Apparently Audi is working on the new version of their R8 supercar, due to be launched in two year's time (2014). Our British sources stumbled upon new info regarding the Audi R8 2014, which is going to feature the Ingolstadt carmaker's latest technology. The new version of the Audi R8 roadster is expected to come on the market sometime in 2015. The engine options, which will be offered by Audi for the 2014 R8, will remain the same. This means there continue to be an R8 V8, with a 4.2-litre engine (450 bhp), and a 2014 R8 V10, which will be powered by the 5.2-liter engine. The 2014 Audi R8 V10 will have an output of 550 bhp, and pretty decent fuel consumption of 25.7 mpg. The new 2014 R8 will come with a 7-speed, dual-clutch transmission.
Apparently Audi is working on the new version of their R8 supercar, due to be launched in two year's time (2014). Our British sources stumbled upon new info regarding the Audi R8 2014, which is going to feature the Ingolstadt carmaker's latest technology. The new version of the Audi R8 roadster is expected to come on the market sometime in 2015. The engine options, which will be offered by Audi for the 2014 R8, will remain the same. This means there continue to be an R8 V8, with a 4.2-litre engine (450 bhp), and a 2014 R8 V10, which will be powered by the 5.2-liter engine.
The 2014 Audi R8 V10 will have an output of 550 bhp, and pretty decent fuel consumption of 25.7 mpg. The new 2014 R8 will come with a 7-speed, dual-clutch transmission.
Various sources are also reporting that sometime in the future, Audi will also launch a revised version of the current R8 GT. The 2016 Audi R8 GT is expected to output around 580 bhp. Since it will be at least four more years until we'll see an updated R8 GT, these specifications are subject to change.
Codenamed AU724, the 2014 Audi R* will keep the present AWD system, but it will come with a completely new exterior design. Audi plans to keep the weight of the R8 2014 below the 1,500 kg mark. This means that the future version will be considerably lighter then the present day version. Audi will also equip the future R8 with various fuel saving technologies, such as a start/stop system, brake energy recuperation and a sailing function.
We'll have more details on the 2014 R8 as soon as Audi makes them available.
[Source: Autocar]
