- The Nuvolari is restricted to 499 coupes.
- Audi hints at a Nuvolari Spyder with a unique manufacturing run.
- The coupe prices 600,000 euros in Germany.
It’s protected to say Audi took us all unexpectedly yesterday when it launched a de facto substitute for the R8. Though the Nuvolari seems like an idea automotive, that is primarily what deep-pocketed clients will get as soon as deliveries start within the first half of 2027. Manufacturing will likely be capped at 499 models, however the firm is already hinting at a attainable convertible follow-up.
In an interview with Top Gear journal, CEO Gernot Döllner was requested whether or not there are additionally plans to construct 499 examples of a Nuvolari Spyder. Whereas he mentioned no, he was referring solely to the manufacturing amount, successfully confirming {that a} droptop is already within the works. Maybe we shouldn’t be stunned that Audi’s strongest automotive ever will get a folding roof, on condition that the mechanically associated Lamborghini Temerario can also be set to obtain Spyder remedy.
Döllner’s response suggests {that a} Nuvolari Spyder would carry a separate manufacturing run, ought to it occur. We’d wager Audi would construct even fewer examples and cost a premium over the coupe, which begins at €600,000 in Germany. Whereas that is speculative, studying between the traces of the CEO’s feedback means that an unspecified variety of convertibles is deliberate.
Cloth Roof Or Targa High?
It’s too early to say whether or not it’ll use a cloth roof just like the R8 Spyder earlier than it. With the Concept C revealed final 12 months, Ingolstadt took a unique method by introducing an Audi-first targa-style hardtop that stows electrically behind the seats. The manufacturing model of the model’s smaller absolutely electrical sports activities automotive is due in 2027 and can solely function this setup, as there aren’t any plans for a fixed-roof coupe.
Whereas the Nuvolari has a restricted manufacturing run, Audi hasn’t mentioned whether or not the production-ready Idea C may even be a brief member of the lineup. These two are the corporate’s first fashions to introduce a contemporary, monolithic design language and a rethought inside structure with higher-quality supplies and extra analog controls.
In the meantime, Audi is open for enterprise and can fortunately promote you a Nuvolari coupe; in case your checking account permits it. The plug-in hybrid V8 machine is coming to the USA, however pricing particulars haven’t been disclosed. It’s additionally unclear how the 499 models will likely be allotted globally, although extra particulars are anticipated later this 12 months.
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Motor1’s Take: With the Nuvolari and Idea C, Audi seems to be making an attempt to reignite the spark of the unique R8 and TT fashions. Whereas sports activities vehicles are area of interest merchandise, the surprisingly daring new design path will trickle down the vary within the coming years to quantity fashions.
Ingolstadt is hitting the reset button, and dare we are saying, it’s off to a powerful begin. Sister VW Group model Porsche is lending a serving to hand in Audi’s renaissance. The Nuvolari has ties to the Temerario, very similar to subsequent 12 months’s Idea C will likely be linked to the electrical Boxster/Cayman. Sure, the 718 EV duo is still happening.
