Colin Chapman was onto something when he said "simplify, then add lightness." After all, cars use less fuel and, as a general rule, are better to drive when all the excess fat is cut away. It might not be a track-focused weapon, but the new Audi A8 is set to benefit from some serious weight saving when it launches later this year, courtesy of a smart new mix of materials in its chassis.
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