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From film star to street hero: The Audi RSQ from I, Robot!
Find out everything about the Audi RSQ, the futuristic concept vehicle from “I, Robot”, and its connection to Ingolstadt.
From film star to street hero: The Audi RSQ from I, Robot!
The Audi RSQ has caused a lot of stir in recent years. The question is often asked: “Was Will Smith really sitting in there?” The answer is simple and clear: “There is only one.” This unique vehicle was made famous in the 2004 science fiction film “I, Robot,” starring actor Will Smith. The RSQ was manufactured in Ingolstadt and is a prototype for a super sports car from Audi.
In the film, set in 2035, Smith's character investigates the threat that robots pose to humanity. The Audi RSQ was designed as the police car of the future and impresses with its futuristic design. With its pivoting butterfly doors and spherical wheels, which allow the vehicle to drive using elaborate CGI, the prototype car is actually reminiscent of a spaceship.
Equipment and design
One of the most striking features of the Audi RSQ are the rear-swinging butterfly doors. This futuristic design is a source of amazement, especially because the vehicle's wheels are spherical, meaning the car in the film rides on balls instead of conventional tires. However, normal tires are hidden behind the caps.
The interior of the Audi RSQ is minimalist and tidy. Hidden “Easter Eggs” inside ensure that the driving experience is special. A special center console opens to reveal an on/off switch and various switches reminiscent of a fighter jet control panel. The vehicle also has a yoke steering wheel that retracts into the dashboard when it is not needed. An additional feature is the manual transmission, where the driver himself has to operate the gear lever.
From idea to bestseller
The Audi RSQ is loosely based on the Audi TT and has a design language that paved the way for the later Audi R8 model. The R8, which was introduced in 2006, two years after the film “I, Robot”, is now one of Audi's best-selling models. The connection between the RSQ and the R8 underlines Audi's innovative engineering.
Ingolstadt remains the hometown of the RSQ, which not only delights technology lovers due to its special features and its place in the film world. It shaped the idea of future mobility and remains alive in the hearts of many fans and automobile enthusiasts. Interest in the Audi RSQ is kept alive by recurring questions and the fascination for its design and technology.