42 · 2013–2015

Audi R8 V10 plus quattro 42 · 550 hp (2013 to 2015)

The Audi R8 V10 plus quattro of the 42 generation uses the 5.2 FSI V10 petrol engine with 550 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Petrol
Power
550 PS / 404 kW
Displacement
5 204 cm³
Cylinders
10
Engine code
5.2 FSI V10
Period covered
2013–2015
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Automatic · 7 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

550 hp (404 kW), quattro all-wheel drive, 7-speed automatic. Built from 2013 to 2015.

AutoKarnet advice

In the range

It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation. The 5.2 FSI V10 engine is also fitted to: Audi A6 (C6), Audi R8 (4S).

AutoKarnet advice

Maintenance and records

Oil change — LongLife service

Per indicator, up to ~30,000 km / 2 years

30 000 km

24 months

VW 504 00 (petrol) or 507 00 (diesel) oil required to stay on LongLife.

Source [1]

Oil change — fixed service

Every 15,000 km or 1 year

15 000 km

12 months

Fixed-interval scheme, advised for city or severe use.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

At 3 years, then every 2 years

24 months

Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.

Source [1]

Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Audi R8 V10 plus quattro 42?

The 5.2 FSI V10 petrol engine (5 204 cc), 550 hp (404 kW).

AutoKarnet advice

Which oil for the Audi R8 V10 plus quattro?

A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the 5.2 FSI V10 engine.

AutoKarnet advice

Documentary sources

  1. [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet

    AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026

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