It could be, but according to their product lineup that was leaked months back, they're also scheduling to release the Spanish-built 2011 Audi Q3 light crossover based on the Audi Cross Coupe concept that made its debut in 2007 at the Shanghai Auto Show. So which will it be? A slick droptop version of our beloved Audi R8 or yet another crossover in an already diluted SUV/crossover/softroad coupe market?

It could also be a car that's getting ready to make its world debut, the Audi Sportback Concept-based Audi A7, though as far as we know, that's scheduled to occur in June. There's also the Audi RS5 that's been seen making the rounds on the Nurburgring. There are too many choices so, we'll just have to wait and see what's really in store for us come July 16th.

The opening ceremony for the 100th anniversary celebration will open with German Chancellor, Angela Merkel in Ingolstadt on July 16th, followed by a concert on the 17th by German pop band, Die Fantastischen Vier, and a racing demo on the 18th at the Donau Ring in Ingolstadt featuring historical Audi race cars along with their DTM (German Touring Car Championship), STW (Super Touring Car Championship), R8 and R10 TDI racers. The Audi R15 TDI will also make a public road debut on that same day.

[via Audi]

The long-rumored Audi A7 is expected to be a coupe-shaped four-door sedan, in the same vein as the Mercedes CLS. We expected it to be coming shortly and now it looks as though we'll be seeing a "concept" this next month at the Detroit Auto Show. Expect the concept to look pretty much exactly how the "production" version will look — except with more LED lights, techie-cool door handles and bigger tires.

[via Freep]

The long-rumored Audi A7 is expected to be a coupe-shaped sedan, in the same vein as the Mercedes CLS. Though obviously this particular mule is based on an old tarted-up A6. We'd think that would mean mere body damage like this wouldn't be a big deal, so we're assuming more was broken here than the exterior skin.

This is the first time we've gotten a look at any of the production sheet metal, albeit just tiny sliver at the B-pillar. Based on the brilliance of the camo, the only thing we can say is the car has five spoke wheels (for now), a dual exhaust, and is not slab sided. Those clever Germans. [Autobild]

Audi A1
Starting at the bottom of the grid, the Audi A1 will maintain the currently planned 1.4 TFSI, but will get an 86 HP 1.2-liter TFSI good for a little less power but will be quite a bit easier on European wallets.

Audi S4
It seems the B8 Audi S4 will be returning to its twin-turbo V6 roots, as early as this coming November. News of this respite from V8 shenanigans comes with virtually all positive notes, considering the engine is to displace 3.0 L but grunt out 330 HP, only 10 shy of the current iteration. Add in lighter weight and the same treatment for the Avant versions and everyone's happy.

Audi S5
In September 2010 the S5 will be dumping its current V8 mill for the same twin-turbo 3.0 L TFSI V6 in the S4. This will be a cut in power, but like we said about the S4, it's not giving up much and will lighten up that porky bottom line. What's perhaps more interesting is the introduction of an Audi RS5. It will retain the same 4.2-liter V8 in the current S5, but gets a whopping increase in power up to 450 HP. With such power on tap it's a good thing there will be a new 7-speed to keep it in check.

Audi S5 Sportback
The previously unknown S5 Sportback will be on sale as of September 2010 and will get the 3.0 L twin-turbo TFSI mated to a 6-speed manual, or a 7 speed auto. We're beginning to see a theme here with S-line engines, aren't you? Hopefully this new engine won't have many teething problems.

Audi A7 Sportback
Being called the Audi A7 "Sportback" leads us to believe this as-yet unseen and unheard of version of the A7 will have a certain wagony-goodness to it, but who knows. Perhaps it'll be a big old five door, swiping the hardware from the Skoda Superb. Anyway, we digress. The A7 Sportback gets a 2.8L FSI, a 3.0 L TFSI, and a bevy of oil burners. And now what's this? An S7 Sportback? Why yes, yes it is. And this one gets a 4.0 L TFSI with 395 HP! While that's no RS6 Avant, it's nothing to sneeze at.

Audi R8 Spyder
When we got the first images of that Audi R8 V10, we couldn't even speculate on a release date for the thing. Now we know the plan is for the hardtop version of the upgraded V10-powered R8 to roll out in June of 2009, and those wacky Germans are going to hack the top off and give you the R8 Spyder in March, 2010. The lesser 4.2 L V8 will follow a little later for the Spyder, just in case you were interested.

Audi Q7
While there's no earth shattering engine news on the Audi Q7 front, these docs report a facelift for the bulky-UV coming in August of next year. So, you know, if the looks are what keep you from taking the plunge, maybe wait a year and see if you like the changes.

There's an exhaustive breakdown of models, engines, and dates over at Audiblog, the original leakers. Good stuff fellas, now all the surprises are gone, thanks a lot (no, really). [via WCF]

We're also wondering what's hiding under the soft drink cozy on the center console. Hopefully it's just a new shift knob and not some new form of electronic controller hell the Germans have devised. One clue to the maturity of this mule is this one seems to be sporting a wheelbase much closer to what a production version would be. The last A7 tester we saw was riding under a blacked out A4 body. When considering this along with the other cars in the lineup, and the pending Sportback, we're beginning to wonder how many niches Audi will be inventing for all these new models.

No Audi's not done deriving new models, considering there are still a couple of counting numbers it hasn't yet appropriated. For instance, it's been a year since we've heard anything new about the coming Audi A7/S7, a new coupeish four-door set to challenge the Mercedes CLS by 2009. Ditto for the Q5 small SUV. Now, German news outlets are reporting on the company's raft of new badges it's rolling out in its quest to be a major luxury player. The A7's expected to hit in 2009 for the 2010 model year. It'll be built on the same platform as the A8 and offer a range of engines including the Lambo-derived V10 for the S7 model. MotorAuthority offers a rendering of what it could look like. No word on whether Audi's also considering a two-door sedan, a six-door hatchback or a 12-door airport bus, but insiders say put a sock in it. – Mike Spinelli

Preview: 2009 Audi A7 Cabriolet [Motor Authority]

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Spy Photos: Audi A7 Test Mule?; Spy Photos: 2009 Audi A7 [internal]

Spies caught an extreme close-up of that Audi test mule recently spotted circling the N rburgring. This time, it was caught braving the Death Valley heat. Outwardly, there's nothing new to report, but covert vehicular agents whipped out a ruler and confirmed the Audi's wheelbase is slightly shorter than that of the A6, which Edmunds Inside Line interprets as evidence the mule hides the underpinnings of a new model, the A7, which will be of the "four-door coupe" variety. They also caught an interior shot, which may hint at the new model's more radical dash design. Or it may hint at engineers' taste in sweaters, it's hard to tell.

Spy photos: 2009 Audi A7 [Edmunds Straightline Blog]

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Spy Photos: 2009 Audi A7 [internal]

The line expansion at Audi marches on toward an inevitable crowded house by the end of the decade. According to spies for World Car Fans, Audi's planning to add an A7 four-door "coupe" to its odd-numbered mix by 2009. You'd hardly tell from this test mule, but the model will reportedly compete with the Mercedes CLS — and a new entry from Jaguar — in the new segment of sedans whose low door jambs are most likely to split a passenger's head on entry.

2009 Audi A7 Spy Photos [World Car Fans]

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Audi A5 Set for 2008 Launch [internal]