 14803 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025
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