Audi’s next R8 is already in development with promises of being fast enough and advanced enough to keep up with supercar competitors like Lamborghini and Porsche (which it actually share a parent with). Two variants will be available for the next R8, starting with a 4,2-liter V8, and going up to the 5.2-liter V10, both mated [...]
The hand-built 2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder will see a limited production run of just 333 units, however, only 50 will make it to the United States. Each model will come with a uniquely distinguished with an individual vehicle number displayed on the gear shift and a starting price tag of 211,200 (including $1,200 Destination and Delivery [...]
Audi announced today that it will be heavily investing into its future and will hire close to 1,200 workers in 2012. Between 2012 through 2016, Audi plans to invest at total of €13 billion ($16.9 billion USD) in new products and technologies and in expanding its plants. Almost €8 billion ($8 billion USD) of this [...]
The Audi R8 was a game changer for the luxury German automaker when it hit roads in 2006. Well, the R8 is now nearing the end of its lifecycle and according to new reports, Audi is working on a successor to the R8 for spring 2014. While the car was introduced in 2006, this isn’t [...]
As beautiful as Audi’s lineup is inside-out, it’s hard to find a nice variety of design differences between most of its vehicles. For example, the new A6 looks very similar to the A4 and the A7 looks very similar to the A8. Audi has heard the feedback of its customers and is working on a [...]
Mansory has crafted a tuning kit for the Audi R8 Spyder that is difficult to miss, with bold color choices and plenty of detailing. The exterior gets a hefty carbon fiber treatment with a front grill, hood, side skirts, rear spoiler, and additional front, side, and rear detailing. A set of 20-inch alloys have also [...]
Key Competitors: Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet, Mercedes SL63 AMG, Ferrari 458 Spider. Power: 5.2l V-10 560 hp. Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. Performance: 0-60 in 3.8 seconds, 197 mph top speed. Pricing: $210,000. Availability: 333 in total, 50 to the US. Ingolstadt’s famous, or Audi, has just unveiled its latest iteration of their superb R8 for [...]
So it’s no secret that Porsche has been working on a new supercar that would compete with the likes of the McLaren MP4-12C and the Ferrari 458 Italia. According to a new report, Porsche may be ‘forced’ to use the next-generation platform from the Audi R8 for its new supercar. Work on the second-generation Audi [...]
Rumors have been floating around that Audi was planning on an addition: a baby R8. And apparently, reports say Audi insiders have been leaking quite a bit of information. Internally known as the R4, the model will be a two-seater sports car that will sit in between the Audi TT and the Audi R8 to [...]
Given Audi’s current propensity for aluminum and the controversial carbon fiber stripe on the existing R8 supercar, welcome and unsurprising news comes from Audi that the next R8 will have a hybrid aluminum and carbon fiber chassis. VW group ownership of both the R8 and the new Lamborghini Aventador begs the question: why not a [...]
