document_title: Audi R8

question_text: what engine is in the audi r8 v10

question_tokens: what engine is in the audi r8 v10

text: Audi R8

text: Audi Le Mans quattro (2003)[edit]

text: The Audi Le Mans quattro is a coupe with Jet Blue body colour, front curve of the front wings from Audi TT and Audi Nuvolari quattro GT, 20-inch wheels, V10 FSI engine with two turbochargers rated 610 PS (449 kW; 602 hp) and 750 N·m (553.17 lb·ft), single-frame radiator grille, aluminium sports suspension with magnetic ride shock absorbers, dark interior colours, vehicle body made of aluminium and carbon fiber, as well as the wing mirrors designed by S. Arbin, interior made of aluminium, rubber and leather.

text: The vehicle was unveiled in 2003 IAA in Frankfurt.[12][13]

text: Production, available markets and sales[edit]

text: To produce the R8 at quattro GmbH, seventy workers fit 5,000 different parts by hand. The factory at Neckarsulm, redeveloped at a cost of €28 million, usually produces between eight and fifteen cars a day, up to a maximum daily output of 29 cars.[2] Ninety-five lasers inspect the entire car in five seconds to ensure that over 220 measurements are within 0.1 millimetres of the programmed plans.[14]

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text: Sales world wide[edit]

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Year
2005[15]
2006[15]
2007[16]
2008
2009[17]
2010[18]
2011[19]
2012[20]
2013[20]
2014[20]
2015
2016[21]
2005-2016 (Total)

Units
6
 164
 4,125
 5,656
 2,101
 3,485
 3,551
 2,241
 2,500
 2,216

3,688
28,935

text: In Asia, the R8 is available in Bahrain, Kuwait, Pakistan, India, Israel, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Philippines, Thailand, Hong Kong and Vietnam, and has been available in China, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia since 2008.

text: In Europe, the R8 is available in United Kingdom, European Union (2006–present), Russia, Turkey, Armenia (2010–present).

text: Sales figures in the U.S[22][edit]

text:
Year
2007[23]
2008[23]
2009[23]
2010[23]
2011[23]
2012[23]
2013[23]
2014[23]
2015[23]
2016[23]
Total

Units
240
 900
 699
 799
 1145
 802
 813
 735
 495
 736
7,364

text: First generation (2007–2015)[edit]

text:
Audi R8

Overview

Production
June 2006–August 2015
(approx. 28,600 built)[15][16][17][18][19][20]

Assembly
Neckarsulm, Germany

Designer
Walter de Silva
Frank Lamberty (2004)[24]

Body and chassis

Related
Audi RSQ (Concept)
Audi Le Mans quattro (Concept)
Audi R8 TDI Le Mans (Concept)
Lamborghini Gallardo
Lamborghini Huracán (second-generation R8 from 2015)

Powertrain

Engine
4.2 L FSI V8, 2×DOHC
Odd firing 5.2 L FSI V10, 2×DOHC[25]

Transmission
6-speed manual
6-speed R-Tronic
7-speed S-Tronic

Dimensions

Wheelbase
2,650 mm (104.3 in)[2]

Length
V8 Coupé: 4,431 mm (174.4 in),[2]
V10 Coupé: 4,435 mm (174.6 in),[2]
V10 Spyder: 4,434 mm (174.6 in)[2]

Width
V8 Coupé & V10 Spyder: 1,904 mm (75.0 in),[2]
V10 Coupé: 1,930 mm (76.0 in)[2]

Height
V8 Coupé: 1,249 mm (49.2 in),[2]
V10 Coupé: 1,252 mm (49.3 in),[2]
V10 Spyder: 1,244 mm (49.0 in)[2]

Curb weight
V8 Coupé: 1,560–1,565 kg (3,439–3,450 lb),[2]
V10 Coupé: 1,620–1,625 kg (3,571–3,583 lb),[2]
V10 Spyder: 1,720–1,725 kg (3,792–3,803 lb)[2]

text: R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro (2007–2012)[edit]

text: The Audi R8 was initially equipped with a 4.2 litre V8 engine. Specifically, it is an all-aluminium alloy 32-valve (four valves per cylinder) petrol engine,[2] utilising Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI),[2] and has a displacement of 4,163 cubic centimetres (254.0 cu in).[2] It develops a motive power output of 420 metric horsepower (309 kW; 414 bhp) (Directive 80/1269/EEC),[2] and generates 430 newton metres (317 lbf·ft) of torque,[2] on 98 RON 'Super Unleaded' petrol. It is basically the same engine used in the Audi B7 RS4, but is modified to use a dry sump lubrication system. It uses two chain-driven double overhead camshafts (DOHC) per cylinder bank, and utilises variable valve timing for both inlet and exhaust camshafts. The 4 wheel drive system is biased towards the rear; it sends 30% of its power to the front wheels and 70% to the rear.

text: R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro (2009–2012)[edit]

text: Audi AG unveiled the Audi R8 V10 on 8 December 2008.[26] It uses a 5.2 litre FSI engine,[2] based on the unit in the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 (which in turn was based on the 5.2 FSI V10 as used in the Audi C6 S6 and Audi D3 S8), but is re-tuned to produce a power output of 532 metric horsepower (391 kW; 525 bhp), and generate 530 newton metres (391 lbf·ft) of torque.[2][25] Compared to the V8 variant, the R8 V10's performance numbers are enhanced. Audi states the new 0 to 100 kilometres per hour (0.0 to 62.1 mph) time as only 3.9 seconds,[2] 60 to 124 miles per hour (97 to 200 km/h) in 8.1 seconds, and a top speed of 316 kilometres per hour (196.4 mph).[2] Other changes to the V10 version of the R8 include some aesthetic differences: such as all-LED headlights (a world-first),[2] interior enhancements such as Bang & Olufsen 465 watt sound system,[2] and a more aggressive body styling,[27] larger rear brakes and different wheels.[2]

text: R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro (2010–2012)[edit]

text: Although it was rumoured by the automotive press since the announcement of the production R8 in 2006, it was only in August 2008 that spy shots of a convertible R8 "Spider" from filming scenes of the movie Iron Man 2 were published online. The photos showed a clearly visible "soft-top" roof, and the distinctive "sideblade" had been removed.[28] The vehicle was formally unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.[29] Compared with the coupé model, the convertible had extra chassis support, a pair of roll-over safety bars, as well as minor changes such as the location of the fuel filler. It was powered by the uneven firing 5.2 FSI V10 engine.[citation needed]

text: German model launch began in first quarter of 2010, with sales started in the coming days.[30]

text: UK model was sold for £111,955 OTR (manual) and £117,155 OTR (R tronic).[31]

text: R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro (2011–2012)[edit]

text: On July 1, 2011 Autocar reported that Audi has made the 4.2 FSI V8 engine available on the R8 Spyder, alongside the 5.2L engine initially fitted.[citation needed] The 434 PS (319 kW; 428 bhp) (up 14 bhp on coupé), 430 newton metres (317 lbf·ft) unit now completes the R8 Spyder range alongside the launch V10 powerplant. It has a 0-62 mph (0–100 km/h) time of 4.8 seconds and will go on to reach a top speed of 185 mph (299 km/h). Like the V10 model, the V8 Spyder features an aluminium spaceframe with carbon composites and an automatic retractable folding cloth roof.

text: Audi R8 V12 TDI concept (2008)[edit]

text: This is a concept vehicle version of the R8 Coupé with 5,934 cc (5.934 L; 362.1 cu in) V12 twin turbo Diesel engine rated 500 PS (368 kW; 493 hp) and 1,000 N·m (738 lb·ft)@1750-3000rpm with Euro 6 emissions standard compliance via oxidizing catalyst and Diesel particulate filter, matt Grace Silver body colour, 6-speed manual transmission with small-diameter double-plate clutch, quattro permanent all-wheel drive, starting ratio of 40:60.

text: The vehicle was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in 2008.[32]

text: Audi R8 TDI Le Mans (2008)[edit]

text: It is a version of the Audi R8 V12 TDI concept with Brilliant Red body colour, rhombus-pattern cover on the air inlets and outlets, continuous aluminum spoiler lip, glass roof of the passenger compartment with two large transparent sections, glazed engine compartment behind seats, NACA duct in the middle of the roof, optional carbon fiber engine liner, LED headlights with color temperature of 6,000 kelvin, 365 mm (14.37 in) three-spoke flat bottom diecast magnesium core sport steering wheel upholstered in Valcona leather, larger aluminum applications at around the center console, 24-piston (total) brake calipers (red six-piston monobloc aluminum front calipers, fixed rear calipers), ventilated carbon fiber reinforced silicon carbide ceramic brake discs.

text: The vehicle was unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show.[33]

text: The development of the R8 TDI vehicles was cancelled, citing the cost of re-engineering the petrol R8 to accommodate the massive twin-turbocharged diesel engine is simply too great, and that it would be unable to recoup its investment through sales alone.[34]

text: R8 LMS (2009–2012)[edit]

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Audi R8 LMS at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2010

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text: For 2009, Audi announced the production of an R8 LMS racing car, designed for the GT3 rules in the FIA GT3 European Championship and various national racing series. Known within Audi Sport as the 'R16', the R8 LMS features a 500 PS (368 kW; 493 bhp) V10 engine. Because the GT3 regulations prohibit the use of four-wheel drive, Audi had to drop its 'trademark' quattro four-wheel drive system, and the R8 LMS is only available with the typical rear-wheel drive setup. The torque is transmitted via a newly developed six-speed sequential sports gearbox. The car was manufactured by Audi Sport, quattro GmbH, and Audi Hungaria Motor Kft. (Györ).

text: The first test races in various European racing series was scheduled for the 2009 season. Delivery to the customers was planned from the autumn of this coming year.[35] The R8 LMS GT3 was reported to cost $350,000USD.[36] European model was sold for €262,000 (VAT included).[37]

text: R8 e-tron[edit]

text: R8 e-tron concept (2009)[edit]

text: The all-electric Audi e-tron concept car was unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show,[38] followed by 2009 LA Auto Show (in orange body colour),[39] and at the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans.[40]

text: The Audi e-tron is a version of the R8 Coupé with a slightly smaller body, four electric motors rated 317 PS (233 kW; 313 bhp) and 450 newton metres (332 lbf·ft) of torque. However the proposed torque rating is the torque measured at the wheels, not at the output shaft — as is the industry standard, the true torque rating being around 678 newton metres (500 lbf·ft).[41] Other features include 42.4 kilowatt hours lithium-ion battery, needs-based energy management system, LED technology used for all lighting units, independent cooling system for each axle, doors, covers, sidewalls and roof in fiber-reinforced plastic; 3-mode flush gear selector (forward, reverse and neutral), instrument cluster with fold-out central display with integrated Audi MMI functions, climate control unit located to the right above the steering wheel, racing-inspired lightweight bucket seats, snow white and cognac interior colours, heat pump, climate control system, triangular double wishbones at the front axle and trapezoidal wishbones made of forged aluminum components at the rear axle, direct rack-and-pinion steering with speed-sensitive electromechanical steering boost, 235/35R19 front and 295/30R19 rear tires with a new blade design, prototype of an information processing system (car-to-x communication).[citation needed]

text: R8 e-tron prototype (2011)[edit]

text: Audi originally announced the first e-tron model to be built by quattro GmbH at Neckarsulm, with a small production series beginning in late 2012.[42] The R8 e-tron prototype was unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.[43]

text: The prototype is based on the R8 and follows closely the original concept, with a shape reminiscent of existing V8 and V10 petrol-powered versions. Audi claims the production version of the R8 e-tron will be capable of a 0–100 km/h (62 mph) time of around 4.8 seconds, making it only 0.2 seconds slower than the R8 V8. Initial plans call for its top speed to be limited to 124 mph (200 km/h) to protect the charge of the battery. It is planned for launch in early 2012. Along with the R8 e-tron, Audi is also considering small-scale production of a smaller and lighter zero-emission sportscar based on the second e-tron concept displayed at the 2010 Detroit Motor Show.

