The evolution ofAudi concept cars has been a testament to the brand’s relentless pursuit of pushing the boundaries of automotive engineering and design. From the groundbreaking Aztec concept of 1988 to the revolutionary Audi quattro concept of 2010, these visionary creations have consistently pushed the envelope, hinting at the future of automotive technology long before they hit the streets. While most of these concept cars never made it to production, they continue to serve as a vital source of inspiration for the brand’s future direction. In honor of these visionary and impactful creations, Audi’s Museum Mobile is proud to host an all-new exhibit titled “Design Legends” which showcases eleven concept cars and design studies.
Exhibit Special Features:
Aztec from 1988: A futuristic wedge-shaped design that showcased Audi’s vision for the luxury sedan of the future.
Audi quattro Spyder from 1991: A sleek and sporty roadster that blended Audi’s signature quattro all-wheel-drive system with avant-garde styling.
Audi Avus quattro from 1991: A stunning supercar prototype that highlighted Audi’s commitment to performance and cutting-edge technology.
Audi TT show car from 1995: An iconic design study that would later become the inspiration for the legendary Audi TT production car.
Audi A8 Coupé concept car from 1997: A luxurious two-door coupe that explored the potential of the Audi A8 platform.
Audi Steppenwolf from 2000: A rugged and capable concept that foreshadowed Audi’s foray into the SUV market.
Audi Nuvolari quattro from 2003: A futuristic grand tourer that combined sleek styling with advanced technology.
Audi Shooting Brake concept from 2005: A stylish and practical shooting brake concept that pushed the boundaries of wagon design.
Audi e-tron Spyder from 2010: An innovative hybrid concept that showcased Audi’s commitment to electric mobility.
Audi quattro concept from 2010: A modern interpretation of the legendary Audi quattro rally car.
Audi PB 18 e-tron from 2018: A futuristic electric supercar that pushed the limits of performance and technology.
An Automotive Time Capsule:
It’s been 20 years since the Audi museum mobile dedicated an entire exhibition to design studies. Since then, our guests have repeatedly asked for a revival of this theme – and now the time has come. Concept cars like the Audi quattro Spyder and Audi Avus quattro have returned to our museum, joined by a few studies we’ve never hosted before, such as the Audi e-tron Spyder and the Aztec.\” Beyond the concept cars themselves, the exhibition also features special pieces from Audi’s model workshop, offering insights into the creative process behind the designs. Sketches, renderings, and clay models provide a glimpse inside Audi’s creative studio – “showcasing the designers’ ideas, methods, and the journey from vision to form,” – Curator, Stefan Felber. Until July 12th, visitors will have the chance to get up close and personal with an automotive timeline of distinctive Audi eras at its museum headquarters in Germany. And for those who will not be making a trip to the Audi Forum Ingolstadt, the Audi Tradition App brings the museum to the screen of your smartphone. The Audi Tradition app offers deep dives into historic models through text, audio guides, 360-degree views, and even engine sounds.\”
Curator’s Insight:
\”It’s been 20 years since Audi museum mobile devoted an entire exhibition to design studies. Since then, our guests have repeatedly asked for a revival of this theme – and now the time has come. Concept cars like the Audi quattro Spyder and Audi Avus quattro have returned to our museum, joined by a few studies we’ve never hosted before, such as the Audi e-tron Spyder and the Aztec.\”\\\”Beyond the concept cars themselves, the exhibition also features special pieces from Audi’s model workshop, offering insights into the creative process behind the designs. Sketches, renderings, and clay models provide a glimpse inside Audi’s creative studio – showcasing the designers’ ideas, methods, and the journey from vision to form,\\\” – Curator, Stefan Felber.\\\”It’s been 20 years since Audi museum mobile devoted an entire exhibition to design studies. Since then, our guests have repeatedly asked for a revival of this theme – and now the time has come. Concept cars like the Audi quattro Spyder and Audi Avus quattro have returned to our museum, joined by a few studies we’ve never hosted before, such as the Audi e-tron Spyder and the Aztec.\”\\\”Beyond the concept cars themselves, the exhibition also features special pieces from Audi’s model workshop, offering insights into the creative process behind the designs. Sketches, renderings, and clay models provide a glimpse inside Audi’s creative studio – showcasing the designers’ ideas, methods, and the journey from vision to form,\\\” – Curator, Stefan Felber.\\\”It’s been 20 years since Audi museum mobile devoted an entire exhibition to design studies. Since then, our guests have repeatedly asked for a revival of this theme – and now the time has come. Concept cars like the Audi quattro Spyder and Audi Avus quattro have returned to our museum, joined by a few studies we’ve never hosted before, such as the Audi e-tron Spyder and the Aztec.\”\\\”Beyond the concept cars themselves, the exhibition also features special pieces from Audi’s model workshop, offering insights into the creative process behind the designs. Sketches, renderings, and clay models provide a glimpse inside Audi’s creative studio – showcasing the designers’ ideas, methods, and the journey from vision to form,\\\” – Curator, Stefan Felber.
