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Audi e-tron GT Concept
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First ride: 2021 Audi E-tron GT prototype
Electric sports saloon won't arrive until next year, but we've already experienced it on track
The production line itself is highly robotised but was chosen for the E-Tron GT mainly because of the “small series” expertise of the people that work there, the plans flexible design and the reduced production volumes. It will be produced into shifts by about 300 members of staff - many of whom already working on the R8 line. In theory a totally random mix of E-trons and R8s can move through the line, but complex sequencing is in operation depending on demand.
Beyond the different processes needed to assemble an EV, there are also 100 more safety and technology components for fit on the E-Tron GT - including numerous safety-critical driver assist functions. The factory infrastructure required some adaptation to suit the extra weight of the EV, too - but the use of AGVs (autonomous ground vehicles) to move the body shells along the line instead of conveyor belts is more suiting of this type of production.
www.autocar.co.uk
Electric sports saloon won't arrive until next year, but we've already experienced it on track
The production line itself is highly robotised but was chosen for the E-Tron GT mainly because of the “small series” expertise of the people that work there, the plans flexible design and the reduced production volumes. It will be produced into shifts by about 300 members of staff - many of whom already working on the R8 line. In theory a totally random mix of E-trons and R8s can move through the line, but complex sequencing is in operation depending on demand.
Beyond the different processes needed to assemble an EV, there are also 100 more safety and technology components for fit on the E-Tron GT - including numerous safety-critical driver assist functions. The factory infrastructure required some adaptation to suit the extra weight of the EV, too - but the use of AGVs (autonomous ground vehicles) to move the body shells along the line instead of conveyor belts is more suiting of this type of production.
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Audi E-Tron GT Teased, GT RS Confirmed
Audi will be launching the e-tron GT and GT RS globally before the end of the year which means they will beat their competition (BMW and Mercedes) to market with a fully-electric vehicle from the performance division.
Today we received a whole host of images of the e-tron prototype which shows a pretty-much production-ready vehicle and looks like it will look fairly close to the concept we have already seen
The e-tron GT will hit the assembly line at the end of the year and is going to be built at the same Böllinger Höfe facility in Neckarsulm, Germany where the R8 supercar is manufactured.
www.zero2turbo.com
Audi will be launching the e-tron GT and GT RS globally before the end of the year which means they will beat their competition (BMW and Mercedes) to market with a fully-electric vehicle from the performance division.
Today we received a whole host of images of the e-tron prototype which shows a pretty-much production-ready vehicle and looks like it will look fairly close to the concept we have already seen
The e-tron GT will hit the assembly line at the end of the year and is going to be built at the same Böllinger Höfe facility in Neckarsulm, Germany where the R8 supercar is manufactured.
Audi e-tron GT Teased, GT RS Confirmed
Today we received a whole host of images of the e-tron prototype which shows a pretty-much production-ready vehicle and looks like it will look fairly close to the concept we have already seen.
www.zero2turbo.com
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Audi RS E-tron GT 2021 review
Should I buy one?
For all the subtle differences between the RS E-tron GT and the Taycan, their similarities are still manifest enough to make me apprehensive about the diversity of the electric performance cars of the future.
This pre-production Audi already feels like an impressively accomplished performance EV, and I’m really looking forward to seeing how the finished product performs when it arrives next spring. I just hope we’ll see some sort of deviation from a format that increasingly seems to prioritise massive acceleration as the primary measure of a performance EV’s worth.
www.autocar.co.uk
Should I buy one?
For all the subtle differences between the RS E-tron GT and the Taycan, their similarities are still manifest enough to make me apprehensive about the diversity of the electric performance cars of the future.
This pre-production Audi already feels like an impressively accomplished performance EV, and I’m really looking forward to seeing how the finished product performs when it arrives next spring. I just hope we’ll see some sort of deviation from a format that increasingly seems to prioritise massive acceleration as the primary measure of a performance EV’s worth.
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All on-sale Audi cars reviewed by the Autocar road test team, providing the most detailed car reviews in the world since 1895
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New Audi RS E-tron GT: details, prices and specs of 2021 EV
The new RS E-tron GT will be Audi’s most powerful production model yet and here’s what we know so far
Audi has detailed its new RS E-tron GT ahead of a full unveiling early next year, confirming that the electric super-saloon will be its most powerful production model yet.
