Audi R8: The Affordable Supercar Revolution

Introduction to the Audi R8

Audi revolutionized the supercar market in 2007 by presenting to the world a more affordable everyday supercar – the Audi R8. This new Audi matched the performance of a Porsche 911 and had the styling of a mid-engine supercar while priced at around half of a regular Ferrari or Lamborghini. These stats resulted in instant success, and consumers flocked to get their hands on this affordable German supercar.

Upcoming Refresh of the Audi R8

But that was 7 years back, and Audi knows it’s time for a refresh. After leaked prototypes being tested on the Nurburgring, the actual car is on its way to be unveiled by the end of next year. Since that day is a bit far off, Rm.Design rendered an image of what the new R8 might look like. As per the image, the new R8 takes a lot of design cues from the TT and it is more of an evolution rather than a revolution.

Powertrains in the New Audi R8

Coming to the powertrains, the new R8 is rumored to have a battery-powered version – most likely hybrid – to rival the BMW i8. However, the 5.2-liter V10 is expected to be carried over to the new generation. Stay tuned for more updates.