In a previous post, it was reported that the mysterious R4 model was confirmed in a leaked Audi’s future models plan. More details are emerging on the future baby-R8.
The future R4 will be launched in June 2011 and will take on the Porsche Cayman. The smaller R8 will be available with a large choice of petrol engines whose topping unit will have an output of around 300bhp. Along the petrol engines, Audi is seriously considering adding a diesel units.
Engineers will focus on weight reduction in order to ensure that the R4 will offer a sporty handling able to compete with Porsche’s standards.
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