Frankfurt 2009: Chrome Audi R8 is a Dubai Dream

[Administrator]

Looking more like something we might find parked in front of the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai than at the booth of a serious German automaker at the Frankfurt Auto Show, Audi had on display an R8 coated in chrome paint.

This was no regular R8 either, but the 525-hp V10-powered model capable of hitting 60 mph in 3.8 seconds.

Standard equipment on the new R8 5.2 FSI includes a rear-biased quattro all-wheel drive system Audi magnetic ride, navigation, a 465-watt Bang & Olufsen Sound System, Audi parking system with backup camera, and 10-way heated sport seats.

Audi’s chrome R8 was made specifically for show purposes and the automaker has no plans to offer a chrome version for sale.

More: Frankfurt 2009: Chrome Audi R8 is a Dubai Dream on AutoGuide.com

[HovyR8]

I am not a fan of chromed car but man it looks good on the R8. Looks like a robot from another planet. Cool.

[Davey_Dee]

Is this where the 'illegal or legal' debate starts?

[HovyR8]

Besides Europe and North America, money dictates what's legal and illegal.