Vehicle
EPA Classification
Engine
Engine Order Code
Engine Type
Displacement
Fuel System
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Transmission
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
Trans Type
Trans Description Cont.
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1)
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
Reverse Ratio (:1)
Clutch Size
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Suspension Type - Rear
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear
Brakes
Brake Type
Brake ABS System
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14.4 x -TBD- in
14.4 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14.0 x -TBD- in
14.0 x -TBD- in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Rear Drum Diam x Width
Wheels
Front Wheel Size
Rear Wheel Size
19 x 11.0 in
19 x 11.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
Rear Wheel Material
Spare Wheel Material
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
Rear Tire Order Code
Spare Tire Order Code
Front Tire Size
Rear Tire Size
Spare Tire Size
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy
Cruising Range - City
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City
Fuel Economy Est-Combined
Cruising Range - Hwy
EPA MPG Equivalent - City
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined
Battery Range
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
Passenger Volume
Front Head Room
Front Leg Room
Front Shoulder Room
Front Hip Room
Second Head Room
Second Leg Room
Second Shoulder Room
Second Hip Room
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase
Length, Overall
Width, Max w/o mirrors
Height, Overall
Track Width, Front
Track Width, Rear
Min Ground Clearance
Liftover Height
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity
MECHANICAL
5.2L FSI V10 engine.
Dry sump lubrication.
6-speed manual transmission.
quattro permanent all-wheel drive system.
Electronic differential lock (EDL).
Front/rear 4-link suspension.
Audi magnetic ride adaptive damping system.
Servotronic electromechanical pwr steering w/speed-dependent pwr assistance.
4-wheel vented disc brakes.
Oval exhaust pipes.
Tool kit
5.2L FSI V10 engine.
Carbon fiber sigma engine compartment inlays.
Dry sump lubrication.
6-speed R tronic automatic transmission -inc: "shift-by-wire" technology, automatic & sport modes.
quattro permanent all-wheel drive system.
Electronic differential lock (EDL).
Front/rear 4-link suspension.
Audi magnetic ride adaptive damping system.
Servotronic electromechanical pwr steering w/speed-dependent pwr assistance.
4-wheel vented disc brakes.
Oval exhaust pipes.
Tool kit
EXTERIOR
19" 10-spoke Y-design forged aluminum alloy wheels w/locking wheel bolts -inc: P235/35R19 front & P295/30R19 rear summer performance tires.
Tire mobility system -inc: sealant & 12V compressor.
Flared rocker panels.
High-gloss black air inlet grilles w/outlet grilles at rear.
Audi space frame (ASF).
Convertible soft top.
Flared sideblades.
Automatically extending rear spoiler w/manual operation feature.
Aluminum fuel filler door & door sills.
Aluminum optic engine compartment vents.
Enlarged rear diffuser.
Single-frame high gloss black grille w/vertical & horizontal chrome slats.
LED headlights.
LED brakelights.
Auto-dimming heated folding pwr mirrors w/integrated LED turn signals.
Wipers w/rain sensor
19" 10-spoke Y-design forged aluminum alloy wheels w/locking wheel bolts -inc: P235/35R19 front & P295/30R19 rear summer performance tires.
Tire mobility system -inc: sealant & 12V compressor.
Flared rocker panels.
High-gloss black air inlet grilles w/outlet grilles at rear.
Audi space frame (ASF).
Flared sideblades.
Automatically extending rear spoiler w/manual operation feature.
Aluminum fuel filler door & door sills.
Aluminum optic engine compartment vents.
Enlarged rear diffuser.
Single-frame high gloss black grille w/vertical & horizontal chrome slats.
LED headlights.
LED brakelights.
Auto-dimming heated folding pwr mirrors w/integrated LED turn signals.
Wipers w/rain sensor
ENTERTAINMENT
AM/FM stereo w/CD player -inc: MP3 capability, SIRIUS satellite radio, aux input jack.
6-disc CD changer.
Bang & Olufsen sound system -inc: 465-watt amplification, digital signal processing (DSP), subwoofer in bass reflex cabinet, (12) loudspeakers.
Bluetooth hands-free interface
AM/FM stereo w/CD player -inc: MP3 capability, SIRIUS satellite radio, aux input jack.
6-disc CD changer.
Bang & Olufsen sound system -inc: 465-watt amplification, digital signal processing (DSP), subwoofer in bass reflex cabinet, (12) loudspeakers.