The flagship version of the electric grand tourer, which Autocar has driven in prototype form here, will use two motors to produce up to 637bhp - some 26bhp more than the R8 Performance currently gets from its normally aspirated 5.2-litre V10.
However, that headline performance figure is only available in particular instances, such as during launch control starts. Under normal driving conditions, the RS E-tron GT’s 235bhp front motor and 449bhp rear motor combine to deliver a total system output of 590bhp and 612lb ft.
Audi hasn’t confirmed exactly how quickly its new flagship electric car will cover 0-62mph, but Dennis Schmitz, technical project manager for the RS E-tron GT, confirmed to Autocar that it will be “quite a bit quicker than 3.5sec”. Top speed is set to be limited to 155mph. The car uses the same J1 platform as the Porsche Taycan.
Like the Taycan, Audi’s new EV flagship makes use of an 83.7kWh (net capacity) lithium ion drive battery, which sits flat between the axles. Schmitz confirmed that Audi is anticipating a WLTP-certified range of 400km, which is 249 miles. Hooked up to a 350kW fast charger, the battery can be topped up to 80% charge in as little as 22.5 minutes.
www.autocar.co.uk
The new RS E-tron GT will be Audi’s most powerful production model yet and here’s what we know so far
Audi has detailed its new RS E-tron GT ahead of a full unveiling early next year, confirming that the electric super-saloon will be its most powerful production model yet.
The flagship version of the electric grand tourer, which Autocar has driven in prototype form here, will use two motors to produce up to 637bhp - some 26bhp more than the R8 Performance currently gets from its normally aspirated 5.2-litre V10.
However, that headline performance figure is only available in particular instances, such as during launch control starts. Under normal driving conditions, the RS E-tron GT’s 235bhp front motor and 449bhp rear motor combine to deliver a total system output of 590bhp and 612lb ft.
Audi hasn’t confirmed exactly how quickly its new flagship electric car will cover 0-62mph, but Dennis Schmitz, technical project manager for the RS E-tron GT, confirmed to Autocar that it will be “quite a bit quicker than 3.5sec”. Top speed is set to be limited to 155mph. The car uses the same J1 platform as the Porsche Taycan.
Like the Taycan, Audi’s new EV flagship makes use of an 83.7kWh (net capacity) lithium ion drive battery, which sits flat between the axles. Schmitz confirmed that Audi is anticipating a WLTP-certified range of 400km, which is 249 miles. Hooked up to a 350kW fast charger, the battery can be topped up to 80% charge in as little as 22.5 minutes.
New Audi RS E-tron GT: details, prices and specs of 2021 EV | Autocar
New RS E-tron GT will be Audi’s most powerful production model yet
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Carwow first look at the RS E-tron GT
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Audi RS E-Tron GT Will Pack 638 HP (476 KW)
The new RS e-tron GT is quite a big one for Audi not only because it is their first Tesla fighter but also the first fully electric model to wear an RS badge and a car that will “shape the future of premium high performance” at the German company.
Seen here in prototype guise (pretty much production ready) you can expect it to pack a a 94kWh battery as standard, a two-speed gearbox, a rear locking differential and one electric motor on either axle, and develops 591 hp (441 kW) and 850 Nm of torque with an overboost function increasing that to 638 hp (476 kW).
The final homologation has not taken place yet but they are targeting a WLTP range of 250 miles (402 km) on a full charge. The 100 km/h sprint should take place in under 3.5 seconds while the top speed is capped at 155 mph (250 km/h).
www.zero2turbo.com
The new RS e-tron GT is quite a big one for Audi not only because it is their first Tesla fighter but also the first fully electric model to wear an RS badge and a car that will “shape the future of premium high performance” at the German company.
Seen here in prototype guise (pretty much production ready) you can expect it to pack a a 94kWh battery as standard, a two-speed gearbox, a rear locking differential and one electric motor on either axle, and develops 591 hp (441 kW) and 850 Nm of torque with an overboost function increasing that to 638 hp (476 kW).
The final homologation has not taken place yet but they are targeting a WLTP range of 250 miles (402 km) on a full charge. The 100 km/h sprint should take place in under 3.5 seconds while the top speed is capped at 155 mph (250 km/h).
