The Audi R8 is by no means an inexpensive car, though unlike some other supercars, its price is not inflated by frivolous amenities, badges and plaques. Consider this: the Audi R8 shares its engine ...

Here is the new Audi R8 GT Spyder. A year after unveiling its light-weight, stripped-out, semi-race version of the R8 supercar, Audi has announced it will introduce a sunburn special of the same car.

And all of this comes at a price considered a bargain compared to its Italian rivals. With an all-new R8 Spyder model for 2011, Audi has raised the bar once again, and driving purists may have to ...