- Audi revives the legendary R8, but this time as an additional high -performance component.
- The new R8 will share its platform with Lamborghini Temerario and proud of an amazing capacity on 907 hp.
- It is scheduled to be launched in 2027, and it is the most ambitious step in Audi so far towards super electric cars.
The return of cars from the production slumber is not unusual – Ford Bronco revived, and returned Toyota above nearly two decades. Now, Audi launches its classic R8 resurrection, but with a sudden development: it is a hybrid component, and it takes advantage of the advanced Lamborghini technology.
Partnership renewal
The two latest Audi’s latest Audi coalition alliance with Sibling Lamborghini from the Volkswagen group. The partnership, which begins in 2006 with R8 and Gallardo, continues in a new stage with the next R8, which was built on the same platform as Lamborghini Temeraio. The previous generations were very successful, as about 45,000 R8s were sold worldwide from 2007 to 2023.
The essence of the design is a powerful mobile collection consisting of a 4.0 -liter V8 dual V8 engine, resulting in 789 hp, with the help of three electric motors that are placed in its optimal locations. They lead the front axis, with the third between the engine and the dual clutch transmission, providing massive energy production of 907 hp. The Li -Ion 3 kW battery supports only a brief electrical drive, indicating the AUDI dedication to the environmentally friendly performance.
Performance without a compromise
Based on the most advanced aluminum structure, the R8 was set to be a higher performance car. Early expectations indicate an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in less than three seconds, with a top speed exceeding 300 km/h. The car is scheduled to be sold in each of the convertible versions, with speculation that the “performance” version can provide more than 1000 hp.
The design of the new generation R8 has sparked hot discussions between the enthusiasts, with its aggressive front design, more air sockets, and modern lighting that brings a major change in the simple design of the previous generation. While some critics feel that the new design is a deviation from the clean design of the last generation, others believe that it changes the need for it, which coincides with the hybrid car technology.
The progress of R8 is in line with a super hydrocarbon with the broader trend in the industry towards electricity. It is scheduled to be launched in late 2027, and this new R8 is completely preparing to set standards in the hybrid -hybrid car sector.
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