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Material Innovations

November 2007

Audi R8 light in the rear

Audi's range-topping, mid-engined R8 sports car is not just about performance and aesthetics; precision-fit components and a high level of surface finish are also priorities. Among its prominent design features are two large air apertures at the rear. The rear bumper is a plastic-based, lightweight system that not only has to meet Audi's quality priorities but also to be sufficiently tough to resist damage caused in minor collisions.
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