- Audi Australia Pty Ltd has created a bronze sculpture to coincide with the launch of the new S8 in Australia
- The sculpture is a limited edition art work, with only 60 to be handmade
- Audi S8 customers to receive the art work as a commemorative gift
Sydney, 8 May 2014: To commemorate the launch of the newest luxury performance vehicle on the market, Audi Australia Pty Ltd has commissioned renowned casting foundry, Australian Bronze, to create a limited edition, bronze S8 sculpture.
With only 60 sculptures to be produced, the highly collectable pieces of art will be presented as a gift to customers who take ownership of Audi's all-new luxury performance flagship, the S8 sedan.
"Designed and forged by hand, each of these limited edition sculptures represents the high level of craftsmanship involved in building the new Audi S8," said Andrew Doyle, Managing Director of Audi Australia Pty Ltd.
"We wanted something extremely special for our new S8 customers, and we believe it's a very fitting representation of our most powerful S model to-date. It's a celebration of the vehicle's launch in Australia and and we're delighted to present the S8 sculpture to our customers in recognition of their purchase," said Mr Doyle.
Handcrafted using only the finest materials, the Audi S8 represents an unparalleled experience in performance, luxury, quality and craftsmanship.
The uncompromising quality is obvious throughout every detail of the car from the aluminium space frame that's built by a few select specialists, to the fine wood in the backs of the seats that is reworked by hand. It is authentic in every way.
The Audi S8 bronze sculptures were created by Australian artist, Clive Calder, using an intricate process involving 3D printing, silicon and wax moulding, firing and then pouring. The production was filmed so customers and art enthusiasts can experience the work that is involved, first hand.
Each piece will come with a certificate of authenticity to ensure its collectability.
A video of the sculpture's creation can be viewed here.
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