The R8 is Audi 's new Le Mans Quattro .
It was also speculated that VW-Audi chairman Ferdinand Piëch wanted Audi 's new Le Mans Prototype , the Audi R8 not to face competition from Porsche in 2004.Porsche did keep part of the project alive by using the 5.5 L V10 from the prototype in a concept car shown at the 2000 Paris Motor Show , mainly in an attempt to draw attention to their display .
Porsche Carrera GT