Is This Audi’s R8 EV?
Audi executives have been denying the existence of an R8 EV (electric vehicle) but a car the likes of a R8 EV Concept has been spied circling test tracks and may even pop up at 2009′s Frankfurt Motor Show. Below is a picture of the spied (supposed) Audi EV taken by the fine folks at World Car Fans.
According to WCF: Last week, we told you about the rumors swirling around the German automaker’s upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show showcase. In addition to the debuts of the new A5 Sportback and new generation A8, we were hearing talk of the R8 Spyder taking a bow side-by-side with an electric R8 concept. The sources we sited include Auto Motor und Sport and L’Automobile.
Audi’s R8 convertible has been confirmed for the Frankfurt show, and will bring along a 420 horse power 4.2-liter V8 or a 5.2-liter V10 with 525 horses. If Audi wants to really impress us, they’ll produce an all electric R8 with the same specs at their V10. But until then we’ll keep hoping for a meaner, greener Audi.
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