The Audi e-tron Spyder
The Future, just about here now

The dynamic e-tron Spyder, a technical study by Audi, is conceived as a plug-in hybrid. Its lithium-ion battery with an energy content of 9.1 kWh, located in the forward structure, can be recharged from the mains socket; the electric drive operates in tandem with a powerful combustion engine.

Two electric motors with a combined output of 64 kW (87 hp) and 352 Nm (259.62 lb-ft) of torque propel the front wheels. Behind the open, two-seater passenger compartment is a 3.0 TDI with twin turbocharger; it sends 221 kW (300 hp) and 650 Nm (479.42 lb-ft) of torque to the rear wheels via a seven-speed S tronic. Both power units can operate independently or in unison.

All four wheels of the e-tron Spyder can be accelerated and braked individually, creating extremely precise, dynamic handling. The electric motors on the front wheels can be activated separately and a mechanical sport differential on the rear axle distributes the power. This form of torque vectoring represents a further variation on the e-quattro, the quattro drive of the future.

Source [Audi]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeO7f...layer_embedded

 

I know there was another thread started on this but this includes most of the images and the press text, thanks guys.

 

love the rear and interior of this car...just not a fan of the front end.

great pics

 

I need one of these...like NAOW!!!

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THISSSSSSSSSSSSSS should have been the new TONY STARK car in THE AVENGERS...one can only hope that well see it in IRON MAN 3 at least...

 

Very nice, I need one now.

 

Maybe Sunday there will be some nice photos with a TS plate.......


No promises

 

This probably represents a great sneak peak at the facelifted R8.

 

:-) my bday is Friday so I appreciate the photo gift!

 

not a fan of the grills.

 

the front just looks too squared off for my liking