2019 Audi R8 5.2 V10 RWD Review and Performance Comparison

Audi R8 Performance Review.

Introduction:

The 2019 Audi R8 5.2 V10 RWD is a powered by a Petrol V 10. This variant of the Audi R8 5.2 V10 RWD is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out around 2019. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2020 Czinger 21C Hybrid and the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900.

This particular Audi R8 has a 5204cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant driven by the Audi Rear Wheel Drive system.

Alternative Petrol V 10's include the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10

The R8 shares its Petrol V 10 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10 and the 2017 Lamborghini Huracan Performante 5.2 V10.If you're looking for other similar performing cars which share the R8's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1985 Alfa-Romeo Spider Veloce or the earlier 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1670 kgs (3681 lbs) places the Audi R8 5.2 V10 RWD in a similar weight category as the 2025 Ferrari 849 Testarossa Spider and the excellent 2024 Aston-Martin Valhalla Hybrid, give or take 50kg.

The Audi R8 shares the same bhp with the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp)

In terms of pure power the 5204cc 40 valve, V 10 engine produces around 533 bhp (397 kW) @ 7900 rpm which is comparable to the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp) and also the 2025 BMW 2 Series M2 CS Bi-Turbo (523 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V 10 throws out 398 lb-ft (539.6 Nm) @ 6400 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2025 Toyota Supra A90 Final Edition (421 lb-ft) or the 2025 Ford Mustang GT Fastback (418 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If you look at both power or torque of the 2019 Audi R8 in comparison with its weight you get a much more accurate idea of its real world performance.

The 2017 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat 6.2 V8 (343.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Audi R8.

The Audi R8 has a power to weight ratio of 319.1 bhp per ton. Bhp per ton figures of the 2019 R8 5.2 V10 RWD means you're competing with the 2017 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat 6.2 V8 (343.7 bhp per ton) and the equally quick 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 4.0 997 (343.5 bhp per ton).

Torque to Weight:

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque!. However, torque isn't the whole story, you also need to compare weight as well for more real world comparisons such as torque per ton.

The Audi R8 5.2 V10 RWD generates around 238.3 lb-ft per ton. So if you're looking at what cars perform similarly either on the drag strip or at the traffic lights using torque to weight as a benchmark, then look no further than the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 SDV6 300 (263.3 lb-ft per ton) or the similarly performing 1993 Lamborghini Diablo VT 5.7 V12 (263.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

The Audi R8 5.2 V10 RWD can accelerate 0–60mph in 3.50 secs or 0–100km/h (0–62mph) in 3.6 secs. Acceleration rivals to the Audi R8 5.2 V10 RWD include the 2025 Mercedes Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed Roadster (3.50 secs) or the equally as fast to 60mph 2024 Maserati GranCabrio Trofeo (3.50 secs).

The V 10 engine of the Audi R8 5.2 V10 RWD ensures that, ‘on paper’ at least, accelerates slightly faster than the 2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 (3.60 secs) and the 2022 BMW 4 Series M4 CSL (3.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Audi R8 5.2 V10 RWD and the BMW 4 Series M4 CSL 3.0 Twin Turbo G82

On a longer format for acceleration comparisons the 2019 Audi R8 can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.02 secs with a trap speed around 113.3 mph. Similar performances down the quarter mile drag strip can be found with the the BMW 4 Series M4 CSL 3.0 Twin Turbo G82 (12.03 seconds @ 113.3 mph) and a close race between the Lotus Exige 360 Cup 3.5 V6 (12.03 seconds @ 113.2 mph) too.

Top Speed:

Some modern performance cars are often artificially restricted particularly when it comes to max speed. 155 mph top speed restrictions are often used as part of the German 'Gentleman's Agreement' for example, so be cautious when using maximum speed figures. The 2019 version of the Audi R8 5.2 V10 RWD has a maximum speed of 201mph.

Top Speed of the 2019 R8 equals the Pagani Zonda Roadster (200 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what has a similar top end performance to the 2019 Audi R8 5.2 V10 RWD then there's the slightly slower the Pagani Zonda Roadster (200 mph) or how about the impressive Jaguar F Type SVR 5.0 V8 (200 mph).

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• 2019 R8 Rivals List.
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