Next Gen Audi R8 May Use Lamborghini Asterion Hybrid Technology

The second-generation Audi R8 has been fervently debated over the last several years, but a plug-in variant was rarely discussed. Oddly enough, of all the versions considered for 2015, a hybrid may actually be the most likely.

Speaking to Car Magazine at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, Audi Technical Development chief Ulrich Hackenberg confirmed the possibility of a hybrid R8, using the showcase of a certain “hyper cruiser” as proof.

“We are able to make the R8 a plug-in hybrid,” he said, “the Lamborghini Asterion shows this is possible – that car uses the platform of the R8.”

Terry989 - 10/10/2014 3:21:59 PM

+1 Boost

As well they should. I like the rendering - - - a nice evolution of the current design and a bit better balanced.

MDarringer - 10/10/2014 7:51:54 PM

0 Boost

the Asstearion is an Audi anyway

F1_Driver - 10/10/2014 9:56:38 PM

0 Boost

An Audi is a VW anyways.

MDarringer - 10/11/2014 9:53:18 AM

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Oddly Lamborghinis have better reliability than VW or Audi