Audi Rosemeyer
| Audi Rosemeyer | |
|---|---|
| File:Audi Rosemeyer Modell.jpg | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Audi AG |
| Production | 2000 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Concept vehicle |
| Body style | 2-door Coupé |
| Layout | Mid engine, quattro permanent four-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 8.0 L W16 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,911 mm (114.6 in) |
| Length | 4,539 mm (178.7 in) |
| Width | 1,920 mm (75.6 in) |
The Audi Rosemeyer[1] is a concept car built by Audi, shown initially at Autostadt and at various auto shows throughout Europe during 2000. Although it was never intended for production, its striking design and highly sporting nature drew considerable attention to the brand, and many potential buyers highly anticipated a production version, to no avail.
Information
The vehicle was designed to evoke emotion and garner attention, and was unique in that it combined elements of modern design with styling strongly resembling the former Auto Unions "Silver Arrows" Grand Prix racers, namely their 16 cylinder car driven by Bernd Rosemeyer, after which the car is named. The Rosemeyer concept is also highly reminiscent of the "Type 52" design study penned by Dr. Ferdinand Porsche and Dr. Erwin Komenda in the 1930s as a possible road going version of the Silver Arrows, which never saw production.[2]
Powered by a large displacement, mid-mounted W16 engine, which develops 700 horsepower (520 kW; 710 PS) and featuring Audi's quattro permanent four-wheel drive system, the vehicle promised high performance to match its appearance. It was ultimately deemed unfit for production, both because of extremely high projected production costs, and Audi's unwillingness to create in-house competition with Lamborghini, which Audi had purchased during the 1990s. In some ways, Audi's Gallardo-based R8 could be considered the Rosemeyer's successor.
Specification
- 8,004 cubic centimetres (488.4 cu in) W16 5 valves/cyl mid-mounted engine
- 700 horsepower (522 kW; 710 PS)
- 761 newton-metres (561 lbf⋅ft) @ 9,000 rws
- Top speed: 350 km/h (217.5 mph)
Images
References
- ^ "Audi Rosemeyer - Silver Arrow". Segura Inc. CarType.com. 2000. Archived from the original on 13 May 2008. Retrieved 7 January 2010.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "The forgotten Audi supercar that was never built". Gawker Media. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
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