How much does the 2012 Audi R8 cost?

The 2012 Audi R8 has a starting MSRP of $114,200, ranging up to $210,300 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 4.2 quattro from $114,200; 4.2 quattro Spyder from $127,700; 5.2 quattro from $149,000; 5.2 quattro Spyder from $162,700; GT 5.2 FSI quattro from $196,800; GT 5.2 FSI quattro Spyder from $210,300.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Audi R8?

The 2012 Audi R8 achieves up to 16 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2012 Audi R8 have?

The 2012 Audi R8 offers up to 3.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 2012 Audi R8 come in?

The 2012 Audi R8 is available in 6 trims (10 total configurations) across Coupe and Convertible body styles with all wheel drive.

2012 Audi R8

6 trims · 10 configurations · Coupe, Convertible

Starting MSRP

$114,200 – $210,300

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Audi R8? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on 4.2 quattro

Total price (4.2 quattro MSRP)

$114,200

Typical monthly

$2,261/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2012 Audi R8 trims

4.2 quattro
2 configurations
MSRP
$114,200 – $123,300
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
11/20
Horsepower
430 hp
Torque
316 lb-ft
Engine
4.2L V8 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
3.5
Max towing
—
4.2 quattro Spyder
2 configurations
MSRP
$127,700 – $136,800
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
11/20
Horsepower
430 hp
Torque
316 lb-ft
Engine
4.2L V8 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
3.5
Max towing
—
5.2 quattro
2 configurations
MSRP
$149,000 – $158,100
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
12/19
Horsepower
525 hp
Torque
391 lb-ft
Engine
5.2L V10 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
3.5
Max towing
—
5.2 quattro Spyder
2 configurations
MSRP
$162,700 – $171,800
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
12/19
Horsepower
525 hp
Torque
391 lb-ft
Engine
5.2L V10 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
3.5
Max towing
—
GT 5.2 FSI quattro
MSRP
$196,800
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
13/19
Horsepower
560 hp
Torque
398 lb-ft
Engine
5.2L V10 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
3.5
Max towing
—
GT 5.2 FSI quattro Spyder
MSRP
$210,300
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
13/19
Horsepower
560 hp
Torque
398 lb-ft
Engine
5.2L V10 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
3.5
Max towing
—

Compare 2012 Audi R8 trim specifications
Spec	4.2 quattro2 configurations	4.2 quattro Spyder2 configurations	5.2 quattro2 configurations	5.2 quattro Spyder2 configurations	GT 5.2 FSI quattro	GT 5.2 FSI quattro Spyder
MSRP	$114,200 – $123,300	$127,700 – $136,800	$149,000 – $158,100	$162,700 – $171,800	$196,800	$210,300
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	11/20	11/20	12/19	12/19	13/19	13/19
Horsepower	430 hp	430 hp	525 hp	525 hp	560 hp	560 hp
Torque	316 lb-ft	316 lb-ft	391 lb-ft	391 lb-ft	398 lb-ft	398 lb-ft
Engine	4.2L V8 gas	4.2L V8 gas	5.2L V10 gas	5.2L V10 gas	5.2L V10 gas	5.2L V10 gas
Seating	2	2	2	2	2	2
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Cargo (cu ft)	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.5
Max towing	—	—	—	—	—	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: 4.2 quattrogas
4.2 quattro Spydergas
5.2 quattrogas
5.2 quattro Spydergas
GT 5.2 FSI quattrogas
GT 5.2 FSI quattro Spydergas
Fuel type: 4.2 quattropremium unleaded (required)
4.2 quattro Spyderpremium unleaded (required)
5.2 quattropremium unleaded (required)
5.2 quattro Spyderpremium unleaded (required)
GT 5.2 FSI quattropremium unleaded (required)
GT 5.2 FSI quattro Spyderpremium unleaded (required)
Cylinders: 4.2 quattroV8
4.2 quattro SpyderV8
5.2 quattroV10
5.2 quattro SpyderV10
GT 5.2 FSI quattroV10
GT 5.2 FSI quattro SpyderV10
Displacement: 4.2 quattro4.2 L
4.2 quattro Spyder4.2 L
5.2 quattro5.2 L
5.2 quattro Spyder5.2 L
GT 5.2 FSI quattro5.2 L
GT 5.2 FSI quattro Spyder5.2 L
Horsepower: 4.2 quattro430 hp
4.2 quattro Spyder430 hp
5.2 quattro525 hp
5.2 quattro Spyder525 hp
GT 5.2 FSI quattro560 hp
GT 5.2 FSI quattro Spyder560 hp
Torque: 4.2 quattro316 lb-ft
4.2 quattro Spyder316 lb-ft
5.2 quattro391 lb-ft
5.2 quattro Spyder391 lb-ft
GT 5.2 FSI quattro398 lb-ft
GT 5.2 FSI quattro Spyder398 lb-ft
Transmission: 4.2 quattro6-speed manual
4.2 quattro Spyder6-speed manual
5.2 quattro6-speed manual
5.2 quattro Spyder6-speed manual
GT 5.2 FSI quattro6-speed automated manual
GT 5.2 FSI quattro Spyder6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain: 4.2 quattroall wheel drive
4.2 quattro Spyderall wheel drive
5.2 quattroall wheel drive
5.2 quattro Spyderall wheel drive
GT 5.2 FSI quattroall wheel drive
GT 5.2 FSI quattro Spyderall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: 4.2 quattroCoupe
4.2 quattro SpyderConvertible
5.2 quattroCoupe
5.2 quattro SpyderConvertible
GT 5.2 FSI quattroCoupe
GT 5.2 FSI quattro SpyderConvertible
Doors: 4.2 quattro2
4.2 quattro Spyder2
5.2 quattro2
5.2 quattro Spyder2
GT 5.2 FSI quattro2
GT 5.2 FSI quattro Spyder2
Seating: 4.2 quattro2
4.2 quattro Spyder2
5.2 quattro2
5.2 quattro Spyder2
GT 5.2 FSI quattro2
GT 5.2 FSI quattro Spyder2
Length: 4.2 quattro174.5 in
4.2 quattro Spyder174.4 in
5.2 quattro174.6 in
5.2 quattro Spyder174.4 in
GT 5.2 FSI quattro174.6 in
GT 5.2 FSI quattro Spyder174.6 in
Width: 4.2 quattro75 in
4.2 quattro Spyder75 in
5.2 quattro75 in
5.2 quattro Spyder75 in
GT 5.2 FSI quattro76 in
GT 5.2 FSI quattro Spyder76 in
Height: 4.2 quattro49.3 in
4.2 quattro Spyder49 in
5.2 quattro49.3 in
5.2 quattro Spyder49 in
GT 5.2 FSI quattro49.9 in
GT 5.2 FSI quattro Spyder49.9 in
Wheelbase: 4.2 quattro104.3 in
4.2 quattro Spyder104.3 in
5.2 quattro104.3 in
5.2 quattro Spyder104.3 in
GT 5.2 FSI quattro104.3 in
GT 5.2 FSI quattro Spyder104.3 in
Ground clearance: 4.2 quattro4.3 in
4.2 quattro Spyder4.3 in
5.2 quattro4.3 in
5.2 quattro Spyder4.3 in
GT 5.2 FSI quattro—
GT 5.2 FSI quattro Spyder—

