Report: Audi nixes V8-powered R8 Spyder, delays A8 Sedan

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June 17, 2009 by German Car Magazine
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2011 audi r8 spyder spy shots june main630 0616 350x200 Report: Audi nixes V8 powered R8 Spyder, delays A8 Sedan

While many carmakers adjust their product lineups and launch schedules to accommodate the worst global economy in recent memory, Audi is adjusting too - but to take competitive advantage rather than just to play catch-up.

Or at least that’s how Audi is explaining its decision to launch the R8 Spyder with only the 5.2L V10 engine found in the R8 V10, skipping right over the 4.2L V8 found in the base R8. The smaller engine could be added later, according to the reports, but so far the V10 is expected to ride out the rest of the current R8’s product cycle as the only option for the Spyder.

Another move to push product cycles to a more advantageous position is the delay of the A8.

Audi R8 Spider at the Nurburgring

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