2023 Audi R8 Review, Pricing, and Specs (2025)

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Starting at $161,395 Overview What's New for 2023? Pricing and Which One to Buy Engine, Transmission, and Performance Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG Interior, Comfort, and Cargo Infotainment and Connectivity Safety and Driver-Assistance Features Warranty and Maintenance Coverage Shopping Tools Similar Vehicles 2025 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2025 Porsche 911 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 / GT3 RS 2025 McLaren Artura 2025 Aston Martin Vantage 2024 Maserati GranTurismo 2024 Maserati GranTurismo Folgore 2025 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore 2024 Maserati GranCabrio 2025 Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe More From Audi 2024 Audi SQ8 e-tron / SQ8 e-tron Sportback 2025 Audi A3 2024 Audi A4 2024 Audi A4 Allroad 2024 Audi A5 2024 Audi A6 2024 Audi A6 Allroad 2024 Audi A7 2024 Audi A8 2024 Audi Q3 2024 Audi Q8 2024 Audi RS3 FAQs

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Highs Exotic appearance, luxury-car interior ambiance, a V-10 roaring just over your shoulder.
Lows Get ready for big fuel bills, puny cargo area, it’s happier cruising than carving corners.
Verdict The R8 is a supercar for those who care as much about making an entrance at the end of their journey as the thrills they might have on the journey.

By Drew Dorian

Overview

Few supercars actually get driven daily, but the 2023 Audi R8 seems designed for such a task. It offers a reasonably easy-going ride along with its breakneck acceleration. The R8 shares its underpinnings and its powertrain—a mighty V-10 and seven-speed automatic—with the wild Lamborghini Huracán. The Audi is less hardcore than the Lambo, though, less intense on a twisty road or racetrack. What the R8 offers instead is a level of refinement that’s more in line with the rest of the Audi lineup. Its snug, two-seat cabin is lined with high-end materials and features a minimalist design that forgoes the usual center-mounted infotainment display in favor of a digital gauge display that serves both purposes. The interior is comfortable for both driver and passenger, and the R8 would make a fine touring car if it weren’t for a puny cargo area that fits only one carry-on suitcase. If this particular cross-section of performance and luxury appeals to you, now’s the time to act, as this is the final year for Audi’s V-10–powered showpiece.

What's New for 2023?

This year marks the end of production for the current-generation R8. Audi is sending off the supercar with a limited edition GT model, which is offered exclusively with rear-wheel drive and a 602-hp version of the car’s V-10 engine. The GT also sports a revised seven-speed automatic transmission, which Audi claims offers quicker shifts, and a drift-inducing Torque Rear driving mode to make hooning the R8 easier. Then again, this doesn’t seem like a car that begs to be thrown around with its rear tires smoking. Inside, the GT sports rich black- and-red upholstery, carbon-fiber interior trim, and a numbered plaque noting its place in the production run. Other than the GT, the rest of the lineup, which consists of a coupe and a convertible, remains unchanged.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

The price of the 2023 Audi R8 starts at $161,395 and goes up to $253,290 depending on the trim and options.

For some added flash, we'd suggest going with the Spyder. After all, with the top down, passersby will be able to get a better look at the lucky dog behind the wheel. Choosing between the standard and Performance models is a tougher decision. On the one hand, the 562-hp V-10 provides incredible acceleration and the same bellowing wail as the 602-hp car. On the other hand, rolling up to the next Cars and Coffee event with the ultimate R8 may feel just a bit more awesome.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

The R8's V-10 engine is offered in two strengths, both potent enough to shake your eardrums with their otherworldly exhalations. The R8's seven-speed dual-clutch automatic isn't the smoothest gearbox. It occasionally downshifts too abruptly, causing neck-snapping acceleration followed by an immediate upshift. The base R8 comes standard with an adaptive suspension, while Performance models are fitted with a more aggressive fixed-damper setup. Both soak up bumps admirably and provide a comfortable ride that you could tolerate without fatigue on long trips. The R8's supple nature comes with a drawback, however: In full-attack mode, it doesn't handle corners as confidently as its rivals, feeling more unsettled than you'd expect a supercar to be. The standard steering setup is direct and relays information from the road to the driver's hands with sufficient feel.

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Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

An economical choice it is not. Rear-drive models do 14 mpg in the city, and 23 mpg on the highway. The all-wheel-drive cars fare even worse: 13 and 18, respectively. Given this poor showing, all buyers must pay a gas-guzzler tax as part of the sale price. So be it. For more information about the R8's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

Minimalism never felt so luxurious. By having the instrument cluster double as the infotainment screen, Audi provides a refreshingly simple layout and lets the beautifully sculpted sport seats and high-resolution digital gauge display take center stage in the R8's cockpit. Audi allows for quite a bit of customization when it comes to interior colors and textures: Black, gray, brown, and red leather are offered in either a flat or quilted pattern with matching or contrast stitching. Overall, it's a beautifully executed cockpit with easy-to-reach controls, including the ignition button located on the steering wheel. No one buys a supercar for its practicality, and the R8 doesn't buck the segment trend by offering real cargo capacity. In our testing, it provided space for just one carry-on suitcase. Pack light.

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Infotainment and Connectivity

The excellent Virtual Cockpit gauge cluster does double duty here, displaying both instrumentation and the MMI infotainment system. It feels as futuristic here as it does in Audi's other cars, such as the A4 and the TT. High-resolution navigation is standard, and the system can be controlled via voice commands, steering-wheel-mounted buttons, or a click wheel on the center console. An onboard 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot is standard, as are Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

Audi offers little in the way of driver-assistance features, but the R8 coupe comes equipped with a full complement of airbags. For more information about the R8's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:

Standard automatic high-beams
Standard front and rear parking sensors

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Audi's warranty coverage is roughly in line with most competitors, but the Corvette Z06 and the Porsche 911 Turbo both offer something extra in the form of complimentary scheduled maintenance.

Limited warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles
Powertrain warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles
No complimentary scheduled maintenance

Specifications

Specifications

2023 Audi R8 GT
Vehicle Type: mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe

PRICE
Base: $253,290

ENGINE
DOHC 40-valve V-10, aluminum block and heads, port and direct fuel injection
Displacement: 318 in³, 5204 cm³
Power: 602 hp @ 8000 rpm
Torque: 413 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm

TRANSMISSION
7-speed dual-clutch automatic

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 104.3 in
Length: 177.0 in
Width: 77.3 in
Height: 48.2 in
Passenger Volume: 50 ft³
Cargo Volume F/R: 4/8 ft³
Curb Weight (C/D est): 3550 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/D EST)
60 mph: 3.1 sec
100 mph: 6.6 sec
1/4-Mile: 11.0 sec
Top Speed: 199 mph

EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/City/Highway: 17/14/21 mpg

2022 Audi R8 Performance
Vehicle Type: mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe or convertible

PRICE
Base: Coupe, $151,895; Convertible, $164,095

ENGINE
DOHC 40-valve V-10, aluminum block and heads, port and direct fuel injection
Displacement: 318 in³, 5204 cm³
Power: 562 hp @ 8100 rpm
Torque: 406 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm

TRANSMISSION
7-speed dual-clutch automatic

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 104.3 in
Length: 174.4 in
Width: 76.4 in
Height: 48.7 in
Passenger Volume: 50 ft³
Cargo Volume: 4–8 ft³
Curb Weight (C/D est): 3600–3700 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/D EST)
60 mph: 3.4–3.5 sec
100 mph: 7.5¬–7.6 sec
1/4-Mile: 11.5–11.6 sec
Top Speed: 200–204 mph

EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/City/Highway: 17/14/23 mpg

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