Autocar claims to have knowledge that engineering on the vehicle is officially underway with the backing of Audi chairman Gernot Döllner. The details are theoretically similar in scope to the two previous generations of R8: take the important bits from Lamborghini; temper its character into something more Germanic; and wrap it all in Audi styling.

After a nearly two-decade run, Audi wound down production of its R8 supercar back in 2023, leaving a mid-engined, high-performance hole in the German automaker's lineup. Initially, it seemed like the R8 might be succeeded by an electric supercar inspired by the 2018 PB18 e-tron concept,

The Audi R8 rode off into the sunset in March last year, marking the end of almost two decades in production. Its time may not have passed yet, however, as a new report claims that Audi may revive the R8 using the chassis and engine from the Lamborghini Temerario.

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

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

The third-gen R8 will reportedly swap the naturally aspirated V10 for an electrified twin-turbo V8 that already powers the Lamborghini Temerario