VIDEO: Jay Leno Drops The Top On Audi's R8 Spyder

Now although many gearheads have a special place in their heart for the Audi R8, it has continually gotten better and better.

First came the R8 V10, with over 500 horsepower. With a bark similar to a Lamborghini, the R8 became more exotic.

Then there is the R8 GT, which laps the Nurburgring in the 7:30s and is lighter. Built with the track in mind, it's a more hardcore version of an already great car.

But we forgot the car best suited for California, the Spyder. In only a matter of seconds, one of the coolest cars ever built is a perfect car MADE for the Pacific Coast Highway.

Now without further hesitation, we'll leave you in the capable hands of Jay Leno...


Jay is back with his online program Jay Leno’s Garage driving the Audi R8 V10 Spyder. Justin Bell is Jay’s co-tester of this true driver’s supercar.

The roofless R8 road car is based on the 525hp, 5.2 liter FSI model, but features a bespoke body incorporating additional weight-saving carbon fiber composite panels as well as the all-important fully automatic lightweight fabric hood. Good for a 4.1 second 0-100km/h (62mph) sprint and a top speed of 197mph...