Audi unveils Skysphere roadster concept, public debut fixed on August 13

New Delhi: On Wednesday, German carmaker Audi unveiled the Skysphere roadster concept, which is the name of the electric-powered, two-door convertible.

It illustrates the vision for the progressive luxury segment of the future, in which the interior becomes an interactive space and the vehicle a platform for captivating experiences. This has been made possible because of autonomous driving , a revolutionary redesign of the interior, and a seamless digital ecosystem.

Audi Skysphere concept was designed for two different driving experiencing- grand touring and sports. The concept makes use of the variable whelbase Electric motors and a sophisticated mechanism with body and fame components that slide into one another to make it possible to vary the wheelbase itself and the exterior length of the car by 250 mm.

The vehicle’s ground clearance is adjusted by 10 mm to enhance comfort and driving dynamics, at the same time, the company said in a media release.

the design project manager, Gael Buzyn, said that, “New technologies like electrification, digitalization, and autonomous driving gave us the opportunity to create an experience that goes way beyond the one that typical roadsters offer today.”

The vehicle features double wishbone axles in the front and the rear. The upper and lower wishbones are forged or cast from aluminum. Steering takes place through a steer-by-wire system that controls both the front and the rear wheels, said the company.

The concept will make its public debut on August 13, 2021, as part of Monterey Car Week in California. A classic model from the company’s own history – the Horch 853 roadster – served as the inspiration for the new model, Audi said.