What you're looking at are some of the first images of the full production 
version of Audi's upcoming 525 HP 5.2-liter V10 R8 Spyder. It looks 
remarkably similar to our speculative illustration created last year.

It's rumored to launch with only the 5.2-liter V10 under its new vented rear 
deck, though it's likely that the 4.2-liter V8 will show up later on in the 
production cycle. Gone are the trademark sideblades on the coupe, creating, 
what we feel, is a much cleaner execution. Performance figures for the 
Teutonic ragtop are expected to be similar to the R8 coupe with a top speed 
that will land slightly lower on the chart.

Initially thought to be revealed during today's Audi Centennial celebration, 
the R8 Spyder will likely make its formal world debut at the Frankfurt Motor 
Show in September with a cameo in the upcoming comic book sequel, Iron Man 2 
in 2010.


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Tomas M.
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