VW Still Wants Audi Supercar despite Owning Lamborghini and Bugatti

Although it hasnt been confirmed, it can be said with great certainty, according to company insiders, that Audi will be building a world-class supercar. The idea has been thrown around for quite some time now, but finally, bosses agree that it would be beneficial to the company to give the green light to a version of the Le Mans supercar concept, which debuted during the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show.

Several sources report that at the end of April, Volkswagen Auto Groups Project Strategy Committee (PSC) agreed to have the vehicle committed to production by late 2006 for a 2007 public debut. It is

According to company insiders, Audi will be building a world-class supercar. (Photo: Audi of America)

The upcoming supercar is said

The Le Mans concept, guided by the watchful eye of Audi design chief Walter da Silva, has been greeted with plenty of positive feedback. (Photo: Audi of America)

Having invested heavily in Lamborghinis junior-sized Gallardo, Audi will finally be reaping the benefits. (Photo: Lamborghini)

Having invested heavily in Lamborghinis junior-sized Gallardo, Audi will finally be reaping the benefits. Like the Le Mans, the R9 will most likely share many components, but expect to see several key differences, particularly pertaining to size. Despite a similar two-seat, mid-engined layout, expect the Audi version to be longer, wider and slightly taller than its Italian counterpart,

Throughout the gigantic VW empire, there are literally a half-dozen different engines which would prove suitable for use in a supercar. (Photo: Audi of America)

At this time, nearly all the components of this supercar puzzle have been put into place; the only thing that bosses cant agree on is what engine will be used. Throughout the gigantic VW empire, there are literally a half-dozen different engines which would prove suitable for use in a supercar. Though the company has V8s, V10s, W12s and W16s at its disposal, picking one in particular has been a difficult task to prevent an overlap with the Gallardo.

So far, we have learned that the candidate list will include two engines, so as to form a two-model range. First up is the newly-announced, naturally-aspirated 414-hp 4.2-liter V8

Audi might go the whole nine yards and fit the RS9 with their best powerplant, the almighty 444-hp W12. (Photo: Audi of America)

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