Audi RS e-tron GT Will Pack 638 HP (476 kW)
The final homologation has not taken place yet but they are targeting a WLTP range of 250 miles (402 km) on a full charge.
www.zero2turbo.com
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NEW Audi RS e-tron GT: Should Tesla Be Scared? - AutoTrader
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'It's the most beautiful car I've ever drawn' - Audi design boss on new e-Tron GT
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'It's the most beautiful car I've ever drawn' - Audi design boss on new e-Tron GT | Life
Ahead of Audi's E-Tron GT launch on 9 February, the brand's head of design, Marc Lichte answers the pertinent questions.
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Audi's announces E-Tron GT world premiere date
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Audi's announces E-Tron GT world premiere date | Life
Audi's flagship electric vehicle, the e-tron GT will make its global debut on Tuesday, February. The company says two digital events are planned for the date.
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Audi RS e-tron GT
With the e-tron GT, Audi is demonstrating how fascinating electric mobility will be. The four-door coupé combines emotive design with a powerful drive and dynamic handling. This is the start of a new era, the gran turismo of the future.
It is an Audi such as the world has never seen before: With the e-tron GT, the brand is demonstrating its plans for shaping an emotive and fascinating future of mobility. Presales of two models of the gran turismo with fully electric drive will start simultaneously in February 2021: the e-tron GT quattro and the RS e-tron GT. Both models are powerful, fast, and dynamic, and both have zero local emissions. The sum of these qualities adds up to a strong character that reinterprets the idea of the gran turismo.
The exterior of the Audi e-tron GT is a dynamic work of art. Each surface and each line is harmonious, from the headlights, which are available with Audi laser light upon request, to the large diffuser at the rear. In combination, the details create a sculpture that looks like it was shaped by the wind. The body line is extremely aerodynamic, and the drag coefficient is just 0.24. The interior also corresponds to that of a classic gran turismo: The driver and front passenger seats are installed in a sporty low position and separated by a wide center console, and the rear seats provide sufficient space even for adults. The progressive elegance of the interior design emphasizes the car's character.
A gran turismo is a sporty touring car with excellent dynamic handling, a confident glider. The Audi e-tron GT shares this character. Depending on the model, its electric motors output 350 kW (476 PS) or 440 kW (598 PS), thereby allowing dynamic spurts. The range of up to 487 kilometers (302.6 mi) (in accordance with the WLTP), which is made possible by the battery and its net capacity of 85 kWh, is equally important. Its 800-volt technology enables fast DC charging with an output of up to 270 kW. The suspension is also based in the balance of dynamism and comfort, thanks to technologies such as Audi drive select, all-wheel steering, controlled damping, three-chamber air suspension, electric all-wheel drive, and the rear-axle differential lock. The wheel sizes range up to 21 inches, and the brake disks - which are available in carbon-fiber ceramic as an option - have a diameter of up to 420 millimeters (16.5 in).
With the e-tron GT, Audi is demonstrating how fascinating electric mobility will be. The four-door coupé combines emotive design with a powerful drive and dynamic handling. This is the start of a new era, the gran turismo of the future.
It is an Audi such as the world has never seen before: With the e-tron GT, the brand is demonstrating its plans for shaping an emotive and fascinating future of mobility. Presales of two models of the gran turismo with fully electric drive will start simultaneously in February 2021: the e-tron GT quattro and the RS e-tron GT. Both models are powerful, fast, and dynamic, and both have zero local emissions. The sum of these qualities adds up to a strong character that reinterprets the idea of the gran turismo.
The exterior of the Audi e-tron GT is a dynamic work of art. Each surface and each line is harmonious, from the headlights, which are available with Audi laser light upon request, to the large diffuser at the rear. In combination, the details create a sculpture that looks like it was shaped by the wind. The body line is extremely aerodynamic, and the drag coefficient is just 0.24. The interior also corresponds to that of a classic gran turismo: The driver and front passenger seats are installed in a sporty low position and separated by a wide center console, and the rear seats provide sufficient space even for adults. The progressive elegance of the interior design emphasizes the car's character.
