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Detailansicht A-Säule mit Marc Lichte.

“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.”

 

Side view of the Audi skysphere concept with open door.

“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*.”

 

The Audi skysphere viewed from the front.

“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.”

 

Designer Marc Lichte in front of the virtual exterior mirror.

“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."

 

Designer Marc Lichte next to the Audi skysphere concept.

“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.”

 

The Audi skysphere concept in the virtual design process.

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The Audi skysphere concept* was created using a virtual design process.