Audi R8 News
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Audi's V-10-powered supercar might not stick around for long but an electric successor is still a possibility.
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New special edition marks end of the road for Audi's base R8 V10Audi is dropping its base R8 V10 after 2020 and may fill the void with the return of the R8 V10 RWD.
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Audi may bring its rear-wheel-drive R8 to the US as a 2021 model
An EPA fuel economy listing suggests Audi will bring a rear-wheel-drive R8 variant to the U.S. for 2021.
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Hennessey dials the Audi R8 up to 912 horsepower
Thanks to Hennessey, Audi R8 owners can add 50 percent more power for less than $80,000.
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Audi trademarks "R8 Green Hell" name
Audi could be preparing a hardcore R8 variant, if a new trademark filing is any indication.
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Rear-wheel-drive Audi R8 now a permanent fixture in the lineup
The addition of the rear-wheel-drive model could see the R8's starting price drop significantly.
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Audi is looking to replace the R8 with an electric supercar and could go to Rimac for the powertrain.
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Audi first to reveal new race car for revived GT2 series
The Audi R8 LMS GT2 is the first contender for a revived GT2 series organized by SRO, which is set to start racing in 2020.
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Audi Sport boss wants a V-10 in next-gen R8
The halo car from Audi was reportedly set for an electric powertrain, but the Audi Sport boss may be fighting for a V-10.
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Audi R8 RWS successor could sport GT3 elements
Audi is considering a hotter, track-focused version of the R8 sports car and it could incorporate elements from the R8 GT3 race car.
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Disintegrating Audi R8 artwork is our kind of decor
Audi commissioned artist Fabian Oefner to create a "disintegrating" portrait of the Audi R8 in celebration of the car's V-10 engine.
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Audi R8 replacement expected to be 650-hp electric e-tron GTR
The Audi R8 replacement will reportedly be the Audi e-tron GTR, which will use three motors and solid-state batteries to create 650 horsepower and 300 miles of range.
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The 2020 Audi R8 is ready to storm the Big Apple with a refreshed version of its high-end R8 sports car. On Thursday, the German brand revealed the updated R8 for the U.S. market after showing the global car last year. Of note, Audi will skip the 2019 model year and jump straight to the 2020 model year for the U.S.-spec car, the brand confirmed with Motor Authority. Last October, when Audi revealed the refreshed R8, it hadn't provided performance specs for U.S. cars, but it was worth the wait. Every 2020 R8 will feature a top speed of at least 200 mph. The R8 V10 Spyder boasts a top speed...
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Audi R8 Decennium rings in 10 years of the V-10 engine
Ten years ago, Audi graced its halo sports car with a hallmark engine: the 5.2-liter V-10 mill that made 525 horsepower. Today, Audi honors the a decade of the V-10 with a new special edition car: the R8 V10 Decennium. Recall, the Audi R8 first entered production for the 2006 model year powered...
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Current Audi R8 to stick with V-10 engine, no twin-turbo V-6
After patiently waiting for years, the twin-turbo-V-6 powered Audi R8 is officially dead. The R8’s project manager, Bjorn Friedrich, confirmed to Car Throttle in a Thursday report the current-generation of the supercar will stick with a V-10 engine. And that's the final answer. "It's the best...
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Installing a vinyl wrap on a car is harder than it looks
It's a dramatic move to completely change the color of a car. Do it with paint and you're stuck with your final decision once everything dries. If you go with a vinyl wrap, however, you could always just peel the sticky stuff and put the car back the way it once was. That doesn't mean applying a...
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2020 Audi R8 debuts with sharper look, more power
Audi Sport's second-generation R8 supercar is approaching the midway point in its life cycle and the car has been put under the knife to keep it looking and feeling fresh. There's also more power available thanks to upgrades to the car's 5.2-liter V-10. The changes will be introduced for the 2020...
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2018 Audi R8 V10 Plus Coupe Competition arrives, limited to 10 cars
Audi Sport has stuffed its latest R8 derivative with the best of its performance parts bin. The 2018 R8 V10 Plus Coupe Competition Package is now the most performance-oriented model Audi's go-fast division has ever offered. The car is fitted with a host of Audi Sport performance parts, and some...
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Audi Sport has been spotted testing an updated version of of its R8 supercar. Previously thought to be a more hardcore GT variant, a source has revealed that the planned changes only constitute a mid-cycle update for the car. The latest tester is wearing new fascias front and rear as well as large oval exhaust tips instead of the current R8's square-shaped units. A pair of oval exhausts is a signature Audi Sport design trait so perhaps the designers have implemented them to connect the R8 with other models from the Audi Sport lineup. 2020 Audi R8 spy video from Motor Authority on Vimeo. As...
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Updates to Audi R8 previewed by 2019 LMS race car
Audi Sport's R8 LMS racing into the 2019 motorsport season made a pit stop on Tuesday at the 2018 Paris auto show. The version shown is designed for GT3 competition but Audi Sport also offers an R8 LMS GT4. Crucially, the car shown features the design bound for an updated version of the R8 road car...
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Rear-wheel-drive Audi R8 could return with supercar's facelift
Audi Sport is out testing prototypes for an updated R8, and a rear-wheel-drive variant could return with the freshening. Autocar reported Tuesday that Audi marketing manager Linda Kurz commented on the return of a rear-driving R8. Specifically, she said the previous one, called the R8 V10 RWS (or...
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2020 Audi R8 Spyder spy shots
Audi Sport's second-generation R8 supercar is about to receive a round of updates as it reaches the midway point in its life cycle, and today we have the first spy shots of a prototype for the updated R8 Spyder. Previous testers showed the coupe only. The prototype suggests that the changes will be...
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Next Audi R8 will reportedly go electric
Back in March, Audi R&D boss Peter Mertens dropped the bombshell news that the Audi Sport division didn't have any plans drawn up yet for a third-generation R8. It didn't mean Audi Sport was definitely going to axe the car after the current model's run, but it did leave the possibility on the...
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Jay Leno sends power to the correct wheels with the Audi R8 RWS
It feels like the Audi R8 has been around for some time now, but it's only just dipped a toe into its second generation model run. What doesn't feel old is the fact that Audi is basically offering a reskinned Lamborghini Huracán. In fact, it seems Audi is just getting started with the...
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