Audi R8 e-tron test mules spotted

Our trusty Teamspeed spies at the ring send us today Audi R8 e-tron test mule shots, under-going fast, but oh so quiet lap on the Nürburgring. These are the first pictures of the Audi e-tron chassis testing mules.

These e-tron mules look more or less like the normal R8, except you’ll notice the lack of exhaust pipes. Both mules spotted had rear windows fully covered up and we are the told the front hood openings are for cooling of the batteries. The R8 e-tron is expected to hit the showrooms in 2013 in limited numbers.

Interesting to note is the he new grille seen on these mules is the one the face-lifted R8’s will get with the later this year.