Spy Shots: Audi R8 Spyder
by Jonathon Ramsey on Jun 21st 2009 at 3:07PM 
Audi is testing its forthcoming R8 Spyder, and the car is wearing what appears to be a completely stowable roof, not the targa-style top that has been suggested as a possibility. Yet disappearing along with the roof could also be your view of the engine. The droptop in the spy photos and in Audi's official sketch features a solid engine cover and two curious structures adorned with gills that run up to the rear window. They could line up with an interior element when the roof is down, but it would have to be mighty cool to be worth missing out on that engine. Audi's 552 horsepower competitor for cars like the Vantage V12 and Porsche 911 Turbo Cabrio will bow at this year's Frankfurt Auto Show.[Source: Fastest Car]
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Protzenegger 3:22PM (6/21/2009)
As awesome as this is, somehow it looks less unique among other spiders than the coupe. It could be the proportions, or the side blade, but the roofline of that coupe made it stand out. This feels a bit like what it is - a Gallardo with Audi styling.
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VW GTi 3:25PM (6/21/2009)
Somehow, it just isn't an R8 without the side blades.
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Wheatstraw 3:48PM (6/21/2009)
Agreed. Not a spyder type of car, sort of defeats the purpose. That is what the TT is for.
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Alex 10:34PM (6/21/2009)
TT=Roadster
Lucas 4:05PM (6/21/2009)
No Gayblades = Way better looking car.
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jolin.gabriel 4:27PM (6/21/2009)
i think i will go home...,
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Yaroukh 4:28PM (6/21/2009)
lmao
jolin.gabriel 5:13PM (6/21/2009)
gjhj
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doc b 6:15PM (6/21/2009)
It will be glorious.
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z-man 8:49PM (6/21/2009)
I dont like it without the side blades
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