Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
13 mpg City/21 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas V8, 4.2L
EPA Class
Compact
Style Name
2dr Conv Auto quattro Spyder 4.2L
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
2
Passenger Doors
2
Body Style
Convertible
Transmission
6-speed R tronic automatic transmission -inc: "shift-by-wire" technology, automatic & sport modes
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3616
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
2
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Front Leg Room (in)
- TBD -
Passenger Volume (ft³)
- TBD -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
52.4
Front Head Room (in)
37.7
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
104.3
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.8
Height, Overall (in)
49.3
Length, Overall (in)
174.5
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD -
Track Width, Front (in)
64.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
75.0
Liftover Height (in)
31.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
3.5
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
23.8
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
13
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
21
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
317 @ 4500-6000
Fuel System
FSI Direct
Engine Type
Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
430 @ 7800
Displacement
4.2L/254
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.37
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.93
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.41
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.46
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.71
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.71
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.13
Trans Type
6
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.88
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
14.0 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
14.4 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.7
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17.3
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
NA
Front Tire Size
P235/35R19
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P295/30R19
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
19 x 8.5
Spare Wheel Material
NA
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
19 x 11.0
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
4-Link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA
Suspension Type - Rear
4-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD -
Safety Features
Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver
Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger
Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off)
No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
No
Brakes-ABS
Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
No
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
No
Fog Lamps
No
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
Yes
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic rear brake...
Electronic stabilization program -inc: sport & disable settings,...
Side intrusion door beams
LED daytime running lights
Dual front airbags w/dual-threshold deployment -inc:...
Dual seat-mounted side-impact head & chest airbags
Dual front knee airbags
3-point seat belts -inc: belt tensioners, force limiters
Tire pressure monitoring system
Crash sensor -inc: fuel supply shut off, battery disconnect,...
Electronic stabilization program -inc: sport & disable settings,...
Side intrusion door beams
LED daytime running lights
Dual front airbags w/dual-threshold deployment -inc:...
Dual seat-mounted side-impact head & chest airbags
Dual front knee airbags
3-point seat belts -inc: belt tensioners, force limiters
Tire pressure monitoring system
Crash sensor -inc: fuel supply shut off, battery disconnect,...
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
50,000
Basic Years
4
Corrosion Miles/km
Unlimited
Corrosion Years
12
Drivetrain Miles/km
50,000
Drivetrain Years
4
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years
4
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
24.3
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
520
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
190
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
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