Although Audi hasn't made an official announcement yet, this prototype spotted recently on the Nurburgring points to the development of an even hotter version of its R8 sportscar. Larger side air intakes are one tip off to this car's nontraditional setup while revised rocker panels are another. We're not sure if it will come badged as the RS8 or R8-RS, but it appears as though there's a good possibility this range topping two-door will get a version of the 5.2-liter V10 currently found in the S6 and S8 sedans. Expect around 500 horsepower from the V10 which will separate it from its sedan siblings without infringing on Lamborghini Gallardo territory. Expect to see this version of Audi's super coupe on sale next year.
estreka says:
03:26 PM, 05/18/07
I found video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mS2J9Nabbg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BkjAT0FWlA
But apparently it blew up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jkO7dWmDHQ
arkangyl says:
07:12 PM, 05/18/07
I'm thinking it will be called the R10
kurtamaxxxguy says:
01:49 PM, 05/19/07
Thanks for videos estreka. No doubt Audi will solve problem. R10 sounds like excellent name for it, BTW.
As for the burned R8, was ironic to see in middle of that clip how people might actually wish to __drive__ the super R8.
gmguy111 says:
07:44 PM, 05/19/07
its hot alright but unless you want to use it as expensive kindling for cooking smores then don't bother getting near it. Hopefully Audi's second prototype will not pull a pinto and catch fire again
hondacura4 says:
03:12 PM, 05/21/07
I thought Audi was going to make a diesel powered R8 based car called the "R10'?
ateixeira says:
12:21 PM, 05/22/07
Oops.
Lexus and Audi break into the price stratosphere.
Lexus parks itself.
Audi cooks itself.
Try again, Audi.
j/k, love the R10. Gorgeous!