Audi R8 Audi R8 2008

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Audi R8 Features

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Available Features for the Audi R8

  

Model Year 2008
Model R8
Trim 4.2
Engines  
4.2L V8
DOHC-4v
430 hp@7800
317 lb-ft@4500
 4.2L V8<br>DOHC-4v<br>430 hp@7800 <br>317 lb-ft@4500 is a standard feature.
Transmissions  
6-speed manual 6-speed manual is a standard feature.
6-speed automated manual 6-speed automated manual is an optional feature.
Drivetrains  
AWD AWD is a standard feature.
Tires  
235/35YR19 tires 235/35YR19 tires is a standard feature.
295/30YR19 tires 295/30YR19 tires is a standard feature.
Audio Systems  
Unbranded, 140W, 7 speakers Unbranded, 140W, 7 speakers is a standard feature.
Bang & Olufsen, 465W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) Bang & Olufsen, 465W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature.
Accessories  
Cruise control Cruise control is a standard feature.
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.   Power front side windows is a standard feature.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power locks Power locks is a standard feature.
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.   Remote keyless entry is a standard feature.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.
Tool kit Tool kit is a standard feature.
Universal garage door openerHomelink.   Universal garage door opener is an optional feature.
Homelink.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety  
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.   4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature.
Rear disc brakes.
AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.   Alarm is a standard feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.   Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Brake assistWhen a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.   Brake assist is a standard feature.
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
Daytime running lights (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.   Daytime running lights (optional) is a standard feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.   Front airbags is a standard feature.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Front side airbagsTorso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.   Front side airbags is a standard feature.
Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.
Hill start assistApplies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle.   Hill start assist is an optional feature.
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle.
Knee airbag, driver Knee airbag, driver is a standard feature.
Knee airbag, passenger Knee airbag, passenger is a standard feature.
Obstacle detection, frontBeeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid.   Obstacle detection, front is an optional feature.
Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid.
Obstacle detection, rearBeeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid.   Obstacle detection, rear is an optional feature.
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid.
Rearview cameraRearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.   Rearview camera is an optional feature.
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).   Stability control is a standard feature.
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.   Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature.
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.   Traction control is a standard feature.
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Cargo Management  
Cargo net Cargo net is an optional feature.
Console with shifter Console with shifter is a standard feature.
Climate Control  
Air conditioning Air conditioning is a standard feature.
Automatic climate control, frontMaintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.   Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature.
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Interior air filterFilters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.   Interior air filter is a standard feature.
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.
Rain-sensing wipersWipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.   Rain-sensing wipers is a standard feature.
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.
Rear defrost Rear defrost is a standard feature.
Engine / Motor  
Mid-engine configurationThe engine is located behind the driver but ahead of the rear axle.   Mid-engine configuration is a standard feature.
The engine is located behind the driver but ahead of the rear axle.
Exterior  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.   Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature.
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Bright-finished fuel doorChrome or satin-painted fuel door.   Bright-finished fuel door is a standard feature.
Chrome or satin-painted fuel door.
Metallic paint (extra cost) Metallic paint (extra cost) is an optional feature.
Retractable rear spoilerSpoiler extends automatically at high speeds. Otherwise flush with body. Can be manually extended and retracted.   Retractable rear spoiler is a standard feature.
Spoiler extends automatically at high speeds. Otherwise flush with body. Can be manually extended and retracted.
Gas Guzzler Tax  
2100 2100 is a standard feature.
Infotainment  
Audio controls on steering wheel Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature.
Bluetooth cell phone linkEnables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.   Bluetooth cell phone link is an optional feature.
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
CD changer, in-dashIncludes CD player.   CD changer, in-dash is an optional feature.
Includes CD player.
CD player  
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.   MP3-compatible player is a standard feature.
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Navigation systemScreen-based navigation system.   Navigation system is an optional feature.
Screen-based navigation system.
Satellite radioXM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.   Satellite radio is a standard feature.
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
SD Card slotSD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader.   SD Card slot is a standard feature.
SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader.
Surround sound Surround sound is an optional feature.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirrorDriver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.   Auto-dimming driver-side mirror is an optional feature.
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Auto-dimming rearview mirrorInterior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.   Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature.
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Automatic headlightsHeadlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.   Automatic headlights is a standard feature.
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.
CompassWe haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.   Compass is a standard feature.
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.
Heated mirrorsClears ice and fog from mirrors.   Heated mirrors is a standard feature.
Clears ice and fog from mirrors.
Interior ambient lightingLEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior.   Interior ambient lighting is a standard feature.
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior.
Map lightsFront row reading lights.   Map lights is a standard feature.
Front row reading lights.
Outside temperature display Outside temperature display is a standard feature.
Perimeter approach lightingArea around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.   Perimeter approach lighting is a standard feature.
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.   Power mirrors is a standard feature.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
TachometerReports engine speed.   Tachometer is a standard feature.
Reports engine speed.
Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.   Trip computer is a standard feature.
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Turn signals on or near mirrors Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature.
Visor mirror, driver Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.
Visor mirror, passenger Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.
Xenon HID headlightsProvide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights.   Xenon HID headlights is a standard feature.
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights.
Seats and Interior Trim  
Front buckets Front buckets is a standard feature.
Center armrest(s), front row Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature.
Door sill trim plates Door sill trim plates is a standard feature.
Floor mats Floor mats is a standard feature.
Heated front seats Heated front seats is a standard feature.
Leather door panel trim Leather door panel trim is an optional feature.
Leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.   Leather seating surfaces is a standard feature.
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Leather upholstery, extended coverageLeather beyond the seating surfaces, door panels, and IP top. No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models.   Leather upholstery, extended coverage is an optional feature.
Leather beyond the seating surfaces, door panels, and IP top. No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature.
Metal pedals Metal pedals is a standard feature.
No leather in second row No leather in second row is a standard feature.
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seatLower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.   Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seatLower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.   Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power height adjuster, driver seat Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power height adjuster, passenger seat Power height adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power recliner, driver seat Power recliner, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power recliner, passenger seat Power recliner, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power tilt adjuster, driver seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.   Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.   Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Synthetic suede headlinerUsually also includes synthetic suede on the pillars.   Synthetic suede headliner is an optional feature.
Usually also includes synthetic suede on the pillars.
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede.   Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces is a standard feature.
Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede.
Upgraded leather upholsteryNo additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models.   Upgraded leather upholstery is an optional feature.
No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models.
Upholstered instrument panel  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather Upholstered instrument panel, leather is an optional feature.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires  
Adaptive dampers - electricalShocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting.   Adaptive dampers - electrical is a standard feature.
Shocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting.
Alloy wheels Alloy wheels is a standard feature.
Wheel locksLug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.   Wheel locks is a standard feature.
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.

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Option Package Contents

Carbon Exterior Package

Features
CD changer, in-dash
Universal garage door opener
Bluetooth cell phone link
Obstacle detection, front
Obstacle detection, rear
Rearview camera
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
Cargo net
Hill start assist
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