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Audi is undoubtedly going to pull the plug on the R8 after just two generations, and we're not happy about that. Sure, it's not the perfect driver's car and it lacks some of that exotic character Lamborghinis have. But the concept of a German supercar should have been way more successful.
Audi s done developing new engines
Audi will instead focus on updating its current generation of engines as stricter emissions regulations take hold in Europe. Listen - 01:19
The times are changing, and changing quickly. Audi
Internal-combustion engine, the bell doth toll for thee, at least at Audi. According to remarks by Audi CEO Markus Duesmann, any investments in next-generation engines are not happening, German publication Automobilwoche reported Tuesday. The CEO cited the European Union s plans for more aggressive Euro 7 emissions standards across the trade bloc, which Duessman called an upcoming technical challenge, as a deciding factor.
An Audi spokesperson confirmed to Roadshow the brand will not spend time developing new engine families, but underscored that technical development on current engine families will continue. The spokesperson added, There is no timeline on
When Audi came out with the second-generation R8 supercar, the V10 Plus model (since replaced by the Performance) stood as the carmaker’s ultimate creation, able to hold its own against any of its direct rivals, such as the Porsche 911 Turbo, Ferrari 458 or its sister car, the Lamborghini Huracan.