Audi AG, Germany – Wouter Kets
The Audi Le Mans concept was presented in September 2003 at the Frankfurt motor show. The goal of the project was to show the sports potential of the Audi brand. This resulted in a rear engine two-seater sports car with a V10 engine. The car was designed and built within 6 months, fully functional. The car received a lot of positive feedback at the show and in the press; especially the interior was well appreciated by the public.
This prototype was then developed into the production version, the Audi R8 super sports car. The seats in this car are lightweight carbon fibre bucket seats, with the possibility of folding them to gain more luggage space.