Audi R8 Supercar Official Launch

Not sure what's going on with the over-enthusiastic flash in the background, but Audi officially announced the R8 at the Paris Motor Show today. With a 420bhp V8, 0-62 in 4.6 seconds, and what I think are good looks (I haven't quite decided yet), this is Audi's Porsche and M6 chaser. I think it's going to cost about $100k 8-( but all the details and more pics are here for your viewing.

Update - I just realized it's got a big black thing halfway down the body - what's the deal with that? It better be carbon fibre.....

Update 2 - I just saw the interior and the engine bay - back in love...