text: Development[edit]

text: In 2010 Audi began a development program with the objective to manufacture a limited edition of the R8 e-tron.[44][45] On June 26, 2012, one of the earliest R8 e-tron prototypes set a new electric car lap record at the Nürburgring racetrack with a time of 8:09.099.[46]

text: After developing 10 prototypes for research and development purposes, in May 2013 Audi decided to put on hold the production of the electric car due to its limited all-electric range as battery technology did not advance as fast as Audi had expected, making the R8 e-tron unviable for series production.[47][48]

text: In March 2014 Audi revised its decision and announced it will build the R8 e-tron upon customer request. The carmaker explained that their latest development work resulted in an increased range from 215 km (134 mi) to approximately 450 km (280 mi).[49] The limited production R8 e-tron will be based on the R8 new-generation platform shared with the Lamborghini Huracan.[50] Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2015.

text: Production R8 e-tron[edit]

text: The production version of the Audi R8 e-tron was revealed at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show[51] The limited production supercar was available only in Europe in 2015 at a price of €1,000,000 (US$1.1 million). Fewer than 100 units were sold at the end-of-production.[52]

text: The R8 e-tron was fitted with two electric motors mounted on the rear wheels delivering 456 bhp and 678 lb ft of torque.[53] The battery pack consisted of a 92kWh T-shaped Lithium-ion battery. The e-tron could reach 0–62 miles per hour (0–100 km/h) in 3.9 seconds with a top speed of 155 miles per hour (249 km/h). The e-tron's delivered a driving range of 450 km (280 mi). The curb weight of the car is 1780 kg.[54][55]

text: R8 LMS Evolution (2010)[edit]

text: Changes to the 2009 R8 LMS include the improvement of the engine cooling system capacity, suspension revisions, race-optimised electronics and exhaust systems, and a 6-speed transmission that can be inspected through an opening in the housing without the need to dismantle the entire assembly. Previous vehicles could be upgraded via an update kit.

text: The final version of the vehicle was sold for €298,000 (£267,000 in the UK[31]), with the first delivery going to the American-owned United Autosports team from Yorkshire in England.[56]

text: R8 GT (2010–2013)[edit]

text: It was to be a limited production of 333 cars worldwide, 35 UK, 90 USA, this rare version of the R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro with curb weight reduced by 100 kg (220 lb) to 1,525 kg (3,362 lb), increased engine power to 560 PS (412 kW; 552 bhp) (367 PS (270 kW; 362 bhp) per ton). Because of these changes the R8 GT has a top speed of 199 mph (320 km/h) and goes from 0–100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, 0.3 faster than the R8 V10. The car also features some visual changes including red brake caliper covers, a fixed rear wing, front bumper mounted winglets and GT badges replacing the V10 ones.

text: The vehicle was unveiled in Wörthersee Tour 2010 (in Orange).[57]

text: The vehicle was released as a 2012 model year car for $239,000 (excluding $1,250 destination charge, taxes, title, options and dealer charges).[58]

text: The "NF" (i.e. "Nachfolger" or simply "follower") prototype is a lighter weight version of the R8 with reported greater use of the lightweight carbon fiber-reinforced polymer.

text: The vehicle identified as R8 NF was featured on a timeline describing the proliferation of carbon-fiber in vehicles such as the R8 and highlighted the carbon-fiber engine cover on the R8 Spyder, the roof of the R8-based E-Tron and the various pieces found on the limited-run R8 GT, amongst others. Denoted at the 2014 mark was the NF, or more specifically, the passenger section. The prototype was reported to be up 20% (325 kg (717 lb)) lighter than an aluminum-bodied R8.

text: The photo released by Audi showed a white R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro, which implied that the NF would feature a new carbon-fiber rear bulkhead between the seat backs and the engine compartment and showed the carbon-fiber piece extending into the lower B-pillar. Audi would not elaborate on the image, but the car in photo was identified as a vehicle related to the NF project, but not the NF.

text: The vehicle was presented in Audi's lightweight research and production plant in Neckarsulm, Germany.[59]

text: R8 GT Spyder[edit]

text: It is a limited (333 units, 50 in USA) production vehicle that combines the improvements in the R8 GT with a convertible body. The German model went on sale for base price of €207,800.[60]

text: The vehicle was unveiled in 2011 at Le Mans.[61]

text: US model went on sale as a 2012 Model Year vehicle, with delivery beginning in February 2012.[62]

text: R8 V8 Limited Edition (2011–)[edit]

text: It is a limited (100 units) version of the R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro for the UK market, commemorating the tenth victory for Audi in 24 Hours of Le Mans marathon race. It included titanium body colour option (no-cost optional metallic and pearl effect paint options, Titanium Metallic at cost), titanium finish 19-inch '5-arm double-spoke Y design' alloy wheels (from R8 GT Coupe), red brake callipers, satellite navigation, the Audi Music Interface (AMI), an interior light package, a premium Bang and Olufsen sound system, mobile phone preparation via a Bluetooth interface with integrated seat-belt microphones, Audi magnetic ride adaptive suspension system, Black Fine Nappa Leather-upholstered seats and headrests with crimson red accents and red contrast stitching, red stitching on leather-covered multi-function steering wheel and instrument cowl, crimson red leather upholstery on monoposto, knee pads and passenger door handle in red leather, floor mats have a red surround and feature the R8 logo in silver, stainless steel pedals and illuminated door sills with bright aluminium inserts carrying the R8 logo, optional Carbon Package (carbon sigma sideblades, door mirrors, monoposto, inlays and door sill trims, illuminated engine bay), bespoke R8 Driving Experience at Silverstone Circuit.

text: The vehicle was available to order from July 2011, with UK deliveries began in October.[63]

text: R8 Grand-Am (2012–2013)[edit]

text: As part of NASCAR's embracing of GT3 in their Grand American Road Racing Association Rolex Series races, GT3 cars are permitted to run with slight restrictions as the "national" GT3 in the United States. This version (Grand-Am) features an engine with its power reduced from 470 PS (346 kW; 464 bhp) to 450 PS (331 kW; 444 bhp) via air restrictor and the engine electronics, a reduced fuel tank capacity of 83.3 litres, three-part rims for wheels and suspension, and deactivated anti-lock system and traction control (NASCAR/Grand-Am does not permit either traction control nor anti-lock brakes).[64] Additional changes include loss of aerodynamic grip via smaller front splitter and rear diffuser, stiffer roll cages, an Earnhardt bar (anti-intrusion bars on the windscreen), and side window nets on both sides, both of which are required in the Rolex Series. As is the rule, a specification Continental tyre is used.[65] Compared to the Audi R8 LMS ultra, the R8 Grand AM has lower down force.[66]

text: This model made debut in 50th Daytona 24 Hours in January 2012.

text: Audi R8 Limited Edition (2012–)[edit]

text: It is a limited (30 units) version of the R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro for the Chinese market. It included Nordic gold body colour, front and rear air intakes/outlets and lightweight tailpipes are in matt black, front and rear slats and rear bumper (partially) in matt titanium grey; front spoiler, flics, sideblades, exterior mirrors, fixed rear wing, enlarged diffuser in carbon matt; radiator grille in matt black; radiator grille surround and bars in matt titanium grey, 19" wheels in 5 twin-spoke "Y" design in titanium look, aluminum gear knob with limited edition number from 1 up to 99 without number 4, 14 and 24; sports bucket seats in black Alcantara with contrasting stitching and piping in trim colour, headlining in Alcantara with contrasting stitching, knee pad in shark skin black with contrast stitching, centre console inlays and door trim inserts in body colour, monoposto and door pulls use inlays in carbon matt, doors and centre console are in body colour, instrument cluster with black dials and R8 emblem, door sill trims with aluminium insert and R8 logo, R tronic transmission.[67]

text: The vehicle was unveiled at the 2011 Guangzhou Auto Show.[68]

text: R8 LMS ultra (2012–2015)[edit]

text: It is a version of the Audi R8 LMS with CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic) doors with high-energy absorbing new crash foams, new PS1 safety seat developed by Audi, updated transmission provides additional reserves on long-distance runs, increased engine power to 570 PS (419 kW; 562 bhp) (depending on restrictor regulations) with higher torque at lower engine speeds, a larger engine oil cooler and transmission fluid cooler, relocated steering hydraulics oil cooler to the vehicle's midsection, enlarged air vents, improved air flow to radiator and interior, front 18-inch wheels with Michelin 30-65/18 tires, optimized brake cooling at the front wheels, uniball joints transverse control arm mounts, weight-reduced compression and rebound-adjustable gas dampers from Bilstein, wider front hood with louvers, new wider rear wing with larger end plates, new front plate with optimized diffusion under the front end. Previous vehicles could be upgraded via an update kit.

text: The vehicle was sold for €329,900.00 plus VAT, with delivery began in March 2012.[69]

text: R8 Exclusive Selection Editions (2012)[edit]

text: They are limited versions of the 2012 R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro (20 units) and 2012 R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro (30 units) for the US market.

text: 2012 Exclusive Selection Edition R8 V8 includes Daytona Gray matte body colour, carbon fiber exterior splitter and diffuser, 19-inch titanium five-arm double spoke wheels, black grille surround, black exhaust finishers, R8 GT tail lamps, red brake calipers, exclusive leather package with Crimson Red elements and contrast stitching, exclusive leather Navigation surround, a thicker contoured leather multifunctional steering wheel, Carbon Fiber elements, Bang & Olufsen Sound System and Navigation with the Audi Music Interface.

text: 2012 Exclusive Selection Edition R8 V10 includes Ibis white exterior and Brilliant Black features (sideblade, exterior mirrors, rear license plate surround), R8 GT tail lamps, 19-inch bi-color e-tron wheels, Ibis interior upholstery with Alabaster White contrast stitching, Carbon Fiber monoposto driver's cockpit, exclusive leather Navigation surround and contoured steering wheel.

text: Both models include a six-speed manual or automatic R tronic transmission.[70]

text: Audi R8 China Edition (2012–)[edit]

text: A limited edition (80 units) of the R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro was built for the Chinese market. It included a choice of two body colors (Malibu blue body with Suzuka grey rocker panel side blades, or Suzuka grey body with Malibu blue side blades), 19-inch high-gloss black wheel hubs in a five twin-spoke "Y" design, fixed spoiler in carbon matte, shark skin upholstery with colored stitching, handbrake and steering wheel wrapped in Alcantara, instrument shield in carbon matte, aluminum gear knob engraved with characters "R8 专享" and the serial numbers had any "4" removed (considered an unlucky number in China), seat heating function, and R tronic transmission.[71][72][73]

text: Police Car[edit]

text: A police car was created based on the ABT R8 GTR vehicle, which is itself a modified version of the Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro. It includes increased engine power to 620 PS (456 kW; 612 bhp) and 550 N·m (406 lb·ft), 19-inch wheels with Hankook 235/35 Z19 and HA 305/30 Z19 tires, ceramic brake pads, stainless steel sport exhaust system, ABT sports suspension, ABT damper, Carbon body kit from ABT, Recaro racing seats ABT, ABT sports steering wheel in carbon, Roll-over bar, stainless steel belt clip, 4-point harness system.

text: The vehicle was unveiled at the 2011 Essen Motor Show.[74]

text: Specifications[edit]

text:
Models
R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro[75]
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro
R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro[76]
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro
R8 GT[77]
R8 GT Spyder[78]
R8 e-tron concept (2009)[79][80]
R8 LMS (2011 GT3)[81]
R8 LMS ultra (2012 GT3)[82]
R8 GRAND-AM (2012)[83]

Engine

Configuration, Displacement
4,163 cc (4.163 L; 254.0 cu in) V8 32 valve DOHC
5,204 cc (5.204 L; 317.6 cu in) Odd firing V10 40 valve DOHC
4×asynchronous Electric motors, 53 kWh (42.4 kWh usable) lithium-ion battery
5,200 cc (5.2 L; 320 cu in) V8 32v DOHC
5,200 cc (5.2 L; 320 cu in) Odd firing V10 40 valve DOHC
5,200 cc (5.2 L; 320 cu in) Odd firing V10 40 valve DOHC

Power @ rpm
420 PS (309 kW; 414 bhp)@7800
2007 - 2011
430 PS (316 kW; 424 bhp)@7900
2012 -
420 PS (309 kW; 414 bhp)@7900
2010 - 2011
430 PS (316 kW; 424 bhp)@7900
2012 -
525 PS (386 kW; 518 bhp)@8000
525 PS (386 kW; 518 bhp)@8000
560 PS (412 kW; 552 bhp)@8000
560 PS (412 kW; 552 bhp)@8000
313 PS (230 kW; 309 bhp)@n/a
496 PS (365 kW; 489 bhp) to 570 PS (419 kW; 562 bhp)@?
570 PS (419 kW; 562 bhp)@?
570 PS (419 kW; 562 bhp)@?

