EARDRUMS rejoice. The Audi R8 Spyder has arrived, making it easier than ever to enjoy the spine-tingling scream of that 397kW 5.2-litre V10.

Revealed overnight at the New York Motor Show, the Spyder is offered solely with the Audi R8’s less powerful V10, meaning there’s no 449kW/560Nm Plus version for now.

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Similar to its predecessor, the Spyder makes do with a cloth roof which can now open or close in 20 seconds, and that rear glass window retracts, too, so you can still enjoy the V10 orchestra even when it’s raining.

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Inside, you get the same beautifully made cabin as the coupe, complete with Audi’s excellent 12.3-inch Virtual Cockpit display, and full suite of smartphone connectivity.

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