Audi R8: Spyder version and two new engines planned?

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Audi R8: Spyder version and two new engines planned?

The rumors of additional engines and a Spyder version of the Audi R8 are really persistent. Unfortunately we have to wait to see if they are true.

Dutch magazine Autovisie is saying that Audi will release the drop-top version of the R8 sometime next year, likely to be called the R8 Spyder. The super-Audi will also pick up the 5.2L V10 engine from the S6 and S8 sports-saloons, replacing the current car’s 420hp 4.2L V8. Audi may even release a high-performance RS8 version complete with a twin-turbocharged version of this V10 unit developing in excess of 600hp.

There’s also the possibility of a diesel powered version equipped with the 6.0L V12 TDI engine used in the Q7 SUV, however, this model is expected to be limited to European markets only.