A gran turismo is a sporty touring car with excellent dynamic handling, a confident glider. The Audi e-tron GT shares this character. Depending on the model, its electric motors output 350 kW (476 PS) or 440 kW (598 PS), thereby allowing dynamic spurts. The range of up to 487 kilometers (302.6 mi) (in accordance with the WLTP), which is made possible by the battery and its net capacity of 85 kWh, is equally important. Its 800-volt technology enables fast DC charging with an output of up to 270 kW. The suspension is also based in the balance of dynamism and comfort, thanks to technologies such as Audi drive select, all-wheel steering, controlled damping, three-chamber air suspension, electric all-wheel drive, and the rear-axle differential lock. The wheel sizes range up to 21 inches, and the brake disks - which are available in carbon-fiber ceramic as an option - have a diameter of up to 420 millimeters (16.5 in).
Audi RS e-tron GT (2022)
In the RS e-tron GT, the electric motor at the front axle also outputs 175 kW (238 PS), while the motor in the rear outputs 335 kW (456 PS). The total output is...
www.netcarshow.com
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Audi e-tron GT quattro
Audi e-tron GT quattro (2022)
The suspension is one of the elements that play a crucial role in shaping the harmonious overall character of the Audi e-tron GT quattro and the RS e-tron GT.
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Ingolstadt's Taycan? New Audi e-tron GT (including 440 kW RS) revealed!
Audi has unwrapped its new e-tron GT, positioned as the German firm’s flagship electric vehicle and complete with a 440 kW RS-badged variant.
Sharing much with the Porsche Taycan, the fresh-faced e-tron GT “four-door coupé” is billed as the “start of a new era” for the Ingolstadt-based automaker. It will be built at Neckarsulm, sharing an assembly line with the R8.
With a permanently excited synchronous electric motor on each axle and a two-speed transmission at the rear (with a short-ratio first gear enabling “stunning acceleration” off the line), the e-tron GT quattro has peak outputs of 350 kW (or 390 kW for a brief period on overboost) and 630 N.m. The result is a sprint from zero to 100 km/h in a claimed 4,1 seconds and a top speed of 245 km/h.
Audi Sport’s RS e-tron GT, meanwhile, generates 440 kW (or 475 kW thanks to the launch control system's overboost function) and 830 N.m, hitting three figures from standstill a claimed 3,3 seconds and topping out at an electronically governed 250 km/h.
www.carmag.co.za
Audi has unwrapped its new e-tron GT, positioned as the German firm’s flagship electric vehicle and complete with a 440 kW RS-badged variant.
Sharing much with the Porsche Taycan, the fresh-faced e-tron GT “four-door coupé” is billed as the “start of a new era” for the Ingolstadt-based automaker. It will be built at Neckarsulm, sharing an assembly line with the R8.
With a permanently excited synchronous electric motor on each axle and a two-speed transmission at the rear (with a short-ratio first gear enabling “stunning acceleration” off the line), the e-tron GT quattro has peak outputs of 350 kW (or 390 kW for a brief period on overboost) and 630 N.m. The result is a sprint from zero to 100 km/h in a claimed 4,1 seconds and a top speed of 245 km/h.
Audi Sport’s RS e-tron GT, meanwhile, generates 440 kW (or 475 kW thanks to the launch control system's overboost function) and 830 N.m, hitting three figures from standstill a claimed 3,3 seconds and topping out at an electronically governed 250 km/h.
Ingolstadt's Taycan? New Audi e-tron GT (including 440 kW RS) revealed! - CAR Magazine
Audi has unwrapped its new e-tron GT, positioned as the German firm’s flagship electric vehicle and complete with a 440 kW RS-badged variant. Sharing much... Read more →
www.carmag.co.za
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New Audi E-tron GT flagship EV guns for Tesla’s Model S
Low-slung, high-tech Porsche Taycan sibling here in spring, including 590bhp RS
Audi’s long-awaited riposte to the Tesla Model S, the E-tron GT, has been launched and the first examples are due to arrive in showrooms in the spring.
Described by Audi as “the gran turismo of the future”, offering an “emotional and fascinating” take on electrification, the E-tron GT has been revealed and will go on sale from day one in both ‘standard’ and hot RS forms. The launch variants will start from €99,800 (£88,110) in Germany, although UK pricing has yet to be confirmed.
Audi has attempted to retain as much as possible from the first E-tron GT concept of 2018. To that end, the four-door electric flagship has a nearly identical stance and proportions, with a heavily sloping roofline, wide track, broad shoulder line and low bonnet.
