The Audi R8 Was Officially Launched At The Paris Auto Show On The 30th Of September 2006 With The Impressive Spyder Convertible Making Its First Appearance At The 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, With The Production Of The 4.2 V8 Engine Convertible Starting In The Middle Of 2011. Compared With The Coupe Model, The Convertible Had Extra Chassis Support From The Aluminium Space Frame, A Pair Of Roll Over Safety Bars, The Re-Positioning Of The Aluminium Look R8 Embossed Fuel Cap Filler And The Removal Of The Side Blades. The Spyder 4.2 V8 Still Offered Buyers Perfect Power With The Engine Producing A Very Healthy 424 BHP, Capable Of Taking You From 0-62 In 4.5 Seconds And An Eye Watering Top Speed Of 187 MPH, Which Was All Available With Or Without The Fabric Convertible Roof In Place.