The idea of an electric R8 has fallen flat, so Audi is doing what it knows works - asking Italy for some excitement.

The Audi R8 may be set to return as soon as 2027, sharing its chassis and powertrain with the Lamborghini Temerario. The news was first reported by Autocar on March 10, which claimed that a new R8 is crucial for Audi's GT racing program.

The Audi R8 is making a comeback — and not as the electric supercar many expected. According to Autocar, Audi has decided to resurrect the iconic R8 with a new generation model powered by a fierce 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8,

I t’s been a year since Audi built the final R8. Although Lamborghini is replacing the Huracan with the new Temerario, a twin from Ingolsta

Audi is reportedly bringing back the R8, and this time, it’s packing hybrid power and nearly 1,000 horsepower.