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AUDI R8 Spyder (42) · Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8vsSpyker C8 Aileron 4.2 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI R8 Spyder (42) · Facelift 2012

4.2 FSI V8

430 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015
VS

Spyker C8 Aileron

4.2 V8

400 hp4163 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Spyker C8 Aileron 4.2 V8

  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    256 hp/t
    191 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8SpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V8
Power
430hp321kW
400hp298kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
1,985kg4,376lb
-
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
300 km/h
186 mph
To 99% top speed
72.1s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
67.4s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
14.1s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
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Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
635km395mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
4,440mm175in
4,618mm182in
Width
1,904mm75in
1,953mm77in
Height
1,244mm49in
1,270mm50in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,638mm64in
1,625mm64in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,646mm65in
Trunk volume
100L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
62L
CO2 emissions
294g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8Spyker C8 Aileron 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • Spyker C8 Aileron 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V87,900 rpm4,500-6,000 rpm8,150 rpm
SpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V87,000 rpm3,500 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8SpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.1 s
13.7 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
300 km/h
186 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
430 hp
321 kW
SpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V8
400 hp
298 kW

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 has 30 hp more than Spyker C8 Aileron 4.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Spyker C8 Aileron 4.2 V8 and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
SpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V8
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
SpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V8
1,560 kg
3,439 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
300 km/h
186 mph
SpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V8
300 km/h
186 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V84.5 s
SpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V84.5 s

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
SpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V8
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
430 hp
321 kW
4.5 s
300 km/h
186 mph
SpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V8
400 hp
298 kW
4.5 s
300 km/h
186 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,440 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,244 mm
49.0 in
SpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,618 mm
181.8 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8SpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.5 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
300 km/h
186 mph
Lightness
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,440 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,244 mm
49.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,618 mm
181.8 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 in
Range score
635 km
395 mi
-
CO2 score
294 g/km
-
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption12.6 L/100 km18.7 mpg US22.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,890 L499 US gal416 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,308 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Spyker C8 Aileron 4.2 V8

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power

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