Audi To Release Two More Versions Of Its R8 Series

The Audi R8 has become quite popular ever since it first came out. It did make an appearance in the movie Iron Man, right? The fact that it was able to do that just solidifies its popularity. Since this is by far Audi’s most popular line right now, does Audi have anything up in its sleeves for this vehicle? Well, apparently it does.

Since the Audi R8 has been sold out in the U.S. – with the people in Europe placed on the waiting list – Audi has decided to increase the options available for this R8 model by releasing two more versions: a V-10 version and a convertible version. All this, in the next two years.

While it’s nice of Audi to come up with two more versions of its popular vehicle line, they do have some sort of problem when it comes to production. According to Audi, it can only produce a maximum of 27 units per day. And there’s no chance for it to be increased. So this means that out of that total, expect three versions of the R8 to come out. This could result in slower production and release.

But despite the problem in production, you can’t help but feel excited about the new Audi R8s that will be coming out in the next two years. The V-10 version of the Audi R8 will be sporting a 5.2-liter V-10 engine that can produce up to 525bhp and can go fro 0 to 60 mph in less than 4.6 seconds. On the other hand, the convertible version of the R8 – dubbed the Spyder – will have a V-8 engine that’s capable of producing 420 horsepower.

Both versions of the Audi R8 are scheduled for a release during the second half of next year in Europe. Unfortunately, those in the United States will have to wait for two more years before they can set their eyes on the new Audi R8s. But trust us when we say they’re going to be worth the wait.

Source: TopSpeed