"Tomas M." <tamosiuko@gmail.com> wrote in message 
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> What you're looking at are some of the first images of the full production 
> version of Audi's upcoming 525 HP 5.2-liter V10 R8 Spyder. It looks 
> remarkably similar to our speculative illustration created last year.
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> It's rumored to launch with only the 5.2-liter V10 under its new vented 
> rear deck, though it's likely that the 4.2-liter V8 will show up later on 
> in the production cycle. Gone are the trademark sideblades on the coupe, 
> creating, what we feel, is a much cleaner execution. Performance figures 
> for the Teutonic ragtop are expected to be similar to the R8 coupe with a 
> top speed that will land slightly lower on the chart.
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> Initially thought to be revealed during today's Audi Centennial 
> celebration, the R8 Spyder will likely make its formal world debut at the 
> Frankfurt Motor Show in September with a cameo in the upcoming comic book 
> sequel, Iron Man 2 in 2010.
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> Tomas M.
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