The R4, Baby Audi R8 on the way
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The R4, Baby Audi R8 on the way
The R4, Baby Audi R8 on the way
Audi insider reveals to Autoexpress plans for R4 coupe and cabrio
The R8 is getting a little brother. Audi insiders have given the strongest hints yet that the much rumoured R4 is heading for showrooms. The two-seater will sit between the TT and R8, and rival the new Jaguar C-X16.
“If the go-ahead was given today, it would take around three years to put into production,” an Audi insider told Auto Express.
Taking inspiration from the e-tron Spyder, the R4 will be designed as a convertible. Our source added: “If you start with a roadster, it’s easy to make a coupe version, too [it’s simply a matter of putting a roof on].” Our illustrations give a good idea of how both cars will look.
Initially, the R4 will come with a conventional engine, such as Audi’s 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo, producing around 400bhp, but a hybrid will also feature. “Even in our sports car ranges, customer demand for efficiency is increasing,” said the insider.
While all R4s will have quattro four-wheel drive, the hybrid will take this further. As there’s no mechanical link between the mid-mounted engine driving the rear wheels and the electric motor powering the fronts, the car will get a clever torque vectoring system as seen on the e-tron Spyder.
This drivetrain promises strong efficiency – the e-tron Spyder can run in front-drive electric-only mode at up to 37mph for around 30 miles....
“If the go-ahead was given today, it would take around three years to put into production,” an Audi insider told Auto Express.
Taking inspiration from the e-tron Spyder, the R4 will be designed as a convertible. Our source added: “If you start with a roadster, it’s easy to make a coupe version, too [it’s simply a matter of putting a roof on].” Our illustrations give a good idea of how both cars will look.
Initially, the R4 will come with a conventional engine, such as Audi’s 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo, producing around 400bhp, but a hybrid will also feature. “Even in our sports car ranges, customer demand for efficiency is increasing,” said the insider.
While all R4s will have quattro four-wheel drive, the hybrid will take this further. As there’s no mechanical link between the mid-mounted engine driving the rear wheels and the electric motor powering the fronts, the car will get a clever torque vectoring system as seen on the e-tron Spyder.
This drivetrain promises strong efficiency – the e-tron Spyder can run in front-drive electric-only mode at up to 37mph for around 30 miles....
Read the full report: Baby Audi R8 on way | News | Auto Express
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Looks very similar to the Quattro concept? Maybe this is it? I thought I had read that the Quattro concept will be more of a halo car positioned above even the R8... who knows, this will be a badass little car regardless.
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exactly my thoughts
i think audi's next car is probably an A4.5....I mean there's obviously a huge gap between an A4 and a A5 that needs to be filled
i think audi's next car is probably an A4.5....I mean there's obviously a huge gap between an A4 and a A5 that needs to be filled