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Audi R8 Spyder gets an early unveiling

With all the leaks leading up to the Frankfurt Motor Show, we knew this one would pop sooner rather than later. And here it is: the Audi R8 Spyder. No more spy shots or speculation. The drop-top bomber from Ingolstadt has arrived... and it's achingly gorgeous in this chocolate hue. Without any official information to go off of, we can't comment on weights and measures, but we do know Audi will only be offering the Spyder with the Lambo-derived 5.2-liter V10, putting out 525 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque. On the styling side, there's not ... Read more →

Spy Shots: Ferrari 599 GTB Spider? Damon Lavrinc

The crew from CzechFerrari made an interesting discovery in an unknown location: a Ferrari California-bodied prototype with an awkward removable roof. At first glance, it's easy to dismiss the mule as ...

Maserati Spyder debut pegged for early 2010 Noah Joseph

As the prospective launch date approaches, everyone's wondering what will become of the upcoming Maserati Spyder. Some big questions remain about what shape the new GranTurismo cabrio will take: ...

REPORT: Maserati GranTurismo Cabriolet headed for Geneva - in 2010 - S Automatic coming next week [*UPDATED] Chris Paukert

Corroborating what we've already known for some time is a new Motor Trend article that confirms a drophead version of Maserati's voluptuous GranTurismo coupe is on the way. However, what is news is ...

Officially Official: Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M to celebrate F1 title Sam Abuelsamid

After winning its 16th Formula one constructors championship last week, Ferrari has chosen this week to release a open top version of the F430 Scuderia. The Scuderia Spider 16M gets all the ...

Alfa building super-limited Spider Mille Miglia edition 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click image for a high-res gallery of the Alfa Spider Mille Miglia The 500 Abarth Asetto Corse isn't the only limited-edition Fiat Group vehicle that'll be available for order at this year's Mille Miglia. Alfa Romeo will also be taking orders for the 11 Spider Mille Miglia editions it's building to ...

US-market Alfas could be built in Mexico 1 year ago on Autoblog

Alfa Romeo is returning to the US market in about a year, offering the zooty 8C Competizione and 8C Spider atop a range of less spectacular offerings. While the top-end 8Cs will probably be Italian emigres, the 149 and 169 sedans could be put together in Mexico. Alfa doesn't have a hard and fast ...

Maserati GranTurismo convertible coming in March '09 1 year ago on Autoblog

click above to view more high-res images of the gorgeous GranTurismo Since Maserati unveiled the GranTurismo almost a year ago in Geneva, the question on everybody's mind has been, when is the convertible coming? The Trident marque from Modena has finally answered the call, announcing that, ...

Make it up to the kid with an Alfa Spider 1 year ago on Autoblog

Uh-oh. The big day came and went and you forgot a present for that pint-size kiddie on your shopping list. This is gonna cost ya. We'd charge you for information on the ultimate "stop crying, let me make it up to you" gift, but our lawyers insist it's legally questionable and our life coach says ...

Vandenbrink unveils Ferrari 599 GT Convertible design 1 year ago on Autoblog

click to enlarge Dutch designer Michiel van den Brink doesn't seem to be deterred by adversity. First he set out to pen a modern interpretation of one of the most iconic homologated racing GTs of all time, the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. Then he actually decided to build his design, basing it on the ...

Enter the Rumormill: Ferrari 599 roadster and F149 1 year ago on Autoblog

The internet, as usual, is rife with speculation. Today's source is the FerrariChat message forum, where members claim to have inside information on two new Ferrari models that are anticipated for launch within the next couple of years. The news concerns a convertible version of the current 599 GTB ...

Bugatti Veyron Targa details coming slowly, unlike car 1 year ago on Autoblog

It's been a while since we got a fresh batch of Bugatti Veyron Spider/Targa rumors, but Autogespot has ended the lull with inside sources claiming that a prototype of the open-air supercar is already on the road and that sales will begin next year. Apparently, the only downside to lopping off the ...

Enter the Rumormill: a new Alfa Romeo Duetto 2 years ago on Autoblog

Cyberspace is rife with speculation about a new small Alfa Romeo convertible, which could be an indicator of one of two things: either the quintessential Italian automaker has got one such spider in the works, or it's just plain old wishful thinking. Rumors suggest a revival of the Alfa Romeo ...

Latest: Alfa Romeo to produce 8C Spider in 2008 2 years ago on Autoblog

Following the initial confirmation from Alfa Romeo that the drop-dead-sell-my-soul-and-both-kidneys-gorgeous 8C Competizione was going into production, however limited, the temporarily satiated hearts and minds of Italian sportscar fans (and really, who isn't a fan of Italian sportscars?) turned to ...

Another day, another Ferrari crashed 2 years ago on Autoblog

Why do bad things happen to good cars? It seems to us that Ferraris are getting crashed left, right and center, and we're here to say they don't deserve this. We're speaking up for the little red-headed sportscars that can't speak for themselves (except in indiscernible revs and exhaust notes... ...

Renaultsport roadster by 2010 3 years ago on Autoblog

As the reigning world champions – poised to secure one if not both titles for a second straight year – Renault hasn't done much to bank on its Formula One success with its model range. It seems the best it could muster is a special edition of the Megane hatchback. But the createur ...

Autodelta Alfa Brera 3 years ago on Autoblog

The Alfa Romeo Brera is quite possibly the most beautiful car on the market, but reviews have lamented the lack of "go" to accompany the "show". Alfa tuners extraordinaire Autodelta have answered the call with the Autodelta Brera J5 3.2 C. The first Autodelta based on the new generation of Alfas ...

Spy Shots: Maserati GT Coupe 3 years ago on Autoblog

The much-anticipated replacement for Maserati's aging Coupe and Spider has been caught out in public wearing Fall's classic basic black. Although the baggy look doesn't do it justice, you can spot a profile that is not unlike the current car. The nose, however, looks like it has been lengthened and ...

Bellissima! Alfa Spider launch photos 3 years ago on Autoblog

The official launch of Alfa's latest Spider model Wednesday contained no new surprises, but some absolutely delightful eye candy. And it's coming to America! (Probably. Well, maybe. Perhaps. If you're good.) Plenty of pictures and excerpts from the press kit after the jump. Enjoy! [Source: Alfa ...

Geneva Motor Show: Alfa Romeo Spider world premiere 3 years ago on Autoblog

Alfa Romeo debuted the stunning Spider today in Geneva, and we think Alberto is in love (With the car, people! The car!). I have to admit that the Brera's droptop sibling is simply gorgeous. We can only hope that the Fiat Group's continued recovery means more beautiful cars from Alfa Romeo, and ...






Autoblog Podcast #151: With Car and Driver's Eddie Alterman

Eddie Alterman wades in with Sam, Chris, Dan, and Jonny to talk about SEMA and other recent events.

 
 

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