Audi Approves 800HP R18 Hypercar For Production?

REPORTS have surfaced online alleging that German carmaker Audi has approved plans of producing a road-going hypercar derived from its race-winning LMP1 racer. Sources further indicate that the model would be christened as the ‘R10’, with its build underpinning a lightweight carbon fibre monocoque chassis design. Reports also suggest that the R10 would measure slightly larger than the brand’s flagship R8 sports car, but will adopt a design inspired from its Le Mans-winning LMP1 racers.

Originally envisioned to adopt a hybrid diesel-electric powertrain similar to the R18 e-tron quattro LMP1 race car (pictured), rumours indicate that this plan has been scrapped. Instead, the R10 would reportedly feature a twin-turbocharged 6.0-litre V10 petrol mill that outputs more than 800hp

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chewy - 10/9/2014 3:31:52 PM

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I don't think if this makes it to production that Audi will force the race car styling as most rendering try to.

MorePower - 10/9/2014 5:32:42 PM

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Whomever created the render is an obvious Konenigsegg fan, since most of the render appears to be inspired by one.

Sad to hear Audi decided not to go with the Diesel-Hybrid powerplant!

Terry989 - 10/9/2014 7:46:16 PM

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The side profile reminds me of a Koenigsegg, especially with the wrap around windscreen look.