At 4.99m long, 1.96m wide and only 1.41m tall, the E-tron GT is just under 3cm longer and taller than the Porsche Taycan, with which it shares its architecture, and virtually identical in width. The roof is 17mm lower than that of an A7 Sportback – a key target for designers to ensure a more athletic look. Despite the presence of a large underfloor battery, rear passengers are said to have “generous head room” thanks to a recess in the battery pack that allows them to slide their feet low into what’s dubbed a “foot garage”.
www.autocar.co.uk
Low-slung, high-tech Porsche Taycan sibling here in spring, including 590bhp RS
Audi’s long-awaited riposte to the Tesla Model S, the E-tron GT, has been launched and the first examples are due to arrive in showrooms in the spring.
Described by Audi as “the gran turismo of the future”, offering an “emotional and fascinating” take on electrification, the E-tron GT has been revealed and will go on sale from day one in both ‘standard’ and hot RS forms. The launch variants will start from €99,800 (£88,110) in Germany, although UK pricing has yet to be confirmed.
Audi has attempted to retain as much as possible from the first E-tron GT concept of 2018. To that end, the four-door electric flagship has a nearly identical stance and proportions, with a heavily sloping roofline, wide track, broad shoulder line and low bonnet.
At 4.99m long, 1.96m wide and only 1.41m tall, the E-tron GT is just under 3cm longer and taller than the Porsche Taycan, with which it shares its architecture, and virtually identical in width. The roof is 17mm lower than that of an A7 Sportback – a key target for designers to ensure a more athletic look. Despite the presence of a large underfloor battery, rear passengers are said to have “generous head room” thanks to a recess in the battery pack that allows them to slide their feet low into what’s dubbed a “foot garage”.
New Audi E-tron GT flagship EV guns for Tesla’s Model S | Autocar
Low-slung, high-tech Porsche Taycan sibling here in spring, including 590bhp RS
www.autocar.co.uk
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Carwow first look at the RS e-tron GT
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Promo video of the RS e-tron GT
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Is this what Tony Stark was driving in the last Avengers movie?Audi RS e-tron GT
With the e-tron GT, Audi is demonstrating how fascinating electric mobility will be. The four-door coupé combines emotive design with a powerful drive and dynamic handling. This is the start of a new era, the gran turismo of the future.
It is an Audi such as the world has never seen before: With the e-tron GT, the brand is demonstrating its plans for shaping an emotive and fascinating future of mobility. Presales of two models of the gran turismo with fully electric drive will start simultaneously in February 2021: the e-tron GT quattro and the RS e-tron GT. Both models are powerful, fast, and dynamic, and both have zero local emissions. The sum of these qualities adds up to a strong character that reinterprets the idea of the gran turismo.
The exterior of the Audi e-tron GT is a dynamic work of art. Each surface and each line is harmonious, from the headlights, which are available with Audi laser light upon request, to the large diffuser at the rear. In combination, the details create a sculpture that looks like it was shaped by the wind. The body line is extremely aerodynamic, and the drag coefficient is just 0.24. The interior also corresponds to that of a classic gran turismo: The driver and front passenger seats are installed in a sporty low position and separated by a wide center console, and the rear seats provide sufficient space even for adults. The progressive elegance of the interior design emphasizes the car's character.
A gran turismo is a sporty touring car with excellent dynamic handling, a confident glider. The Audi e-tron GT shares this character. Depending on the model, its electric motors output 350 kW (476 PS) or 440 kW (598 PS), thereby allowing dynamic spurts. The range of up to 487 kilometers (302.6 mi) (in accordance with the WLTP), which is made possible by the battery and its net capacity of 85 kWh, is equally important. Its 800-volt technology enables fast DC charging with an output of up to 270 kW. The suspension is also based in the balance of dynamism and comfort, thanks to technologies such as Audi drive select, all-wheel steering, controlled damping, three-chamber air suspension, electric all-wheel drive, and the rear-axle differential lock. The wheel sizes range up to 21 inches, and the brake disks - which are available in carbon-fiber ceramic as an option - have a diameter of up to 420 millimeters (16.5 in).
Audi RS e-tron GT (2022)
In the RS e-tron GT, the electric motor at the front axle also outputs 175 kW (238 PS), while the motor in the rear outputs 335 kW (456 PS). The total output is...www.netcarshow.com
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The concept version yes.