Audi R8 0–60 Times
The Audi R8 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 38 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more. A further 4 modified or prototype runs are listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production Audi R8 is the 2017 Audi R8 V10 Plus Quattro Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 2.60 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 10.60 seconds at 130.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested production Audi R8 is the 2008 Audi R8 4.2 Quattro Coupe, which took 4.60 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.10 seconds at 108.9 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Across the 38 verified production tests of the Audi R8, the average 0–60 mph time is 3.65 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 11.91 seconds at 119.69 mph.
Separately, 4 modified or prototype runs are on record for the Audi R8, led by the 2010 Audi R8 Stasis Challenge Extreme Edition 5.2 Quattro Coupe at 3.10 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 2.60sec 2017 V10 Plus Quattro Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 3.65sec Across 38 production runs
Fastest Modified 3.10sec 2010 Stasis Challenge Extreme Edition 5.2 Quattro Coupe · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 11.91sec @ 119.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 4.60sec 2008 4.2 Quattro
Across 38 verified production runs, the Audi R8 ranges from 2.60 to 4.60 seconds 0–60, with a 3.65-second average. 4 modified or prototype runs are recorded separately and excluded from this range.
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Audi R8 Performance Overview
Audi’s R8 served as the brand’s mid-engine performance flagship from 2008 to 2022, and across 42 verified tests spanning those years (40 production, 2 modified), the data shows a clear progression from fast V8 grand tourer to sub-3.0-second V10 supercar. The Type 42 generation opened with the 2008 4.2 Quattro Coupe, recorded as slow as 4.6 seconds to 60 mph in one test and 3.9 seconds in another early benchmark, built around a naturally aspirated 4.2-liter V8 before expanding to 5.2-liter V10 versions. Output in this era ranged from 420 to 710 hp, with naturally aspirated, supercharged, and twin-turbocharged gasoline examples represented in the test set.
By 2010, the modified Stasis Challenge Extreme Edition 5.2 Quattro Coupe cut the benchmark to 3.1 seconds, previewing the ceiling of the Type 42 platform. The Type 4S generation, sold from 2016, standardized around a naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 with 540 to 610 hp and brought a step change in acceleration: the 2016 V10 Plus Quattro Coupe (Euro Spec) reached 60 mph in 2.7 seconds, while the 2017 V10 Plus Quattro Coupe set the model’s quickest figures at 2.6 seconds to 60 mph and 10.6 seconds in the quarter-mile at 130.3 mph. In current historical view, the final Type 4S stands as the quickest factory R8, with the same 2.6-second best still leading the model’s record.
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Audi R8 0–60 Times by Generation: Type 42 to Type 4S
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 4S | 2016–2023 | 2.92s | 2.60s — 2017 V10 Plus Quattro Coupe | 9 | The Type 4S generation (2016–2023) averaged 2.92 seconds to 60 mph across 9 production tests, led by the 2017 V10 Plus Quattro Coupe at 2.60 seconds. Output ranged from 540 to 610 hp across 5.2L V10 configurations. |
| Type 42 | 2008–2015 | 3.87s | 3.20s — 2014 V10 Plus Quattro Coupe | 29 | The Type 42 generation (2008–2015) averaged 3.87 seconds to 60 mph across 29 production tests, led by the 2014 V10 Plus Quattro Coupe at 3.20 seconds. Output ranged from 420 to 710 hp across 4.2L V8, 5.2L Supercharger V10, 5.2L Twin-Turbo V10, 5.2L V10 configurations. A further 3 results from 3 modified vehicles are recorded but excluded from the average. |
Type 4S 2016–2023
Avg 0–60 2.92s
Fastest 2.60s
Tests 9
2017 V10 Plus Quattro Coupe
The Type 4S generation (2016–2023) averaged 2.92 seconds to 60 mph across 9 production tests, led by the 2017 V10 Plus Quattro Coupe at 2.60 seconds. Output ranged from 540 to 610 hp across 5.2L V10 configurations.
