Audi is currently selling the R8 as the original V-8 4.2L model and the V-10 5.2L rolling hot as a hardtop coupe or as the R8 Spyder convertible.
Audi is set to expand the R8 lineup with new members of their garage. They will be pulling the cover off the first addition before 2010 is over. This will be an R8 Spyder variant sporting a V-8 under its hood. The tag price for this one will be starting at $135,000 hitting the showrooms by 2011.
The other version will actually be a sportier model compared to the current R8. The new Audi will draw some DNA from the R8 LMS. Last year, the team developing the Audi quattro gave hits of a lighter TT and R8. Back in 2005, Audi did the same to the TT when a sportier limited edition was released with firmer suspension, Recaro racing seats, stripped interior, and more powerful engine.
An R8 prototype was recently spotted in Germany donning some fixed wing at the rear, bigger brakes, and front bumper with small canards.
There has been no official word if the spied car will get an RS badge or whether will it be called as the R8 Sport.
The R tronic transmission of the current R8 range will be replaced with 7-speed dual clutch. The manual six-speed will still remain as standard.
Leave a Comment