Audi's Sonorous 4.2-liter V8 to Soldier on in Next-Gen R8 Coupe
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Audi's Sonorous 4.2-liter V8 to Soldier on in Next-Gen R8 Coupe



From the same people that landed us the news on the demise of Audi's deliciously sounding and revving 4.2-liter V8 on the next RS4, in place of which, the Germans will reportedly drop a new 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 with more than 470-ponies, comes a report saying that the naturally-aspirated unit will continue life in the new R8. Read more »




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