Audi says no electric R8 concept in the works

arlier this week, we heard rumors from Auto Motor und Sport that Audi was going to unveil an electric concept version of the R8 supercar at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Well, according to an Audi spokesman, the rumor is “not true” and Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk can now sleep in peace.

The spokesman, who talked with Inside Line, apparently asked to remain anonymous. No we’re no scholars on public relations but since when did a spokesman ask to remain anonymous when talking about something the company...
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Agent00R - 5/29/2009 4:21:40 PM

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I think Audi unleashing a diesel version is ever a bit of a stretch.

Too niche.

Last time I spoke w/ Audi about sales figures for the R8 in the U.S. it stood at less than 1,400.

Agent00R - 5/29/2009 4:22:24 PM

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Even a bit of a stretch**