Auto Union Type C8 Concept

New Designers 11 Jun 2013
Auto Union Type C8 Concept

The Type C8 is a design study of a hypercar inspired by the values of the legendary Auto Union Type C from the 1930s. The author is Maxime de Keiser.


This personal project by Maxime de Keiser pays tribute to the Auto Union racing cars of the past with a study of a modern hypercar conceived for the Audi brand.

Type C8 Concept

The goal was to create a radically extreme sportscar powered by a large displacement engine, featuring a low profile and stance and relatively compact dimensions.

Type C8 Concept

Designed to compete in the same segment as the Veyron and the Aventador, the Type C8 Concept aims at combining tight clean lines with a sense of raw power and primitive ferociousness, expressed through the bulky rear volume, with the rear grille and the retro-inspired air vents on the engine hood hinting at the engine’s performance.

Type C8 Concept

The reference to Audi’s contemporary visual identity was mainly influenced by the R8 model, especially in the front “face” and in the graphic layout of the side view, characterized by the darkened blades.

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Type C8 Concept

 

About the Designer

Maxime de Keiser is a design graduate and a digital artist and illustrator. Among his projects is the Mangusta Legacy Concept and the Raymanta Concept.

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(Image Courtesy: Maxime de Keiser for Car Body Design)

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  1. Cloverleaf
    12/6/2013

    Far too much Lamborghini in this design.

  2. infiniti13
    13/6/2013

    what kind software for made 3d car model…? the most important is without blueprint… please tell me…

    • 13/6/2013

      There are many 3D applications that can be used to create 3d models of cars or other products. For visualization and concept design purposes you can go with a polygonal modeler (Blender, Maya, Modo, Lightwave, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Silo and many others), for more CAD-oriented models you can use NURBS modelers (Rhino, Alias, MOI3D). For more info you can check http://www.carbodydesign.com/directory/car-design/car-design-software/

      • infiniti13
        14/6/2013

        ooo… ok.. but what is the favourite software to make 3d car model…?

        • 17/6/2013

          There is no “favourite”, software is just a tool, it really depends on design purpose, costs, skills and other factors.

  3. Toyonda93
    16/11/2013

    This does resemble some Lamborghini cues, but still, as Lambo is now part of VW group and uses Audi engines and componenets, it’s acceptable, and the design is fantastic. 😀

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