Driving the R8 spyder feels remarkably similar to the coupe, and we didn’t find a rough enough road on our test drive to reveal any real-world loss of rigidity. The steering is light but direct, and the standard Quattro all-wheel drive helps keep the handling predictable and increase driver confidence. Push the R8 spyder too hard, and it will reassuringly understeer. It might not be as primeval an experience as driving a mid-engine Ferrari or an early 911, but the R8 is easy to drive incredibly fast without worrying about a perilous fall from a roadside cliff if speed should surpass talent.