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2011 Audi R8
MSRP $144,000 - $198,500
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2012 Porsche 911
MSRP $90,100 - $211,100
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V8 Gas V10
Gas Flat 6 Turbocharged Gas Flat 6
Displacement
4.2L/254 5.2L/318
3.4L/210 3.6L/221 3.8L/232 4.0L/244
Fuel System
FSI
Direct Injection
Horsepower
430 hp @ 7800 rpm 525 hp @ 8000 rpm
350 hp @ 7400 rpm 345 hp @ 6500 rpm 408 hp @ 7300 rpm 385 hp @ 6500 rpm 400 hp @ 7400 rpm 530 hp @ 6250-6750 rpm 500 hp @ 6000-6500 rpm 500 hp @ 8250 rpm
Torque
317 ft-lb @ 4500-6000 rpm 490 ft-lb @ 6500 rpm
287 ft-lb @ 5600 rpm 288 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm 310 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm 310 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm 325 ft-lb @ 5600 rpm 516 ft-lb @ 2100-4250 rpm 480 ft-lb @ 1650-5000 rpm 339 ft-lb @ 5750 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering Manual Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed R tronic automatic transmission -inc: "shift-by-wire" technology, automatic & sport modes 6-speed manual transmission w/dry double-plate clutch
7-speed manual transmission -inc: standstill management w/hold function 6-speed manual transmission -inc: dual-mass fly-wheel & self-adjusting clutch 6-speed manual transmission -inc: dual-mass fly-wheel & X-Tend clutch 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) auto transmission -inc: double clutch w/manual steering wheel speedshift 6-speed manual transmission -inc: dual-mass fly-wheel 6-speed manual transmission -inc: single-mass fly-wheel w/short ratios, transmission oil cooling & short shifter
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
16.3 - 19.1 L/100 km
10.2 - 13.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
10.2 - 12.0 L/100 km
7.0 - 8.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
10.2 - 19.1 L/100 km
7.0 - 13.2 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
90.0 L
64.0 - 67.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Optional
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Optional
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
2
2 - 4
Front Head Room
958 mm
960 - 975 mm
Front Leg Room
N/A
N/A
Front Shoulder Room
1,331 mm
1,308 mm
Rear Head Room
N/A
N/A
Rear Leg Room
N/A
N/A
Rear Shoulder Room
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
100 L
105 - 136 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,649 mm
2,350 - 2,451 mm
Length, Overall
4,435 mm
4,450 - 4,491 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,905 mm
1,808 - 1,852 mm
Height, Overall
1,252 mm
1,295 - 1,311 mm
Min Ground Clearance
110 mm
109 - 122 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,635 - 1,690 kg
1,380 - 1,670 kg
Front Tire Size
TBD P235/35R19
245/35ZR20 P235/40ZR19 P235/35ZR19 P235/40ZR18 P245/35ZR20 P245/35ZR19
Rear Tire Size
TBD P285/30R19
P295/30ZR20 P285/35ZR19 P265/40ZR18 P305/30ZR19 P295/35ZR19 P295/35ZR18 P325/30ZR19
Sun/Moon Roof
Not Available
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Standard
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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