Performance Review: Audi R8 4.2 FSI Quattro V8 - [2006]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Audi R8 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Audi R8 4.2 FSI Quattro V8 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2006. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8 and the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8.This particular Audi R8 has a 4163cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The R8 shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the R8's All Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1560 kgs (3439 lbs) this makes the Audi R8 4.2 FSI Quattro V8 in the same weight category as the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 or the give or take 50kg.

The Audi R8 shares the same bhp with the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto (395 bhp)

In terms of power the 4163cc 32V V8 engine produces 414 bhp (308 kW) @ 7800 rpm similar to the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto (395 bhp) or the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged (395 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 317 lb-ft (429.7 Nm) @ 4500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Audi R8 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2012 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 Roadster (289.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Audi R8.

The Audi R8 has a Power to weight ratio of 265.3 bhp per ton and 203.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 R8 competing with the 2012 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 Roadster (289.7 bhp per ton) or the 2004 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti F1 (289.6 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Audi R8 generating around 203.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1966 Jaguar E Type 2+2 4.2L (228.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 1998 Maserati 3200 GT FH 3.2 Turbo (228.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.4 secs, this made the Audi R8 4.2 FSI Quattro V8 as fast as the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (4.30 secs) the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo (4.30 secs) the 2022 BMW Z4 M40i 3.0 Turbo (4.30 secs) the or the 2022 Lotus Eletre S 603 bhp (4.30 secs). This Audi R8 4.2 FSI Quattro V8 is also faster than the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the 2020 Audi A4 S4 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.40 secs) the and the 2020 Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the R8 and the 1992 Subaru Impreza WRX Type RA - Classic JDM

When talking about the performance of the Audi R8 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.24 secs @ 111.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1992 Subaru Impreza WRX Type RA - Classic JDM (12.20 secs), the 2008 Audi A4 S4 3.0 V6 (12.21 secs), and the 2004 Mercedes SLK Class 55 AMG (12.23 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2006 version of the Audi R8 4.2 FSI Quattro V8 has a maximum speed of 187mph.

Top Speed of the 2006 R8 equals the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (198 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2006 Audi R8 4.2 FSI Quattro V8 then how about the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (198 mph), the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring PDK 992 (198 mph), or the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 PDK 992 (198 mph).

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