milu Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Audi has confirmed that it is to build a production version of its sizzling Le Mans Quattro concept. The Le Mans concept was unveiled at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show and ever since there were rumours that it will reach production. According to Audi the production version will be badged the R8. The R8 will be built at Audi's Neckarsulm plant and it will go on sale in the second quarter of 2008. Audi says it is investing ?28m in the R8 production line. "Through the R8 we are looking to build on our successes in motorsport and carry them over to series production. This model represents Audi's very own interpretation of sportiness," says Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of Audi AG, about the new member of the Audi model range. Pictures: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/453465-audi-r8-sports-car-is-go/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerm Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Looks very nice. Bet it flies. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/453465-audi-r8-sports-car-is-go/#findComment-587425733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Allen Veteran Posted April 18, 2006 Veteran Share Posted April 18, 2006 Oh that looks sexual :drool: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/453465-audi-r8-sports-car-is-go/#findComment-587425735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayrider Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 isnt that the same as the 2007 Audi TT but with intakes on the rear quarter panels? https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=450552 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/453465-audi-r8-sports-car-is-go/#findComment-587426067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 That looks gorgeous! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/453465-audi-r8-sports-car-is-go/#findComment-587426471 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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