Audi R8: Still sold out in the US, 18 months waiting time

The Audi R8 is a huge success in the US and elsewhere and is still sold out, even for the new 2009 models.

Inside Line has learned that the 2009 Audi R8 is sold out and that there is a waiting list of more than 18 months for the German automaker's performance flagship, according to Audi of America spokesman Christian Bokich. The 2009 Audi R8 is priced $3,500 higher than the outgoing model, Audi announced on Monday.

The 2009 Audi R8 Quattro manual starts at $113,700, including a $1,200 destination charge. The 2009 Audi R8 Quattro R tronic is priced at $122,700, including shipping. The destination charge on the Audi R8 increased by $200. Destination charges on other '09 Audi models increased from $775 to $825.

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Source: Inside Line

Audi R8: Still sold out in the US, 18 months waiting time

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