subject: ‘On The Road With Alex Mascioli' ‘Drop Top Intimidation'; 2011 Audi R8 Spyder [print this page] The new Audi R8 Spyder has to be on this year's most anticipatedcars list. Since Audi introduced the coupe version three years ago to the marketits sleek looks and mid-engine balance instantly became a sensation with car aficionadosworldwide. So it is no wonder that the much-rumored drop-top versionis here. The outward curb appeal is maintained with its current lines save for theretractable cloth top that neatly stows away in a compartment between the seats andengine bay. In the rear, its engine is a5.2 litre V-10 producing 525 horsepower, upfrom the original coupe's 4.2 litre V-8 with 420 horsepower (although the if the V-10is too intimidating for you, the 8 cylinder power is still available). Many componentsare shared with the Lamborghini Gallardo as Audi has owned the Italian automakersince 1997. It is apparent that the Gallardo was the platform for the designing of theR8, although it is a clearly unique car in its own right. Although the twelve-monthwaiting list can seem interminable, the R8 is truly worth the wait. This is one car thatwill not disappoint. If you can't wait to see this beauty perform in person, head tothe cinema where it tears up the screen in the Iron Man 2' movie currently playing. Expected cost is roughly $170,000 when it makes its appearance on our side of thepond later this year, making it the most expensive Audi in history.
Greenwich Connecticut resident, entrepreneur and race-car driver, Alex Mascioli is a life-longperformancecar enthusiast.
On The Road With Alex Mascioli' Drop Top Intimidation'; 2011 Audi R8 Spyder
