2008 Audi R8 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 15.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 15.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 2008 Audi R8 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2008 Audi R8 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.2L 8-cylinder | 4.2L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 18.1 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 12.4 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 368 g/km | 368 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $27.48 | $27.48 |
2008 Audi R8: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.2 L | 4.2 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 13 | 13 |
| MPG highway (US) | 19 | 20 |
| MPG combined (US) | 15 | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 18 | 18 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$5,500 | US$5,500 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $5,496 | $5,496 |
| Dimension | R8 2dr Coupe Awd |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.43 m (174 in) |
| Width | 1.90 m (75 in) |
| Height | 1.25 m (49 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.65 m (104 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,565 kg (3,450 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2008 Audi R8
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension (4) and structure (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2008 Audi R8?
No 2008 Audi R8 is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. This page sets out the 2008 Audi R8 for buyers, in plain words.
Before you sign for the R8
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. NHTSA has 5 owner complaints on file, mostly about suspension and structure. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Reading the spec sheet
Under the hood: the 4.2L 8-cylinder and all-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. With all-wheel drive, it pulls away more surely on slippery roads, though it does not stop any shorter.
It is rated at 15.7 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 47 litres. For 1,000 km, budget about $274.80 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$5,500 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
When the R8 makes sense
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a summer weekend or a special occasion more than a move.
Living with the R8
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo. Length: 4.43 m. It fits most condo and driveway spots.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. A test week in the R8 tells you more than any review.
Which one to look for
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
The cost of driving it
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $27.48 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$5,500 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Ready when you are
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2008 Audi R8 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2008 Audi R8 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2008 Audi R8
Does CarmaCars sell the 2008 Audi R8?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2008 Audi R8 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2008 Audi R8 have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2008 Audi R8 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$5,500 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $5496.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.