Is this the new R8 or just a fake.

Found this picture yesterday.

 

I guess no fake.

 

It's real. Audi have even lifted the embargo since the pics went public.

Official: 2016 Audi R8

 

Uj... nice. I like!

 

I hope this is not the new R8. The render looks too much like a concept than an road ready version. Not a fan of the grill opening below the headlights and shame they took away the blade. :-(

 

2015 ---------------------------------- 04/2009 ------------------------------ 05/2012
Audi R8 V10 plus ----------------------- Audi R8 GT Audi ----------------------- Audi R8 V10 Plus
610 PS (449 kW) 8000 U/min ----------- 560 PS (412 kW) 8000 U/min ----------- 550 PS (404 kW) 8000 U/min
1555 kg (acc. Audi) -------------------- 1577 kg (test) [acc. Audi 1600 kg] ----. 1665 kg (test) [acc. Audi 1670 kg]
1454 kg (dry) --> ~ 1600 kg
~ 50 kg less than outgoing R8 V10 Plus

2,62 kg/PS (1600 kg) ------------------- 2,82 kg/PS --------------------------- 3,03 kg/PS

The R8 is a fantastic car, but weight, weight, weight, ... has always been the R8 problem.

New Audi R8: V6 and RWD? Downsized engines and a lightweight GT3?
New Audi R8: V6 and RWD? - BBC Top Gear

 

They even talk about a possible E-tron version with some 640lbs of torque.

Genfer Salon 2015: Audi R8: Erwischt! 330 km/h, 610 PS - Der neue Audi R8 im ersten Video - Video - Video - FOCUS Online

 

R8 e-tron performance sounds good: 462 hp (2x 170kW/320lbs) 640lbs / 920Nm

Regarding the weight is clear, only the battery pack adds 597 kg / 1316 lb battery weight.
[Acc. to Audi, 92 kWh, energy density=154 Wh/kg --> 597 kg / 1316 lb battery weight]

 

I'm not sure if a E-tron version is going to be a good idea or even sell. Considering the price think people are more likely to look at the Telsa S which I think will be cheaper.

If people like the look of the R8 and can afford it they more likely to purchase the V10 and forget the electric version.