Back on July 15th we reported that the 2016 Audi R8 would "inevitably" be turbocharged. I’m sure the news was a bit expected, considering Audi throws a turbo at most vehicles in its lineup. Now, it looks like Audi has had a change of heart. During the international launch of the new R8 last week, our sources learned that the R8 will not be getting a turbocharged engine anytime in the near future. For now, Audi will stick with two naturally aspirated variants of the 5.2-liter V-10.
The initial idea of going with a turbocharged engine was long debated by the powers that be. There are advantages to going with a turbocharged engine. You can get the same power out of a smaller engine, and that smaller engine produces fewer emissions than its larger counterpart. On the other hand, things like throttle response and acceleration at lower engine speeds are negatively affected. Jurgen Konigstedt — the head of design for Audi’s V-6, V-8 and V-10 engines — says the 5.2-liter, V-10 provides more than enough power while naturally aspirated, so it doesn’t need a turbo at this point. Not to mention that while smaller, turbocharged engines are more efficient at lower speeds, under prolonged load and higher speeds, forced induction actually takes away from fuel economy. So for now, the R8 will continue to live next to the current 2014 Audi RS5, as the only other non-turbocharged vehicle in Audi’s lineup.
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