A new report from Autoblog notes Audi has developed a 16-cylinder super wagon that never saw production due to WWII.
The Auto Union Schnellsportwagen was intended to utilize a de-tuned version of the legendary “Silver Arrow” racer from the mid 1930s with a 4.4L 16 cylinder supercharged engine.
For the model’s 90th anniversary, the brand has built a modern interpretation of the forgotten super-sedan. The design featured a mid-mounted engine, four rear-hinged doors and a three seat setup, with the driver in the middle and passengers on either side.
Because the car never made it beyond design, the team was required to change a few aspects of the car to make it drivable. The team modified the wheelbase to accommodate front suspension designs and rather than the 4.4L engine, the team used a 1936 Auto Union Type C’s 6.0-liter 16-cylinder to provide power.
The 1933 Auto Union Type 52 made its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on June 12-13.
Read the full report from Autoblog here.
