Representative photoMechanic for a 2012 Audi R8
Mechanic for the 2012 Audi R8: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 14.8 to 16.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Two Seaters
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2012 Audi R8 for mechanic
- Body: two seaters (EPA size class).
2012 Audi R8: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.2 L | 5.2 L | 4.2 L | 5.2 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 |
| MPG city (US) | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 |
| MPG highway (US) | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (US) | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$5,150 | US$5,500 | US$5,850 | US$5,850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $5,180 | $5,426 | $5,810 | $5,846 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). 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 2012 Audi R8
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11V390000 | 2011-08-01 | fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 AUDI R8 SPYDER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 18, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 22, 2011. THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE MAY CONTACT AND RUB AGAINST THE HEAT SHIELD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS COULD LEAD TO A SMALL FUEL LEAK. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Mechanic: how we help
CarmaCars does not do this work itself. For mechanical repairs or maintenance on the 2012 Audi R8, we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one. Regular maintenance keeps small problems from turning into large ones.
Your R8 and the shop
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. It is powered by the 4.2L 8-cylinder, with all-wheel drive.
How the request works
You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. You approve the shop's quote before any work. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work.
Stay on the road
We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. Add a rental to the same request as the repair. We deliver around Toronto; pickup at our location is free.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you.
Good habits for your car
Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Look at the tire tread before long trips. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance.
Ready when you are
Send the car's details and the job, and we take the next step.
Request mechanic
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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