Torque @ rpm
430 N·m (317 lb·ft)@4500-6000
430 N·m (317 lb·ft)@4500-6000
530 N·m (391 lb·ft)@6500
530 N·m (391 lb·ft)@6500
540 N·m (398 lb·ft)@6500
540 N·m (398 lb·ft)@6500
4,500 N·m (3,319.03 lb·ft)@n/a (wheel)
500 N·m (369 lb·ft)@?
over 500 N·m (369 lb·ft)@?
over 500 N·m (369 lb·ft)@?

Performance

0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) (seconds)
4.6
4.8
3.7
(MY2012: 3.9)
4.1
3.6
3.8
4.8
n/a
?
?

0 to 200 km/h (120 mph) (seconds)
14.9
n/a
11.8
n/a
10.8
n/a
n/a
n/a
?
?

1⁄4 mile (0.40 km) (seconds)
12.5[citation needed]
n/a
11.5
n/a
11.5
 ?
n/a
n/a
?
?

Top speed
301 km/h (187.03 mph)
2007 - 2011
(MY2012: 302 km/h (187.65 mph))
299 km/h (185.79 mph)
2010 - 2011
(MY2012: 300 km/h (186.41 mph)
316 km/h (196.35 mph)
313 km/h (194.49 mph)
320 km/h (198.84 mph)
317 km/h (196.97 mph)
200 km/h (124.27 mph)
n/a
?
?

Dimensions & Weight

Length, Width, Height
4,431×1,904×1,252 mm (174.4×75.0×49.3 in)
n/a
4,434×1,930×1,252 mm (174.6×76.0×49.3 in)
n/a
4,434×1,930×1,242 mm (174.6×76.0×48.9 in)
4,434×2,029×1,234 mm (174.6×79.9×48.6 in) (mirror-mirror, closed roof)
4,260×1,900×1,230 mm (168×75×48 in)
4,475×1,994×1,195 mm (176.2×78.5×47.0 in) (closed roof)
4,670×1,994×1,195 mm (183.9×78.5×47.0 in)
4,470×1,994×1,195 mm (176.0×78.5×47.0 in)

Curb weight (R Tronic, manual -5 kg)
1,565 kg (3,450.23 lb)
(MY2012: 1,640 kg (3,615.58 lb))
1,740 kg (3,836.04 lb)
1,625 kg (3,582.51 lb)
(MY2012: 1,700 kg (3,747.86 lb))
1,800 kg (3,968.32 lb)
1,525 kg (3,362.05 lb)
(MY2012: 1,600 kg (3,527.40 lb))
1,640 kg (3,615.58 lb)
(MY2012: 1,715 kg (3,780.93 lb))
~1,600 kg (3,527.40 lb)
1,290 kg (2,843.96 lb)*
1,250 kg (2,755.78 lb) (minimum)
1,280 kg (2,821.92 lb) (minimum)

text: Transmissions[edit]

text:
Models
Types

R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro
6-speed manual, 7-speed R Tronic

R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro
6-speed manual, 7-speed R Tronic

R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro
6-speed manual, 7-speed R Tronic

R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro
6-speed manual, 7-speed R Tronic

R8 GT
6-speed R Tronic

R8 GT Spyder
6-speed R Tronic

R8 e-tron
3-speed spur gear ("straight-cut") transmission

R8 LMS (2011 GT3)
6-speed sequential

R8 LMS ultra (2012 GT3)
pneumatically actuated 6-speed sequential sports transmission with paddle shift

R8 GRAND-AM (2012)
pneumatically actuated 6-speed sequential sports transmission with paddle shift

text: The transmission options are either a Lamborghini-sourced six-speed manual gearbox with metal gate for the shift lever, or an Audi-developed R Tronic[2] gearbox—which is a semi-automatic, without a traditional clutch pedal with automatic gears shifting mode.[4][84]

text: Equipment[edit]

text: The R8 also features a distinctive curved bar of LED daytime running lamps (DRLs) mounted inside the xenon HID headlamp casings.

text: The R8, like most mid- or rear-engine designed sports cars, utilises wider wheels and tyres on its rear axle. For the 18-inch alloy wheels (on standard summer tyres), there is just one range of sizes—the fronts are sized at 8.5J×18H2 ET42, whilst the rears are two inches wider at 10.5Jx18H2 ET50. With the 19-inch wheels (standard fit in most markets), the theme continues—the fronts are all 8.5J×19H2 ET42, and the rears are 11.0Jx19H2 ET50.[2] 19-inch wheels for the winter tyre package have a ½" narrower rear compared to the summer tyre wheel package. There is also a corresponding difference in tyre sizes—18's are 235/40 ZR18 95Y XL (eXtra Load) in front and 285/35 ZR18 101Y XL at the rear. For the 19-inch tyres, two different options are available—all fronts are 235/35 ZR19 91Y, and the rears are either 295/30 ZR19 100Y XL or 305/30 ZR19 102Y XL.[2] Standard factory supplied tyre makes offered are either Continental SportContact3 or Pirelli P-Zero Rosso.

text: Motorsport[edit]

text: R8 LMS (GT3)[edit]

text: The first Audi R8 LMS (chassis number 101) was delivered to Audi Sport Italia in 2009.[85]

text: Despite the development of the car, Audi itself had stated not to enter any races with the new GT3 car as an official 'factory' team.[86] The car was unveiled at Essen Motor Show.[87]

text: In the 2009 24 Hours Nürburgring, and preceding VLN endurance races, Audi privateer teams had entered four cars, operated by the Abt Sportsline and Nürburging-based Phoenix race teams. Until the 19th hour, two of these R8 remained challengers for the lead, against two Manthey-operated Porsche GT3 in the same lap, before the leading #99 car[88] suffered suspension problems. The #97 finished 2nd,[89] and despite electrical and gearbox problems, the other two cars finished 23rd or better.

text: Australian Mark Eddy participated in the 2010 Australian GT Championship with the first R8 LMS in the Southern Hemisphere.[90] In the 2010 24 Hours Nürburgring, the first four spots on the grid were occupied by Audi R8.

text: Audi's Le Mans 24 Hour team, Joest Racing ran a pair of R8 LMS GT3's in the 2011 Bathurst 12 Hour held at the Mount Panorama Circuit, Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia on 6 February 2011. The #7 R8 driven by an all-Australian crew of Mark Eddy, multiple Bathurst 1000 winner Craig Lowndes and Warren Luff qualified on pole alongside teammates Marc Basseng, Christopher Mies and Darryl O'Young in the #8 car. Bessing, Miles and O'Young won the race from Eddy, Lowndes & Luff by just 0.71 seconds with Lowndes setting the races fastest lap and a new class lap record of 2:09.0861 for the 6.213 km long circuit on lap 267 of the 292 ran in the 12-hour time frame.[91] FIA GT3 and Australian GT Championship cars were included in the 12 Hour for the first time in 2011. The race had previously been the domain of Group 3E Series Production Cars. Phoenix Racing returned to the event in 2012 and won the event again with Christopher Mies, Darryl O'Young and Christer Joens.

text: Audi R8 LMS ultra[edit]

text: In the 2012 24 Hours of Nürburgring (the 40th edition of the race), Audi secured its first-ever victory and a 1-2 finish in the 24-hour classic with a Phoenix team consisting of Marc Basseng, Christopher Haase, Frank Stippler and Markus Winkelhock taking the top spot of the podium and Christian Abt, Michael Ammermüller, Armin Hahne and Christian Mamerow of the Mamerow racing team (which used a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG last year) taking second.

text: Phoenix Racing went on to win the 2012 24 Hours of Spa in an Audi R8 LMS Ultra in the hands of Andrea Piccini, Rene Rast and Frank Stippler. They were closely followed by fellow Audi Sport team, W Racing Team.The R8 LMS Ultra in GT3 spec is capable of pulling 1.8g in corners and can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.2s.[92]

text: Audi R8 Grand-Am[edit]

text: In the 2012 Rolex Sports Car Series Rolex 24 at Daytona race, Team APR Motorsport finished in 31st place with its drivers Ian Baas (USA)/Nelson Canache (YV)/Dion von Moltke (ZA)/Dr. Jim Norman (USA)/Emanuele Pirro (I). Oryx Racing came home in 32nd place with Humaid Al Masaood (UAE)/Saeed Al Mehairi (UAE)/Steven Kane (GB). Both teams drove the 480 PS (353 kW; 473 bhp) version of the car.[93]

text: In 2013, Audi won the GT class of the Rolex 24 in a 1-2 finish with Alex Job Racing (drivers Filipe Albuquerque, Oliver Jarvis, Edoardo Mortara and Dion von Moltke) and APR Motorsport (drivers Ian Baas, Marc Basseng, Rene Rast and Frank Stippler).

text: R8 e-tron prototype[edit]

text: An Audi R8 e-tron entered the Silvretta E-Auto Rally Montafon 2010 with factory driver Lucas Luhr.[94] The R8 e-tron won the race against 23 other electric cars in the three-day race.[95][96]

text: Reviews and awards[edit]

text: Many publications were hailing it as the first car to truly be able to beat the Porsche 997—considered by many to be one of the best sports cars ever made, and a leader in its class.[97] Initial comparison tests have proven quite positive in this respect; Evo Magazine listed it as a "supercar",[98] compared the R8 to the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, Aston Martin V8 Vantage, and BMW M6 and after praising the R8's "amazing stability, traction and grip, unparalleled steering accuracy and bite, (and) its uncannily flat and disturbance-free ride", claimed that as a result of "the sublime effortlessness of it all", the Audi is a better sports car. The article concluded that "Audi humbles Porsche. A new dawn starts today".[99]

text: Other publications have also written similar reviews of the Audi beating the Porsche in comparison tests.[5][100] In a half mile drag race conducted by Battle of the Supercars between the R8 and a 997 Carrera S, the Porsche won, crossing the line just a half metre before the R8. However, the R8 easily beat the Porsche around Top Gear's test track.

text: The television show Top Gear compared the Nissan GT-R to the R8 V8, and remarked that the R8 was "simultaneously less impressive and yet somehow more involving". On the R8 they wrote that "it rewards driver input", calling it "fantastic in a way that will appeal more to true car enthusiasts", but also remarked that it (the V8 model) was "much slower", and the GT-R was cheaper.[101] On their test track, the car performed better than a Lamborghini Gallardo and an Aston Martin DB9.

