Debuting at the Los Angeles auto show
Audi has debuted a new electric four-door coupe at the Los Angeles auto show. Called the E-Tron GT, the model delivers a whopping 590 hp from its all-electric powertrain.
The Audi E-Tron GT will begin volume production in late 2020, following the launch of the E-Tron SUV and E-Tron Sportback.
A lithium-ion battery takes up the underfloor area. Separate motors on
the front and rear axles deliver 590 hp to hit 62 mph in 3.5 seconds,
Audi estimates. Top speed is limited to 149.1 mph in order to preserve
range. Power is delivered to all four wheels, and all-wheel steering is
said to improve agility.
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We're not sure about the EPA scale, but
according to the WLTP cycle, the E-Tron GT can travel more than 248.5
miles on a single charge. Wireless charging is available. But through
fast charging, the coupe, which is fitted with an 800-volt system, can
juice back up to 80 percent of its capacity in 20 minutes.
The radical styling falls in line with the E-Tron SUV. It has
enormous 22-inch wheels, sharp body lines, and dramatic matrix LED
headlights with laser high beam technology. Measuring 16.3 feet in
length, this is a fairly long coupe. Audi says the model has a low
center of gravity comparable to the Audi R8. To aid aerodynamics, Audi fitted the concept with air vents in the wheel arches and a solid rear diffuser.
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Inside, you'll find just four seats. There are two cargo areas—a
large 15.9-cubic-foot trunk and a small 3.5-cubic-foot frunk. Continuing
the green theme, the E-Tron GT boasts a vegan interior with synthetic
leather. Recycled fibers make up fabrics that are used in the seat
cushions, armrests, and the center console, and microfiber materials
adorn the headliner.
Deliveries of the AudiE-Tron GT will begin in early 2021.
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