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Audi R8 vs Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 2013 review

How quick is the new Audi R8 4.2? Owen Mildenhall puts it up against the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S on track to find out. 

Audi R8 4.2
Price: from $287,000 (auto)
Engine: 4.2-litre V8 petrol; 316kW/430Nm
Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch auto, AWD
Thirst: 12.4L/100km; 289g/km CO2

Porsche 911 Carrera 4S
Price: from $264,750 (auto)
Engine: 3.8-litre flat-six petrol; 294kW/440Nm
Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch auto, AWD
Thirst: 9.1L/100km; 215g/km CO2


 

 

Pricing guides

$147,345
Based on third party pricing data
Lowest Price
$108,020
Highest Price
$186,670

Range and Specs

VehicleSpecsPrice*
5.2 V10 Plus Quattro 5.2L, —, 7 SP AUTO $116,600 – 133,980 2013 Audi R8 2013 5.2 V10 Plus Quattro Pricing and Specs
4.2 FSI Quattro 4.2L, —, 6 SP SEQ AUTO $114,510 – 131,560 2013 Audi R8 2013 4.2 FSI Quattro Pricing and Specs
5.2 FSI Quattro 5.2L, —, 6 SP SEQ AUTO $146,300 – 168,190 2013 Audi R8 2013 5.2 FSI Quattro Pricing and Specs
5.2 FSI Quattro Carbon Edition 5.2L, —, 6 SP SEQ AUTO $150,810 – 173,360 2013 Audi R8 2013 5.2 FSI Quattro Carbon Edition Pricing and Specs
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