text: On Bedford Autodrome, tested by Evo Magazine, the R8 was faster than the Lamborghini Gallardo.[citation needed]

text:
The R8 was awarded Best Handling Car and Fastest Car In The World of 2007 by Autocar magazine.
It was awarded SportsCar of the year by German magazine Autobild.
Playboy magazine awarded it Car of The Year for 2008.
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) named the R8 Canadian Car of the Year, and, in addition, gave it the Best New Prestige Car and Best New Design awards for model year 2008.
Fifth Gear named the R8 both the Best fast car and the Car of the Year 2007.
Automobile Magazine awarded the R8 the 2008 Automobile of the Year.
The Audi R8 was named 2008 "MSN Car of the Year", with 42% of the votes, beating the Ferrari F430 into 2nd with 13%, and the BMW M3 into 3rd with 11%.[102]
The JB car pages awarded the Audi R8 its maximum rating of 5 stars.[103]
In the 2008 World Car of the Year awards, the R8 was awarded World Performance Car of the Year and World Design Car of the Year.
European Car magazine rated the R8 as Car of the Year.
Motor Klassik readers named the Audi R8 the "Classic Car of the Future 2009" in the Sports Car category.[104]

text: Production[edit]

text: Customers bought every unit available for 2008 within a week[105] after the R8 premiered at the Bogota International Auto Show and Auto Expo of Medellin.

text: In 2.4.2013, the 100th Audi R8 GT3 race car, an Audi R8 LMS ultra, was delivered to Team MS RACING from Heilbronn-Biberach facility.[106]

text: Marketing[edit]

text: As part of the Audi R8 e-tron concept launch, a PlayStation 3 video game titled Vertical Run was produced. The goal of Vertical Run is to beat the competition in a multiplayer challenge by collecting enough electrical energy and avoiding driving errors in the e-tron, in order to reach the highest possible speed. The game is accessible through the PlayStation Home service in the new Audi Space within PlayStation Home.[107]

text: After record consumer response in 2011, Audi brought back its #WantAnR8 Twitter campaign where fans can tweet for the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a 2012 Audi R8 for a day. The #WantAnR8 hashtag would appear during a new 30-second spot called "Once Upon a Time," featuring the R8 supercar. The spot debuted on March 21, 2013 on the Audi YouTube channel, followed by network TV on March 26. The new #WantAnR8 Twitter contest ran from March 20, 2012 through October 29, 2012. The contest was split up into four entry periods, and two winners being selected in each round, for eight winners in total. Winners had the option to drive the R8 on the track at the Audi Sportscar Experience in Sonoma, CA or have an R8 delivered to their home. The new 30-second spot called "Once Upon a Time" was created by Audi of America advertising agency Venables, Bell and Partners.[108]

text: In December 2013, an Audi R8 valued at US$157,300 was awarded as a prize on the CBS daytime American game show The Price Is Right. It was the largest prize ever won on the show.[109]

text: 2012 update (Facelift)[edit]

text: Changes include:

text:
New single-frame grille with the beveled upper corners is painted high-gloss black, with horizontal chrome inserts adorning the struts on the V10 variants.
New bumper with the air inlets bearing three crossbars each (optional front splitter in carbon fiber reinforced plastic).
LED headlights are now standard on all variants of the Audi R8.
Vent louvers next to the rear window have an matte black look on the R8 V10 Coupé (aluminum on the R8 V8 Coupé).
7-speed S Tronic replacing R Tronic transmission (S Tronic standard on all V10 engine models).
Audi magnetic ride adaptive damping is standard on the R8 V10 and optional for the V8 variants; it offers a normal mode and a sports mode.
V8 engine versions have the standard wheel dimensions of 8.5 J x 18 at the front and 10.5 J x 18 at the rear, with tire sizes 235/40 and 285/35. On the V10 versions Audi mounts 19-inch wheels of widths 8.5 and 11 inches; the tires come in the sizes 235/35 and 295/30 respectively.
electrically adjustable sports seats are optional on the V8 engine versions and standard on the V10 variants (R8 Spyder seats include a special pigmentation reduces heating from direct sunlight).
center console and the handbrake lever are covered with leather, adorned by delicate seams; in the V10 models the molding around the standard navigation system plus is also leather-covered.
R8 V10 and the R8 V10 plus come with the navigation system plus and the Bang & Olufsen Sound System as standard on-board features.

text: R8 V10 plus (available only as a coupé) includes:

text:
front splitter in carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP).
housings of the outside mirrors and the side blades (lateral air inlets) made from CFRP.
standard vent louvers next to the rear window in matte black.
LEDs illuminate the engine compartment with a partial CFRP lining for the engine compartment
plus rear diffusor in CFRP
tailpipe trim sections in black
matt effect body colour option
1,570 kg (3,461.26 lb) dry weight.
V10 engine rated 550 PS (405 kW; 542 bhp)@8000rpm and 540 N·m (398.28 lb·ft)@6500rpm.
sport-tuned shock absorbers and camber values at the front axle.
19" 5-double spoke Y design wheels titanium finish (Optional black gloss.
cross-drilled & ventilated Audi ceramic brakes.
standard bucket seats with prominent side sections.
upholstery inlays in Carbon Sigma.
door sills in Carbon Sigma.

text: Other options for all R8 variants include a high-beam assistant, a stowage package, various travel case sets, a cell phone preparation, with belt microphone and voice control, and the parking system plus with reversing camera.

text: European models were delivered at the end of 2012. Early models include R8 V8 (Coupé/Spyder), R8 V10 (Coupé/Spyder), R8 V10 plus (Coupé).[110][111]

text: UK models went on sale as 2013 model year vehicles. The sales began in August 2012, with deliveries began in early 2013.[112]

text: US models went on sale in 2013-04-11 as 2014 model year vehicles. Early models include R8 V8 (Coupé/Spyder), R8 V10 (Coupé/Spyder), R8 V10 plus (Coupé).[113]

text: Japan models went on sale in August 2013. Early models include R8 V8 (Coupé), R8 V10 (Coupé/Spyder).[114]

text: The vehicle was unveiled in 2013 Geneva Motor Show,[115] followed by 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.[116]

text: F12 (2012)[edit]

text: It is an electric car version of the R8 Coupé designed by AUDI AG and Audi Electronics Venture, with Robert Bosch GmbH, Bosch Engineering GmbH and 3 institutes at the RWTH Aachen University (Institute of Automotive Engineering (ika), Institute for Power Electronics and Electrical Drives (ISEA), Institute of Electrical Machines (IEM)). It includes two separate blocks of 200-macrocell battery with total 38 kWh charge, front axle synchronous motor and rear axle asynchronous motors rated 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) and 550 N·m (405.66 lb·ft), a DC/DC converter, heat pump, user-programmable instrument cluster. The car's basic drive functions – Park, Reverse, Neutral and Drive – are performed by operating buttons on the center tunnel. All other operations are controlled via a tablet computer that can be removed from the center console.[117]

text: R8 e-tron prototype[edit]

text: It is a rear wheel drive electric car version of the R8 Coupé. It includes two permanent magnet synchronous motors at the rear axle rated 381 PS (280 kW; 376 hp) and 820 N·m (604.80 lb·ft) (total), torque vectoring, electric single-wheel anti-slip regulation, Multimaterial Space Frame chassis with increased use of carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer over R8 GT, springs made from Fibre-reinforced plastic, wheel hubs made of forged titanium, anti-roll bar boasts made in hybrid aluminum and carbon fiber, 19-inch wheels with friction-optimized 225-35 series tires, 48.6 kWh lithium-ion battery beneath the passenger cabin as structural element, Crescendo Red Metallic body colour, fine chrome horizontal struts on the grille, e-tron-specific LED headlamp design, diffuser at the rear, 7-inch Multi Media Interface display, 6.7-inch AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode) optic rear-view mirror system, leather and Alcantara upholstery, e-sound artificial engine noise emitting from a speaker system mounted in the underbody that is audible outside the car at speeds under 60 km/h (37 mph).[118]

text: Audi R8 LMS GT Daytona class car (2014-2015)[edit]

text: It is a version of the Audi R8 LMS ultra GT3 race car for the GT Daytona class of United SportsCar Championship, which include the 5.2-liter V10 FSI engine of the Audi R8 LMS.[119]

text: Audi R8 LMX (2014-)[edit]

text: It is a limited (99 units) version of the Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro Coupé with LED and laser high beams module from Audi R18 e‑tron quattro with four 450 nanometer 5,500 kelvin laser diodes per module, increase engine power to 570 PS (419 kW; 562 hp) and 540 N·m (398.28 lb·ft), 7-speed S Tronic transmission, carbon‑fiber ceramic brake discs (380 mm (15.0 in) front), red anodized brake calipers, 19‑inch wheels with 235/35 R 19 front and 305/30 R 19 rear tires, exclusive Ara Blue body colour, a fixed rear spoiler, matt carbon fiber‑reinforced polymer front spoiler lip, side flics, engine compartment cover, exterior mirror housings, sideblades, rear wing and the diffuser; singleframe grille, front air inlet grilles, rear outlet grille finished in titanium gray; sport exhaust system with high-gloss black tailpipes, black interior with blue accents, folding bucket seats upholstered in Fine Nappa leather with Sepang Blue diamond pattern, backrest covers in Ara Blue, Sepang Blue stitching at parking brake lever, center tunnel console, steering wheel and the instrument cowl; black Alcantara headlining, black Fine Nappa leather door trim, center tunnel console, parking brake lever, inlays in the doors, arc around the cockpit in matte carbon; illuminated aluminum inlays integrated into the CFRP door sill trims, selector lever for the S Tronic and knee pads upholstered in Fine Nappa leather, floor mats with black piping and Sepang Blue stitching.

text: The vehicle was unveiled in 2014 24 Hours of Le Mans.[120]

text: The vehicle was set to go on sale in summer 2014. German model went on sale for €210,000.[121][122]

text: Body style[edit]

text:
[hide]Model
Coupé
Spyder

R8 V8 4.2 FSI quattro
2012-
2012-

R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro
2012-
2012-

R8 V10 plus 5.2 FSI quattro
2012-
na

R8 LMX
2014-
na

text: Engines[edit]

text:
[hide]Model
Years
Type
Power, torque@rpm

R8 V8 4.2 FSI quattro
2012-
4,163 cc (254 cu in) V8
430 PS (316 kW; 424 hp)@7900, 430 N·m (317.15 lb·ft)@4500-6000

R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro
2012-
5,204 cc (318 cu in) Odd firing V10
525 PS (386 kW; 518 hp)@8000, 530 N·m (390.91 lb·ft)@6500

R8 V10 Plus 5.2 FSI quattro
2012-
5,204 cc (318 cu in) Odd firing V10
550 PS (405 kW; 542 hp)@8000, 540 N·m (398.28 lb·ft)@6500

R8 LMX
2014-
5,204 cc (318 cu in) Odd firing V10
570 PS (419 kW; 562 hp)@?, 540 N·m (398.28 lb·ft)@?

text: Transmissions[edit]

text:
[hide]Model
Years
Types

R8 V8 4.2 FSI quattro
2012-
6-speed manual, 7-speed S Tronic

R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro
2012-
6-speed manual, 7-speed S Tronic

R8 V10 plus 5.2 FSI quattro
2012-
6-speed manual, 7-speed S Tronic

R8 LMX
2014-
7-speed S Tronic

text: German models only include S Tronic transmission for V10 engine models.

text: US model of R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro Spyder includes only 6-speed manual transmission.

text: Japan model of R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro Spyder includes only 7-speed S Tronic transmission.