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: 4.2 quattro3.5 cu ft
4.2 quattro Spyder3.5 cu ft
5.2 quattro3.5 cu ft
5.2 quattro Spyder3.5 cu ft
GT 5.2 FSI quattro3.5 cu ft
GT 5.2 FSI quattro Spyder3.5 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: 4.2 quattro3.5 cu ft
4.2 quattro Spyder3.5 cu ft
5.2 quattro3.5 cu ft
5.2 quattro Spyder3.5 cu ft
GT 5.2 FSI quattro3.5 cu ft
GT 5.2 FSI quattro Spyder3.5 cu ft
Curb weight: 4.2 quattro3,605 lbs
4.2 quattro Spyder3,858 lbs
5.2 quattro3,803 lbs
5.2 quattro Spyder3,979 lbs
GT 5.2 FSI quattro3,362 lbs
GT 5.2 FSI quattro Spyder3,362 lbs
Fuel tank: 4.2 quattro23.8 gal
4.2 quattro Spyder23.8 gal
5.2 quattro23.8 gal
5.2 quattro Spyder21.1 gal
GT 5.2 FSI quattro19.8 gal
GT 5.2 FSI quattro Spyder19.8 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: 4.2 quattro14
4.2 quattro Spyder14
5.2 quattro14
5.2 quattro Spyder14
GT 5.2 FSI quattro15
GT 5.2 FSI quattro Spyder15
City MPG: 4.2 quattro11
4.2 quattro Spyder11
5.2 quattro12
5.2 quattro Spyder12
GT 5.2 FSI quattro13
GT 5.2 FSI quattro Spyder13
Highway MPG: 4.2 quattro20
4.2 quattro Spyder20
5.2 quattro19
5.2 quattro Spyder19
GT 5.2 FSI quattro19
GT 5.2 FSI quattro Spyder19

Full specifications by trim
Spec	4.2 quattro	4.2 quattro Spyder	5.2 quattro	5.2 quattro Spyder	GT 5.2 FSI quattro	GT 5.2 FSI quattro Spyder
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)
Cylinders	V8	V8	V10	V10	V10	V10
Displacement	4.2 L	4.2 L	5.2 L	5.2 L	5.2 L	5.2 L
Horsepower	430 hp	430 hp	525 hp	525 hp	560 hp	560 hp
Torque	316 lb-ft	316 lb-ft	391 lb-ft	391 lb-ft	398 lb-ft	398 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed automated manual	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Coupe	Convertible	Coupe	Convertible	Coupe	Convertible
Doors	2	2	2	2	2	2
Seating	2	2	2	2	2	2
Length	174.5 in	174.4 in	174.6 in	174.4 in	174.6 in	174.6 in
Width	75 in	75 in	75 in	75 in	76 in	76 in
Height	49.3 in	49 in	49.3 in	49 in	49.9 in	49.9 in
Wheelbase	104.3 in	104.3 in	104.3 in	104.3 in	104.3 in	104.3 in
Ground clearance	4.3 in	4.3 in	4.3 in	4.3 in	—	—
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	3.5 cu ft	3.5 cu ft	3.5 cu ft	3.5 cu ft	3.5 cu ft	3.5 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	3.5 cu ft	3.5 cu ft	3.5 cu ft	3.5 cu ft	3.5 cu ft	3.5 cu ft
Curb weight	3,605 lbs	3,858 lbs	3,803 lbs	3,979 lbs	3,362 lbs	3,362 lbs
Fuel tank	23.8 gal	23.8 gal	23.8 gal	21.1 gal	19.8 gal	19.8 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	14	14	14	14	15	15
City MPG	11	11	12	12	13	13
Highway MPG	20	20	19	19	19	19