The Prestige Panel on the A-pillar plays a central role in bringing about the Audi skysphere’s* transformation.
The Prestige Panel on the A-pillar plays a central role in bringing about the Audi skysphere’s* transformation.
“In my almost 25-year career as a professional designer, I have given shape to a great many cars. This is definitely one of the most exciting show car projects I have ever had the pleasure of working on with my team.”
To allow elegant entry to the Audi skysphere*, its doors open to the rear.
To allow elegant entry to the Audi skysphere*, its doors open to the rear.
“The Audi skysphere* is inspired by the Horch 853, a 1930s roadster that showcased exciting ideas about driving dynamics and comfort. Those two features are given a contemporary, cutting-edge treatment in today’s Audi skysphere*.”
Consummately Audi: The Audi skysphere* retains the brand’s trademark Singleframe in the digital future.
Consummately Audi: The Audi skysphere* retains the brand’s trademark Singleframe in the digital future.
“This car offers a glimpse of the future because it lends visual and functional shape to the progressive technology behind autonomous driving. While the Audi skysphere* is a bona fide sports car, it morphs into an autonomously driven lounge in mere seconds.”
The virtual exterior mirror puts a gleam in the eye of Head of Design at AUDI AG, Marc Lichte.
The virtual exterior mirror puts a gleam in the eye of Head of Design at AUDI AG, Marc Lichte.
“The Audi skysphere’s* proportions are simply breathtaking. With its large wheels, long wheelbase, exceedingly stretched, low bonnet but very short overhang and a speedster’s roofline, it’s an absolute dream."
“Pairing a supremely muscular body with very elegant lines is the pièce de résistance because it’s such a progressive combination. You get an extremely sporty, athletic car that is also surprisingly sleek and elegant. The Audi skysphere* treats the roadster to a highly progressive reboot.”
Digital design
The Audi skysphere concept* was created using a virtual design process.