We should sign a petition to make the nuvolari a production....

06A8 · 02-20-2007, 08:24 AM

that car is just so damn beautiful, destroys the merc CL with its pontiac butt, makes the 6 series look like a toy, and imagine the sales audi would get as an A5 rather than theoretical A7 model (lower price range).....

I wonder what rupert stadler was smoking, Winterkons era gave us much better Audis...

after looking at it again today, I just cant make out what to think of the headlights, its sooooooooooooooo 1980's' mercedes E class like....

just my 2 cents, dont get mad if u love the car, I respect that too.

nirad · 02-20-2007, 08:40 AM

i think it's pretty clear now that we won't be getting it- the a5 is the closest we'll be getting.

i like the A5, but it's no nuvolari. it's still better than the ugly BMWs and boring Benzes.

Quattrings · 02-20-2007, 08:52 AM

that they changed every body panel and feature of the Nuvolari on this A5 production model. The TT is looking better to me after seeing these A5 preliminary pics ...

Not that the A5 is bad, its just that it feels like a letdown. It looks so ordinary and I cant see it standing out over the 335 and G35 Coupes that are running around. This just doesnt get the blood going, thats all.

Hopefully the performance is incredible...

CvTech · 02-20-2007, 09:33 AM

I love the Nuvolari Concept.

JohnLZ7W · 02-20-2007, 09:42 AM

MonkeyMachine · 02-20-2007, 10:25 AM

JohnLZ7W · 02-20-2007, 10:28 AM

I think if this car came out a couple years ago we'd be saying it was a clean design, not bland.

A6TwinTurbo · 02-20-2007, 10:49 AM

The front is ok but not as nice as the Nuvolari. The rear end of the new A5 is what strikes me as not going with the flow of the car, specifically the tail lights... they just don't seem to wrap around smoothly with the flow of the curves of the car.

I do like the interior but I hope they offer more striking interior/exterior colors on this model.

DirtySoap · 02-20-2007, 10:52 AM

I think that Audi hit the nail on the head this time. This is one that will grow on people, and I think rather quickly.

Once everyone sees 'in the flesh' pictures and different colors, the dismay will fade.

NH_AR · 02-20-2007, 11:29 AM

I think it has too many similarities to the new TT. The A5 has a more "elegant" look and will appeal to a broader audience. My two cents....

02-20-2007, 08:40 AM	#2
nirad AudiWorld Uber User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 54,456	i wrote a nuvolari petition years ago i think it's pretty clear now that we won't be getting it- the a5 is the closest we'll be getting. i like the A5, but it's no nuvolari. it's still better than the ugly BMWs and boring Benzes. __________________

02-20-2007, 08:52 AM	#3
Quattrings AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,712	I'll sign. What happened to concept cars making it to production virtually unchanged? Looks to me that they changed every body panel and feature of the Nuvolari on this A5 production model. The TT is looking better to me after seeing these A5 preliminary pics ... Not that the A5 is bad, its just that it feels like a letdown. It looks so ordinary and I cant see it standing out over the 335 and G35 Coupes that are running around. This just doesnt get the blood going, thats all. Hopefully the performance is incredible... __________________ For Sale: 20" FORGED MONOBLOCS (eBay auction ends today http://www.ebay.com/itm/251275219559...84.m1555.l2649 2013 RS5 and some mods... 2012 A7 Quattro 2008 S5 Quattro (4.2 V8 Supercharged) 2005 A6 Quattro 2004 A4 UltraSport 2001 TT 225 Quattro 2000 A4 1.8T 1997 A4 Quattro 1991 90 Quattro 20V

02-20-2007, 09:33 AM	#4
CvTech AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 11,313	I'll sign it!!!! I love the Nuvolari Concept. __________________ Cars: 1993 90 CS (The Wife) 1987 5ktqm....(The MC donor car) 1986 4kqm...."again?!"...(The Goohmah returns) 1997 A6q Avant...(The Lady's red thunder) ...and more in the family. Secretary of Shock and Awe Unofficial 80/90 Cabinet URL: 12vAudi AIM: cvtech0000 Pro-Mount Install and Initial Review Pro-Mount Review #1 Pro-Mount 6 Month Trial End and Final Review UrS Wheel horn modification UrS wheel horn modification, pt2.

