On the net lie rumors of a V10 Audi R8, the question is, are they true?

I think it’s safe to say yes.

It’s been revealed that Audi tested an R8 with a Twin Turbo V10 from the RS6. However, cooling problems resulted in the melt down of the V10 R8. Not to worry, as Audi have decided to build a brand new engine, a none turbo V10. It’s been said, the new V10 is essentially a development of the high-revving V8 from the RS4 and R8.

Germancarblog added:

“Engineers tell us that this new engine will shade BMW’s 500bhp M Power V10 – as found in the M5 and M6 – in terms of outright power and revs. Considering BMW’s figures, that means the new 5.2-litre engine should be good for around 520bhp and rev beyond 8250rpm. ”

If you’re still not convinced, then listen hard for the sound reassembling a BMW M5 in the video below.