Report: Audi Planning Light-Weight R8 With Dual-Clutch Gearbox

[Administrator]

With a new V10 Spyder having just joined the Audi R8 lineup and a V8-powered drop-top reportedly in the works, Audi isn't done expanding the R8 lineup just yet. According to a report by Car & Driver, Audi aims to follow after Lamborghini by introducing a "Superleggera" version of the R8.

Not only will the light-weight R8 take inspiration from the R8 LMS cars with carbon fiber components, but it is also likely to use a more powerful version of the 5.2-liter V10. Currently that motor produced 535-hp in the R8, however, Lamborghini recently unveiled a 570-hp version in the new Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera at the Geneva Auto Show. Better yet, C&D says we should expect that Audi will finally replace the 6-speed R-tronic auto-box with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. A six-speed manual is likely to continue as a standard item.

More: Report: Audi Planning Light-Weight R8 With Dual-Clutch Gearbox on AutoGuide.com

[London Lad]

You got beaten to the post again

[R84ME]

You got beaten to the post again

One or two admins can't be expected to keep up with hundreds of experts, can they?

[AnOutsider]

This article says Stronic for V10 though, other articles have said STronic on only the V8

[FiftyPence]

I am actually quite fond of my R-Tronic although I will say a DSG would be a great update!