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02-20-2007, 10:28 AM	#7
JohnLZ7W AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 21,115	underwhelming. I think the A5 will look better in the flesh than in pictures I think if this car came out a couple years ago we'd be saying it was a clean design, not bland. __________________ John 225QC Aviator Grey/Ebony Cloth Road Trip 2007 blog and gallery. "I just want to drive. I don't want to stop doing this, at all, ever" - Richard Hammond "This is me breathing" - Martin Blank

02-20-2007, 10:49 AM	#8
A6TwinTurbo Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Wilmington, MA Posts: 377	Agree. New A5 is a somewhat dissapointment compared to the Nuvolari The front is ok but not as nice as the Nuvolari. The rear end of the new A5 is what strikes me as not going with the flow of the car, specifically the tail lights... they just don't seem to wrap around smoothly with the flow of the curves of the car. I do like the interior but I hope they offer more striking interior/exterior colors on this model. __________________ 121K miles...and still cruising CT,IL,IN,KY,MA,ME,MI,NC,NH,NJ,NY,OH,PA,RI,TN,VT,WI . Wilmington, MA FOR SALE: * NEW In.Pro 5146 Chrome Side Mirrors * Like NEW (~200 mi) 4 Continental OEM all-season tires 215/55-16 Current Wheel/Tire Packages: Winter: Michelin X-Ice 225/50-16 OEM 5-Spoke Alloys Summer: General Exclaim UHP 245/45WR17 AT Italia Riva 17x8 My Personalized Audi: Exterior: DTM Badges ('06), Cross-Drilled brake rotors (8/07), Audi valve stem caps ('06), painted red calipers ('03), S6 matte black door blades ('07), Tinted Windows (4/07), VAG-COM (Windows, 1st Gear Hold)(5/07), Clear Corner Light Mod (9/07), Upgraded HIDs (9/07). Personalization Projects: Exterior: Magnaflow 5.25x2.75x2.25 Oval Tips, Euro License Plate Light Assembly w/dual fogs, sport suspension, RS6 spoiler, upgrade fog light bulbs Repairs: 1. Replaced two window guides from passenger side window (5/07) 2. Will replace delaminated pass side auto-dimm/heated mirror assembly -5/07 3. Will replace pass side fog light assembly due to crack on cover due to road debris - 5/07 Accessories: A6 rubber mats ('00), trunk liner ('02), Thule 2-bike rack roof rail system ('02). Other Cars: 2004 Infiniti FX35 AWD (Mrs.) Previous Cars: 2002 Jetta 1.8T 2000 Saab 9-3 1998 Nissan Maxima 1998 Honda Civic 1990 Acura Integra 1972 Ford LTD (you can't get cheaper than free!).

02-20-2007, 10:52 AM	#9
DirtySoap Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 7,138	2nd I think that Audi hit the nail on the head this time. This is one that will grow on people, and I think rather quickly. Once everyone sees 'in the flesh' pictures and different colors, the dismay will fade. __________________

02-20-2007, 11:29 AM	#10
NH_AR AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 301	The Nuvolari is a beautiful design but... I think it has too many similarities to the new TT. The A5 has a more "elegant" look and will appeal to a broader audience. My two cents.... __________________ Current: '05 A6, Oyster/Amaretto, Premium, Bose, Cold Pkg, Advanced Key, Voice Command, Navigation '03 allroad, Cobalt/Beige , Premium, Bose, Cold Pkg. Previous: '00 A6 2.7T '94 100CSQ Avant '90 Coupe Q '85 Coupe GT

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