Performance Review: Audi R8 5.2 V10 RWD - [2019]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Audi R8 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Audi R8 5.2 V10 RWD is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2019. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900 and the 2020 Koenigsegg Gemera 2.0 Turbo Petrol Hybrid.This particular Audi R8 has a 5204cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 10 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V10's includes the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10

The R8 shares its Petrol V10 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 fast cars which share the R8's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1670 kgs (3681 lbs) this makes the Audi R8 5.2 V10 RWD in the same weight category as the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo or the 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 power the 5204cc 40V V10 engine produces 533 bhp (397 kW) @ 7900 rpm similar to the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp) or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (542 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V10 throws out 398 lb-ft (539.6 Nm) @ 6400 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (406 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Audi R8 you can get a better idea of it's 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 and 238.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2019 R8 competing with the 2017 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat 6.2 V8 (343.7 bhp per ton) or the 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 4.0 997 (343.5 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Audi R8 generating around 238.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1993 Lamborghini Diablo VT 5.7 V12 (263.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 2009 Bentley Continental SuperSports 6.0 W12 (263.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.6 secs, this made the Audi R8 5.2 V10 RWD as fast as the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (3.50 secs) the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.50 secs) the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 Auto (3.50 secs) the or the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 (3.50 secs). This Audi R8 5.2 V10 RWD is also faster than the 2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 (3.60 secs) the 2020 Audi TT RS 2.0 Turbo (3.60 secs) the 2020 Iso Rivolta GTZ 6.2 V8 Supercharged (3.60 secs) the and the 2019 BMW X6 M Competition 4.4 V8 Turbo F85 (3.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the R8 and the 2006 Lotus Exige S 1.8 Supercharged

When talking about the performance of the Audi R8 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.08 secs @ 113.3 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2006 Lotus Exige S 1.8 Supercharged (12.02 secs), the 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo II (12.02 secs), and the 2006 Mercedes CL Class 600 Coupe Bi Turbo (12.03 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. 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 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C8 (212 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2019 Audi R8 5.2 V10 RWD then how about the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C8 (212 mph), the 2017 McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (212 mph), or the 2005 Pagani Zonda F (214 mph).

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