The Audi Rosemeyer was introduced at Autostadt during 2000 by Audi and other auto shows all across Europe. The Gallardo-based R8 is expected to be the successor of this model. It has been powered by a 8 liter W16 5-cylinder mid-mounted engine that is capable of producing about 78 hp and 561 lb-ft at 4,000 rpm along with a 6-speed manual transmission. The car also features a permanent four-wheel drive system and it can reach a top speed of around 217.5 mph. This model was specially designed to get attention with its unique combined elements of modern design and styling that strongly resembles former Auto Unions Silver Arrows Grand Prix racers. The Audi Rosemeyer has a wheelbase of 2,911 mm, width of 4,539 mm and it also looks very similar to the Bugatti Veyron with W16 engine. The car is a low-built coupe which has famous Silver Arrows and plenty of space in the middle of its giant wheels. This model has a very long wheelbase which gives space for two passengers and a large-capacity engine in the front of rear axle. The Audi Rosemeyer is available with a large-diameter drilled brake discs on the giant wheels which are logical counterpart to its performance. It also features body shaped air inlets, headlight units in the aerodynamically shaped nose, powerful xenon headlights and flat lights behind flush-fitting metal panels. The car failed to enter into production because of it required extremely high projected production costs.
