Audi R8 Spider - Hit or Skip?

yourk · November 27th, 2007, 05:43 PM

http://images.worldcarfans.com/articles/2007/11/27/9071127.012/9071127.012.1M.jpg

Audi is planning on releasing an R8 Spider within a few years. Will this ruin what the R8 stands for?

I also received info from someone at the L.A. auto show that we should expect to see the RS6 V10 Twin Turbo placed in the R8 within three years. That is something to wait for!

Too bad the R8 mule with the W12 engine exploded on the nurburgring this summer. What would have happened if that engine survived those tests?

MadCow809 · November 27th, 2007, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yourk

Audi is planning on releasing an R8 Spider within a few years. Will this ruin what the R8 stands for?

I also received info from someone at the L.A. auto show that we should expect to see the RS6 V10 Twin Turbo placed in the R8 within three years. That is something to wait for!

Too bad the R8 mule with the W12 engine exploded on the nurburgring this summer. What would have happened if that engine survived those tests?

nay... not exactly a stunner, i kind of like the hardtop, but the convertible version totally ruins the car.

emil_t · November 27th, 2007, 06:14 PM

let's wait for some pictures in metal, the coupe looks good, this doesn't

Lilleput · November 27th, 2007, 06:14 PM

It will happen, it's an easy way to put a current car in another segment and make money.

FATMOUSE · November 27th, 2007, 06:41 PM

The only cars that ever worked better as convertibles were the AC Cobra, and the Top Gear Minivan.

Night_Hawk · November 27th, 2007, 07:12 PM

id say that if audi does it right and keeps the car tight and fast it'll be great

someone wanna try and photochop an R8 into a drop top? I know I cant images/smilies/lol.gif

Zuhaib · November 27th, 2007, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yourk

Audi is planning on releasing an R8 Spider within a few years. Will this ruin what the R8 stands for?

I also received info from someone at the L.A. auto show that we should expect to see the RS6 V10 Twin Turbo placed in the R8 within three years. That is something to wait for!

Too bad the R8 mule with the W12 engine exploded on the nurburgring this summer. What would have happened if that engine survived those tests?

According to this, it was the V10 Twin Turbo that burnt to crisp: http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/27/m...to-be-v10-rs8/

LurkerPatrol · November 27th, 2007, 11:38 PM

I much prefer the hard top. It sort of loses the coolness if it were a roadster.

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Originally Posted by Night_Hawk

id say that if audi does it right and keeps the car tight and fast it'll be great

someone wanna try and photochop an R8 into a drop top? I know I cant images/smilies/lol.gif

Ooh a challenge! I'll try it! images/smilies/tongue.gif

jayhawk · November 27th, 2007, 11:48 PM

If it was a size of a stone, then I would pick it up and "skip" it into a lake to drown and be forgotten.

Retched.

narin · November 27th, 2007, 11:51 PM

it looks great!

LurkerPatrol · November 28th, 2007, 12:12 AM

Done with the photoshop! Here's what the R8 convertible will look like

http://www.wpclipart.com/cartoon/turd.png

Here's what you'll look like driving it

http://www.gremlins.com/steve_goodrich/turd.jpg

(as a side note, I really was trying to photoshop it but it didn't come out so well so I thought I would go with this images/smilies/tongue.gif

)

GraemeH · November 28th, 2007, 12:23 AM

Looks better as a convertable than as a hardtop.

As for "what the R8 stands for", it doesn't stand for anything to me. It just feels like a product built by a big company to meet a demand, but I guess i'm in the minority there.

No Boss · November 28th, 2007, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by LurkerPatrol

The filename of that picture is full of funny. images/smilies/lol.gif

LurkerPatrol · November 28th, 2007, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by No Boss

The filename of that picture is full of funny. images/smilies/lol.gif

Isn't it though?

Here's the real photochop because I don't want to get -rep for that joke

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u303/LurkerPatrol/audiR8convertible.png

jetsetter · November 28th, 2007, 01:19 AM

I've never been one for convertibles.

KaJuN · November 28th, 2007, 02:01 AM

Maybe this will turn out like the Gallardo Spyder. Clarkson admitted he didn't like the Lambo coupe too much but the convertible impressed him so much that he bought one.

No Boss · November 28th, 2007, 02:46 AM

I think it's a swing and a miss, but knowing the Germans and their penchant for marketing to every demographic... it'll def. happen.

