2008 Audi R8 V12 TDi specifications

2008 Audi R8 V12 TDi data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2650 mm 104.3 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged diesel
Engine manufacturer Audi
Engine code
Cylinders V 12 in 60° vee
Capacity 5.9 litre
5934 cc
(362.115 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 83 × 91.4 mm
3.27 × 3.6 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.91
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
48 valves in total
maximum power output 500 PS (493 bhp) (368 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque 1000 Nm (738 ft·lb) (102 kgm)
at 1750-3000 rpm
Specific output 62 kW/litre
84.2 ps/litre
83.1 bhp/litre
1.36 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 168.52 Nm/litre
2.04 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 16:1
Fuel system common rail direct diesel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 2117.7 kPa (307.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 494.5 cc
Aspiration Turbo D.
Compressor 2 turbochargers
Intercooler Y
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.2 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position mid
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels all wheel drive  
Torque split 40/60
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID169323
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 51.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2008 Audi R8 V12 TDi added 2008-01-17.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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