The R8 making a comeback? 🤯
Audi may be preparing to revive the legendary R8, with reports hinting at a possible third-generation model arriving in 2027. If this happens, the next R8 is expected to share its platform with Lamborghini’s upcoming Temerario, continuing the longstanding collaboration between the two brands.
Speculation points to a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 paired with a plug-in hybrid system, likely borrowed from the Temerario’s setup. That system delivers a combined 907 horsepower in the Lamborghini, with 789 horsepower coming from the engine and additional power supplied by three electric motors—two driving the front wheels and one integrated into the transmission for added efficiency and energy recovery.
Given Audi’s history of fine-tuning performance, the new R8 could push those numbers even further, potentially nearing 1,000 horsepower. If true, this would mean blistering acceleration, possibly under three seconds to 60 mph, and a top speed well over 200 mph. Coupe ...
Tags, Events, and Projects