We liked the look and the pondering behind the Audi E-Tron GT when the idea automobile debuted on the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Present. With its four-door coupe styling and particular efficiency touches from Audi Sport, the E-Tron GT promised to be a stunner if it adhered to the spirit of that present automobile. Now, Audi has totally unveiled the manufacturing model of its all-electric grand touring automobile, and those that preferred the idea must be happy.
The E-Tron GT is available in two trims: the E-Tron GT Quattro, and the higher-performance RS E-Tron GT. Each get all-wheel drive through a pair of electrical motors, and a 93-kilowatt-hour battery (of which 86 kWh is definitely usable) good for 300 miles of driving vary on Europe’s beneficiant WLTP testing cycle. Sharing the Porsche Taycan’s 800-volt battery structure, the E-Tron GT can cost at as much as 270 kW, which may cost the pack from 5% to 80% in 22.5 minutes.
The E-Tron GT Quattro’s entrance motor offers 175 kW (235 horsepower), whereas the rear makes 320 kW (429 hp), placing whole output usually peaks at 350 kW (469 hp) and 465 pound-feet of torque. Launch management boosts web output to 390 kW (523 hp) for a interval of two.5 seconds. As such, it could do 0-60 miles per hour in 3.9 seconds. Max velocity is 152 mph.
The RS mannequin, which contains a extra highly effective rear motor (335 kW/450 hp), boasts a web 440 kW (590 hp) and 612 lb-ft., with launch management elevating energy quickly to 475 kW (637 hp). It’ll do 0-60 in simply 3.1 ticks (a tenth of a second faster than the Audi R8 V10 Efficiency), with a prime velocity of 155 mph.
The rear motor for each variations employs a two-speed gearbox to assist with each effectivity and efficiency. In Effectivity Mode, the automobile makes use of second gear as a lot as potential, whereas Sport Mode begins off in first gear, and holds onto it till round 62 mph.
The E-Tron GT’s look is true to the idea with solely minor adjustments, similar to smaller mirrors and the inclusion of door handles. Its smooth, four-door coupe type can be useful, with a slippery drag coefficient of 0.24. The place the sloping roofline terminates within the rear lives a deployable spoiler with two positions, referred to as Eco and Dynamic. Eco minimizes drag, whereas Dynamic sacrifices some effectivity with a view to reduce rear-end raise. The E-Tron GT’s wheels, provided in sizes starting from 19 to 21 inches, are additionally optimized for aerodynamics.
Audi guarantees dealing with prowess to match the E-Tron GT’s seems to be and mechanical efficiency. With a low-mounted battery pack — and the RS mannequin’s carbon fiber roof — it advantages from a low middle of gravity. It’s electrical all-wheel-drive system can shift torque completely to the entrance or rear as wanted. Each fashions have non-obligatory all-wheel steering, which may angle the rear wheels as much as 2.8 levels. Each characteristic managed damping, and an adaptive air suspension is customary on the RS, and non-obligatory on the Quattro mannequin. The Quattro come customary with a locking rear differential to assist enhance traction. Elective on the Quattro and customary on the RS is a managed differential with variable locking (from 0% to 100%) for even larger management in additional excessive conditions the place grip is an important but uneven commodity.
The E-Tron GT’s inside is driver-focused, with a low seating place and a large middle console separating the entrance seats. Audi affords a leather-free inside, utilizing sustainable and recycled supplies as an alternative. In case you want it, you’ll be able to nonetheless go for a leather-based inside provided in a wide range of colours. The flat-bottom steering wheel comes wrapped in Alcantara, with leather-based non-obligatory. The sprint contains a 12.3-inch Digital Cockpit instrument cluster, and a ten.1-inch infotainment touchscreen angled towards the motive force.
The 2022 Audi E-Tron GT Quattro will begin at $99,900 plus vacation spot charges (which aren’t confirmed for the 2022 mannequin 12 months) for the Premium Plus trim, whereas the Status trim begins at $107,100. The Audi RS E-Tron GT will value $139,900 plus vacation spot.
They’re anticipated to go on sale this summer season, and needs to be eligible for the $7,500 federal EV tax incentive.
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