Report: Audi R8 Convertible Spied During Iron Man II Shoot

[Administrator]

While Audi has made no secret that it will be releasing a convertible version of its V10-powered R8 at the Frankfurt Auto Show, the German luxury car maker has kept the car under wraps. Even the test mules spotted lapping the Nürburgring were well-masked.

Now, thanks to the intrepid reporters at U.K.'s AutoExpress we may just have an accurate idea of what the drop-top 2010 Audi R8 Spider/Cabriolet/Roadster will look like. These spy photos photos were taken during shooting of an upcoming sequel to the popular Iron Man movie.

If you recall from the first flick actor Robert Downey Jr. had an Audi R8 in his stable of cars, and if you look closely at these photos you'll see Downey behind the wheel.

The car is expected to keep the same 525hp, V10 engine as the new coupe but be slightly slower due to the extra weight added to help stiffen up the roofless chassis. In terms of design changes, we can see that the side blades have been removed, showing a more sculpted side to the car, while the rear clamshell gets some aggressive renting.

The R8 Roadster will be officially unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show this September.

More: Report: Audi R8 Convertible Spied During Iron Man II Shoot on AutoGuide.com

[AnOutsider]

lol @ the admin triple-reposting.

[harrison]

First tme yesterday I heard about the Iron man 2 movie coming out.Transformers did not give the R 8 much screen time and then had the gall to cut the R8 in half...NO respect. The R8 will always be an IRON MAN exclusive which is fine by me. Gotta go hit the weights!!