Performance Review: Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 V10 - [2016]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Audi R8 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 V10 is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2016. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2 V8 and the 2016 Bugatti Chiron 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo.This particular Audi R8 has a 5204cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 10 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V10's includes the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10

The R8 shares its Petrol V10 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10 and the 2017 Lamborghini Huracan Performante 5.2 V10. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the R8's All Wheel Drive, Cabriolet combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1795 kgs (3957 lbs) this makes the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 V10 in the same weight category as the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid or the give or take 50kg.

The Audi R8 shares the same bhp with the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp)

In terms of power the 5204cc 40V V10 engine produces 533 bhp (397 kW) @ 7800 rpm similar to the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp) or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (542 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V10 throws out 398 lb-ft (539.6 Nm) @ 6500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (406 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 2011 Audi R8 Spyder GT 5.2L V10 (321.8 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Audi R8.

The Audi R8 has a Power to weight ratio of 296.9 bhp per ton and 221.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2016 R8 competing with the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder GT 5.2L V10 (321.8 bhp per ton) or the 2005 Ferrari F430 4.3 V8 Spider (320.9 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 221.7 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 2007 Mercedes C Class AMG Estate (246.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2019 Jaguar F Type Supercharged 5.0 V8 (246.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.5 secs, this made the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 V10 as fast as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive (3.40 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Roadster (3.40 secs) the or the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs). This Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 V10 is also faster than the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (3.50 secs) the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.50 secs) the 2022 BMW 4 Series M4 CSL 3.0 Twin Turbo G82 (3.50 secs) the and the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 Auto (3.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the R8 and the 1983 Bentley Mulsanne 6.8 V8 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Audi R8 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.9 secs @ 115.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1983 Bentley Mulsanne 6.8 V8 Turbo (11.84 secs), the 1995 Caterham Super 7 1.6 16v (11.84 secs), and the 2016 Maserati Quattroporte S Q4 3.0 V6 Biturbo (11.84 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2016 version of the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 V10 has a maximum speed of 198mph.

Top Speed of the 2016 R8 equals the 2017 Bentley Continental Supersports 6.0 W12 Bi Turbo (209 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2016 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 V10 then how about the 2017 Bentley Continental Supersports 6.0 W12 Bi Turbo (209 mph), the 2006 Mercedes SLR Class McLaren 722 Edition (209 mph), or the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C7 (210 mph).

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