# Laser-Emitting Sports Cars This Audi Sports Car Features Laser Headlamps For Better Visibility By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-11-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-sports-car References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/audi-laser-headlights-r8-v10-plus-exclusive/46248/) & [audiusa](https://www.audiusa.com/newsroom/news/press-releases/2016/11/audi-first-us-laser-light-2017-r8-v10-plus-exclusive) The R8 V10 Plus Exclusive Edition is a brand new and exceptionally high-tech [Audi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-rs-etron-gt) sports car whose most noteworthy feature is the inclusion of [laser headlamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumitwin-dl700). The vehicle also comes fitted with regular old LED headlamps, but has the capability of switching over to the laser headlamp system when the way ahead is clear and when the vehicle is traveling faster than 64 km/h. Each headlight in this vehicle comes equipped with its own laser module, comprising an array of laser diodes whose beams are converted into an exceptionally bright white light that offers increased visibility and also happens to look fantastic. This hyper-exclusive Audi sports car is a fine example of how an already celebrated vehicle can be given a fresh new perspective by the addition of a new component that enhances performance, safety as well as style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Laser Headlamp Technology:** The inclusion of laser headlamps in sports cars presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to enhance visibility and safety while driving at high speeds. - **High-tech Sports Cars:** The integration of advanced technologies like laser headlamps in sports cars offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to create high-performance vehicles with improved safety features. - **Hyper-exclusive Vehicles:** The introduction of unique and limited-edition sports cars, such as the R8 V10 Plus Exclusive Edition, creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the luxury automotive industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating laser headlamp technology in various vehicle models to enhance visibility and safety. - **Lighting:** The lighting industry can capitalize on the adoption of laser headlamp technology in sports cars, leading to disruptive innovation in creating high-intensity, energy-efficient lighting solutions. - **Luxury Goods:** Incorporating cutting-edge technologies like laser headlamps in hyper-exclusive vehicles provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the luxury goods industry, creating unique, high-performance products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleekly-Designed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-rs-etron-gt.md) - [Electric Performance Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vision-gt.md) - [Lighting-Wrapped Concept Coupes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-coupe.md) - [All-Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-sports-car.md) - [Award-Winning High-Performance Bike Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-bike-light.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Headlight Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neue-klasse.md) - [Cyberpunk-Inspired Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberpunkinspired-sports-cars.md) - [Sophisticated High-Range EV Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-audi-a6-etron.md) - [Automated Adjustment Headlamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptev-headlamp.md)