2016 Audi R8

[Azure Flare]

I never really liked the way that the out-going R8 looked, and that development mule doesn't really look that much different to the old one.

 

[AudiMan2011]

Audi R8-RS anyone?
http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/audi-r8-rs-under-discussion-2014-10-10

 

[Neddo]

Avus is best superAudi

 

[Legro]

there's also the slim possibility of a rear-wheel-drive special edition of the new R8.

RWD Audi? I don't see that happening.

 

[Neddo]

better than FWD BMW

RWD Audi? I don't see that happening.

 

[Legro]

better than FWD BMW

Those have been on the market since 2001, just without with BMW badge.

 

[AudiMan2011]

RWD Audi? I don't see that happening.

The RWD Gallardo happened, and it shares the platform with the current first gen R8. With the 2nd gen being based on the Huracan's platform, there might be a possibilty, even if it's slim.

 

[Legro]

The RWD Gallardo happened, and it shares the platform with the current first gen R8. With the 2nd gen being based on the Huracan's platform, there might be a possibilty, even if it's slim.

Yes it's possible, but Audi has been using Quattro so long that I just don't think that they will go to RWD platform anymore.

 

[Beeblebrox237]

When, in the last 20 years, has Audi built a RWD road car? And their entire performance "thing" is quattro. Literally, BMW has M, Mercedes has AMG, and Audi has quattro. They won't do it, it makes no sense. It would be like AMG making an SLS that was disassociated from AMG.

 

[Neddo]

Those have been on the market since 2001, just without with BMW badge.

I mean the 2series caravan

 

[Dan]

Audi R8-RS anyone?
http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/audi-r8-rs-under-discussion-2014-10-10

That's awesome that we're actually hearing directly from them. I'm excited!

 

[sumbrownkid]

Audi R8-RS anyone?
http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/audi-r8-rs-under-discussion-2014-10-10

Wouldn't it be called R8S since it already has an R its name?

 

[SlipZtrEm]

When, in the last 20 years, has Audi built a RWD road car? And their entire performance "thing" is quattro. Literally, BMW has M, Mercedes has AMG, and Audi has quattro. They won't do it, it makes no sense. It would be like AMG making an SLS that was disassociated from AMG.

*points to Subaru's BRZ*

Considering the R8 has a successful RWD racer in the form of the LMS, it'd be an easier proposition from a marketing perspective to release a rear-drive R8 than what Subaru had on its hands with the BRZ.

Also, quattro GmbH =/= quattro the badge.

 

[Beeblebrox237]

Also, quattro GmbH =/= quattro the badge.

Not technically, but it doesn't stop their marketing division (and their fans) from droning on and on about how great quattro is.

 

[GTP_Ingram]

Considering the R8 has a successful RWD racer in the form of the LMS, it'd be an easier proposition from a marketing perspective to release a rear-drive R8 than what Subaru had on its hands with the BRZ.

You also need to consider that Audi use the R18 eTron Quattro in marketing media at any opportunity. If their most well known motorsport exploits involve Quattro, they are going to want to make a point of that in their road cars.

I think that if they intended to keep things relevant then it's possible that they'll produce a version of the next R8 with a rear-driven ICE complimented by electrically driven fronts. Given that the Lamborghini Asterion employs a similar (ish) system, it wouldn't be unreasonable to think that they might go down that route with the R8 at some point.

 

[RACECAR]

*points to Subaru's BRZ*

Considering the R8 has a successful RWD racer in the form of the LMS, it'd be an easier proposition from a marketing perspective to release a rear-drive R8 than what Subaru had on its hands with the BRZ.

Also, quattro GmbH =/= quattro the badge.

In fairness, its sorta been forced to be a rear-wheel drive car since Sports car Racing disallows All-wheel Drive most of the time (which is why the Gallardo GT3 has also been RWD).

That said, I think there could be potential for a Rear Wheel Drive R8.

 

[Leonidae@MFT]

It will be a hybrid, mark my words.

 

[R5]

Last gen Gallardo had RWD variants (and no, not just the Balboni), but the Audi R8 didn't.

Just because they do something to the Huracan, doesn't mean the R8 will get it.

 

[TexRex]

As long it doesn't look like this i am fine

 

[eSZee]

You don't like the Audi SRT Veyron TT 300?

 

[mustafur]

*points to Subaru's BRZ*

Considering the R8 has a successful RWD racer in the form of the LMS, it'd be an easier proposition from a marketing perspective to release a rear-drive R8 than what Subaru had on its hands with the BRZ.

Also, quattro GmbH =/= quattro the badge.

To call the BRZ a Subaru is not really true, the entire project was dictated by Toyota and Subaru did it in return that they could have a Subaru version when they make the engines for both(in other words it's a Toyota With a Subaru engine).

Also the Audi R8/Lamborghini Gallardo whilst having RWD versions are on a car made for AWD but with a RWD based System.

This is actually a big change from the other Quattros which are all FWD based, but would make sense since it's mid engined.

 

[alonsof1fan91]

Also, quattro GmbH =/= quattro the badge.

The R8 was developed and manufactured by the quattro GmbH.

No way on earth its succesor will be RWD.

 

[RocZX]

Rendering of the '16 R8

 

[CodeRedR51]

Looks......the same.

 

[ProjectWHaT]

I like the LED design on the white one.

 

[Beeblebrox237]

That looks like something I would draw when I was bored in class.

 

[Dan]

I like it except for the wheels and taillights.

 

[LancerEvo7]

I like it, but it's barely changed.

 

[Connoissuer]

Get rid of those nutri-bullet esque wheels.

 

[Ameer67]

Not bad. There just needs to be some more changes.