| Base Standard Equipment On All Trims |
| Performance Standard Features |
| Aluminum double wishbone suspension |
| Audi Space Frame - ASF - Made from aluminum and magnesium which offers extreme rigidity and minimal weight and has been developed specially for the R8 |
| Disc brakes - 14.4" internally vented discs with eight-piston brake calipers at the front and 14" perforated, internally vented discs with four-piston calipers at the rear |
| Dry-sump lubrication - It keeps the crankshaft, pistons and connecting rods lubricated without interruption, even under very high longitudinal and lateral forces of acceleration |
| quattro all wheel drive |
| Safety Standard Equipment |
| Advanced anti-theft vehicle alarm system - Includes theft deterrent light in driver's door, an immobilizer that prevents engine start when key with automatically changing electronic code feature is not used, and backup horn |
| Airbags - Full-size dual threshold airbags for driver and front passenger; Driver and front passenger seat-mounted chest side airbags; Driver and front passenger knee airbags (Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all accident circumstances. Always use safety belts.) |
| Audi backguard system - If the car is struck from the rear, the seat is shaped to restrain the occupant's upper body and support the head at an early stage |
| Central Locking System |
| Crash sensor - If crash sensor is activated, the following will happen automatically: Central locking automatically unlocks doors, Interior lighting is switched on, Fuel pump and engine are switched off, Hazard warning lights are switched on |
| Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) - Employing a number of safety systems, including ABS (Anti-lock Braking), EBD (Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution), EDL (Electronic Differential Lock) and ASR (Traction Control) in a fraction of a second, your R8 can help you avoid many dangerous driving scenarios. |
| Extremely rigid bodyshell |
| Safety belts - Three-point inertia-reel seat belts with belt tensioners and force limiters for all occupants |
| Side impact protection |
| Tool kit - Includes a screwdriver and wrenches as well as wheel mounting aid and tow-rope eye |
| Exterior Standard Equipment |
| Contrast color sideblade |
| LED daytime running lights |
| LED lighting - Within the engine compartment, brake lights, side turn indicators in exterior mirrors and third brake light |
| Retractable rear spoiler - Automatically extends at 62 mph and retracts at 22 mph. Can also be operated manually up to 62 mph. |
| Interior Standard Equipment |
| Auto-dimming, anti-glare interior mirror with compass and light/rain sensor |
| Automatic Climate Control - CFC-free, Ambient light sensor that will adjust the systems temperature to the sun's intensity, Electronic air temperature, Volume and distribution control, Recirculated air operating mode, Active charcoal filter |
| Heated and 10-way power driver and front passenger seats |
| Multi-function three-spoke flat-bottom leather-wrapped sport steering wheel - Provides easy access to audio volume, radio stations, CD tracks, navigation voice prompts, telephone dialing and the voice control system. Includes shift paddles with R tronic. |
| Audio and Communications Standard Features |
| Auxiliary audio input jack |
| Bluetooth preparation for mobile phone |
| Driver information system within the instrument cluster - User-friendly interface that includes radio, telephone, and navigation data, lap timer, as well as information on the current operating status which monitors the condition of vehicle components |
| Electronic cruise control |
| HomeLink universal garage door opener - Three-button system to control your garage door, gates and even lights in your home |
| SIRIUS Satellite radio |
| Tire pressure monitoring system |
