zeeshan66 Report post Posted September 24, 2008 As we reported in our November 2006 issue of Road & Track, Audi will build a convertible version of its fabulous R8 sports car. The proof is in these prototype photos that clearly show the R8 will use a fabric top, not a targa as had been rumored. This test mule showed off several changes that would be required to stow the convertible top, including a reworked engine cover, the fuel-filler cap moved from the B-pillar to the rear quarter panel as well as some new cutlines. We expect the convertible top's action will be quite elaborate — stowing a roof in a 2-seat mid-engine car is quite a feat. Another feature left off this flat-black prototype are the prominent "side blades" of the coupe. The R8 convertible will use the 4.2-liter 420-bhp V-8 when production begins in March 2009; it will hit the States closer to mid-year as a 2010 model. An R8 coupe with a 500-plus-bhp V-10 will arrive slightly sooner, at the beginning of 2009. The V-10 will find its way into the R8 convertible at a later time. Still not a major fan, havne't seen any pics with the F430 top down..i dont think i would still buy one. I really dislike the rear look of the car. http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?se...article_id=7071 - vids here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnie Report post Posted September 24, 2008 shame the blades gone - it was the best bit about the car IMHO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assman Report post Posted September 24, 2008 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
escobar Report post Posted September 24, 2008 Such a pretty pretty car, but hopefully they work on putting some sort of blade on the sides. Looks like a stretched TT otherwise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knass34 Report post Posted September 24, 2008 No rear view window?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeeshan66 Report post Posted September 24, 2008 i guess their taking ideas from the books of early lambos haha i did'nt even realize they removed the side blades. did they ever serve any real point? or simply style? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedouglas Report post Posted September 25, 2008 No rear view window?? Camo plastic is blocking it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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