After a series of speculations and waits, Audi finally issued an unexpected but unsatisfactory statement that the R8 coupe model would cease to exist, giving way to an all-electric successor. Since Audi is still providing mid-mounted V10 engines for some models such as the Lamborghini Huracan, this situation will not last long.
Like other well-known hardcore coupes that will expand into enhanced versions such as The Performante and STO, Audi set the final stage for the R8 and is a track-centric version, which is confirmed by the head of Audi's RS department, and the information revealed also shows that RS also holds an ace in its hand, which can raise the naturally aspirated power by a notch. Audi said that the rear-wheel-drive R8 has always been a representative of driving pleasure, and while Audi has enough ideas for future coupes, it still wants to make the most of the rest of the existing car life cycle to bring this legendary power to a perfect end.
According to the information of various channels, it is speculated that this final R8 will be officially released next fall, which can maintain a sales period of about 12 months. The introduction of the rear-wheel-drive version means that the use of Audi's signature Quattro will be avoided to reduce weight, and the weight of the R8 V10 rear-wheel drive is expected to be reduced by 65 kg from the AWD version.
The last R8 will serve the racing department or it has its own reason, the closest shape should be closer to the GT4 in the figure, because the front GT3 and GT2 are too different. The return of the R8 GT will bring more power, lighter weight and comprehensive aerodynamic adjustments, which is the last explosion of this generation of V10 power.
It can be expected that the price is likely to be astronomical, but even so, I believe that a large number of collectors around the world will still strive for it. The value of these particular models will only increase over time, especially as the last R8, and the number will be very limited.
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