Audi R8 Convertible Rental

One of the most eye-catching exotic vehicles just got better. The 2011 R8?s styling has been preserved in the convertible conversion. The distinctive ?sideblade? air intakes from the coupe have been subbed out for more conventional scoops in front of the rear wheels, and the upshot is that the V-10 convertible is an inch narrower than the coupe, equal to the V-8 coupe?s 75.0-inch width. The windshield is lowered slightly, and height drops 0.3 inch. When tucked away, the top sits above a large portion of the V-10, making an engine-viewing window impossible, but two slotted silver vents running along the rear deck add some visual pop. Like the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 that the R8 has much in common with, the rear window operates independently of the top. Raised to a maximum of six inches with the top down, the window acts as a wind blocker and helps reduce turbulence; lower it with the top up, and the opening allows engine noise to flow into the cabin for increased aural pleasure.