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November 14, 2016

A One-of-a-Kind R8 Emerges from the World of Final Fantasy XV | Audi


Audi The Audi R8 Star of Lucis


A One-of-a-Kind R8 Emerges from the World of Final Fantasy XV


On November 11 (Friday), Audi Japan announced the release of "The Audi R8 Star of Lucis," a one-of-a-kind car born from the world of Final Fantasy. A commercial linked to the new "Final Fantasy XV" was also unveiled.


Text by YANAKA Tomomi



A "Royal Family's Official Car" Featuring Reliefs and Motifs Inspired by the Kingdom of Lucis


"The Audi R8 Star of Lucis," a limited production model, was announced at a Final Fantasy event in Los Angeles this past March, generating considerable buzz. This unique vehicle, a fusion of the virtual and real worlds, was created with the concept of being the "official car of the kingdom" as seen in "Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV," a feature-length film that serves as an alternate story to Final Fantasy XV.


The base model is thenew Audi R8released in July. The car's body is primarily black, the most noble color in the Kingdom of Lucis, the game's setting, with relief carvings of arabesque patterns, said to be royal prayer motifs, adorning various points.



Audi The Audi R8 Star of Lucis

Audi The Audi R8 Star of Lucis


The wheels also recreate the world of Final Fantasy. They are designed with a motif of a sword, which is the national crest of Lucis and a symbol of the royal family's inherent abilities.


A special commercial was also produced, under the full supervision of the Final Fantasy XV development team. It depicts the creation of "The Audi R8 Star of Lucis" through the power of magic.


The price is 50,001,500 yen (excluding tax). Applications will be accepted via a special website starting November 21 (Monday), and the car will be sold via lottery.


Special Website

http://www.audi.jp/ff15/




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