JAKARTA - Audi is looking back at its past in an unusual way. Earlier this year, the German manufacturer challenged 14 interns to transform the Audi RS3 Sportback into a special car, as a marker for the 50th anniversary of Audi's legendary five-cylinder engine.
Six months later, the project bore fruit in the form of a concept called GT50. Technically, GT50 still retains the RS3's beating heart, namely a 2.5-liter TFSI engine with a power output of around 400 horsepower.
However, the character of this car has changed drastically. The exterior design is inspired by the Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO, an iconic racing car that has ever been successful on the track in the United States.
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As first reported by German media Stimme.de, Wednesday, December 17, this project was worked on by Audi's young talents under the guidance of instructors and Timo Engler as head of automotive technology, logistics and business management training at Audi in Neckarsulm.
Despite garnering a lot of attention, Audi reportedly has no plans to mass-produce the GT50. In fact, the concept with the aura of a classic race car is believed to be a strong magnet for dealer visitors.
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In the process of making it, all the RS3 body panels were removed and the interior was stripped down to the frame. From that starting point, the interns built a car that combines the aesthetics of the past and modern technology.
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The GT50's roof is taken from the Audi 80, a model that has been out of production for more than three decades. Meanwhile, the new body is made up of six main elements made of glass-reinforced plastic, directly inspired by the world of motorsport.
The racing feel is also felt inside the cabin, the GT50's interior is equipped with a handmade rollbar whose processing takes weeks. This confirms that this concept is not just a design exercise, but a serious project with a deep technical approach.
The presence of the GT50 is also inseparable from the big context of Audi today. The brand with the four-ring emblem is undergoing a transformation to rediscover the appeal of its iconic design. A few months ago, Audi introduced the Concept C which is said to be expected to be the next "TT moment".
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