text: Motorsport[edit]

text: A R8 e-tron prototype (rated 381 PS (280 kW; 376 bhp) and 820 N·m (604.80 lb·ft)) driven by Markus Winkelhock completed Nürburgring at 8:09.099 minutes.[123][124]

text: Two Audi R8 LMS customer race cars purchased by Flying Lizard Motorsports entered the GT Daytona class of 2014 United SportsCar Championship. Testing took place in Sebring on 2013-11-16, with the first race for both Flying Lizard Audi R8 LMS cars taking place in 2014 Rolex 24 at Daytona.[125]

text: Paul Miller Racing entered GT Daytona class of 2014 United SportsCar Championship with Audi R8 LMS.[126][127]

text: Marketing[edit]

text: As part of the R8 facelift market launch in the UK, a new film for the R8 V10 plus had been produced. In addition, users of the free image-recognition app Blippar are able to view this video by simply pointing their phone at print and poster advertisements of the car, instantly bringing 2D photographs to life.[128]

text: An Audi R8 e-tron prototype were used in Marvel's Iron Man 3 movie, with Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) as driver.[129][130]

text: A red 2014 Audi R8 Spyder was used in the U.S. premiere of Iron Man 3 at El Capitan and TCL Chinese Theatres, with Robert Downey, Jr. as driver.[131][132]

text: A 2014 Audi R8 V10 Plus Coupé was used in Audi Health Check program in Canada (between 2013-07-15 and 2013-09-15), where customers turning in out-of-warranty vehicles riding Audi R8 equipped as an authentic German EMS (Emergency Medical Services) vehicle.[133][134][135]

text: An Audi R8 Spyder was used in London's Leicester Square with the world premiere of The Wolverine, with Hugh Jackman. In the film, the car is driven by Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), Jean Grey (Famke Janssen), Yukio (Rila Fukushima), Shingen (Hiroyuki Sanada) and Mariko (Tao Okamoto) in an Audi R8 Spyder and the red colour 2012 Audi R8 Coupe - similar to the one which was put on display on a specially erected plinth on the red carpet.[136][137][138] An Audi R8 e-tron was used in the end of X-Men: Days of Future Past.

text: As part of the 2014 Audi R8 launch in the US, Audi Library iPad App was produced, allowing the user to configure a 2014 R8 V10 plus on the fully interactive digital brochure as well as access dynamic Audi content. In conjunction with the new Audi Library app, Audi also released a new video on the S tronic transmission. The video engages and excites sportscar enthusiasts by highlighting the incredibly fast shifting seven-speed S tronic double clutch transmission on the track.[139][140]

text: As part of the 2014 Audi R8 launch in the US, the Audi #WantAnR8 contest returned between October 23, 2013 and November 20, 2013, where fans are challenged to prove their love for the R8 by taking their own virtual turn on the Sonoma Raceway to create a video featuring original Audi R8 footage and music from innovative recording artists from around the world.[141][142]

text: Other technical details[edit]

text: As Volkswagen Group owns both Audi and Lamborghini (Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.), some of the R8 is shared with the Lamborghini Gallardo, including some of the chassis and floorpan, door handle mechanisms, transmissions, and the revised V10 engine. The R8 is made distinct by its Germanic exterior styling, cabin, smaller V8 engine, magnetic dampers, and pricing.

text: The R8 (with the V8 engine) has a curb weight of 1,560 kilograms (3,439 lb).[2] Its suspension uses BWI Group's[143] magnetorheological dampers.[144]

text: Safety features include Bosch ESP 8.0 Electronic Stability Programme,[2] which includes anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD), Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) and Electronic Differential Lock (EDL),[2] front dual-stage airbags, and 'sideguard' curtain airbags.[145]

text: Second generation (2015–present)[edit]

text:
Second generation

Overview

Production
2015–present

Body and chassis

Body style
2-door coupé
2-door convertible

Related
Lamborghini Huracán

Powertrain

Engine
5.2 L FSI V10

Transmission
7-speed S-tronic

Dimensions

Length
4,426 mm (174.3 in)

Width
1,940 mm (76.4 in)

Height
1,240 mm (48.8 in)

Curb weight
1,555–1,720 kg (3,428–3,792 lb)

text: R8 Coupé[edit]

text: The second generation was introduced at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, including the series production version of the Audi R8 etron battery electric vehicle with an all-electric range of over 280 miles. Power in the full-electric e-tron is 456 PS (335 kW; 450 bhp) and torque is 920 N·m (679 lb·ft). It sprints from a standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.9 seconds[146][147] There are also 2 other versions, V10 with 540 PS (397 kW; 533 bhp) and more powerful V10 Plus with 610 PS (449 kW; 602 bhp). Many changes have been introduced, such as a newer Audi SpaceFrame, new interior, re-designed exterior, etc. It shares the technical automobile platform with the Lamborghini Huracán.

text: R8 Spyder[edit]

text: Presented at the 2016 New York Motor Show, the R8 Spyder is the convertible version of the new R8. From launch it was only available with the standard V10 engine, which produces 540 PS (397 kW; 533 bhp), a V10 Plus with 610 PS (449 kW; 602 bhp) was added to the range in mid-2017.

text: Specifications[edit]

text:
Models
R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro[148]
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro[149]
R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro (V10 Plus)[148]
R8 LMS 2016[148]

Engine

Configuration, Displacement
5204cc V10

Power @ rpm
540 PS (397 kW; 533 bhp)@8250
610 PS (449 kW; 602 bhp)@8250
585 PS (430 kW; 577 bhp)@???

Torque @ rpm
540 N·m (398 lb·ft)@6500
560 N·m (413 lb·ft)@6500
500 N·m (369 lb·ft)@???

CO2 emissions
272g/km
277g/km
287g/km
 ???g/km

Performance

0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) (seconds)
3.5
3.6
3.2
3.0

Top speed
198 mph (319 km/h)
197 mph (317 km/h)
205 mph (330 km/h)
186 mph (299 km/h)

Weight

Curb weight
1,595 kg (3,516.37 lb)
1,720 kg (3,791.95 lb)
1,555 kg (3,428.19 lb)
1,225 kg (2,700.66 lb)

text:
R8 e-tron series production version

Audi R8 V10

Audi R8 V10

Audi R8 V10 Spyder

text: Audi R8 RWS[edit]

text: The rear wheel drive version R8 RWS (Rear Wheel Series) is limited to 999 units.[150]

text:
Engine - V10 5.2 540 hp
Top speed - 199 mph (320 km/h)
Acceleration 0-60 mph (0–100 km/h) - 3.7 s. (3.8 s. Spyder)

text: Motorsport[edit]

text: The Audi R8 is used as a safety car in Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters and British Superbike Championship racing series.


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text: The World's Billionaires

text: Methodology[edit]

text: Each year, Forbes employs a team of more than 50 reporters from a variety of countries to track the activity of the world's wealthiest individuals.[11] Preliminary surveys are sent to those who may qualify for the list. According to Forbes, they received three types of responses – some people try to inflate their wealth, others cooperate but leave out details, and some refuse to answer any questions.[12] Business deals are then scrutinized and estimates of valuable assets – land, homes, vehicles, artwork, etc. – are made. Interviews are conducted to vet the figures and improve the estimate of an individual's holdings. Finally, positions in a publicly traded stock are priced to market on a date roughly a month before publication. Privately held companies are priced by the prevailing price-to-sales or price-to-earnings ratios. Known debt is subtracted from assets to get a final estimate of an individual's estimated worth in United States dollars. Since stock prices fluctuate rapidly, an individual's true wealth and ranking at the time of publication may vary from their situation when the list was compiled.[11]

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text: Family fortunes dispersed over a large number of relatives are included only if those individuals' holdings are worth more than a billion dollars. However, when a living individual has dispersed his or her wealth to immediate family members, it is included under a single listing provided that individual is still living.[11] Royal families and dictators that have their wealth contingent on a position are always excluded from these lists.[13]

text: Annual rankings[edit]

text: The rankings are published annually in March, so the net worth listed are snapshots taken at that time. These lists only show the top 10 wealthiest billionaires for each year.

text: On the 32nd list of world's billionaires, the gap between the top 1% and the rest of the billionaires continues to widen.[2] A record of 2,208 billionaires were in the ranking and the total wealth is $9.1 trillion, up 18% since 2017. For the first time, Jeff Bezos was listed as the top billionaire due to Amazon's rising stock price that resulted in one person's biggest one year gain in wealth since Forbes started tracking in 1987.[2] The U.S. continues to have the most billionaires in the world, with a record of 585 while China is catching up with 476 (including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan).

text:
No.
Name
Net worth (USD)
Age
Nationality
Source(s) of wealth

7000100000000000000♠1
Bezos, JeffJeff Bezos
$112.0 billion
54
 United States
Amazon

7000200000000000000♠2
Gates, BillBill Gates
$90.0 billion
62
 United States
Microsoft

7000300000000000000♠3
Buffett, WarrenWarren Buffett
$84.0 billion
87
 United States
Berkshire Hathaway

7000400000000000000♠4
Arnault, BernardBernard Arnault
$72.0 billion
69
 France
LVMH

7000500000000000000♠5
Zuckerberg, MarkMark Zuckerberg
$71.0 billion
33
 United States
Facebook

7000600000000000000♠6
Ortega, AmancioAmancio Ortega
$70.0 billion
81
 Spain
Inditex, Zara

7000700000000000000♠7
Slim, CarlosCarlos Slim
$67.1 billion
78
 Mexico
América Móvil, Grupo Carso

7000800000000000000♠8
Koch, CharlesCharles Koch
$60.0 billion
82
 United States
Koch Industries

7000800000000000000♠8
Koch, DavidDavid Koch
$60.0 billion
77
 United States
Koch Industries

7001100000000000000♠10
Ellison, LarryLarry Ellison
$58.5 billion
73
 United States
Oracle Corporation

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text: On the 30th anniversary of the Forbes' list of the world's billionaires, for the fourth year in a row, Bill Gates was named the richest man in the world.[5] In 2017, there was a record of 2,043 people on the list, which is the first time over 2,000 people were listed, that included 195 newcomers that included 76 from China and 25 from the U.S.; there were 56 people under 40 and it had a record of 227 women.[14] The number of billionaires increased 13% to 2,043 from 1,810 in 2016; this is the biggest change in over 30 years of tracking billionaires globally.[5] Added together, the total net worth for 2017's billionaires was US$7.67 trillion, up from US$7.1 trillion in 2015.[5][6] This is the first time after 12 years that Carlos Slim was not within the top five. The U.S. had the most billionaires in the world, with a record of 565. China has 319 (not including Hong Kong or Macau), Germany has 114, and India has the fourth most with 101; India has reached over 100 billionaires for its first time.

text:
No.
Name
Net worth (USD)
Age
Nationality
Source(s) of wealth

7000100000000000000♠1
Gates, BillBill Gates
$86.0 billion
61
 United States
Microsoft

7000200000000000000♠2
Buffett, WarrenWarren Buffett
$75.6 billion
86
 United States
Berkshire Hathaway

7000300000000000000♠3
Bezos, JeffJeff Bezos
$72.8 billion
53
 United States
Amazon

7000400000000000000♠4
Ortega, AmancioAmancio Ortega
$71.3 billion
80
 Spain
Inditex, Zara

7000500000000000000♠5
Zuckerberg, MarkMark Zuckerberg
$56.0 billion
32
 United States
Facebook

7000600000000000000♠6
Slim, CarlosCarlos Slim
$54.5 billion
77
 Mexico
América Móvil, Grupo Carso

7000700000000000000♠7
Ellison, LarryLarry Ellison
$52.2 billion
72
 United States
Oracle Corporation

7000800000000000000♠8
Koch, CharlesCharles Koch
$48.3 billion
81
 United States
Koch Industries

7000800000000000000♠8
Koch, DavidDavid Koch
$48.3 billion
76
 United States
Koch Industries

7001100000000000000♠10
Bloomberg, MichaelMichael Bloomberg
$47.5 billion
75
 United States
Bloomberg L.P.

text: For the third year in a row, Bill Gates was named the richest man in the world by Forbes's 2016 list of the world's billionaires.[15] This is the 17th time that the founder of Microsoft has claimed the top spot. Amancio Ortega rose from last year's position of number four to second.[16] Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway came in third for the second consecutive time,[17] while Mexican telecommunication mogul Carlos Slim slipped down from last year's second position to fourth. Jeff Bezos of Amazon,[18] Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook[19] and Michael Bloomberg of Bloomberg L.P.,[20] appear for the first time on the Forbes top 10 billionaires list, coming at fifth, sixth and eighth position, respectively. Zuckerberg became the youngest top 10 billionaire this year at the age of 31. Larry Ellison, Charles Koch and David Koch also slipped down from their last year's positions, with Ellison dropping to seventh from fifth and the Kochs falling to ninth position from sixth, respectively.

text:
No.
Name
Net worth (USD)
Age
Nationality
Source(s) of wealth

7000100000000000000♠1
Gates, BillBill Gates
$75.0 billion
60
 United States
Microsoft

7000200000000000000♠2
Ortega, AmancioAmancio Ortega
$67.0 billion
79
 Spain
Inditex

7000300000000000000♠3
Buffett, WarrenWarren Buffett
$60.8 billion
85
 United States
Berkshire Hathaway

7000400000000000000♠4
Slim, CarlosCarlos Slim
$50.0 billion
76
 Mexico
América Móvil, Grupo Carso

7000500000000000000♠5
Bezos, JeffJeff Bezos
$45.2 billion
52
 United States
Amazon

7000600000000000000♠6
Zuckerberg, MarkMark Zuckerberg
$44.6 billion
31
 United States
Facebook

7000700000000000000♠7
Ellison, LarryLarry Ellison
$43.6 billion
71
 United States
Oracle Corporation

7000800000000000000♠8
Bloomberg, MichaelMichael Bloomberg
$40.0 billion
74
 United States
Bloomberg L.P.

