Video: Audi R8 Spyder Launch

We've been having some beautiful weather here in San Diego this "winter", and what better place for Audi to launch the R8 Spyder.

In the following video, Chas Murphy, Audi of America Sports Car Manager, discusses the Audi R8 Spyder including the convertible's new design, its retractable ragtop, new thermal-resistant seats, and bluetooth-enabled seatbelt microphones.





The 2011 R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro features the same V10 engine found in the R8 LMS racecar and the R8 5.2 quattro coupe. It achieves 525 horsepower at 8,000 rpm and 391 lb-ft of torque at 6,500 rpm. The top track speed for the R8 Spyder is 195 mph with a 0-60 mph time of 4 seconds.

2011 R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro (V10) pricing (excluding $1,250 destination charge, taxes, title, options and dealer charges):

• R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro (manual) $161,000
• R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro (R tronic) $170,000