2012 Audi R8 5.2 Quattro Spyder vs. 2012 Audi R8 GT 5.2 FSI Quattro Spyder
To start off, both 2012 Audi R8 5.2 Quattro Spyder and 2012 Audi R8 GT 5.2 FSI Quattro Spyder were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Audi R8 5.2 Quattro Spyder and 2012 Audi R8 GT 5.2 FSI Quattro Spyder are equipped with a 5,200 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi R8 GT 5.2 FSI Quattro Spyder (560 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Audi R8 5.2 Quattro Spyder. (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 GT 5.2 FSI Quattro Spyder should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi R8 5.2 Quattro Spyder.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Audi R8 GT 5.2 FSI Quattro Spyder (539 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi R8 5.2 Quattro Spyder. (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi R8 GT 5.2 FSI Quattro Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi R8 5.2 Quattro Spyder. 2012 Audi R8 GT 5.2 FSI Quattro Spyder has automatic transmission and 2012 Audi R8 5.2 Quattro Spyder has manual transmission. 2012 Audi R8 5.2 Quattro Spyder will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi R8 GT 5.2 FSI Quattro Spyder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi R8 5.2 Quattro Spyder | 2012 Audi R8 GT 5.2 FSI Quattro Spyder | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | R8 | R8 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5200 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 525 HP | 560 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1245 mm | 1267 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
