#NAIAS: So, How Do YOU Like Me NOW? Audi R8 SPYDER Drops It Like Its Hot In Bombay Blue. You Like?

There's no question that the first-generation Audi R8 will down in the history books. There's a couple reasons for this.

Firstly, it was a remarkable supercar with both V8 and V10 power. It could be daily driven and also a track monster. Secondly, its design was unique and drew all-new attention to the four rings, which needed a revival bady. This halo car was responsible for giving Audi a much-needed bump.

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And then the second-gen R8 came out. The coupe receive a lukewarm reception. Then the convertible made an appearance to a nice round of applause. Still, not as loved as the first-gen car.

But, I must admit, the more I see of it the more I am starting to come around. At the 2017 Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS) it showed up in Bombay Blue — just like the Q8 Concept — and it was optioned with a peanut butter-like interior. Although its exterior paint screams, the interior is just oh-so-right.

That said, I wanted to check in with the tastemakers to get their read on the situation.

Do you dig the Bombay Blue R8 Spyder or is it not your cup of tea? Let us know in the comments below.


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MDarringer - 1/15/2017 2:52:44 PM

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I don't like the Audi Fiero and never will. For the same/similar cash I'd go with a 911, F-Type, or the Maserati Granturistimo...

Agent00R - 1/16/2017 9:43:35 AM

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R8 > F-Type, who cares about the Maserati. I can't think of a worse choice.

TheSteve - 1/15/2017 7:57:47 PM

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The new R8 leaves me totally cold, and I used to *ache* for an R8 Spyder.

Agent00R - 1/16/2017 9:44:01 AM

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It's starting to turn me around...

cidflekken - 1/15/2017 9:10:02 PM

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That color combo (saddle brown interior with the Bombay Blue) is just attractive. Earthy with neon pastel is gross. Then again, the R8 interior is so minimalist now it barely exists. Must have been designed by robots, not humans

trboaccord - 1/16/2017 9:15:41 AM

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Here we go again mdarringer with his typical ignorance.. the 911 I can understand but an indian car or a chrysler? get outta here with that the R8 Was stunning when it came out and honestly still is a hell of a car especially for what you get under 200k