Audi R8 e-tron Concept (Foto Ufficiali)

[Touareg 2.5]

The Audi R8 e-tron has been in limbo ever since the company halted developmentback in October, but that hasn't stopped the brand from releasing new details about the model.In the latest issue of Encounter magazine, Audi describes the car as a "hi-tech laboratory on wheels" which will help to shape the company's "future series-production projects." Audi avoids discussing why the car missed its planned 2012 launch, but they did confirm it only shares nine exterior body parts - including the doors, mirror housings and windshield crossmember - with the standard production model. As such, the R8 e-tron has a number of bespoke components including carbon fiber reinforced plastic body panels, unique LED taillights and distinctive side blades with illuminated "e-tron" badging . Furthermore, the standard R8 has a drag coefficient of 0.35 while the R8 e-tron only registers 0.27 which extends its range by approximately 40 km (25 miles).

Inside, there's a reworked cockpit with new instrumentation, a revised center console and a bespoke gear knob. We can also see leather seats, carbon fiber trim, a digital rearview mirror and an MMI infotainment system with a seven-inch display.

Power is provided by a 48.6 kWh lithium-ion battery which powers two electric motors that develop a combined output of 381 HP (280 kW) and 820 Nm (605 lb-ft) of torque. This setup enables the 1,780 kg (3,924 lbs) model to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, hit an electronically limited top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph) and travel 215 km (134 miles) on a single charge.

When the battery is depleted, it can be fully recharged in approximately 12 hours with a 230V outlet. If that's too long, a "high-performance DC charging device" can replenish the batteries in less than an hour.

To help offset the model's 577 kg (1,272 lbs) battery pack, the car has been equipped with a number of lightweight components including glass-fiber reinforced polymer springs, titanium wheel hubs and a CFRP/aluminum anti-roll bar.

While it's promising that Audi is still excited about the car, the fact that they refer to it as a "technology showcase" likely means it won't be headed into production as originally planned.

WCF

Topic Spies : Audi R8 e-tron (Spy)

Rimarrà quasi certamente un laboratorio su ruote. Praticamente nulla da fare per la produzione in serie.

Modificato 4 Gennaio 2013 da Touareg 2.5

[superkappa125]

577 Kg di batterie quanto inquinano?

Una bella dimostrazione tecnica, per carità, ma un po' fine a sè stessa.

(comunque la R8 rimane sempre un belvedere)

[Pandino]

Alt : non ci sto capendo più una mazza

Questa è il concept di questa?

[Edolo]

Ho un deja vu.

[Touareg 2.5]

Alt : non ci sto capendo più una mazza

Questa è il concept di questa?

Come chiami un'auto che non andrà mai in produzione se non concept o studio? . E' come se fosse un secondo step .

[atomicstation2]

Come chiami un'auto che non andrà mai in produzione se non concept o studio? .

[Touareg 2.5]

Alfa Romeo

AHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA

[justjames]

Alfa Romeo

[J-Gian]

Gran bei motori, da quel po' che ho letto

[Touareg 2.5]

Production of all-electric Audi R8 e-tron has been delayed indefinitely

Audi has confirmed that the launch of its all-electric R8 e-tron has been delayed indefinitely. Originally scheduled to arrive in showrooms last year, the Mercedes SLS Electric Drive rival is now being treated purely as a technical exercise to advance electric car technology for models lower down the range.

“We’ve already built 10 cars which are being evaluated internally,” an Audi spokesman told us. “We’re concerned about the limited range of pure electric cars with existing battery technology, we don’t think the customers are ready to accept it.

“We now have a new head of technical development, Mr Durheimer, who is keeping a close eye on these sorts of projects, so we have to make sure it truly represents an Audi,” he continued. “Once technology improves who knows, never say never.”

Despite not being bound for production, full technical specs for the R8 e-tron were released recently in Audi’s technology magazine, Encounter. Power comes from a pair of electric motors producing a combined 376bhp. This enables the 1,780kg e-tron to cover 0-62mph in 4.2 seconds and hit a top speed of 124mph, while a full charge from a UK household socket takes around 12-hours and allows a range of 134 miles.

autoexpress

Niente da fare, non la fanno: posticipata a tempo indeterminato.