Future Gazing:
\”It’s been 20 years since Audi museum mobile devoted an entire exhibition to design studies. Since then, our guests have repeatedly asked for a revival of this theme – and now the time has come. Concept cars like the Audi quattro Spyder and Audi Avus quattro have returned to our museum, joined by a few studies we’ve never hosted before, such as the Audi e-tron Spyder and the Aztec.\”\\\\\”Beyond the concept cars themselves, the exhibition also features special pieces from Audi’s model workshop, offering insights into the creative process behind the designs. Sketches, renderings, and clay models provide a glimpse inside Audi’s creative studio – showcasing the designers’ ideas, methods, and the journey from vision to form,\\\” – Curator, Stefan Felber.\\\\\”It’s been 20 years since Audi museum mobile devoted an entire exhibition to design studies. Since then, our guests have repeatedly asked for a revival of this theme – and now the time has come. Concept cars like the Audi quattro Spyder and Audi Avus quattro have returned to our museum, joined by a few studies we’ve never hosted before, such as the Audi e-tron Spyder and the Aztec.\”\\\\\\\”Beyond the concept cars themselves, the exhibition also features special pieces from Audi’s model workshop, offering insights into the creative process behind the designs. Sketches, renderings, and clay models provide a glimpse inside Audi’s creative studio – showcasing the designers’ ideas, methods, and the journey from vision to form,\\\” – Curator, Stefan Felber.\\\\\”It’s been 20 years since Audi museum mobile devoted an entire exhibition to design studies. Since then, our guests have repeatedly asked for a revival of this theme – and now the time has come. Concept cars like the Audi quattro Spyder and Audi Avus quattro have returned to our museum, joined by a few studies we’ve never hosted before, such as the Audi e-tron Spyder and the Aztec.\”\\\\\\\”Beyond the concept cars themselves, the exhibition also features special pieces from Audi’s model workshop, offering insights into the creative process behind the designs. Sketches, renderings, and clay models provide a glimpse inside Audi’s creative studio – showcasing the designers’ ideas, methods, and the journey from vision to form,\\\” – Curator, Stefan Felber.\\\\\\\”It’s been 20 years since Audi museum mobile devoted an entire exhibition to design studies. Since then, our guests have repeatedly asked for a revival of this theme – and now the time has come. Concept cars like the Audi quattro Spyder and Audi Avus quattro have returned to our museum, joined by a few studies we’ve never hosted before, such as the Audi e-tron Spyder and the Aztec.\”\\\\\\\\\”Beyond the concept cars themselves, the exhibition also features special pieces from Audi’s model workshop, offering insights into the creative process behind the designs. Sketches, renderings, and clay models provide a glimpse inside Audi’s creative studio – showcasing the designers’ ideas, methods, and the journey from vision to form,\\\” – Curator, Stefan Felber.\\\\\\\”It’s been 20 years since Audi museum mobile devoted an entire exhibition to design studies. Since then, our guests have repeatedly asked for a revival of this theme – and now the time has come. Concept cars like the Audi quattro Spyder and Audi Avus quattro have returned to our museum, joined by a few studies we’ve never hosted before, such as the Audi e-tron Spyder and the Aztec.\”\\\\\\\\\\\”Beyond the concept cars themselves, the exhibition also features special pieces from Audi’s model workshop, offering insights into the creative process behind the designs. Sketches, renderings, and clay models provide a glimpse inside Audi’s creative studio – showcasing the designers’ ideas, methods, and the journey from vision to form,\\\” – Curator, Stefan Felber
