"You could call it a thrilling experience driving an Audi R8 V10, but what would be the next step in creating an even better experience? It takes just one feature to make a R8 V10 even better: A droppable soft top and a roll-down rear window. Why? We are going to tell you why.

Introduced at the IAA Motor Show in 2009, the Audi R8 V10 Spyder hit the streets around the globe in the following months. At launch only a V10 version was made available, but rumors suggested that Audi planned a V8 powertrain. In June the Germans officially placed their 4.2 FSI V8 engine into the engine compartment of the Spyder. The V8 engine produces 430hp compared to 525hp packed in the Italian-bequeathed V10 version.

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The Spyder experience is a mix between acceleration, precise steering, huge grip and the appropriate looks – also available in the Coupé – in combination with the open-top feeling of the wind in your hair. The success of it all would immediately be understood by true spyder enthusiasts. However, it’s well known that chopping the roof off a sports car usually includes a list of sacrifices made in exchange for open-sky motoring. So simply ask yourself the question; Is this the case with the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 V10 FSI Quattro?"

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What a gorgeous car. Great video by GTspirit!

 

Such a sexy car.

 

Such a beautiful sound performing car esp with te backdrop of the netherlands...

 

Nice vid!

 

Cool video!

I saw my first R8 Spider in person today and it doesn't disappoint!

 

^^ Exactly. They really are even more impressive in person than in pics/vids. Cool video!