Rumors had been circulating over in Europe which then spilt onto US shores that Audi would be introducing an alternative energy R8 supercar at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this year. These rumors pointed towards either an all electric R8 or an extended range EV coupled with a diesel range extender.
Unfortunately, an anonymous Audi rep has said that these rumors about an alternative energy R8 were false. However, the R8 will still be making an appearance at the Frankfurt Motor Show in the form of a gas-guzzlin R8 Spyder.
Then again, once the economy recovers and gas prices skyrocket, anything is possible.
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Tags: all electrice, diesel range extender, ev, extended range, frankfurt motor show, r8, rumor, Spyder
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