The Audi R8 Returns in 2027 with 907 BHP Plug-In Hybrid Fury

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The Audi R8 is set to roar back in 2027 with a bold plug-in hybrid overhaul. This next-gen supercar will unleash 907 horsepower from a twin-turbo V8 and three electric motors.

Borrowing hybrid tech from Lamborghini’s Temerario, the R8 merges electrification with raw muscle. Expect a high-performance evolution that honors its legacy while pushing into the future.

Hybrid Powertrain Unveiled

The 2027 Audi R8 features a plug-in hybrid system combining a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with three electric motors. Together, they generate about 907 horsepower, with room to push toward 1,000 horsepower.

In the video below, this hybrid setup is teased as a defining feature of the R8’s return. It reflects Lamborghini’s influence, borrowing from the Temerario’s drivetrain and electric layout:

A 3.8 kWh battery supports short electric-only runs. The R8 will launch in both Coupe and Spider variants, embracing the hybrid era.

Shared Platform With Lamborghini

The 2027 Audi R8 shares its platform with the Lamborghini Temerario, including the chassis, electronics, and hybrid system. This continues a long-standing technical partnership under the Volkswagen Group.

The post below confirms that both models use Lamborghini’s 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with three electric motors, producing 907 bhp. Audi tunes this setup for its own blend of performance and drivability:

By leveraging this shared architecture, Audi balances extreme power with refinement. Coupe and cabriolet versions are both part of the plan.

The Comeback of an Icon

Audi once planned to end the R8’s journey for good. In the following tweet from 2019, the brand confirmed that R8 and TT production would stop by 2023 with no replacements on the horizon:

It marked the beginning of a farewell tour for a modern supercar legend.

But plans change. By 2024, the final R8 rolled off the line, closing the chapter on its combustion era. Fans assumed the story had ended.

Then came the twist—Audi revived the R8 for 2027 with 907 bhp of hybrid force.