Car financing: 2017 Audi R8
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2017 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2017 Audi R8 specs
| Engine | 5.2L 10-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas |
| City | 16.3 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.9 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 322 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $24.15 |
2017 Audi R8: every figure
| Displacement | 5.2 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 10 |
| MPG city (US) | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 20 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,830 |
| Dimension | R8 2dr Spyder |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.43 m (174 in) |
| Width | 1.95 m (77 in) |
| Height | 1.22 m (48 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.65 m (104 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,698 kg (3,743 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 2017 Audi R8
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V014000 | 2019-01-11 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. |
| 18V639000 | 2018-09-17 | power train:automatic transmission | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi R8 Spyder and R8 Coupe vehicles. Transmission fluid may leak from the gearbox ventilation hose after certain high speed and maneuvering situations. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2017 Audi R8: before you buy
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2017 Audi R8 for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Here is the 2017 Audi R8 for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
Before you sign for the R8
There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
The figures, translated
It is powered by the 5.2L 10-cylinder, with 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.
For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 41 litres, from its 13.8 L/100 km rating. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $24.15. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$4,850 a year for 15,000 miles.
How big it is
As a two-seat sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second. Length: 4.43 m. It fits most condo and driveway spots.
When the R8 makes sense
It uses more fuel than most, so it suits shorter trips or people who need its size. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Try before you buy
Try the R8 on your commute, then decide. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. A week with the R8 answers more than any brochure.
The cost of driving it
The EPA estimates US$4,850 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $24.15 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $241.50 at our price setting.
Picking a year and a trim
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Within the 2017 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Make a request
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
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 2017 Audi R8 from us first.
Ask us about the 2017 Audi R8
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2017 Audi R8 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2017 Audi R8
Does CarmaCars sell the 2017 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 2017 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 2017 Audi R8 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2017 Audi R8 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,850 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4830.00.
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.