AUDI R8
Type 42 / Type 42 Phase 1 / Type 42 (Facelift) / Type 42 (facelifted 2015+) / 2008-2020 / Coupe / Coupe / Spyder
Year and trim selector
Choose the exact year and trim to see engine, oil and service details.
2008 AUDI R8 BKS/BBK (Type 42)
Type 42 / BKS, BBK / The 2008 Audi R8 was available primarily with a 4.2-liter V8 FSI engine (engine codes BKS for Europe, BBK for USA). Some markets had slight tuning variations but the core engine was the naturally aspirated V8 with direct fuel injection.
2010 AUDI R8 CAU/CFNA (42)
42 / CAU, CFNA / Mid-engine 5.2 L V10 naturally aspirated gasoline engines. Base V10 (CAU) and V10 Plus (CFNA) with different power outputs and torque.
2012 AUDI R8 CDUC/CTRA (42)
42 / CDUC, CTRA / 5.2L FSI V10 naturally aspirated
2014 AUDI R8 CMAA/CNMA (Type 42 (facelift))
Type 42 (facelift) / CMAA, CNMA / Mid-mounted V8 4.2L FSI and V10 5.2L FSI naturally aspirated engines available, with market variations mainly in power output and transmission options.
2016 AUDI R8 CGW/CMXA (Type 42 (facelift))
Type 42 (facelift) / CGW, CMXA / 5.2L naturally aspirated V10, direct injection, dry sump lubrication
2018 AUDI R8 DAZA (Type 4S)
Type 4S / DAZA / 5.2L V10 naturally aspirated DOHC, direct injection, dry sump lubrication
2020 AUDI R8 CMAA/DM08 (4S)
4S / CMAA, DM08 / 5.2L V10 naturally aspirated, mid-mounted
Codes moteur par année
| Année | Version | Codes moteur | Cylindrée | Système carburant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | technical-profile | BKS, BBK | 4163 cc | Direct Fuel Injection (FSI) |
| 2010 | technical-profile | CAU, CFNA | 5204 cc | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2012 | technical-profile | CDUC, CTRA | 5204 cc | Direct injection (FSI) |
| 2014 | technical-profile | CMAA, CNMA | 4163 cc (V8), 5204 cc (V10) | Direct fuel injection (FSI) |
| 2016 | technical-profile | CGW, CMXA | 5204 cc | Direct fuel injection |
| 2018 | technical-profile | DAZA | 5204 cc | Direct injection |
| 2020 | technical-profile | CMAA, DM08 | 5204 cc | Direct fuel injection |
Capacité d’huile par moteur
| Année | Codes moteur | Type d’huile | Capacité d’huile | Fluide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | BKS, BBK | Fully synthetic SAE 5W-40, meeting VW 504 00 / 507 00 specifications | Approx. 9.5 liters service fill including filter change | Audi specified transmission fluid for R-Tronic; manual gearbox uses specified manual transmission oil |
| 2010 | CAU, CFNA | Audi-approved synthetic 5W-40 fully synthetic oil | Approx. 9.5 liters service fill including oil filter | Audi-approved synthetic transmission fluid |
| 2012 | CDUC, CTRA | Acea A3 or API SN 5W-40 synthetic oil recommended | Approx. 10.5 liters including filter (service-fill, includes filter change) | Audi/VW G 052 182 / equivalent for DSG |
| 2014 | CMAA, CNMA | Fully synthetic 5W-40 or 5W-50, meeting VW 502 00 standard | Approx. 9.0 liters (including filter), service-fill includes oil filter change | Audi-specific dual-clutch fluid or manual gearbox oil per service manual |
| 2016 | CGW, CMXA | Fully synthetic SAE 5W-40, meeting Audi VW 502 00 spec | Approx. 10 liters (including filter), service-fill recommended | VW G 055 162 A2 (S-Tronic transmission fluid) |
| 2018 | DAZA | Audi VW 504 00 / 507 00 approved synthetic oil | Service fill approx. 10.0 liters including filter change | Audi G 052 529 A2 synthetic |
| 2020 | CMAA, DM08 | Audi VW 502 00 or equivalent synthetic oil | Approx. 10.5 liters including filter; service fill including oil filter replacement | Audi long-life synthetic transmission fluid, change interval per service schedule |
Spécifications techniques
- Moteurs: BKS, BBK, CAU, CFNA, CDUC, CTRA, CMAA, CNMA, CGW, CMXA, DAZA, DM08
- Transmissions: 6-speed manual (initial models in Europe, less common in USA), 6-speed R-Tronic automated manual sequential available in most markets, Audi specified transmission fluid for R-Tronic; manual gearbox uses specified manual transmission oil, 6-speed manual (available in select markets), 6-speed R tronic automated manual transmission, Audi-approved synthetic transmission fluid, 6-speed manual (limited availability, mostly Europe), 7-speed S Tronic dual-clutch
- Dimensions des pneus: 235/35 ZR19 front, 295/35 ZR19 rear, Front: 235/35 ZR19, Rear: 295/30 ZR19, 245/35 ZR19 front, Rear: 295/35 ZR19, Front: 245/30 ZR20, Rear: 305/30 ZR20, 245/30ZR20 front, 305/30ZR20 rear
- Entraxe: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Couple de roue: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Batterie: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluides et données de service
- Huile moteur: Fully synthetic SAE 5W-40, meeting VW 504 00 / 507 00 specifications / Audi-approved synthetic 5W-40 fully synthetic oil / Acea A3 or API SN 5W-40 synthetic oil recommended / Fully synthetic 5W-40 or 5W-50, meeting VW 502 00 standard
- Fluide de transmission: Audi specified transmission fluid for R-Tronic; manual gearbox uses specified manual transmission oil / Audi-approved synthetic transmission fluid / Audi/VW G 052 182 / equivalent for DSG / Audi-specific dual-clutch fluid or manual gearbox oil per service manual
- Liquide de refroidissement: Approximately 11 liters / Approx. 12 liters / Approx. 13 liters / Approx. 9 liters
- Liquide de frein: DOT 4 high-temperature brake fluid, changed every 2 years / DOT 4 / DOT 4 synthetic / DOT 4 or higher, replaced every 2 years
Problèmes connus
- Timing chain tensioner wear in early models
- Carbon buildup in intake valves over time due to direct injection
- Oil leaks around valve cover gasket
- Carbon buildup on intake valves (direct injection engines)
- DSG / R tronic transmission mechatronic faults (less common)
- Carbon build-up in intake valves due to direct injection
- Limited manual transmission availability affects collector interest
- Occasional S Tronic mechatronics issues after high mileage
- Carbon buildup in direct injection engines over time
- High wear on clutch components in manual versions under hard driving
- Carbon buildup in intake valves (direct injection)
- Dry sump oil system maintenance complexity