Envisioning the new Audi R10 for 2019

Audi to a new hybrid level

Up until a few years ago, Audi’s cars were executive sedans aimed at people looking for comfort. A few years ago the R8 was released with performance levels similar to a supercar but with the easiness to drive a regular car. It now seems that they might want to tackle a completely new market segment with the 2019 Audi R10. So far the car is nothing more than just a concept which has been designed by an industrial automotive designer from Spain. The car has been heavily inspired by the R10 LeMans racer but it seems to be taking from other current Audi cars as well.

Is it really possible?

Well, Audi showcased their interest to build a true hypercar ever since the R8 was released. This would give them a lot more presence on the market and it would make for a great flagship. If the car will actually be released, we expect a concept as early as 2019 while a production version of it will likely come quite a few years after. Even though nothing is official so far, it is quite likely that Audi will turn once again to Lamborghini, so the upcoming R10 might share its underpinnings with the Aventador or the future Lamborghini hyper-car. This would basically mean that it will cost well over $300,000 which is still fine considering the R8 would perfectly fit under it.

 
The 2019 Audi R10 concept has been heavily inspired by the LeMans race-car and that’s clear from the proportions which look like nothing else out there. The cabin has been moved forward in order to make room for the engine. In size, though it seems to be quite similar to the ongoing R8. The front end looks like nothing else in Audi’s roster but it is safe to assume that it will change for the production model. The sides feature similar flying buttresses to those on the Ford GT but slightly more subtle. The back, on the other hand, features a large center-mounted exhaust and a similar layout to that found on the Lamborghini Murcielago.

 
This is the Audi R10, a new hypercar concept for Audi which goes a step above the R8. Inspired by LMP cars, old F1 cars and jet fighters, with the very advanced position of the cockpit and its characteristic arrow-shaped body. In the front, this new R10 features a smaller and crisper futuristic Audi grille, embraced by sharp-edged LED headlights, whilst the rear has a neat and tidy tail section.
 

Following the Audi’s philosophy “vorsprung durch technik,” this two-seater hypercar, rear mid-engine layout, is a perfect sports machine, capable to hold a TFSI twin-turbo V8 engine combined with an electrical engine, giving a combined power of more than 900 hp, all wheel drive and advanced aerodynamics, with the front wings integrated in the radiator ducts and the rear wings in the stretched and elongated sideblades, which are formed from bare carbon fiber which provide a contrast against the bright white paintwork.

Interior

So far there is nothing available on the car’s cabin but considering this is an Audi, it is safe to assume that it will feature some design cues from their other models. We do expect some influences from the 918 Porsche as well with a slimmer center console and a new digital dashboard recently released for their range.


Sources:http://carnewmodels.com/2019-audi-r10/ and  http://www.newfoxy.com/2016/07/27/2019-audi-r10-new-hypercar-concept-audi/