2013 Audi R8 to be launched next year, electric R8 named RSe might come along

The new version of Audi R8 supercar will only be seen in 2014, but the company has announced that they will be revealing an updated version for the current R8 during the coming year. 2013 Audi R8 will be similar to the current variant in a number of aspects, but  it will also have some major changes which will have certain advantages over the current version. At the top of the upgrade list, you would see a new seven speed dual clutch gearbox, replacing the 6 speed automatic.

Customers have had certain grouses where the current version’s six speed is concerned and this new gearbox should do away with this criticism. 2013 Audi R8 will retain its V8′s and V10′s respectively, but expect the new one’s to be retuned to churn out more power than the current variant. Thanks to the new seven-speed dual clutch, you will also get a better mileage.

Expect the 2012 R8 V10 to increase its current output of 525 bhp to  to 540 bhp. Finally Audi has also announced that they will be launching a new electric version of R8 which will be known as RSe for which further details are awaited.