BY CHRISTIAN SCHULTE

According to Car and Driver, the Audi R8 may soon be joined by another family member likely to be called the R4.

Apparently, Audi is planning both coupe and roadster versions of the R4 with an emphasis on lightweight materials. Experts are predicting a hybrid body structure comprised of both steel and aluminum, weighing in around 2500 pounds.

Production costs are also being taken into consideration, and the R4 will more than likely be priced as an ‘affordable sports car’ geared at a younger audience, quite possibly being cheaper than even the Audi TT.

Regardless of what Audi turns out in the end, sports car enthusiasts are, no doubt, waiting on the edge of their seats with anticipation.

To see more illustrations of this concept car-to-be, click here.

(Via: Car and Driver)

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