After a nearly two-decade run, Audi wound down production of its R8 supercar back in 2023, leaving a mid-engined, high-performance hole in the German automaker's lineup. Initially, it seemed like the R8 might be succeeded by an electric supercar inspired by the 2018 PB18 e-tron concept,

Autocar claims to have knowledge that engineering on the vehicle is officially underway with the backing of Audi chairman Gernot Döllner. The details are theoretically similar in scope to the two previous generations of R8: take the important bits from Lamborghini; temper its character into something more Germanic; and wrap it all in Audi styling.

The idea of an electric R8 has fallen flat, so Audi is doing what it knows works - asking Italy for some excitement.

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.

The third-gen R8 will reportedly swap the naturally aspirated V10 for an electrified twin-turbo V8 that already powers the Lamborghini Temerario

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.

Avarvarii Automotive Artworks (aka 'avarvarii' on social media) has taken a good, extended look at Audi's plans and came up with a new-generation R8 PHEV

The Audi R8 rode off into the sunset in March last year, marking the end of almost two decades in production. Its time may not have passed yet, however, as a new report claims that Audi may revive the R8 using the chassis and engine from the Lamborghini Temerario.

I t’s been a year since Audi built the final R8. Although Lamborghini is replacing the Huracan with the new Temerario, a twin from Ingolsta