Currently, the second-generation Audi R8 is available only with a naturally aspirated V10, albeit in two states of tune. To many, that may not be such a bad thing.
But there has been talk that some potential customers are missing the entry-level 4,2-litre V8 engine option that was available with the first generation R8. And, according to reports out of the United Kingdom, Audi is about to respond.
How? By adding a new 2,9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol mill at the foot of the range. We say “new”, but this engine has actually already made its debut, in the latest Porsche Panamera.
Autocar furthermore reports that the engine – which was co-developed by Volkswagen Group siblings, Porsche and Audi – will also be used in the Audi RS4, RS5 and possibly even in the as-yet-unconfirmed RS Q5 (again, in different states of tune).
Power output for this new mill in Audi R8 configuration has yet to be confirmed.
