Engine: 4.2-liter dohc 32-valve V8

Engine Options: 420-hp 4.2-liter V8

Transmission: 6-speed sequential manual gearbox

Transmission Options: 6-speed manual; 6-speed R-Tronic sequential manual gearbox

Standard Safety Equipment: dual-stage front airbags, chest side airbags, knee airbags, electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes, LED taillights

Optional Safety Equipment: LED headlamps

Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Germany

Model Tested: Audi R8 Coupe quattro R-Tronic ($118,000)

Standard Equipment: air conditioning, power windows, power locks, message center, 10-way heated power seats with Alcantara leather seating surfaces, automatic climate control, driver information system, 7-speaker 140-watt sound system with in-dash CD player and Sirius radio, 19-inch alloy wheels with performance tires, bi-Xenon adaptive headlamps, advanced anti-theft vehicle alarm system

Options as Tested: Enhanced leather package ($5500); Premium package ($3500) including advanced parking system, 6 CD changer, hill hold assist, Homelink, Bluetooth phone prep, auto-dimming exterior mirror, storage package; Navigation system ($2000); Phantom Black Pearl Effect paint ($650)

Destination Charge: 995

Gas Guzzler Tax: 2100

Layout: all-wheel drive

Horsepower: 420 @ 7800

Torque: 317 @ 4500-6000

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 13/18

Wheelbase: 104.3 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 174.4/74.8/49.2 inches

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Turning Cycle: 2 feet

Seating Capacity: 3.5 people

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Curb Weight: 3605 pounds

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Brakes: 8-piston disc/4-piston disc

Fuel Capacity: 23.8 Gallons