Audi R10 Rumored for Production With 1,000-HP Hybrid Powertrain
Rumored for half-a-decade, the Audi R10 might finally become a real thing.
A new report has surfaced from Auto Motor & Sport, pinning the R10 for production in 2016 and will be powered by a 6.0-liter twin-turbo V10 engine with around 850 hp rather than a diesel engine that was originally speculated. To help maintain respectable fuel economy, the powerplant will have cylinder-deactivation technology that will allow it to operate on six cylinders when the supercar is not under full load.
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Rumors also suggest that the R10 will sport a monocoque carbon fiber chassis and will be slightly larger than the existing R8. There’s also a possibility that the R10 could be introduced with a hybrid powertrain to hit the 1,000-hp mark.
For now take the rumors with a grain of salt, considering how long the R10 has been floating around in the automotive news world.
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[Source: Auto Motor & Sport via WorldCarFans]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Meh, I hope styling don't look like that! Not futuristic and realistic at all.