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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EvoAudi - 6/18/2008 9:57:56 AM

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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.

Threepoint1415926 - 6/18/2008 1:47:43 PM

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"Convertible is better for being a convertible."

I dig the logic.

W209 - 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.

EvoAudi - 6/19/2008 2:12:25 AM

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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.

EvoAudi - 6/19/2008 2:13:11 AM

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Thanks for pointing that out though lol.

WorldofLuxury - 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.

BJS470 - 6/19/2008 12:43:29 AM

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amazinbimmer needs to go find a job and leave his mom's basement

WorldofLuxury - 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.

EL44 - 6/18/2008 11:06:32 AM

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a real beauty!

Vantage - 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????

sector - 6/18/2008 11:13:12 PM

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Usually the haters drive BMW's, have you seen the way they drive?

steve27t - 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.

S4cabriofoxone - 6/18/2008 3:42:05 PM

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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.

Vantage - 6/18/2008 1:09:28 PM

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Whathe, good explaination. I see you thought that out.

Agent63 - 6/20/2008 1:46:18 AM

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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.

big_rims - 6/25/2008 3:10:24 AM

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i'm not to into convertables but good job audi