Director Ridley Scott has integrated the Audi lunar quattro into Alien: Covenant, a new chapter in his groundbreaking Alien franchise.
The crew of the colony ship Covenant, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discover what they think is an uncharted paradise, but is actually a dark, dangerous world. When they uncover a threat beyond their imaginations, they must attempt a harrowing escape.
In its film debut, the Audi lunar quattro is an integral part of the Covenant mission and is deployed to help Faris (Amy Seimetz) navigate and assess the challenging, unknown terrain of a new planet.
Incorporating the Audi lunar quattro into the film is part of the collaboration between 20th Century Fox and Audi. As part of the collaboration, a short film created by 20th Century Fox, 3AM and Audi was captured on one of the movie’s biggest sets. It shows the Audi lunar quattro patrolling the Terraforming Bay when it detects an unidentified life form and goes to investigate what lurks in the dark.
The Audi lunar quattro is preparing for an actual mission to the Moon. Since 2015, the premium manufacturer from Ingolstadt has worked with a team led by Robert Böhme, founder and CEO of “Part-Time Scientists”, on developing the rover.
Audi experts have supported the Berlin-based startup, in particular with Audi’s all-wheel-drive expertise (quattro technology), knowledge in lightweight construction, experience in developing vehicles with electric and plug-in hybrid motors (e-tron), and design optimisation.
By selecting the finest materials, the developers have managed to reduce the weight of the exploration vehicle to just 30kg. The Audi lunar quattro is 85 percent aluminum, produced by the 3D metal printer at Audi’s headquarters in Ingolstadt. A pivoting solar panel supplies the moon rover with energy. On top of that, it hasintelligent quattro drive technology and the efficient e-tron motor.
Audi’s Mission to the Moon is nearing completion, and in the very near future, we can expect to see the advanced Audi lunar quattro set its course for the Moon. 
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