Luxury Lifestyle Authority ROBB REPORT names AUDI R8 AS car of the year 2008.
Announced at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the award is presented annually to an automobile, formally introduced in the previous year, whose technical designs, styling and performance position it as the world’s preeminent sports or luxury car.
In addition to the Audi R8, finalists in Robb Report’s 2008 Car of the Year (listed in order of finish) included:
· Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano,
· Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet,
· Bentley Continental GT Speed, · Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster,
· Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG,
· Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé,
· Maserati GranTurismo,
· Lamborghini LP640 Roadster,
· Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster,
· Lexus LS600h L,
· BMW M6 Convertible,
· Saleen S302 Extreme and
· Dodge Viper SRT10.
Now in its 32nd year, Robb Report is the international authority on the luxury lifestyle. Each month, the magazine reports on issues and trends affecting the affluent market, with coverage of exclusive events and features on exceptional automobiles, motorcycles, aircraft, art, jewelry, watches, fashion, travel, homes, wines, spirits and cigars.
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