7000900000000000000♠9
Koch, CharlesCharles Koch
$39.6 billion
80
 United States
Koch Industries

7000900000000000000♠9
Koch, DavidDavid Koch
$39.6 billion
75
 United States
Koch Industries

text: In the 29th annual Forbes list of global billionaires, a record 1,826 billionaires were named with an aggregated net worth of $7.1 trillion compared to $6.4 trillion last year. 46 of the billionaires in this list are under the age of 40. A record number of 290 people joined the list for the first time, of whom 25 percent hail from China, which produced a world-leading 71 newcomers. The United States came in second, with 57, followed by India, with 28, and Germany, with 23.[21] The United States has the largest number of billionaires with 526. Russia went down to 88 from 111 in 2014. Russia was placed behind China, Germany and India by the number of billionaires. Self-made billionaires made up the largest number of people on the list with 1,191 positions (over 65 percent) while just 230 (under 13 percent) have wealth through inheritance. The number of billionaires who inherited a portion but are still working to increase their fortunes is 405.[22]

text: Bill Gates was named the richest man in the world by Forbes's annual list of the world's billionaires. This was the 16th time that the founder of Microsoft claimed the top spot. Carlos Slim came in second for the second consecutive time. Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway was placed third, while Amancio Ortega of Spain, slipped down a position from last year to number four. Larry Ellison, the founder of Oracle rounded off the top five. Christy Walton was the highest-ranking female at number eight. America's Evan Spiegel, co-founder of photo messaging app Snapchat became the youngest billionaire this year at the age of 24. At age 99, David Rockefeller maintained his position as the oldest billionaire to be included in the list.[23] Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, rose to number 16 with $33.4 billion. Iceland had a billionaire, Thor Bjorgolfsson, in the list after a gap of five years. Guatemala had a billionaire, Mario Lopez Estrada, for the first time in its history.[24]

text:
No.
Name
Net worth (USD)
Age
Nationality
Source(s) of wealth

7000100000000000000♠1
Gates, BillBill Gates
$79.2 billion
59
 United States
Microsoft

7000200000000000000♠2
Slim, CarlosCarlos Slim
$77.1 billion
75
 Mexico
América Móvil, Telmex, Grupo Carso

7000300000000000000♠3
Buffett, WarrenWarren Buffett
$72.7 billion
84
 United States
Berkshire Hathaway

7000400000000000000♠4
Ortega, AmancioAmancio Ortega
$64.5 billion
78
 Spain
Inditex

7000500000000000000♠5
Ellison, LarryLarry Ellison
$54.3 billion
70
 United States
Oracle Corporation

7000600000000000000♠6
Koch, CharlesCharles Koch
$42.9 billion
79
 United States
Koch Industries

7000600000000000000♠6
Koch, DavidDavid Koch
$42.9 billion
74
 United States
Koch Industries

7000800000000000000♠8
Walton, ChristyChristy Walton
$41.7 billion
66
 United States
Walmart

7000900000000000000♠9
Walton, JimJim Walton
$40.6 billion
66
 United States
Walmart

7001100000000000000♠10
Bettencourt, LilianeLiliane Bettencourt
$40.1 billion
92
 France
L'Oreal

text: Bill Gates added $9 billion to his fortune since 2013 and topped the Forbes 2014 billionaire list. He has topped the list 15 of the previous 20 years, but his previous number one ranking was in 2009.[25] Mexican telecommunication mogul Carlos Slim came in second place after being number one the previous four years. Zara founder Amancio Ortega placed third for the second consecutive year. American investor Warren Buffett was in the top five for the 20th consecutive year, placing fourth.[26] America's Christy Walton was the highest ranking woman, placing ninth overall.[1] Aliko Dangote of Nigeria became the first African ever to enter the top 25, with an estimated net worth of $25 billion.[3]

text: A total of 1,645 people made the 2014 billionaire list, representing combined wealth of $6.4 trillion.[26] Of those, a record 268 were newcomers, surpassing 2008's 226 newcomers.[1] One hundred people listed in 2013 failed to make the list.[26] The number of women on the list rose to a record 172 in 2014.[1] Approximately 66 percent of the list was self-made, 13 percent achieved their wealth through inheritance alone, and 21 percent through a mixture of the two.[3]

text: The United States had 492 billionaires on the list, the most of any country.[26] The country also had the most newcomers with 50, and women with 54.[1] China had the second most billionaires with 152, while Russia was third with 111.[26] Algeria, Lithuania, Tanzania, and Uganda were all represented on the list for the first time. Turkey saw the most people drop off the list, 19, due to a period of high inflation in the country.[3]

text:
No.
Name
Net worth (USD)
Age
Nationality
Source(s) of wealth

7000100000000000000♠1
Gates, BillBill Gates
$76.0 billion
58
 United States
Microsoft

7000200000000000000♠2
Slim, CarlosCarlos Slim & family
$72.0 billion
74
 Mexico
Telmex, América Móvil, Grupo Carso

7000300000000000000♠3
Ortega, AmancioAmancio Ortega
$64.0 billion
77
 Spain
Inditex

7000400000000000000♠4
Buffett, WarrenWarren Buffett
$58.2 billion
83
 United States
Berkshire Hathaway

7000500000000000000♠5
Ellison, LarryLarry Ellison
$48.0 billion
70
 United States
Oracle Corporation

7000600000000000000♠6
Koch, CharlesCharles Koch
$40.0 billion
78
 United States
Koch Industries

7000600000000000000♠6
Koch, DavidDavid Koch
$40.0 billion
73
 United States
Koch Industries

7000800000000000000♠8
Adelson, SheldonSheldon Adelson
$38.0 billion
80
 United States
Las Vegas Sands

7000900000000000000♠9
Walton, ChristyChristy Walton & family
$36.7 billion
65
 United States
Walmart

7001100000000000000♠10
Walton, JimJim Walton
$34.7 billion
65
 United States
Walmart

text: Carlos Slim topped the 2013 billionaire list, marking his fourth consecutive year at the top. Bill Gates remained in second, while Amancio Ortega moved up to third. Ortega's gain of $19.5 billion was the largest of anyone on the list.[27] Warren Buffett failed to make the top three for the first time since 2000, placing fourth. Diesel founder Renzo Rosso was among the top newcomers, debuting with an estimate net worth of $3 billion.[28]

text: A global rise in asset prices, led Forbes editor Randall Lane to declare "It [was] a very good year to be a billionaire". However, it was not a good year to be Eike Batista who fell from seventh to 100th, suffering the largest net loss of anyone on the list.[27] Overall, net gainers outnumbered net losers by 4:1.[28]

text: A record total of 1,426 people made the 2013 list, representing $5.4 trillion of assets.[29] Of those, 442 billionaires hailed from the United States.[27] The Asian-Pacific region had 386 billionaires and Europe 366. The list also featured a record number of newcomers, 210, representing 42 different countries. Sixty people from the 2012 list fell below a billion dollar of assets in 2013 and eight others from the 2012 list died. The Asia-Pacific region had the most drop-offs, with 29, followed by the United States with 16. The 2013 list featured 138 women, of which 50 came from the United States. A majority of the list (961 individuals, 67 percent) was entirely self-made; 184 (13 percent) inherited their wealth, and 281 (20 percent) achieved their fortune through a combination of inheritance and business acumen.[29]

text:
No.
Name
Net worth (USD)
Age
Nationality
Source(s) of wealth

7000100000000000000♠1
Slim, CarlosCarlos Slim & family
$73.0 billion
73
 Mexico
Telmex, América Móvil, Grupo Carso

7000200000000000000♠2
Gates, BillBill Gates
$67.0 billion
57
 United States
Microsoft

7000300000000000000♠3
Ortega, AmancioAmancio Ortega
$57.0 billion
76
 Spain
Inditex Group

7000400000000000000♠4
Buffett, WarrenWarren Buffett
$53.5 billion
82
 United States
Berkshire Hathaway

7000500000000000000♠5
Ellison, LarryLarry Ellison
$43.0 billion
68
 United States
Oracle Corporation

7000600000000000000♠6
Koch, CharlesCharles Koch
$34.0 billion
77
 United States
Koch Industries

7000600000000000000♠6
Koch, DavidDavid Koch
$34.0 billion
72
 United States
Koch Industries

7000800000000000000♠8
Ka-shing, LiLi Ka-shing
$31.0 billion
84
 Hong Kong
Cheung Kong Holdings

7000900000000000000♠9
Bettencourt, LilianeLiliane Bettencourt & family
$30.0 billion
90
 France
L'Oréal

7001100000000000000♠10
Arnault, BernardBernard Arnault
$29.0 billion
63
 France
LVMH

text: Carlos Slim topped the 2012 list, marking this third consecutive year at the top. Bill Gates placed second, but narrowed the gap from 2011 as Slim's fortune fell $5 billion while Gates' rose $5 billion. Warren Buffett remained in third place. Bernard Arnault of France was the top-ranking European on the list, placing fourth.[30] Ricardo Salinas Pliego was the greatest gainer in terms of dollars, adding $9.2 billion to his fortune and moving up to number 37 overall.[30] Making her debut on the list at age 27, Spanx founder Sara Blakely became the youngest self-made female billionaire ever.[31] Colombia's Alejandro Santo Domingo was the highest-ranked newcomer, inheriting a $9.5 billion stake in Santo Domingo Group from his father.[30] India's Lakshmi Mittal was the largest loser as his fortune dropped from $31.1 billion to $20.7 billion as the price of steel maker ArcelorMittal fell sharply.[30] As a result, he failed to make the top 10 for the first time since 2004 and lost his title of richest Asian to Hong Kong’s Li Ka-shing.[32]

text: A record total of 1,226 people made the 2012 list, representing 58 different countries. Of those, 126 were newcomers to the list and 104 were women. The United States had the greatest number of billionaires with 425. Russia had 96 people on the list, while China had 95.[30] Georgia, Morocco, and Peru were newly represented on the list. Falling stock prices in Asia contributed to 117 former billionaires falling from the list worldwide. Twelve others listed in 2011 died. Overall, net gainers (460) barely outnumbered net losers (441).[32]

text: To coincide with the release of the 2012 list, Forbes announced a new "Billionaire Real-Time Ticker" updating the wealth of the world's top fifty billionaires in real time.[30]

text:
No.
Name
Net worth (USD)
Age
Nationality
Source(s) of wealth

7000100000000000000♠1
Slim, CarlosCarlos Slim & family
$69.0 billion
72
 Mexico
Telmex, América Móvil, Grupo Carso

