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The facelift version of the R8 should be showing its face in the Summer 2012, but Audi has even bigger fish to fry at the moment. A new generation for the R8 sports car is currently under development and will use the latest advanced construction techniques. This advanced construction will make the car lighter and faster, giving it the opportunity to provide real competition for the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Porsche. The exterior design of the future generation R8 will be inspired by the E-Tron Concept, but the rest of the vehicle will carry almost identical features with an evolutionary styling theme and the absence of the current model’s sideblades and manual transmission. It will feature an aluminum structure, a long wheelbase, a roomy two-seat cabin, a mid-engined layout, and four-wheel drive. Despite these similarities, the next R8 will lose up to about 130 lbs from its total weight. This will be possible mainly because of the addition of some selected parts made of a new lightweight carbon-fiber and aluminum monocoque structure that is about 50 lbs lighter than the current one. Audi will also use plenty of carbon fiber elements for the transmission tunnel, floor, rear bulkhead, and B-pillars. As is typical for the R8, the new generation will be offered in both V8 and V10 versions, with both receiving increased power and improved fuel economy. Rumors say that the V8 version will deliver 450 HP, the V10 version will deliver up to 550 HP, and that the fuel economy will come in at 25.7 mpg. The GT version will also see an increase to 580 HP. It has also been rumored that the engine will be mated to a dual-clutch transmission. Expect to see the new Audi R8 sometime in 2014, with a roadster version to follow during the second quarter of 2015. .
13 comments: Audi R8 It’s amazing to know that they are able to reduce the weight of the vehicle. With this, it only means that it could gain more acceleration. The process of adding more power to a car was not easy to do. So I must say that I am amazed with their technology.
 I must say that this is the leading evolution of Audi’s concept. This advanced construction is faster and reliable for its best.
 Wow! The concept is very advance. Well, this is totally a fast car which shows up a lighter and a faster speed performance. I think this model could provide real competition for the likes of Lamborgini, Porsche and many more.
 I hope that this new generation of R8 sports car will be fully developed as the years pass by. Although it looks great, there are some updates to do with this 2015 Audi R8. So far, nothing has gone wrong with this sports car.
 Wow this Audi has the incredible look. If looking only on its frontal view, this R8 shows potential in competency with other car manufacturers. I really do like this one.
 Their concept seems to be advance and will go beyond three years after it produced. Giving the opportunity to provide real competition and features most its high quality of materials. This must be an exciting model for 2015.
 This future Audi R8 is really awesome on its looks. Moreover, it still looks very aggressive on its front design, especially on its exhaust system that connected on its front headlight.
 R8 is absolutely looks so striking and awesome on its platform design and styling, and I must say that it is already looking great on is body paint. I just only hope that they use an impressive engine for this.
Although, I only find this one, very similar to their 2013 Audi R8 I can say that it is still so striking for me, but I’m quite wondering if what will be the interior of this one will look like.
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02.22.2012 @ 01:50