The Audi R8 is the car of choice for Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) in the soon to be released, highly anticipated - at least by me - film version of the Marvel Comics Iron Man movie.

Gwyneth Paltrow will also feature in the film as Virginia Potts, and can be seen getting around in an Audi S5.

The R8 received praise from the films director Jon Favreau.

“The R8 is the perfect car for Tony Stark,” said Iron Man director Jon Favreau.
“It’s a technological masterpiece. Plus it’s fast, safe, and sure to be noticed.”

High praise indeed, even if it does sound like something straight from the sales brochure...

Audi is no stranger to product placement, featuring in 'I, Robot' as well as another comic book adaptation, Superman Returns - you may remember Kate Bosworth driving around in an Audi A3.

Any way, here's a screen shot from the film.

If you haven't seen the trailer for Iron Man, you can watch it in all its glory below.

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