Audi R8 4S — Wheel Fitment & Specs
Overview
The Audi R8 is a mid-engine, 2-seater sports car that uses Audi's trademark quattro permanent all-wheel drive system. Introduced by Audi AG in 2006 and manufactured exclusively by Audi Sport GmbH at the Neckarsulm factory, it was inspired by the Lamborghini Gallardo but built on the Huracán platform for its second generation. The R8 is known for being the first production car with full-LED headlights. It underwent a facelift in 2012 and saw significant changes when transitioning to the second generation in 2015, including the introduction of an all-electric e-Tron variant.
Wheel fitment
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x112 |
| Centre bore | 57.1 mm |
| Bolt / thread | M14x1.5 (bolts) |
| Wheel-bolt torque | 160 Nm |
| Seat type | radius |
| Factory setup | square |
| TPMS | indirect |
Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:
| Position | Width | Offset |
|---|---|---|
| Front | 8.5J–11J | ET20–ET45 |
As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8–10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.
UK popularity & demand
Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 3,085 Audi R8 on UK roads, placing it in the top 22% of car models by volume across our fitment database. That makes its wheel fitment a high-demand size to keep in stock — one reason we track its exact spec here.
Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.
Engines & drivetrain
| Variant | Engine | Fuel | Power | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R8 GT | 5.2L V10 petrol engine | petrol | 620 hp | Quattro |
| V10 Performance Quattro | 5.2L V10 petrol engine | petrol | 612 hp | Quattro |
| V10 Plus | 5.2L V10 petrol engine | petrol | 610 hp | Quattro |
| R8 RWS | 5.2L V10 petrol engine | petrol | 570 hp | RWD |
| 5.2 FSI V10 | 5.2L V10 petrol engine | petrol | 540 hp | Quattro |
Performance
| Variant | Power | 0–62 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 FSI V10 | 540 hp | 3.2 s | 198 mph |
| V10 Plus | 610 hp | 3.2 s | 205 mph |
| R8 GT | 620 hp | 3.2 s | 205 mph |
| V10 Performance Quattro | 612 hp | 3.4 s | 205 mph |
| R8 RWS | 570 hp | 3.7 s | 198 mph |
Body styles & production
| Body styles | Coupé, Spyder |
| Produced | 2006–2024 |
| Units produced | 44,430 |
Trim levels
Factory colours
History & notable variants
The first generation (Type 42) was launched at the Paris Auto Show in September 2006 with V8 and V10 engine options. Convertible models were introduced in 2008, followed by high-performance GT variants in 2011. The second generation (Type 4S), unveiled at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, was based on the Modular Sports System platform shared with Lamborghini Huracán and featured no manual transmission or V8 trim options. In 2017, Audi introduced a limited edition R8 V10 Plus 'Exclusive Edition' for the US market.
Reliability & owner notes
- Pros: Advanced LED lighting technology, powerful V10 engine, quattro all-wheel drive system
- Cons: High cost, limited production, no manual transmission option in later models