Bluetooth hands-free interface
INTERIOR
Fine nappa leather seats.
10-way pwr heated sport seats -inc: 4-way pwr lumbar, headrests.
Center console -inc: (2) cupholders, storage.
Floor mats.
3-spoke flat-bottom tilt/telescopic leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel w/audio controls.
Backlit instrument cluster w/auto brightness control.
Driver info system w/on-board computer.
Pwr locks.
Pwr windows.
Remote keyless entry.
Audi navigation system plus -inc: color screen, real time traffic.
Cruise control.
Anti-theft alarm w/engine immobilizer.
Valet key.
HomeLink garage door opener.
Automatic air conditioning.
Rear window defogger w/timed shut off.
Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass.
Illuminated glove box -inc: sunglasses holder, aux pwr outlet.
Ashtray & lighter.
LED interior lighting -inc: engine compartment LED.
Micro metallic gray trim w/aluminum accents.
Leather door inserts.
Leather-wrapped interior door handles.
Storage compartments in doors.
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors.
Leather-wrapped parking brake.
(2) storage nets on back of seats.
Luggage net on rear shelf.
Aux pwr outlet in trunk
Fine nappa leather seats.
10-way pwr heated sport seats -inc: 4-way pwr lumbar, headrests.
Center console -inc: (2) cupholders, storage.
Floor mats.
3-spoke flat-bottom tilt/telescopic leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel w/audio controls -inc: alloy paddle shifters.
Backlit instrument cluster w/auto brightness control.
Driver info system w/on-board computer.
Pwr locks.
Pwr windows.
Remote keyless entry.
Audi navigation system plus -inc: color screen, real time traffic.
Cruise control.
Anti-theft alarm w/engine immobilizer.
Valet key.
HomeLink garage door opener.
Automatic air conditioning.
Rear window defogger w/timed shut off.
Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass.
Illuminated glove box -inc: sunglasses holder, aux pwr outlet.
Ashtray & lighter.
LED interior lighting -inc: engine compartment LED.
Micro metallic gray trim w/aluminum accents.
Leather door inserts.
Leather-wrapped interior door handles.
Storage compartments in doors.
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors.
Leather-wrapped parking brake.
(2) storage nets on back of seats.
Luggage net on rear shelf.
Aux pwr outlet in trunk
SAFETY
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic rear brake pressure distribution (EBD).
Electronic stabilization program -inc: sport & disable settings, anti-slip regulation (ASR).
Side intrusion door beams.
LED daytime running lights.
Dual front airbags w/dual-threshold deployment -inc: passenger-side occupant sensor.
Dual seat-mounted side-impact head & chest airbags.
Dual front knee airbags.
Audi advanced parking system w/rearview camera.
Audi hill hold assist.
3-point seat belts -inc: belt tensioners, force limiters.
Tire pressure monitoring system.
Crash sensor -inc: fuel supply shut off, battery disconnect, doors unlock
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic rear brake pressure distribution (EBD).
Electronic stabilization program -inc: sport & disable settings, anti-slip regulation (ASR).
Side intrusion door beams.
LED daytime running lights.
Dual front airbags w/dual-threshold deployment -inc: passenger-side occupant sensor.
Dual seat-mounted side-impact head & chest airbags.
Dual front knee airbags.
Audi advanced parking system w/rearview camera.
Audi hill hold assist.
3-point seat belts -inc: belt tensioners, force limiters.
Tire pressure monitoring system.
Crash sensor -inc: fuel supply shut off, battery disconnect, doors unlock
PACKAGE
Rebate
Warranty
Basic Years:
4.
Basic Miles/km:
50,000.
Drivetrain Years:
4.
Drivetrain Miles/km:
50,000.
Corrosion Years:
12.
Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.
Roadside Assistance Years:
4.
Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
Unlimited
Basic Years:
4.
Basic Miles/km:
50,000.
Drivetrain Years:
4.
Drivetrain Miles/km:
50,000.
Corrosion Years:
12.
Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.
Roadside Assistance Years:
4.
Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
Unlimited
Recall
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
11V390000.
Mfg's Report Date:
AUG 01, 2011.
Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
920.
Summary:
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..
Consequence:
A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE..
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINE FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834..
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN SAFETY RECALL NO. 20Q8/K1. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
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