Today Audi released pricing on the limited-edition convertible version of the Audi R8 GT, the Audi R8 GT Spyder. If at any point during the pre-pricing coverage you thought "I'm interested in this car, but I'll have to see the price first," you can't afford it.
For one of the 50 R8 GT Spyders allocated to the US, you'll be spending $211,200 -- before the dealer marks it up.
Like the R8 GT, the Spyder gets a 5.2-liter V10 pumping out 560 horsepower. It's got a top speed of 197 mph, weighs 187.39 pounds less than the R8 Spyder and comes with R8 GT specific sport suspension, carbon fiber matte exterior mirrors, LED tail lights, aluminum door sills, steering wheel, alcantara sport seats, carbon fiber interior inlays and numbered aluminum gear knob. Audi will build 333 total.
hubblehornz66 says:
03:45 PM, 02/ 1/12
For that kind of production numbers, im surprised that it is only selling for that much. But then again, that is pretty impressive speed and the car looks like the designers actually thought about what they were doing instead of quickly making it to get on with other projects which I feel like is taking over many companies like Toyota.
tanktaco says:
05:22 PM, 02/ 1/12
The rear has so much stuff going on, I don't think the front end can keep up. I know which half I'm inviting to a party.
blueguydotcom says:
07:28 PM, 02/ 1/12
And probably has the same cheap switchgear found in the current R8 and A4.
stonehammer says:
08:53 PM, 02/ 1/12
who knows? i might be wrong?
but it seems that when the economy sinks german car companies are quick to make dumb 'special' models to rake in a few bucks from ignorant rich folk.... good for audi, bmw, porsche
stonehammer says:
08:54 PM, 02/ 1/12
....and mercedes.. wow, how could i have missed them with there 'black' series