So, we had to look for a valid reason to run a story about the all-new R8 Coupe in the newsletter - apart from drooling over the pictures and listening to the glorious engine in the video rolling road demo.
The fact that, in the editor's opinion, it's jaw-droppingly gorgeous isn't enough - neither is the fact that its the fastest production Audi ever.
And the sales spiel from Andrew Doyle, Managing Director of Audi Australia? “The all-new second generation Audi R8 pushes the boundaries of what is possible for a modern supercar, while its sharper design hints at the progress that has been made beneath the skin. The new R8 is faster than its predecessor, and boasts technology that rightly positions the Audi Sport brand as an innovator, even among its highly desirable competition.” Nope, that doesn't cut it either.
But – wait yes, near the end of the press release- hurrah the R8 debuts a new concept of the Audi Space Frame (ASF). For the first time, Audi combines aluminium and carbon-fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) to form the basis of the occupant cell. This advanced concept affords and unmatched combination of torsional strength and low weight. Indeed, the body weighs just 200kg (10kg less), while torsional rigidity has gained 40 percent.
So there's the Paint & Panel angle - turn up your volume now and press play.