Type 42 2008–2015
Avg 0–60 3.87s
Fastest 3.20s
Tests 29
2014 V10 Plus Quattro Coupe
The Type 42 generation (2008–2015) averaged 3.87 seconds to 60 mph across 29 production tests, led by the 2014 V10 Plus Quattro Coupe at 3.20 seconds. Output ranged from 420 to 710 hp across 4.2L V8, 5.2L Supercharger V10, 5.2L Twin-Turbo V10, 5.2L V10 configurations. A further 3 results from 3 modified vehicles are recorded but excluded from the average.
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Audi R8 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
38 production tests + 4 modified · 10 years ▾
2022 Audi R8
1 production run Avg 0–60 3.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 11.30 sec
Production Tests 1
#07
2022 Audi R8 V10 Performance Coupe
3.20sec 0–60
11.30s ¼ mi @ 125.8 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 3.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 11.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 125.8 mph
- Engine
- 5.2L V10
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- Horsepower
- 562 hp
- Torque
- 406 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,516 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 6.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 14 C / 23 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #7 of 38 production runs
How we verify Audi R8 performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Audi R8 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Audi R8 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
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Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Audi R8 performance FAQs
10 questions The 2022 Audi R8 V10 Performance Coupe runs 0-60 mph in 3.2 seconds. Its recorded quarter-mile time is 11.3 seconds at 125.8 mph. That test car was a stock, rear-wheel-drive coupe with 562 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque.
The quickest Audi R8 on record is the 2017 V10 Plus Quattro Coupe, which reached 60 mph in 2.6 seconds. That same 2.6-second result also stands as the fastest stock Audi R8 0-60 time, making it the overall benchmark across verified R8 runs.
The fastest stock Audi R8 on record is the 2017 V10 Plus Quattro Coupe at 2.6 seconds from 0-60 mph. Across 40 production R8 tests, that remains the quickest verified stock result. It matches the fastest overall Audi R8 launch time as well.
Across 42 Audi R8 tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 3.62 seconds. The average quarter-mile result is 11.83 seconds at 121 mph. Those figures reflect all recorded runs on the page, including 2 non-production vehicles alongside 40 production tests.
The Type 4S Audi R8, covering 2016 to 2023, averages 2.92 seconds from 0-60 mph across 9 tests. Its quickest run is 2.6 seconds from the 2017 V10 Plus Quattro Coupe. Power ranges from 540 to 610 hp, and all recorded examples are naturally aspirated gasoline models.
The fastest Type 42 Audi R8 is the 2010 Stasis Challenge Extreme Edition 5.2 Quattro Coupe at 3.1 seconds from 0-60 mph. Across 31 Type 42 tests from 2008 to 2015, the generation averages 3.84 seconds. Recorded output ranges from 420 to 710 hp.
The first-generation Audi R8, known as the Type 42 and sold from 2008 to 2015, averages 3.84 seconds from 0-60 mph across 31 tests. The quickest example reaches 60 mph in 3.1 seconds. Recorded versions span 420 to 710 hp with naturally aspirated, supercharged, and twin-turbo setups.
The V10 Plus Quattro Coupe is quicker. Across 8 tests, it averages 3.11 seconds to 60 mph and has a best run of 2.6 seconds. The 5.2 FSI Quattro Coupe also has 8 tests, but averages 3.63 seconds with a best of 3.4 seconds.
The 5.2 FSI Quattro Coupe is the faster of the two. Across 8 tests, it averages 3.63 seconds from 0-60 mph, while the 4.2 Quattro Coupe averages 4.2 seconds across 7 tests. Their best recorded runs are 3.4 seconds and 3.9 seconds, respectively.
Across all 42 Audi R8 tests, the average quarter-mile time is 11.83 seconds at 121 mph. The fastest quarter-mile recorded for any R8 is 10.3 seconds at 148 mph by the 2000 Le Mans race car. For the current 2022 R8, the recorded quarter-mile is 11.3 seconds at 125.8 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what an Audi R8 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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