The piston of an 8-cylinder, the primeval power of combustion, and the mystic force of fire are symbolized with eight plasma screens arranged above one another in two rows. Tenyears ofth e tu rb o diesel engine, Audi's achievement, are presented in a video and sound installation in theform of a moving poster pillar.The drum is arranged with 3 x 8 plasma screens in a circle, resulting in 24 plasma screens set up like a poster pillar. The scenes were composed in such a way that the fire,filmed at a certain speed (300 frames per second and above), results with each respective symmetrical mirroring in a broad ränge of fire figures. These vary from demonic fire-faces to harmonious shapes. The power ofthe fire and the harmonious course of the piston are underscored by the surround-cinema experience ofthe sound design. Certain terms were interwoven into the contents of the film: primeval power; acceleration; ränge; performance, 10 years of TDI.

Manfred Laumer (D), born 1955 in Pfarrkirchen/Ndb., began building sound collages with his first tape recorder in 1965. 1978-88 rock musician and event organizer, 1988-91 Lazi Academy for Media Design, Stuttgart. Since 1992 freelance editor for on-air promotion for the Pro7 Media AG, Bavarian Television, and others. 1997-98 film music for ZDF and Bavarian Television. Since 1999 multi-screen design for the company velvet Media Design in Munich.