No it will stay. They have too much in it. Also i want to see the V12 TDI and maybe a hybrid.
New R4 which is due to replace the TT chassis will also be according to the R8 principles so i doubt they will ex the big brother as it is their forward future model right now...

 

 


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indeed shifting is ancient technology - so is a fuel burning engine..  I happen to like both :) 
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1986 BMW 325e 5spd 2.7L 121 hp (172 lb·ft) Le Mans Blau on Tan leather.
1986 BMW 325is 5spd 2.5L 168 hp (164 lb-ft) White on Tan leather (parted out) 
2005 Ford Focus S, 5spd 2.0L 136 hp (120lb-ft) CD silver on grey (sold)
1986 Porsche 944, 5spd 2.5L 150 hp (168lb-ft) champagne gold on grown leather. (sold)