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NextAutos readers who were excited to read about the TDI Le Mans concept and the upcoming V-10-engined versions of the super bad Audi R8 supercar , will likely be more than pleased to see that our tireless spy photographers have captured very clear images of the R8 Spider.

The biggest change for the new R8 – aside from the lack of a solid roof of course – is the missing side blades that have become such a signature of the top-dog Audi. The convertible roof seems to be roughly the same as the item found on Lamborghini’s Gallardo Spider. Though some might argue that the change leaves the new R8 looking a bit busy around the rear three-quarters view, we think that, by and large, this is one handsome transformation.

The spy report tells us to expect the same powerplants for the Spider as for the standard R8, including the upcoming 5.0-liter V-10 version. Click through the gallery above to see the new Audi for yourself, or scroll down to read the shooter’s own words.

Here are the first real photos of the open air brother to the Audi R8.

The Audi R8 Spider. Engines will be the same as the R8 and also the upcoming R8 V10, meaning that you can have your Spider with both V8 and V10 power.

Roof looks pretty much like on the Gallardo Spider, and without the sideblades that we normally find on the R8 Coupe, the Spider looks even better.