How much does the 2021 Audi R8 cost?

The 2021 Audi R8 has a starting MSRP of $142,700, ranging up to $208,100 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $142,700; Spyder from $154,900; performance from $196,700; performance Spyder from $208,100.

What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Audi R8?

The 2021 Audi R8 achieves up to 17 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2021 Audi R8 have?

The 2021 Audi R8 offers up to 8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 2021 Audi R8 come in?

The 2021 Audi R8 is available in 4 trims across Coupe and Convertible body styles with rear wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2021 Audi R8

4 trims · Coupe, Convertible

Starting MSRP

$142,700 – $208,100

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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

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on Base

Total price (Base MSRP)

$142,700

Typical monthly

$2,826/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 2021 Audi R8 trims

Base
MSRP
$142,700
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
14/23
Horsepower
532 hp
Torque
398 lb-ft
Engine
5.2L V10 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
8
Max towing
—
Spyder
MSRP
$154,900
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
14/23
Horsepower
532 hp
Torque
398 lb-ft
Engine
5.2L V10 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
4
Max towing
—
performance
MSRP
$196,700
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
13/20
Horsepower
602 hp
Torque
413 lb-ft
Engine
5.2L V10 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
8
Max towing
—
performance Spyder
MSRP
$208,100
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
13/20
Horsepower
602 hp
Torque
413 lb-ft
Engine
5.2L V10 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
4
Max towing
—

Compare 2021 Audi R8 trim specifications
Spec	Base	Spyder	performance	performance Spyder
MSRP	$142,700	$154,900	$196,700	$208,100
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	14/23	14/23	13/20	13/20
Horsepower	532 hp	532 hp	602 hp	602 hp
Torque	398 lb-ft	398 lb-ft	413 lb-ft	413 lb-ft
Engine	5.2L V10 gas	5.2L V10 gas	5.2L V10 gas	5.2L V10 gas
Seating	2	2	2	2
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	AWD	AWD
Cargo (cu ft)	8	4	8	4
Max towing	—	—	—	—

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Basegas
Spydergas
performancegas
performance Spydergas
Fuel type: Basepremium unleaded (required)
Spyderpremium unleaded (required)
performancepremium unleaded (required)
performance Spyderpremium unleaded (required)
Cylinders: BaseV10
SpyderV10
performanceV10
performance SpyderV10
Displacement: Base5.2 L
Spyder5.2 L
performance5.2 L
performance Spyder5.2 L
Horsepower: Base532 hp
Spyder532 hp
performance602 hp
performance Spyder602 hp
Torque: Base398 lb-ft
Spyder398 lb-ft
performance413 lb-ft
performance Spyder413 lb-ft
Transmission: Base7-speed automated manual
Spyder7-speed automated manual
performance7-speed automated manual
performance Spyder7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain: Baserear wheel drive
Spyderrear wheel drive
performanceall wheel drive
performance Spyderall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: BaseCoupe
SpyderConvertible
performanceCoupe
performance SpyderConvertible
Doors: Base2
Spyder2
performance2
performance Spyder2
Seating: Base2
Spyder2
performance2
performance Spyder2
Length: Base174.3 in
Spyder174.3 in
performance174.3 in
performance Spyder174.3 in
Width: Base76.4 in
Spyder76.4 in
performance76.4 in
performance Spyder76.4 in
Height: Base48.7 in
Spyder48.9 in
performance48.7 in
performance Spyder48.9 in
Wheelbase: Base104.3 in
Spyder104.3 in
performance104.3 in
performance Spyder104.3 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Base8 cu ft
Spyder4 cu ft
performance8 cu ft
performance Spyder4 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Base8 cu ft
Spyder4 cu ft
performance8 cu ft
performance Spyder4 cu ft
Max payload: Base551 lbs
Spyder551 lbs
performance551 lbs
performance Spyder551 lbs
Curb weight: Base3,594 lbs
Spyder3,847 lbs
performance3,638 lbs
performance Spyder3,913 lbs
Fuel tank: Base21.9 gal
Spyder21.1 gal
performance19.3 gal
performance Spyder21.1 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Base17
Spyder17
performance16
performance Spyder16
City MPG: Base14
Spyder14
performance13
performance Spyder13
Highway MPG: Base23
Spyder23
performance20
performance Spyder20

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Base	Spyder	performance	performance Spyder
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)
Cylinders	V10	V10	V10	V10
Displacement	5.2 L	5.2 L	5.2 L	5.2 L
Horsepower	532 hp	532 hp	602 hp	602 hp
Torque	398 lb-ft	398 lb-ft	413 lb-ft	413 lb-ft
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	7-speed automated manual	7-speed automated manual	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Coupe	Convertible	Coupe	Convertible
Doors	2	2	2	2
Seating	2	2	2	2
Length	174.3 in	174.3 in	174.3 in	174.3 in
Width	76.4 in	76.4 in	76.4 in	76.4 in
Height	48.7 in	48.9 in	48.7 in	48.9 in
Wheelbase	104.3 in	104.3 in	104.3 in	104.3 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	8 cu ft	4 cu ft	8 cu ft	4 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	8 cu ft	4 cu ft	8 cu ft	4 cu ft
Max payload	551 lbs	551 lbs	551 lbs	551 lbs
Curb weight	3,594 lbs	3,847 lbs	3,638 lbs	3,913 lbs
Fuel tank	21.9 gal	21.1 gal	19.3 gal	21.1 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	17	17	16	16
City MPG	14	14	13	13
Highway MPG	23	23	20	20