<center><img src="http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080812.008/audi-r8-targa-first-spy-shots"></center><p>first original shots from R8 Spider... what do you think about these..??

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Ferrari has nothing to worry about. Maybe even ugly.

engine cover. Not exciting but not terrible to me. I think I would prefer a 'targa' concept better with it for an open car.

It appears as if they have abandoned the 'blade' concept on it. I always wondered if they could make the blade work, visually, with the top chopped. I guess they couldn't. Second, there are several hints that the V10 is hidden beneath. They point out the exhaust tips, but the front and rear grills and the rocker panels also lead to that conclusion. And, is it just me or have they lowered the car? The wheel well gaps look much smaller than 'normal'.

Overall, I think it looks good. But I wonder what the design element is that they are hiding around the rear window. Hmm. Maybe it really is a Targa and not a ragtop!

Have fun,
Steve