Audi R8 V10 engine for sale

Audi R8 V10 engine for sale

Product Overview

For sale is a complete Audi R8 5.2-litre V10 FSI engine, code DKA, manufactured in 2018and recording just 225 kilometres. This is the naturally aspirated V10 at the heart of the second-generation Audi R8 in standard 540hp specification — producing 397 kW (540 horsepower) and 540 Nm of torque at 8,000 rpm — and is supplied complete as shown in the listing photographs.

At 225 kilometres from a 2018 build, every component of this engine — including the high-revving V10’s ten individual throttle bodies, dry-sump lubrication system, crankshaft assembly, and all ancillaries — is in near-factory condition. For any R8 owner or specialist requiring a replacement, this unit is among the lowest-mileage examples of the DKA engine available anywhere on the secondary market.

Engine Specification

About the Audi R8 DKA 5.2 V10 Engine

The Audi R8 5.2 V10 FSI is one of the most celebrated naturally aspirated V10 engines ever fitted to a production road car. Developed jointly with Lamborghini as part of the Volkswagen Group’s supercar engine programme, the 5.2-litre V10 is shared between the R8 and the Lamborghini Huracán — an engine family that represents the pinnacle of large-displacement natural aspiration in the modern era.

In DKA code as fitted to the second-generation R8 (Type 4S), the engine produces 397 kW (540 hp)in standard specification — with the higher-output Performance variant producing 449 kW (610 hp). The V10’s character is defined by its individual throttle bodies, which provide the instantaneous, linear throttle response that turbocharged alternatives cannot replicate, and an acoustic signature that builds from an authoritative idle to a full-throttle roar at the 8,700 rpm limit that is simply unmatched by any forced-induction V10 or V8 alternative.

The R8 V10 is a mid-mounted engine in the R8’s aluminium spaceframe — positioned behind the cabin for ideal weight distribution — and uses a dry-sump lubrication system to maintain oil supply under the sustained lateral forces of high-performance driving. These engineering details reflect the engine’s supercar application and contribute to its suitability for both road and track use without modification.

With Audi’s transition away from naturally aspirated engines in its performance lineup, the R8 V10 represents a finite architecture — one that will not be replaced by a comparable naturally aspirated unit in any successor model. A 225km, 2018 example in excellent condition is an exceptional find for any owner requiring a replacement or for any specialist building or restoring an R8 to the highest standard.

Ideal For

• Audi R8 5.2 V10 FSI owners (Type 4S)requiring an engine replacement following failure, accident damage, or mechanical issues
• R8 and supercar specialist workshopssourcing a near-new DKA V10 for a customer replacement or rebuild
• Insurance and accident repair specialistsrequiring a near-new, correct-specification V10 for an R8 repair
• Lamborghini Huracán owners with confirmed DKA engine code compatibility requiring a near-new replacement
• Track-prepared R8 builds requiring a known-condition, near-new engine as the foundation for a high-output build
• Collectors and performance car enthusiasts who understand the significance of a near-new naturally aspirated V10 from one of the last supercar platforms to use this configuration

Purchasing & Enquiries

This Audi R8 5.2 V10 FSI engine, code DKA, is available for immediate sale. It records only 225 kilometres, was manufactured in 2018, and is supplied complete as shown in the photographs. Serious enquiries only.