Winner of the World Auto Design Contest 2009, the Italian Domus Academy competition that rewards the most innovative in the automotive scene, the Audi Shark promises to be one of the most exciting cars of the future. Designer Karim Doku took inspiration from motorcycles and airplanes to create a 3D model of a futuristic car that has no wheels and is capable of flight.
Reinterpretation of language, Audi creates a vehicle that lives up to its name. Its sharp edges, its structure, the matt and very grayish finish make it look like a shark, and the Audi Shark aspires to be one on the road.
On rear appendages that look like a tail and are seen to complement the environment while ensuring speed and stability, it has other interesting features. Recalling its inspirations, the door differs not only from an airplane that wraps around the cabin and the two places where this unusual sports car places passengers in a very comfortable position.
Underwater features are allied with a modern aesthetic where either the headlights or the rear are made up of LED units mounted on plastic tubes. The end result is simple: a concept vehicle similar to a flying submarine.
In the vision of its creator, it would be a means of transport with high power and advanced technology, capable of overcoming the limitations of ordinary automobiles, offering passengers “strong sensations and high security”. This is a great example of futurism that is not far from reality, which may one day reduce the risk of traffic accidents while providing a unique feeling of flying. In the automotive scene, the Audi Shark promises to be one of the most exciting cars of the future. Winner of the World Auto Design Contest 2009, the Italian Domus Academy competition that rewards the most innovative in the automotive scene, the Audi Shark promises to be one of the most exciting cars of the future. Designer Karim Doku took inspiration from motorcycles and airplanes to create a 3D model of a futuristic car that has no wheels and is capable of flight.