2009 Audi R8 ePerformance preview
Audi currently sells two versions of its R8 supercar, the original 4.2-liter V-8 model and the recently revealed 5.2-liter V-10 version, but there are several more versions in the works, two of which may be on display at next month’s Frankfurt Auto Show. The two new versions are the R8 Spyder convertible, as well as the long-rumored electric R8 ePerformance concept car.
News earlier this year claimed Audi would present an electric concept version of the R8 at the upcoming Frankfurt event, though it wasn't clear whether it would have been some kind of hybrid or an all-electric version. Audi has since tried to downplay suggestions that an electric R8 is in the works but with Mercedes-Benz already confirming development of an electric version of its upcoming SLS AMG sports car and BMW set to reveal a new environmentally friendly sports car concept Audi would be left as the odd one out.
If the ePorformance concept is in the works, it’s expected that to feature significant changes to the standard R8 bodywork, as this computer generated rendering suggests.
This year’s Frankfurt event will be very busy for Audi as the event is also expected to see the debut of the new A5 Sportback model, which you can read about by clicking here.
SOURCE: motorauthority
