Rossi:
So if the new V6 will "offer more than 500hp", will it replace the standard V10 with 540hp?
This is really a good question.
My previous information was that Audi will offer a R8 entry level model with a 500 hp (or maybe slightly less) V6 biturbo.
In my opinion, this is a mistake because it could devaluate the R8 further (those many used R8 Experience factory cars already did a pretty good job achieving that in Europe... ).
I think this is how Audi will keep the R8 model range:
- Audi R8 with V6 Biturbo and 450-500 hp
- Audi R8 Spyder with V6 Biturbo and 450-500 hp
- Audi R8 Spyder V10 with V10 and 540 hp
- Audi R8 V10 with V10 and 540 hp
- Audi R8 V10 Plus with V10 and 610 hp
- Audi R8 GT with V10 and 630-640 hp (due sometimes 2017 or 2018, after Huracan SL introduction)
So many different models for such a limited production car, not sure it really is a good thing for Audi.
This is the R8 model range which would actually make more sense in my personal opinion:
- Audi R8 with V6 Biturbo and 500 hp
- Audi R8 Spyder with V6 Biturbo and 500 hp
- Audi R8 Spyder V10 with V10 and 540 hp
- Audi R8 V10 Plus with V10 and 610 hp
- Audi R8 GT with V10 and 630-640 hp (2017/2018)
Would cost Audi much less money (logistics, production cost, etc.) and it actually makes sense in my opinion.
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