Audi’s Skorpion Concept Turns Up in German Museum

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Audi’s exploration into hybrid supercar technology, initiated under the guidance of former R&D chief Wolfgang Dürheimer, has finally been revealed with the Skorpion concept now on public display at the August Horch Museum in Zwickau, Germany. The project, which was closely guarded and never officially announced, illustrates what could have been Audi’s step above the celebrated R8.

The Skorpion concept, inspired by Audi’s formidable R18 Le Mans sports prototypes, combines cutting-edge design with sophisticated aerodynamic features. The chassis is based on the one used for Audi’s DTM race entries, showcasing Audi’s commitment to blending top-tier motorsport technology with road-going vehicles. The design also reflects the early versions of the R18, particularly borrowing from the R18 E-Tron Quattro, which dominated Le Mans from 2012 to 2014 by integrating a diesel engine with dual electric motors.