Jul
15
Welcome to this week’s round-up of car design stories in brief. Whether you’re actively celebrating Easter or simply enjoying some well-deserved time off, here are the key takeaways you might have missed, including future design strategies, revived trim levels and a rejected farewell to a much-loved supercar.
End of the line for Audi R8
The last R8 has rolled off the line in Germany, ending a story that began (officially) in 2007. Based on the Le Mans concept car showcased at the Frankfurt auto show in 2003 – created by exterior designer Frank Lamberty and interior designer Jens Sieber, among others – the R8 became an instant icon for the brand. The extroverted sideblades that so defined it were gradually toned down over the years, but each generation stayed largely true to the original design, progressing cautiously in line with modern trends around lighting, sharp lines and digital cockpits. The R8 does not have a direct replacement per se, but its closest relative in the portfolio would be the electric RS e-tron GT – a sedan.
Lamborghini’s new badge
Every brand goes through a refresh now and again, but it has been some 20 years since Lamborghini updated its angry
