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  | Audi R8 e-Tron Concept Revealed  Audi is likely to spoil the supercar party for both its archrivals at the Frankfurt Motor Show. BMW and Mercedes-Benz will unveil the Vision EfficientDynamics Concept and the SLS AMG respectively at the show but had not been counting on Audi's so-called e-Tron being there. Adamant that no leaks or teasers will be seen before the official presentation next week, Audi executives will now be tightening security around the car more than ever after these leaked concept files found their way to our offices. Its overall profile is pure R8 but it has a different front grille, LED headlights, wheels and rear end. The interior is also very different and features a completely driver-biased centre console with two screens; one for the rear view camera and one showing a navigation map. Interest is gaining momentum and the company's own ElectricityUntamed.com site is not helping the situation one bit. Officially the e-Tron does not exist. However rumours and these pictures say it does, and that its powertrain is based on either the hybrid or 100% electric model. The former would fall in line with BMW's Vision EfficientDynamics Concept while the latter would put it on par with the confirmed SLS AMG eDrive which has a combined output of 392kW (533hp) and 880Nm of torque. Thanks WCF
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| Looks like they have their ideas for the next R8. Afterall the current car began life in 2002 before showing as the Le Mans Quattro Concept Car at the IAA 2003 six years ago and arriving 3 years later. |
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| Will it make to the production line?
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| nice to see some active aerodynamics from audi (see the side-air-intakes) also the general reduction of air-intakes (in a supercar) gets some silent applause (  ) |
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| I guess we're seeing some of what could be included in the facelift beside the electric stuff. M
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| wierd ass rimms and grill.. give me the V10 please 
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| It looks a bit weird, may be it's the aftermarket Escalade grill. LOL
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| My instant interpretation of this concept is that it's purpose is to showcase some of the key design elements of the upcoming A8. The 'new' grille shape, as well as a general idea of how the headlights and tailights will be shaped. That's just my hunch, because this concept doesn't show much above the current R8 to be previewing the next R8.. especially when you consider the convertible variant of the R8 was only recently revealed.
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