We turn right onto Esplanade Drive. We are entering the Marina Bay area. The Esplanade complex highlights this area with its hard-to-miss architecture. The spiky metallic twin domes resemble twin durian fruit when seen from afar. These twin domes house a state of the art concert hall, theaters, rehearsal studios, and an art exhibition hall. The Singapore Symphony Orchestra plays regularly, often with world renown guests.

The spiky roof is made of variously angled aluminum shades. This technique maximizes the use of natural light and shields the glass roof from the heat of the sun. Not only this creates a visually artful and futuristic appearance but also a purposeful engineering achievement in energy efficiency.
Similarly, Audi optimizes the use of aluminum from the benefits and cost analysis. It utilizes sophisticated engineering techniques in producing metal plates with varying wall thickness and in combining different components with spot welding and joint bonding. As a result, the A5 chassis rigidity that provides crisp handling, sporty performance, and agility doesn’t come with uncomfortable vibration.

The Esplanade waterfront is another favorite destination. During the weekdays, professionals from the adjacent financial district descend here to do lunch at the trendy bars and restaurants. Tourists do their requisite pose in front of Merlion, the lion-fish Singaporean icon. At night, the view of the lit Merlion in front of the backdrop of the city skyline and its sparkling reflection on the calm sea water provides the perfect ambience for having a formal dinner with business associates or a romantic dinner with the significant one.

Crossing the Singapore River on Esplanade Drive, the view of the magnificent Fullerton Hotel comes to our right field of vision. There are many luxurious hotels in the world. But once you see the Fullerton, your sense of awe is rejuvenated. This used-to-be General Post Office Colonial building features large Doric columns and tall windows. Inside, lushly decorated, vertiginous lobby greets the arriving guests. In the 2009 Singapore F-1 Night Grand Prix weekend, Audi hosted a preview of the 5.2 V10 R8 to the fans at the Sky Lounge of Fullerton Hotel.

Temporary barriers were constructed along the five kilometers of city streets to make up the F-1 circuit. Over 1500 light projectors were used to turn night into day on the track, providing clear views for the drivers and over 100,000 spectators. The route went across the man-made harbor and then went back into the city entertainment district. Like Monte Carlo, the Singapore circuit had many 90 degree turns and a few long stretches with top speed of 300 km/h. The F-1 drivers had to slow down to about 100 km/h at the Fullerton corner and then they accelerated out towards top speed again. The smells of burning brake pads and tires, the sound of revving engines, and the sight of dueling drivers seen from the Sky Lounge balcony accentuated the Audi event.

We turn right onto Esplanade Drive. We are entering the Marina Bay area. The Esplanade complex highlights this area with its hard-to-miss architecture. The spiky metallic twin domes resemble twin durian fruit when seen from afar. These twin domes house a state of the art concert hall, theaters, rehearsal studios, and an art exhibition hall. The Singapore Symphony Orchestra plays regularly, often with world renown guests.

The spiky roof is made of variously angled aluminum shades. This technique maximizes the use of natural light and shields the glass roof from the heat of the sun. Not only this creates a visually artful and futuristic appearance but also a purposeful engineering achievement in energy efficiency.
Similarly, Audi optimizes the use of aluminum from the benefits and cost analysis. It utilizes sophisticated engineering techniques in producing metal plates with varying wall thickness and in combining different components with spot welding and joint bonding. As a result, the A5 chassis rigidity that provides crisp handling, sporty performance, and agility doesn’t come with uncomfortable vibration.

The Esplanade waterfront is another favorite destination. During the weekdays, professionals from the adjacent financial district descend here to do lunch at the trendy bars and restaurants. Tourists do their requisite pose in front of Merlion, the lion-fish Singaporean icon. At night, the view of the lit Merlion in front of the backdrop of the city skyline and its sparkling reflection on the calm sea water provides the perfect ambience for having a formal dinner with business associates or a romantic dinner with the significant one.

Crossing the Singapore River on Esplanade Drive, the view of the magnificent Fullerton Hotel comes to our right field of vision. There are many luxurious hotels in the world. But once you see the Fullerton, your sense of awe is rejuvenated. This used-to-be General Post Office Colonial building features large Doric columns and tall windows. Inside, lushly decorated, vertiginous lobby greets the arriving guests. In the 2009 Singapore F-1 Night Grand Prix weekend, Audi hosted a preview of the 5.2 V10 R8 to the fans at the Sky Lounge of Fullerton Hotel.

Temporary barriers were constructed along the five kilometers of city streets to make up the F-1 circuit. Over 1500 light projectors were used to turn night into day on the track, providing clear views for the drivers and over 100,000 spectators. The route went across the man-made harbor and then went back into the city entertainment district. Like Monte Carlo, the Singapore circuit had many 90 degree turns and a few long stretches with top speed of 300 km/h. The F-1 drivers had to slow down to about 100 km/h at the Fullerton corner and then they accelerated out towards top speed again. The smells of burning brake pads and tires, the sound of revving engines, and the sight of dueling drivers seen from the Sky Lounge balcony accentuated the Audi event.