Autocar understands that Audi will debut a brand-new R8 in late 2027 as the Audi Sport division's take on the 2026 Lamborghini Temerario

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.

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.

Just when we thought it’s gone for good, new rumours are pointing at the return of the Audi R8, but this time as a hybrid. According to a report by

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.

The Audi R8 may be brought back featuring a new plug-in hybrid powertrain from Lamborghini, according to our sister publication Autocar UK. This new R8 is reportedly set to launch internationally in 2027; Audi rolled off the last R8 supercar from its production line in 2024.

The Audi R8 is one of the most loved supercars by enthusiasts worldwide. It was in production between 2006 and 2024 and sold 45,949 units over two generations.While the original R8 came with a 4.2 TFSI,

Buckle up, everyone, because the Audi R8 is ready to ride back into our lives and it's about to send shockwaves through the world of supercars. Audi is serving us some great news after they “mourned” the R8's V10 engine,

The new Lamborghini Temerario has some compelling hybrid technology that its sibling Audi could borrow for a new R8 sports car.

The Audi R8 nameplate may be brought back featuring a new plug-in hybrid engine from Lamborghini, as per our sister publication Autocar UK. This new R8 is reportedly set for an international launch in 2027;