Has the Twitter bug caught you yet? Some may argue that it's a waste of time, but once an Audi R8 is involved all bets are off! More specifically, Audi is giving eager fans a chance to win the keys for an Audi R8 for a day simply by sending one simple tweet. Well really, they must explain why the German luxury automaker should make this dream a reality in 140 characters or less; something we here at Knopf Automotive think is an incredibly creative idea!

To be entered to win, those in the Twitterverse must simply use the tag #WantAnR8 while they tell Audi why they should be given the keys or the day. Last month, Julie McCoy was selected to take an R8 out for the day, and she can attest that it's well worth the effort of a few keystrokes to do so!

Complete details on the contest and a "Tweet Now" link can be found on the Audi R8 homepage at http://models.audiusa.com/r8. We should note, however, that this contest is simply to win the vehicle for a day. At the end of it, you must hand the keys back over.

The Audi R8, for those of you who are unfamiliar with it, is among the fastest cars on the road today. It features either a 4.2-liter FSI V8 or a 5.2 FSI V10 engine under the hood. When it boasts a 4.2-liter V8, it can blast from zero to 60 miles per hour in a mere 4.4 seconds, thanks to the 430 untamed ponies under the hood. Of course, if real performance is what you're after, then the 535-horsepower V10 might be more up your ally. It can charge from zero to 60 in 3.4 seconds flat.

As for the standard features on the Audi R8? It's equipped with aluminum double-wishbone front and rear suspension, Audi magnetic ride, quattro permanent all-wheel drive with rear-biased torque distribution, driver and passenger airbags (dual-stage, seat-mounted and knee), electronic stability control, and automatic climate control. How's that for luxury and performance all in one package?

Of course, if there is a different new Audi model that has caught your eye, you could always arrange a test drive for it at 3401 Lehigh St Allentown, PA 18103. Test drives can be scheduled by contacting us online or by phone at (888) 437-9168.

Or, to learn everything you can about the luxury and exotic cars that we carry ahead of time, be sure to have a look at our online inventory and showroom pages. Once there, you can learn more about specific models, such as the Audi A5, Audi S5, and Audi A6; the best ways to finance or lease them; and how you can keep them well maintained through our dedicated parts and service/repair departments.

But if more news on our favorite German automakers is really what you're after, then be sure to stay tuned. After all, Knopf Automotive is dedicated to keeping you informed!