Recently we told you that tsentralnomotorny supercar Porsche will share a platform with the Audi R8 the second generation. And now there are more details about the new generation of R8.British magazine Autocar found that sales of coupe will start in the third quarter of 2014, as a roadster - in the second quarter of 2015. There is inside information and technical stuffing.

Contrary to global trends, the transition to the turbo can not wait - atmospheric engines will remain the same, though thoroughly processed. This is a 450-strong V-shaped "eight" of 4.2 liters, which now produces 430 horsepower, V10 engine and 5.2 liters capacity, which will raise capacity from the current 525 to 550 "horses". Antsy "robot" will replace the current R8 at a more advanced "dvuhstseplenchaty", with seven gears. By the way, this unit has already updated its debut at the Moscow Motor Show R8 in August this year. Later, in 2016 expected a limited edition R8 GT to 580 by the power (now - 560) and lightweight body. Interest relief will almost home when developing the next generation. The purpose - to save at least 60 kg to the base version with a V8 weighs less than a half ton (now 1560 kg). To do this, monocoque body is made ​​not only of the "winged" metal, but also partly from carbon fiber - a measure, for example, will gain 24 lbs. Being built on a modular "trolley" supercar Audi will have a little bit different from the next-generation Gallardo soplatformennika wheelbase - Audi must be spacious. Otherwise, it could save another 3 kg of the body. Total body R8 will weigh 198 kg, whereas, according to calculations Audi, Porsche 911 Turbo body pulls all 324 lbs. It is understandable why Audi pursues both mass - R8 V10 are still in the 25 kg heavier than the 911 Turbo.