Audi R8 V8 TDI: Getting 30 mpg?

The car itself is still unconfirmed, but the first rumors about the Audi R8 V8 TDI consumption figures are out in the wild.

They claim the Brucegasmic automaker will drop the 4.2-liter V8 TDI engine that's currently powering the Q7 SUV into the engine bay of the R8. In The Q7, it produces 322 HP with 561 lb-ft of torque but AutoExpress claims this morning they'll be further tuning that engine up to 350 hp and 590 lb-ft o' torque. When hooked up to either the R8's six-speed manual or the six-speed R-tronic tranny, they're betting the R8 should be capable of about a five second 0-60 time with a top speed of 160 mph. But here's the kicker -- it'll get 30 mpg.

Related news: GermanCarBlog, P4MR, Audi R8 V8 TDI

Source: Jalopnik

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