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R8 Spyder’s hood is fully automatic

Typically Audi, the R8 Spyder has a cloth top, which keeps the total weight and the vehicle’s centre of gravity low. It takes up little room when opened; when closed it integrates ideally into the design line. Its two slim fins draw a contour similar to that of the fixed roof of the coupé. With the standard hydraulic motor, the soft top opens and closes within 19 seconds, even while driving at speeds up to 50 km/h (31 mph). It is perfectly suitable for high-speed driving on the highway and is very quiet.

The wind deflector is installed in just two steps. The glass window is integrated into the bulkhead separately and can be raised and lowered via a switch. The bulkhead also includes integrated rollover protection in the form of two strong, pre-tensioned plates. The Spyder's ASF body is reinforced in key area, yet weighs just 6 kilograms (13.23 lb) more than that of the coupé.

To reduce heating as a result of the sun’s rays, the leather seats of the open two-seater are specially pigmented. Among the options is the seatbelt microphone for the hands-free unit, which makes it possible to talk on the phone with the top down on the highway. Integrated into the belts are three small microphones; a fourth is mounted on the windshield frame. The seat belt microphone is also available for the R8 Coupé.

For more information on the R8 Spyder or to arrange a test-drive, please send us an R8 Enquiry here.