Audi Concept ATOM is the longtail R8 Audi won’t build

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But one can dream, right?

We’ve had our fair share of Audi concepts – both official and fan-made – over the years, so what harm can another one cause? Enter the Pixel Land-based Audi Concept ATOM.

Designed and executed by Konstantin Pankratov, the so-called Audi Concept ATOM is visibly influenced by Ingolstadt’s halo car aka the Audi R8. Just have a look at those side blades and the rear/front design.

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From what we can tell, the design study is, however, sitting on a longer wheelbase with a rear end that hints at a longtail model similar to the McLaren 675LT.

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We’re also not sure how much safety points would the sharp-edged grille score in Euro NCAP’s crash tests should the ATOM were to happen. But hey, we haven’t left the digital world yet so why bother with such details?

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As it’s often the case with such renderings, we don’t get any clue on what the designer would choose in terms of mechanical bits and bobs. Sure, a mid-mounted V10 aided by electric motors would both sound great and provide the amount of grunt this concept deserves, but all we can do is fantasize for now.

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And speaking of Audi concepts, here’s the bonkers Audi R10 derived in two flavors: realistic and gaming-inspired.