In Pics: Audi's R8 GT Spyder
R8 Spyder goes lightweight for hardcore limited edition
Audi has revealed a soft-top version of its R8 GT special edition called - imaginatively - the R8 GT Spyder.
Like the coupe, power comes from a 552bhp, 398lb ft version of the R8's 5.2-litre V10, making the R8 GT Spyder good for a top speed of 197mph and a 0-62mph run in 3.8 secs.
Audi has also chopped 85kg from the regular Spyder's kerb weight, largely down to extensive use of carbon fibre, including the soft-top's cover, the rear spoiler and the rear bumper. Oh, and the seats - which save a total of 32kg over the regular car's chairs.
Visual clues to the R8 GT Spyder include a twin-lipped front spoiler, carbon fibre winglets on the front bumper, dark LED taillights, a larger rear diffuser and distinctive round tailpipes.
Production will be limited to just 333 units (as with the coupe version) Sterling-shaped prices haven't been announced, but in Euro-land the R8 GT Spyder is set to cost 207,800 euros (or around £185k)
But maybe that's just me, haha.
As others have said, I like it but Lamborghini's will always feel more exclusive. You don't see many Lambo's about, whereas I see a surprising amount of R8's about, and there is going to be that day where a friend thinks he saw "you" in a 4.2 V8 spyder...
Nah, I'll save up a little more and get this, ta!
http://automotiveroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2011-...
http://www.evo.co.uk/videos/planetevovideos/262807...
Seems a bit of a contradiction. It's more racer, but looks less racer than a standard one.
Hmmm...
Wheels are the worst bit. Yikes.
Ugly but very capable and fairly hardcore cars must sell I suppose.
Dave
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