Audi R8 Spyder Now Available With 4.2 FSI V-8
HERNDON, VA – Ten months after the launch of its R8 Spyder, Audi announced a new 4.2L V-8 powered version of the convertible.

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UK ad for the new Audi R8 broadcast for the first time on Sky Sports 1 Wednesday 17 October 2007. Entitled ‘The Slowest Car We’ve Ever Built’. Music: ‘The Beep Beep’ by Simone White.

United Autosports – Spa 24 Hours
Dear Colleague As you may be aware, ex-Grand Prix drivers Mark Blundell (GB), Eddie Cheever (USA) and Stefan Johansson (Sw) are to compete in the Spa 24 Hours (31 July-1 Aug) driving a brace of Audi R8 LMS GT3 sports cars for the American-owned, UK-based United Autosports team.

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2009 Frankfurt Auto Show: Audi R8 e-Tron www.edmunds.com 2010 Audi R8 Spyder @ 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show: www.youtube.com Tantalizing rumors have been floating in the media for months that a possible electric version of the Audi R8 might surface at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show. Audi itself has fueled the fire in recent weeks with a teasing reference to its new e-Tron concept. Turns out they may be one and the same, judging from the images that leaked Monday on World Car Fans, Autocar and other Web sites. Although details are still forthcoming, the Audi R8 e-Tron looks set to play in the same arena as the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG eDrive and the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics, among other green supercars from Europe. The Audi concept looks like a cleaned-up version of the standard R8, with a new front fascia and grille, LED headlamps, new wheels and a restyled rear end. The cockpit is considerably revamped as well. We’ll find out in a day or so whether the drivetrain is pure electric or hybrid.

Jeremy Clarkson heads out on to the Top Gear track for motoring’s equivalent of the Ryder Cup as America’s Corvette ZR1 takes on Europe’s Audi R8 V10. What will prevail – the American’s muscle, or the finesse of the European? Go to www.youtube.com tosee a full list of all high quality videos available on the Top Gear YouTube channel and don’t forget to visit www.topgear.com for all the latest news and car reviews.