/Seriously, who needs a convertible S4?

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Originally Posted by LurkerPatrol

Here's the real photochop because I don't want to get -rep for that joke

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Don't worry, I gave you a + one.

eddysdaman · November 28th, 2007, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by LurkerPatrol

Isn't it though?

Here's the real photochop because I don't want to get -rep for that joke

I took you're idea and re-modelled it abit.

And to be honest, while its a horrendous job on my part. I like it.

http://pic.phyrefile.com/2007/11/27/audiR8convertible.png

BlaRo · November 28th, 2007, 04:11 AM

The doodle there looks shite, but in principle on the actual car it should be promising. I like what they've done with the headrest humps and the side scoop, so I'm looking forward to it.

And what's wrong with convertibles? Just because you can't go around a track 1/1000ths of a second faster doesn't mean they should all be written off! JC put it best in the Gallardo Spyder review, I suggest that some of you go back and take notes.

Gman333-X-ferrari · November 28th, 2007, 04:58 AM

To help you guys with your decision, I just whipped up a little chopshop of the R8 without it's roof.

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November 27th, 2007, 05:43 PM	#1
yourk Fast Lane Daily Joined: Jul 11th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 81 Rep Power: 10	Audi R8 Spider - Hit or Skip? Audi is planning on releasing an R8 Spider within a few years. Will this ruin what the R8 stands for? I also received info from someone at the L.A. auto show that we should expect to see the RS6 V10 Twin Turbo placed in the R8 within three years. That is something to wait for! Too bad the R8 mule with the W12 engine exploded on the nurburgring this summer. What would have happened if that engine survived those tests?

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Night_Hawk Joined: Oct 5th, 2006 Last Online: November 28th, 2008 Location: Somewhere small and far away Age: 18 Posts: 480 Car: 94 Buick Century - 86 Pontiac Grand Prix Rep Power: 11	id say that if audi does it right and keeps the car tight and fast it'll be great someone wanna try and photochop an R8 into a drop top? I know I cant __________________

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emil_t Joined: Jul 28th, 2007 Last Online: November 25th, 2008 Posts: 820 Rep Power: 11	let's wait for some pictures in metal, the coupe looks good, this doesn't

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FATMOUSE Joined: Jun 30th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: NYC Posts: 2,993 Rep Power: 28	The only cars that ever worked better as convertibles were the AC Cobra, and the Top Gear Minivan.

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November 28th, 2007, 12:12 AM	#11
LurkerPatrol Joined: Apr 24th, 2006 Last Online: 03:52 AM Location: Berkeley & San Diego, California Age: 21 Posts: 1,451 Car: Invisible boatmobile Rep Power: 59	Done with the photoshop! Here's what the R8 convertible will look like Here's what you'll look like driving it (as a side note, I really was trying to photoshop it but it didn't come out so well so I thought I would go with this ) __________________ Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life Last edited by LurkerPatrol; November 28th, 2007 at 12:21 AM..

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GraemeH Joined: Apr 19th, 2005 Last Online: December 1st, 2008 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 1,871 Car: Toyota Corolla. Rawrr. LFS Status: Rep Power: 21	Looks better as a convertable than as a hardtop. As for "what the R8 stands for", it doesn't stand for anything to me. It just feels like a product built by a big company to meet a demand, but I guess i'm in the minority there. __________________

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KaJuN Joined: Jul 31st, 2006 Last Online: November 17th, 2008 Location: USAF Basic Training Age: 22 Posts: 4,628 Car: Land Rover Discovery, 1980 Yamaha XJ650 Rep Power: 91	Maybe this will turn out like the Gallardo Spyder. Clarkson admitted he didn't like the Lambo coupe too much but the convertible impressed him so much that he bought one. __________________ D-Fence: Kajun is just outside caressing his Discovery....touching it gently, you know......it is such a dirty bitch.....but he seems to love dirty girls in high heels who are taller then him and have "quite a few pounds" on their hips ^^ Yes we can! Join my fan club. You know you want a piece of this action!

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Gman333-X-ferrari Joined: Nov 5th, 2006 Last Online: November 19th, 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 22 Posts: 2,080 Car: The George "BBQ Spoiler Grille" Foremanator Rep Power: 62	To help you guys with your decision, I just whipped up a little chopshop of the R8 without it's roof.