2016 Audi R8 Leaked
The next-generation Audi sports car has leaked ahead of its official debut.
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Scheduled to be unveiled early next week at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, a single photo of the 2016 Audi R8 has made an early appearance on the Internet and by all accounts, looks official. The front end matches up with the teaser image that the German automaker has released while the rest of the bodylines coincide with what we’ve seen so far in spy photos.
The design of the next-generation R8 is evolutionary rather than revolutionary as the styling still closely resembles the current R8. The front end does have a bolder grille and sleeker headlights, but the rear end will remain a mystery until it Audi officially debuts or more leaked photos appear.
2015 Geneva Motor Show Preview
In recent weeks, more information on the 2016 Audi R8 has been reported with the model initially launching with a V10 engine in two different trims: 540 hp and 610 hp. Sharing a platform with the Lamborghini Huracan, Audi engineers are excited about the possibilities for the new R8 saying that its versatility in production can lead to numerous variants including the possibilities of a V6, diesel or even turbocharged model.
Check back early next week with AutoGuide.com and we’ll be reporting live from the 2015 Geneva Motor Show with all the official details on the 2016 Audi R8.
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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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I love audis but for some reason ive never liked the look of the R8. Awesome everyday kind of super car though. I think along with the porsche cayman, 911 the r8 is very useable.
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