Audi's new bosses are worried about R8

[Bodhii]

The R8 seems to be a worry for their new bosses.

by Thami Masemola
February 4, 2009 5:58 PM

... InsideLine says a source at Audi has told them that while the R8 V12 TDI has been knocked off the list of upcoming Audis, engineers are experimenting with something more powerful than the 528hp R8 V10 (pictured).

A few months ago a WCF staffer had lunch with a Porsche official. A few tidbits of information were discussed on and off the record. One thing said by the Porsche man was that his company was aiming for a 100% takeover of Volkswagen. The prospect of this was very exciting for them but at the same time quite daunting because of Audi, specifically the R8. Apparently the big wigs at Porsche are worried about the phenomenal response the R8 has garnered and were discussing ways of dealing with it in relation to its most obvious rival the iconic 911. Not to say they would discontinue it but who knows.

[mngolfer]

Bodhii,
How do you think this information will affect the value of our V8s?

[Bodhii]

How do you think this information will affect the value of our V8s?

LOL,.. If Porsche did discontinue the Audi R8 ( a VERY BIG "if"), the R8 would become much more rare and collectible. This, of course, would insure the long time value of the R8.

That being said, I doubt this would ever happen unless the rumors are correct about Porsche's new 911 replacement design being a new mid-engine sports car that still has a very tiny back seat, like the new Lotus Evora. Having another premium model mid-engine, sports car would probably be a bit overwhelming for the Porsche customer demographics.

We all live in very interesting times,.. so we'll see!

[AnOutsider]

haha, porsche sounds nervous

[smoothy]

Well, as one who has very little interest in Porsche and honestly didn't really look at Audis in the past, the R8 got me in the front door and signed with the team. I'm now even considering a Q7 when I get rid of my current DD. If Porsche cancels the R8, they are getting rid of one really effective way of focusing people's attention on Audi and it's products.

[R84ME]

I'll see if I can put together a Photoshop pic - R8 badged as a Porsche.

[desperado]

by Thami Masemola
February 4, 2009 5:58 PM

... InsideLine says a source at Audi has told them that the R8 V12 TDI has been knocked off the list of upcoming Audis ...

D--n! And I'd already reserved and paid for my personalized 'TDI' plate!