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Next Car: 2010 Audi R8 Roadster
What it is: Audi will launch two variations of the two-seat supercar. First up is a more powerful 5.2-liter V-10, followed by a roadster R8.

Why it’s important: A powerful V-10 moves the R8 into the stratosphere where the other big mid-engined players, the Lamborghini Gallardo and Ferrari F430, reside. As far as the roadster version goes, most of the R8’s competition already offer an open-air option.

Platform: Lightly modified version of the R8’s aluminum architecture to deal with the extra power and lack of a roof.

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Next Car: 2010 Audi R8 Roadster



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EvoAudiEvoAudi - 6/18/2008 9:57:56 AMView My AgentSpace
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I wonder if it will be a Targa or a full blown convertible. T-Top is better for structural rigidity, Convertible is better for being a convertible.

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Threepoint1415926Threepoint1415926 - 6/18/2008 1:47:43 PM
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"Convertible is better for being a convertible."

I dig the logic.


W209W209 - 6/18/2008 1:48:05 PM
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"Convertible is better for being a convertible."

You must have just eaten a big breakfast. My cognition tends to lapse after big meals too.


EvoAudiEvoAudi - 6/19/2008 2:12:25 AMView My AgentSpace
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I said that at like 4 AM, the Autospies clock is off. what i meant is that A full blown drop top will lose structural rigidity but will provide a better hair in the wind experience.


EvoAudiEvoAudi - 6/19/2008 2:13:11 AMView My AgentSpace
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Thanks for pointing that out though lol.


amazinBimmeramazinBimmer - 6/18/2008 10:50:27 AM
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nice vw convertible

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bulldogzbulldogz - 6/18/2008 11:43:00 AM
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wow, never saw that one coming.

Do you actively search out Audi posts just to discredit them?


WorldofLuxuryWorldofLuxury - 6/18/2008 5:46:27 PM
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lol...that's a brave thing to say
Hamster only dared to call it an Audi, and Clarkson was already slightly offended by that.


BJS470BJS470 - 6/19/2008 12:43:29 AM
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amazinbimmer needs to go find a job and leave his mom's basement


WorldofLuxuryWorldofLuxury - 6/20/2008 8:55:31 PM
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whoops...my bad...Hamster was talking about the Lambo Gallardo Spyder
ugh, I gotta think before I leave a commment next time.

Anyways, I think that a Targa top would be as weak as making it a full convertible. I'd be fine with a Targa 'cause companies end up installing a wind deflector in the back.


EL44EL44 - 6/18/2008 11:06:32 AMView My AgentSpace
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a real beauty!


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VantageVantage - 6/18/2008 12:16:06 PM
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Its odd to me how BMW fans hate Audi. So is a lambo a VW as well????

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auto001auto001 - 6/18/2008 11:13:12 PM
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Usually the haters drive BMW's, have you seen the way they drive?


WhattheWhatthe - 6/18/2008 12:18:30 PM
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nice lambo conv.

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WhattheWhatthe - 6/18/2008 12:20:24 PM
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odd? BMW=rocks audi(no cap.)=suxx.
um yeah.

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steve27tsteve27t - 6/18/2008 12:21:07 PM
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Lambo and Bentley ? Its just a large inferiority complex, they are scared of the competition. BMW is successfull, even when they make ugly cars, but Audi is successfull with good looking cars.

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adamsaf723adamsaf723 - 6/18/2008 12:27:02 PM
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I liked it better as a coupe

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S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 6/18/2008 3:42:05 PMView My AgentSpace
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Well, numero uno, that's a photoshop. Number two, it's a terrible angle. The R8 Spyder will most likely be stunning.


VantageVantage - 6/18/2008 1:09:28 PM
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Whathe, good explaination. I see you thought that out.

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WhattheWhatthe - 6/18/2008 1:10:56 PM
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Thanks (cap.)


IS3andMEIS3andME - 6/18/2008 11:33:50 PM
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This just in, JFK was assassinated. This article on the R8 roadster was out last month in Car and Driver. Please be more up to date.

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bulldogzbulldogz - 6/19/2008 10:56:55 AM
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JFK is dead?


Agent63Agent63 - 6/20/2008 1:46:18 AMView My AgentSpace
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I'm definitely selling my R8 for the roadster. It will come down to either the V10 model or this roadster.

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big_rimsbig_rims - 6/25/2008 3:10:24 AM
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i'm not to into convertables but good job audi

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