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Audi R8 Image Leaks Online

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Audi R8 Image Leaks Online

2016 Audi R8

2016 Audi R8 (Credit: © Audi)

We’re all anxiously awaiting the reveal of the new-generation Audi R8, and its debut is only days away at the Geneva Auto show, which opens on March 3, 2015. In their excitement, the folks over at Audi must have left an image of the new rig unprotected, and the folks over at MotorPasion.com managed to snag it up.

This image will disappoint some and relieve others, as Audi changed very little on the 2016 R8. In fact, this seems as if it’s more of a refresh than a new generation. The updates include a wider grille with a mesh insert and hexagonal outline, new straight-across headlights that lack the small curve of the 2015 model, vertical slats in the smaller vents on the front bumper, and the elimination of the vertical contrast strips above the rear air intakes.

With these minor body changes, it appears as if the biggest news of the new generation is under the hood. Gone is the base V-8 powerplant, leaving the V-10 to handle the power duties to the tune of 540 or 610 horsepower in the base and Plus model, respectively. Other drivetrain rumors, like a twin-turbo V-6 and an e-tron model are circulating too.

While the lack of body changes are a little frustrating, I can understand Audi’s decision not to meddle too much with the look of the new R8. The revised drivetrains should be enough to keep us entertained in the coming years at least.

We’ll bring you all of the official details following the model’s debut at the 2015 Geneva Auto Show.

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