Audi R4 Still A Possibility

Audi’s mid-engined R4 coupe is apparently moving forward, and could come with a choice of a 1.4L and 1.6L four-cylinder turbo-engine along with a 2.0L diesel for some markets. Unfortunately at this point in time, its future is yet to be  secured.

There’s no hurry for Audi’s R&D  because the R4 isn’t replacing any existing model. But, should the Audi R4 (the Detroit e-tron concept is shown here) make it to production, Volkswagen would use the same platform for its own mid-engined coupe and convertible like the BlueSport concept.  The addition of such a car to Volkswagen’s lineup would fill a small niche and join the EOS and New Beetle Convertible.

We haven’t forgotten about Porsche, which also might use such a platform for a car below the Boxster, as that roadster has steadily risen in price. Clearly, there’s room for a more affordable car in Porsche’s lineup, and if the Audi R4 is to be made, Volkswagen and Porsche’s involvement could be both crucial and beneficial to each other.

“Scale is important to a project like this,” said an Audi source.  “But with three different car makers working towards a common goal, the chances [of getting the production green light] look good.”