A handful of Aurus convertibles were recently
spotted in Red Square and now we’re getting a better look at them as several
drop tops were used in a military parade. Aurus hasn’t said much about the
model, but the videos show the convertible follows in the footsteps of the
Senat sedan. However, big changes occur aft of the A-pillar as the convertible
has two long doors and a less pronounced shoulder line.
Out back, there’s a unique rear end with a flatter
trunk and a large compartment that houses a retractable soft top. Tvzvezda.ru
also quotes the Russian Minister of Industry and Trade as saying the ride
height has been reduced 20 mm compared to the sedan.
The interior largely carries over, but the
convertibles used for the parade have a number of special modifications. These
include the removal of the front passenger seat and the installation of a
sturdy hand grip which people can use while standing up. The convertibles have
also been equipped with microphones and “special moisture-proof materials”
which can withstand the occasional rain or snow storm.
Like the Senat, the convertible has a hybridized V8
engine that produces 590 hp and 880 Nm of torque.
It is connected to a nine-speed automatic transmission which sends power and an
all-wheel drive system.
It remains unclear if Aurus will offer a consumer
version, but it would be an interesting competitor to the Rolls-Royce Dawn.
