This is one electric vehicle I can’t wait to test drive!
During the Ls Mas vers le futur, racing legend Frank Biela drove the purely electric powered high-performance sports car, famously known as the Audi e-tron. It was a demonstration run for the electric vehicle. As a result, Audi fans at the 24 Hours of Le Mans got a peek at the fascinating future of sporty electric cars.
This car has but four electric motors, which are an excellent approach to making an electric vehicle HUM!! Each motor is on the front and rear axles. Therefore, they power the wheels of the e-tron Audi, making the test vehicle a true quattro. We are talking 313 hp and 3,319 lb-ft of torque. This electric vehicle two-seat Audi goes from 0 to 62.14 mph in 4.8 seconds.
Audi e-tron
The test vehicle, wrapped in the skin of an R8, demonstrates that Audi’s e-tron model belongs in the major leagues of electric sports cars. Furthermore, the package does justice to all of the specific realities of an electric vehicle. The battery is located directly behind the passenger cabin for an optimal center of gravity and axle load distribution.
The sporty proportions offer enough room in front of the rear axle for the battery unit and the power electronics, which is particularly impressive in the Audi e-tron.
Source: Audi of America
The chassis has triangular double wishbones at the front axle. Also, it has a trapezoidal-link rear suspension made of forged aluminum components. This geometry has proven in motorsports to be the optimal prerequisite for high agility, uncompromising precision, and precisely defined self-steering behavior. The springs and shock absorbers, as fitted to Audi’s e-tron electric vehicle, are tuned for a taut setup. However, the ride still offers a high level of comfort.
