- Nuvolari was limited to 499 coupes.
- Audi hints at Nuvolari Spyder with different production.
- The coupe costs 600,000 euros in Germany.
It’s safe to say that Audi surprised us all yesterday when it introduced its de facto replacement for the R8. While the Nuvolari looks like a concept car, this is essentially what deep-pocketed customers will get once deliveries begin in the first half of 2027. Production will be limited to 499 units, but the company has already hinted at the possibility of a follow-up convertible.
In an interview with Top Gear magazine, CEO Gernot Döllner was asked if there were also plans to build 499 Nuvolari Spyder units. While he said no, he was simply referring to production quantities, effectively confirming that a droptop is already in the works. Perhaps we shouldn’t be surprised that Audi’s most powerful car ever will get a folding roof, considering the mechanically related Lamborghini Temerario will also receive the Spyder treatment.
Döllner’s response suggests that the Nuvolari Spyder will go into separate production, if that happens. We’d bet Audi will make fewer units and charge a higher price than the coupe, which starts at €600,000 in Germany. While this is speculative, reading between the lines of the CEO’s comments suggests that a number of convertibles are planned for construction.
Fabric Roof Or Targa Roof?
It’s too early to say whether it will sport a fabric roof like the previous R8 Spyder. With the Concept C launched last year, Ingolstadt took a different approach by introducing Audi’s first targa-style hardtop that stows electrically behind the seats. A production version of the brand’s smaller electric sports car will be released in 2027 and will exclusively feature this setup, as there are no plans for a fixed-roof coupe.
Although the Nuvolari has limited production, Audi hasn’t said whether the production-ready Concept C will also be an interim member of the lineup. Both are the company’s first models to introduce a fresh monolithic design language and a rethought interior layout with higher-quality materials and more analog controls.
Meanwhile, Audi is open for business and will happily sell you a Nuvolari coupe; if your bank account allows it. A plug-in hybrid V8 engine will be coming to the United States, but pricing details have not been revealed. It’s also unclear how the 499 units will be allocated globally, although more details are expected later this year.
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Motorcycle Pickup1: With the Nuvolari and Concept C, Audi seems to be trying to revive the spirit of the original R8 and TT models. Although sports cars are a niche product, a very bold new design direction will begin to spread to volumetric models in the coming years.
Ingolstadt hit the reset button, and dare we say, it’s off to a good start. VW Group’s sister brand, Porsche, is lending a helping hand in Audi’s revival. The Nuvolari has ties to the Temerario, just as next year’s Concept C will be linked to the electric Boxster/Cayman. Yes, the 718 EV duo is still going on.
