With the Melbourne International Motor Show fast approaching, car manufacturers are falling all over one another trying to get media attention for their product. At an event like the Motor Show however, practicality and fuel efficiency take a back seat to flash and glamour. One car that's sure to attract some attention is Audi’s new R8 sportscar will also be on display in Melbourne, ahead of its September 2007 market introduction in Australia.

Audi report that around two-thirds of the company’s 2007 allocation have already been pre-sold. The R8 is expected to retail at around $250,000 ($AUD). For that sort of money you would be expecting your fair share of glitz and glamour I'd say!

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