7000200000000000000♠2
Gates, BillBill Gates
$61.0 billion
56
 United States
Microsoft

7000300000000000000♠3
Buffett, WarrenWarren Buffett
$44.0 billion
81
 United States
Berkshire Hathaway

7000400000000000000♠4
Arnault, BernardBernard Arnault
$41.0 billion
63
 France
LVMH Moët Hennessy • Louis Vuitton

7000500000000000000♠5
Ortega, AmancioAmancio Ortega
$37.5 billion
75
 Spain
Inditex Group

7000600000000000000♠6
Ellison, LarryLarry Ellison
$36.0 billion
67
 United States
Oracle Corporation

7000700000000000000♠7
Batista, EikeEike Batista
$30.0 billion
55
 Brazil
EBX Group

7000800000000000000♠8
Stefan Persson
$26.0 billion
64
 Sweden
H&M

7000900000000000000♠9
Ka-shing, LiLi Ka-shing
$25.5 billion
83
 Hong Kong
Cheung Kong Holdings

7001100000000000000♠10
Albrecht, KarlKarl Albrecht
$25.4 billion
92
 Germany
Aldi

text: In the 25th annual Forbes list of global billionaires, Carlos Slim added $20.5 billion to his fortune, the most of anyone, and retained his number one ranking with a total fortune of $74 billion. Bill Gates remained in second place with $56 billion, while Warren Buffett was third with $50 billion. The top 10 had a combined wealth of $406 billion, up from $342 billion in 2010.[33] According to Forbes editor Kerry Dolan, "media and technology billionaires definitely benefited from a stronger stock market and a growing enthusiasm for all things social" since the 2010 list.[34] However, Nigerian commodity mogul Aliko Dangote was the greatest gainer on a percentage basis as his fortune increased 557 percent to $13.5 billion. Mark Zuckerberg was one of seven Facebook-related billionaires on the list, as he $9.5 billion to his fortune to move up to 52nd. Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz was the youngest person on the list. Aged 26, eight days younger than Zuckerberg, he debuted at number 420 with an estimated fortune of $2.7 billion. IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad was the largest loser as he saw his fortune plummet from $23 billion to $6 billion, dropping him from 11th to 162nd overall.[33]

text: A record 1,210 billionaires made the 2011 list, representing a combined wealth of $4.5 trillion, up from $3.6 trillion the previous year.[35] One third of the world's billionaires, 413, came from the United States. China had the second most billionaires with 115, while Russia was third with 101. Asia moved up to 332 billionaires, passing Europe as a region for the first time since the 1990s.[33] The 2011 list included 214 newcomers and the average net worth of those on it increased to $3.7 billion.[34]

text:
No.
Name
Net worth (USD)
Age
Nationality
Source(s) of wealth

7000100000000000000♠1
Slim, CarlosCarlos Slim & family
$74.0 billion
71
 Mexico
Telmex, América Móvil, Grupo Carso

7000200000000000000♠2
Gates, BillBill Gates
$56.0 billion
55
 United States
Microsoft

7000300000000000000♠3
Buffett, WarrenWarren Buffett
$50.0 billion
80
 United States
Berkshire Hathaway

7000400000000000000♠4
Arnault, BernardBernard Arnault
$41.0 billion
62
 France
LVMH Moët Hennessy • Louis Vuitton

7000500000000000000♠5
Ellison, LarryLarry Ellison
$39.5 billion
66
 United States
Oracle Corporation

7000600000000000000♠6
Mittal, LakshmiLakshmi Mittal
$31.1 billion
60
 India
Arcelor Mittal

7000700000000000000♠7
Ortega, AmancioAmancio Ortega
$31.0 billion
74
 Spain
Inditex Group

7000800000000000000♠8
Batista, EikeEike Batista
$30.0 billion
53
 Brazil
EBX Group

7000900000000000000♠9
Ambani, MukeshMukesh Ambani
$27.0 billion
57
 India
Reliance Industries

7001100000000000000♠10
Walton, ChristyChristy Walton & family
$26.5 billion
62
 United States
Walmart

text: Carlos Slim narrowly eclipsed Bill Gates to top the billionaire list for the first time. Slim saw his estimated worth surge $18.5 billion to $53.5 billion as shares of America Movil rose 35 percent. Gates' estimated wealth rose $13 billion to $53 billion, placing him second. Warren Buffett was third with $47 billion.[36] Christy Walton was the highest-ranking woman, placing 12th overall, with an inherited fortune of $22.5 billion.[37] At age 25, Mark Zuckerberg continued to be the world's youngest self-made billionaire.[12] American Isaac Perlmutter was among the newcomers with an estimated fortune of $4 billion largely acquired in his sale of Marvel Entertainment to Disney.[36]

text: A total of 1,011 people made the 2010 list. The United States accounted for 403 billionaires, followed by China with 89 and Russia with 62.[37] It was the first time China, while including Hong Kong, placed second.[36] A total of 55 countries were represented on the 2010 list, including Finland and Pakistan which claimed their first billionaires.[37] Eighty-nine women made the list, but only 14 of them were self-made.[37] The combined net worth of the list was $3.6 trillion, up 50 percent from 2009's $2.4 trillion, while the average net worth was $3.5 billion.[12]

text: The 2010 list featured 164 re-entries and 97 true newcomers.[12] Asia accounted for more than 100 of the new entrants. Overall, just 12 percent of the list lost wealth since 2009, and 30 people fell off the list. Thirteen others died.[36] Of the 89 women, 12 were newcomers in 2010. Steve Forbes said the growing number of billionaires was clear sign that the world's economy was recovering from 2009's global financial crisis.[12]

text: In June 2010, Warren Buffett and Bill Gates announce The Giving Pledge that is a promise to give the majority of their wealth to philanthropy. As of 2017, the pledge has 158 signatories, but some of the signatories have since died. Most of the signers of the pledge are billionaires, and their pledges total to over $365 billion.[38]

text:
No.
Name
Net worth (USD)
Age
Nationality
Source(s) of wealth

7000100000000000000♠1
Slim, CarlosCarlos Slim & family
$53.5 billion
70
 Mexico
Telmex, América Móvil, Grupo Carso

7000200000000000000♠2
Gates, BillBill Gates
$53.0 billion
54
 United States
Microsoft

7000300000000000000♠3
Buffett, WarrenWarren Buffett
$47.0 billion
79
 United States
Berkshire Hathaway

7000400000000000000♠4
Ambani, MukeshMukesh Ambani
$29.0 billion
53
 India
Reliance Industries

7000500000000000000♠5
Mittal, LakshmiLakshmi Mittal
$28.7 billion
60
 India
Arcelor Mittal

7000600000000000000♠6
Ellison, LarryLarry Ellison
$28.0 billion
66
 United States
Oracle Corporation

7000700000000000000♠7
Arnault, BernardBernard Arnault
$27.5 billion
61
 France
LVMH Moët Hennessy • Louis Vuitton

7000800000000000000♠8
Batista, EikeEike Batista
$27.0 billion
53
 Brazil
EBX Group

7000900000000000000♠9
Ortega, AmancioAmancio Ortega
$25.0 billion
74
 Spain
Inditex Group

7001100000000000000♠10
Albrecht, KarlKarl Albrecht
$23.5 billion
90
 Germany
Aldi Süd

text: In the wake of the Financial crisis of 2007–2008, the world's billionaires lose $2 trillion in net worth and the list becomes 30% smaller than the previous year's list.

text:
No.
Name
Net worth (USD)
Age
Nationality
Source(s) of wealth

7000100000000000000♠1
Gates, BillBill Gates
$40.0 billion
53
 United States
Microsoft

7000200000000000000♠2
Buffett, WarrenWarren Buffett
$37.0 billion
78
 United States
Berkshire Hathaway

7000300000000000000♠3
Slim, CarlosCarlos Slim
$35.0 billion
69
 Mexico
Telmex, América Móvil

7000400000000000000♠4
Ellison, LarryLarry Ellison
$22.5 billion
64
 United States
Oracle Corporation

7000500000000000000♠5
Kamprad, IngvarIngvar Kamprad
$22.0 billion
83
 Sweden
IKEA

7000600000000000000♠6
Albrecht, KarlKarl Albrecht
$21.5 billion
89
 Germany
Aldi Süd

7000700000000000000♠7
Ambani, MukeshMukesh Ambani
$19.5 billion
57
 India
Reliance Industries

7000800000000000000♠8
Mittal, LakshmiLakshmi Mittal
$19.3 billion
58
 India
Arcelor Mittal

7000900000000000000♠9
Albrecht, TheoTheo Albrecht
$18.8 billion
87
 Germany
Aldi Nord, Trader Joe's

7001100000000000000♠10
Ortega, AmancioAmancio Ortega
$18.3 billion
73
 Spain
Inditex Group

text: Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, four years after starting the company, joins the list at 23 to become the youngest self-made billionaire.

text:
No.
Name
Net worth (USD)
Age
Nationality
Source(s) of wealth

7000100000000000000♠1
Buffett, WarrenWarren Buffett
$62.0 billion
77
 United States
Berkshire Hathaway

7000200000000000000♠2
Slim, CarlosCarlos Slim
$60.0 billion
68
 Mexico
Telmex, América Móvil

7000300000000000000♠3
Gates, BillBill Gates
$58.0 billion
52
 United States
Microsoft

7000400000000000000♠4
Mittal, LakshmiLakshmi Mittal
$45.0 billion
57
 India
Arcelor Mittal

7000500000000000000♠5
Ambani, MukeshMukesh Ambani
$43.0 billion
50
 India
Reliance Industries

7000600000000000000♠6
Ambani, AnilAnil Ambani
$42.0 billion
48
 India
Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group

7000700000000000000♠7
Kamprad, IngvarIngvar Kamprad
$31.0 billion
81
 Sweden
IKEA

7000800000000000000♠8
Pal Singh, KushalKushal Pal Singh
$30.0 billion
76
 India
DLF Group

7000900000000000000♠9
Deripaska, OlegOleg Deripaska
$28.0 billion
40
 Russia
Rusal

7001100000000000000♠10
Albrecht, Karl Karl Albrecht
$27.0 billion
88
 Germany
Aldi Süd

text:
No.
Name
Net worth (USD)
Age
Nationality
Source(s) of wealth

7000100000000000000♠1
Gates, BillBill Gates
$56.0 billion
51
 United States
Microsoft

7000200000000000000♠2
Buffett, WarrenWarren Buffett
$52.0 billion
76
 United States
Berkshire Hathaway

7000300000000000000♠3
Slim, CarlosCarlos Slim
$49.0 billion
67
 Mexico
Telmex, América Móvil, Grupo Carso

7000400000000000000♠4
Ingvar Kamprad
$33.0 billion
80
 Sweden
IKEA

7000500000000000000♠5
Mittal, LakshmiLakshmi Mittal
$32.0 billion
56
 India
Arcelor Mittal

7000600000000000000♠6
Adelson, SheldonSheldon Adelson
$26.5 billion
73
 United States
Las Vegas Sands

7000700000000000000♠7
Arnault, BernardBernard Arnault
$26.0 billion
58
 France
LVMH

7000800000000000000♠8
Ortega, AmancioAmancio Ortega
$24.0 billion
71
 Spain
Inditex Group

7000900000000000000♠9
Ka-shing, LiLi Ka-shing
$23.0 billion
78
 Hong Kong
Cheung Kong Holdings, Hutchison Whampoa

