Audi is reportedly preparing a plug-in hybrid R8 based on the Lamborghini Temerario. With an electrified twin-turbo V8, it could develop up to 1,000 hp.

Last sold in Australia in 2023, Autocar says a new two-seat R8 coupe and roadster is on the way – competing with the Porsche 911 and Mercedes-AMG GT – using underpinnings and

The Audi R8 may be set to return as soon as 2027, sharing its chassis and powertrain with the Lamborghini Temerario. The news was first reported by Autocar on March 10, which claimed that a new R8 is crucial for Audi's GT racing program.