2009 Audi R8 Open-Top Rendering

Although this rendering shows the R8 to have a canvas roof, this will most likely not be possible due to current design issues. Speculation says that a targa solution will be most appropriate, reducing the need for large amounts of engineering alterations. The open-top design will compromise the current driving dynamics as a result of reduced body stiffness, however, additional bracing supports will be fitted to somewhat negate this loss.

The new Audi R8 convertible is due mid-2009.
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JRobUSC - 8/9/2008 4:59:24 PM

+2 Boost

eww. The R8 is great looking as a coupe, the convertible better look better than that in real life. That rendering looks waaaay out of proportion. Too slab sided, giant rear end -- like riding in a bathtub.

theoptimisticpessimist - 8/9/2008 5:08:18 PM

+4 Boost

Errrr, isn't the top closed :)

350zdon17 - 8/9/2008 5:49:47 PM

+4 Boost

Yea that is gross right there...they need to keep that as a coupe that soft top isn't working at all

sector - 8/9/2008 8:14:49 PM

+1 Boost

Looks like a 150k automobile with a $2 roof.

walterwillemsen - 8/10/2008 2:31:09 AM

+1 Boost

I have seen another R8-Spider-Rendering.
But I don´t know what´re realy the idea of the designers.
Here is the link http://www.autozeitung.de/online/render.php?render=61239&size=

iBimmer - 8/12/2008 3:43:48 AM

+1 Boost

But you'd be used to it with all the Lexus cars you had, no?

nicecars - 8/11/2008 4:54:00 PM

+1 Boost

Kinda looks like a reworked MR2!