7001100000000000000♠10
David Thomson
$22.0 billion
49
 Canada
Thomson Corporation

text:
No.
Name
Net worth (USD)
Age
Nationality
Source(s) of wealth

7000100000000000000♠1
Gates, BillBill Gates
$52.0 billion
50
 United States
Microsoft

7000200000000000000♠2
Buffett, WarrenWarren Buffett
$42.0 billion
75
 United States
Berkshire Hathaway

7000300000000000000♠3
Slim, CarlosCarlos Slim
$30.0 billion
66
 Mexico
Telmex

7000400000000000000♠4
Kamprad, IngvarIngvar Kamprad
$28.0 billion
79
 Sweden
IKEA

7000500000000000000♠5
Mittal, LakshmiLakshmi Mittal
$23.5 billion
55
 India
Mittal Steel Company

7000600000000000000♠6
Allen, PaulPaul Allen
$22.0 billion
53
 United States
Microsoft

7000700000000000000♠7
Arnault, BernardBernard Arnault
$21.5 billion
57
 France
LVMH Moët Hennessy • Louis Vuitton

7000800000000000000♠8
Al-Waleed, PrincePrince Al-Waleed
$20.0 billion
49
 Saudi Arabia
Kingdom Holding Company

7000900000000000000♠9
Thomson, KennethKenneth Thomson
$19.6 billion
82
 Canada
The Thomson Corporation

7001100000000000000♠10
Shing, Li KaLi Ka Shing
$18.8 billion
77
 Hong Kong
 Canada
Cheung Kong Group, Hutchison Whampoa

text:
No.
Name
Net worth (USD)
Age
Nationality
Source(s) of wealth

7000100000000000000♠1
Gates, BillBill Gates
$46.5 billion
49
 United States
Microsoft

7000200000000000000♠2
Buffett, WarrenWarren Buffett
$44.0 billion
74
 United States
Berkshire Hathaway

7000300000000000000♠3
Mittal, LakshmiLakshmi Mittal
$25.0 billion
54
 India
Mittal Steel Company

7000400000000000000♠4
Slim, CarlosCarlos Slim
$23.8 billion
65
 Mexico
Telmex

7000500000000000000♠5
Al-Waleed, PrincePrince Al-Waleed
$23.7 billion
49
 Saudi Arabia
Kingdom Holding Company

7000600000000000000♠6
Kamprad, IngvarIngvar Kamprad
$23.0 billion
79
 Sweden
IKEA

7000700000000000000♠7
Allen, PaulPaul Allen
$21.0 billion
52
 United States
Microsoft

7000800000000000000♠8
Albrecht, KarlKarl Albrecht
$18.5 billion
85
 Germany
Aldi Süd

7000900000000000000♠9
Ellison, LarryLarry Ellison
$18.4 billion
60
 United States
Oracle Corporation

7001100000000000000♠10
Walton, S. RobsonS. Robson Walton
$18.3 billion
61
 United States
Walmart

text: The founders of Google, Sergey Brin and Larry Page, become billionaires at age 30.

text:
No.
Name
Net worth (USD)
Age
Nationality
Source(s) of wealth

7000100000000000000♠1
Gates, BillBill Gates
$46.6 billion
48
 United States
Microsoft

7000200000000000000♠2
Buffett, WarrenWarren Buffett
$42.9 billion
73
 United States
Berkshire Hathaway

7000300000000000000♠3
Albrecht, KarlKarl Albrecht
$23.0 billion
84
 Germany
Aldi Süd

7000400000000000000♠4
Al-Waleed, PrincePrince Al-Waleed
$21.5 billion
47
 Saudi Arabia
Kingdom Holding Company

7000500000000000000♠5
Allen, PaulPaul Allen
$21.0 billion
51
 United States
Microsoft

7000600000000000000♠6
Walton, AliceAlice Walton*
$20.0 billion
55
 United States
Wal-Mart

7000600000000000000♠6
Walton, HelenHelen Walton*
$20.0 billion
84
 United States
Wal-Mart

7000600000000000000♠6
Walton, JimJim Walton*
$20.0 billion
56
 United States
Wal-Mart

7000600000000000000♠6
Walton, JohnJohn Walton*
$20.0 billion
58
 United States
Wal-Mart

7000600000000000000♠6
Walton, S. RobsonS. Robson Walton*
$20.0 billion
60
 United States
Wal-Mart

tag: ul

text: Oprah Winfrey becomes the first female African American billionaire.

text:
No.
Name
Net worth (USD)
Age
Nationality
Source(s) of wealth

7000100000000000000♠1
Gates, BillBill Gates
$40.7 billion
47
 United States
Microsoft

7000200000000000000♠2
Buffett, WarrenWarren Buffett
$30.5 billion
72
 United States
Berkshire Hathaway

7000300000000000000♠3
Karl and Theo Albrecht
$25.6 billion
83
 Germany
Aldi Süd

7000400000000000000♠4
Allen, PaulPaul Allen
$20.1 billion
50
 United States
Microsoft

7000500000000000000♠5
Al-Waleed, PrincePrince Al-Waleed
$17.7 billion
46
 Saudi Arabia
Kingdom Holding Company

7000600000000000000♠6
Ellison, LarryLarry Ellison
$16.6 billion
58
 United States
Oracle Corporation

7000700000000000000♠7
Walton, AliceAlice Walton*
$16.5 billion
54
 United States
Wal-Mart

7000700000000000000♠7
Walton, HelenHelen Walton*
$16.5 billion
83
 United States
Wal-Mart

7000700000000000000♠7
Walton, JimJim Walton*
$16.5 billion
55
 United States
Wal-Mart

7000700000000000000♠7
Walton, JohnJohn Walton*
$16.5 billion
57
 United States
Wal-Mart

7000700000000000000♠7
Walton, S. RobsonS. Robson Walton*
$16.5 billion
59
 United States
Wal-Mart

text: As a result of the market crash caused by the Dot-com bubble, 83 billionaires drop off the list from the previous year.

text:
No.
Name
Net worth (USD)
Age
Nationality
Source(s) of wealth

7000100000000000000♠1
Gates, BillBill Gates
$52.8 billion
46
 United States
Microsoft

7000200000000000000♠2
Buffett, WarrenWarren Buffett
$35.0 billion
71
 United States
Berkshire Hathaway

7000300000000000000♠3
Karl and Theo Albrecht
$26.8 billion
82
 Germany
Aldi Süd

7000400000000000000♠4
Allen, PaulPaul Allen
$25.2 billion
49
 United States
Microsoft

7000500000000000000♠5
Ellison, LarryLarry Ellison
$23.5 billion
57
 United States
Oracle Corporation

7000600000000000000♠6
Walton, JimJim Walton*
$20.8 billion
54
 United States
Wal-Mart

7000700000000000000♠7
Walton, JohnJohn Walton*
$20.7 billion
56
 United States
Wal-Mart

7000800000000000000♠8
Walton, AliceAlice Walton*
$20.5 billion
53
 United States
Wal-Mart

7000800000000000000♠8
Walton, S. RobsonS. Robson Walton*
$20.5 billion
58
 United States
Wal-Mart

7000800000000000000♠8
Walton, HelenHelen Walton*
$20.5 billion
82
 United States
Wal-Mart

text: In 2001, BET founder Robert L. Johnson became the first ever African-American billionaire.[39]

text:
No.
Name
Net worth (USD)
Age
Nationality
Source(s) of wealth

7000100000000000000♠1
Gates, BillBill Gates
$58.7 billion
45
 United States
Microsoft

7000200000000000000♠2
Buffett, WarrenWarren Buffett
$32.3 billion
70
 United States
Berkshire Hathaway

7000300000000000000♠3
Allen, PaulPaul Allen
$30.4 billion
48
 United States
Microsoft

7000400000000000000♠4
Ellison, LarryLarry Ellison
$26.0 billion
56
 United States
Oracle Corporation

7000500000000000000♠5
Karl and Theo Albrecht
$25.0 billion
81
 Germany
Aldi

7000600000000000000♠6
Al-Waleed, PrincePrince Al-Waleed
$20.0 billion
44
 Saudi Arabia
Kingdom Holding Company

7000700000000000000♠7
Walton, JimJim Walton*
$18.8 billion
53
 United States
Wal-Mart

7000800000000000000♠8
Walton, JohnJohn Walton*
$18.7 billion
55
 United States
Wal-Mart

7000900000000000000♠9
Walton, S. RobsonS. Robson Walton*
$18.6 billion
57
 United States
Wal-Mart

7001100000000000000♠10
Walton, AliceAlice Walton*
$18.5 billion
52
 United States
Wal-Mart

7001100000000000000♠10
Walton, HelenHelen Walton*
$18.5 billion
81
 United States
Wal-Mart

text: Each hold an essentially equal share in Wal-Mart. Had he been alive in 2001, Sam Walton would have been the world's wealthiest person.

text: Bill Gates became the first American to take the top spot of the World's Billionaires in 1995 with a net worth of $12.5 billion and he remained there during the Dot-com bubble's height in 1999 when Gates' fortune peaked at $90 billion. After the dot-com bubble started to collapse in 2000, his wealth dropped to $60 billion although he remained at the top of the list.

text:
No.
Name
Net worth (USD)
Age
Nationality
Source(s) of wealth

7000100000000000000♠1
Gates, BillBill Gates
$60.0 billion
44
 United States
Microsoft

7000200000000000000♠2
Ellison, LarryLarry Ellison
$47.0 billion
55
 United States
Oracle Corporation

7000300000000000000♠3
Allen, PaulPaul Allen
$28.0 billion
47
 United States
Microsoft

7000400000000000000♠4
Buffett, WarrenWarren Buffett
$25.6 billion
69
 United States
Berkshire Hathaway

7000500000000000000♠5
Karl and Theo Albrecht
$20.0 billion
80
 Germany
Aldi Süd

7000600000000000000♠6
Al-Waleed, PrincePrince Al-Waleed
$20.0 billion
43
 Saudi Arabia
Kingdom Holding Company

7000700000000000000♠7
Walton, S. RobsonS. Robson Walton
$20.0 billion
57
 United States
Wal-Mart

7000800000000000000♠8
Son, MasayoshiMasayoshi Son
$19.4 billion
43
 Japan
Softbank Capital, SoftBank Mobile

7000900000000000000♠9
Dell, MichaelMichael Dell
$19.1 billion
35
 United States
Dell

7001100000000000000♠10
Thomson, KennethKenneth Thomson
$16.1 billion
77
 Canada
The Thomson Corporation

text: Legend[edit]

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text: The dot-com bubble created the most paper wealth for some billionaires. However, once the dotcom bubble burst the new rich saw their fortunes disappear.[40] Billionaires' fortunes were hit even harder by the global financial crisis; 2009 was the first time in five years that the world had a net loss in the number of billionaires.[41] The strong performance of the financial markets and global economic recovery have erased financial assets losses. Most of the richest people in the world have seen their fortunes soar in the early 2010s.[42][43]

text:
Number and combined net worth of billionaires by year[44]

Year
Number of billionaires
Group's combined net worth

2018
2,208
$9.1 trillion

2017
2,043
$7.67 trillion

2016
1,810
$6.5 trillion

2015[6]
1,826
$7.1 trillion

2014[45]
1,645
$6.4 trillion

2013[46]
1,426
$5.4 trillion

2012
1,226
$4.6 trillion

2011
1,210
$4.5 trillion

2010
1,011
$3.6 trillion

2009
793
$2.4 trillion

2008
1,125
$4.4 trillion

2007
946
$3.5 trillion

2006
793
$2.6 trillion

2005
691
$2.2 trillion

2004
587
$1.9 trillion

2003
476
$1.4 trillion

2002
497
$1.5 trillion

2001
538
$1.8 trillion

2000
470
$0.9 trillion$898 billion

text: Source: Forbes.[6][45][44][46]