Concept Cars & Design Studies
Audi R8 V12 TDI concept (2008)
Launched at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the R8 V12 TDI Le Mans paired Audi's 6.0-liter V12 TDI of the European market Q7 with the sportscar chassis of the R8 Mk1 as a measure to show a road car that could authentically pay tribute to Audi's Le Mans dominant R10 TDI with its own V12.
Audi TT Open Sky Concept (2001)
The launch of the Audi TT Open Sky concept at the 2001 Frankfurt IAA motor show in Germany was largely missed by most of the world's press as the September 11th attacks on the United States upstaged most new introductions from that day.
Audi Project Rosemeyer Concept (2000)
Back in September 2000, Audi rolled out one of the wildest concept cars ever. Called Project Rosemeyer, it was a low-slung, brushed-aluminum coupe designed to honor Auto Union’s legendary Silver Arrows and named for one of their most famous drivers, Bernd Rosemeyer.
Al2 Open End concept (1997)
Known internally as “Light Blue”, the Open End explored a more versatile, leisure-oriented interpretation of the Al2 theme, emphasizing practicality and cargo flexibility.
Audi Al2 concept (1997)
The Audi Al2 was a concept car presented by Audi at the 1997 Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA). It served as a direct precursor to the production Audi A2, which entered production in 1999.
Audi Cabrio Design Study (1989)
The concept car that foreshadowed the Audi 80 Cabriolet
Audi Forschungsauto Concept (1981)
The Audi Forschungsauto, unveiled at the 1981 Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA), was an experimental research vehicle developed as part of a German federal initiative to advance automotive efficiency, materials innovation and environmental compatibility.
Audi Asso di Picche (1973)
The Audi Asso di Picche is a 1973 concept car developed by Italdesign under the direction of Giorgetto Giugiaro, with construction undertaken by Karmann.