Audi used to be part of Auto Union, which represented four German manufacturers and was established in 1936. The company, like its German counterpart Mercedes, enjoyed a rich racing history within the Silver Arrows period – named so due to silver German cars’ domination of motoring events. One of the most notable Auto Union race cars was the C-Type. Here, an Audi fan took it upon himself to create a modern interpretation which he called Audi Gentleman’s Racer.
Mikael Lugnegard, a freelance designer, developed a concept inspired by American hot rods. In the concept, he combines design lines that is now synonymous with Audi, along with the most recognizable thing about Audis today, which is their front grille. This shows up in the concept albeit being slightly elongated.
When a design is created in the mind with no regards to financial viability, anything is possible. Thus a performance driven approach was taken and Audi’s lightweight aluminium spaceframe is used for the chassis, Ohlins racing suspension system, Brembo brakes and a body entirely made out of carbon fibre.
Powering this lightweight hot rod, will be the 5.2-litre V10 found in the R8 V10, which in stock form pumps out 525 horses, which will go straight to the rear wheels. A specialised gentlemen’s race car should have the luxuries, and no expense seems to have been spared with the use of carbon fibre, aluminium and Alcantara leather for the interior. Catch more beauty shots of the hot rod in a picture gallery after the jump.
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Classic yet modern.
Either like or don’t like, there’s no in-between.
cool!
this is what we call a monster!!
hot rod.
this Audi fan must be a BIG one! took his time to come up with such design that i personally have no comment. pretty? ugly? can’t decide now hmm… anyway kudos for his love for this marque :)
copy phase form american hot rot.. boring!!
Agreed!
err..did you mean copy ‘paste’?
this is a beauty + beast!!
doesnt look audi.
what ? u drive while standing ?
frankly this car is anytime good looking than what Proton and Perodua can produce, in terms safety too…
So typical Malaysian!
why strange car start to show up from the last three post,like paul being abducted by aliens
Batman Next new ride ” the bat hot rods.” cool !
Where Chip Foose ?..
They finally turned my favourite monopoly piece into real life. :)
Walao…the grill…
Interestingly, the Auto Union ‘type C’ and ‘type R’ from 1937 were more advanced than Mr. Lugnegard’s creation, they had a ‘rear Mid-engine’ design… ;)
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looks like it could fit only one person inside?
looks. old school. likey.
anyone watched sorcerer’s apprentice?
loved it. reminds me of the car.
not bad i would say. but chip foose had done this since long ago..
cant see the beauty, not practical and cant be use on kampung roads. after spending half a million u cant go anywhere with the car.
As UGLY as SHIT!
Thanks ;)
Gani:this is a fan build Audi….not something into production for you to balik kampung…exclude this…which supercar is suitable for kampung road?
this is something cool to me…=D
monster
Mobile barbeque grill…
One “garang” car, like wanna eat u. If this car come from behind you on highway, I thought it would be a Batmobile.
This is so special…resembles the Auto Union heritage. When its comes to Auto Union, the standard level is high…no doubt about the design similarity with foose but this monster has it own league.
hahah audi patah balik ke masa lampau tp penuh tech.. jap lg dia bg chip foose lak upgrade kaw kaw nye ekeke
I loled at some of the commentors.
This is actually a nice looking design.
Some people cannot think out of the box. Silly.