In 2007, when Audi launched the R8 sports car with the V8 engine, our sights were firmly settled on the Porsche 911, a car which for many years had ruled this part of the market.Over the years, many manufacturers had taken on the 911, but none had matched it for engineering precision, day to day usability and sheer driving pleasure. The Audi R8 changed all that, and has won critical acclaim ever since.When we launched the Audi R8 V10 we saw the model take another step up, this time competing with the awesome Porsche 911 Turbo, and winning sales otherwise destined for the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini.In a couple of months we launch the Audi R8 V10 Spyder, a convertible version which boasts a 5.2 litre FSI direct injection engine with 520 PS. We are taking orders for this car now, and expect...