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The state's allocation of three $659,000 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 supercars have all been spoken for.

Audi Centre Brisbane dealer principal Greg Willims, who deals with brands such as Audi, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Alfa Romeo and Maserati, said premium car sales were continuing to rocket this year after a successful 2006.

Standing in front of a $399,500 pale blue convertible Bentley Continental GTC at the show yesterday, he said Queenslanders last year bought 28 of the stately English marque.

"This year it will be 36," he said.

Mr Willims also expected to sell three Bentley Azures at $650,000 each.

"Two people have already put in an order from the Gold Coast," he said.

"In premium cars, interest is evenly divided between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, but in the convertibles there is more interest from the Gold Coast."

Audi also yesterday unveiled its first mid-engined supercar, the R8, which will arrive in September, costing between $250,000 and $300,000.

Mr Willims said there were already eight orders in Brisbane for the 309kW V8 supercar capable of going from standstill to 100km/h in 4.6 seconds.

Audi confirmed there were 34 orders across the nation and 13 from Queensland.

The show continues until February 11 in the Brisbane Convention Centre, featuring 311 new cars from 40 manufacturers.

Mark Hinchliffe
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Mark Hinchliffe is a former CarsGuide contributor and News Limited journalist, where he used his automotive expertise to specialise in motorcycle news and reviews.
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