The Audi R8 is nearly five years old and the first details are starting to emerge about the facelifted model.
According to Car Magazine, the updated R8 will launch sometime next year with more powerful engines. Sources suggest the 4.2-liter V8 will produce 444 hp (331 kW / 450 PS) while the 5.2-liter V10 gets uprated to 533 hp (397 kW / 540 PS). More importantly, there are rumors of a seven-speed S-tronic transmission which would likely replace the current R-tronic.
Styling changes will likely be minor, so expected restyled headlights and modest tweaks to the fascias.
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