Audi is gearing up
for the Los Angeles Auto Show by releasing more details about the mysterious
e-tron GT. Originally teased earlier this year, Audi says the model is a “fully
electric supercar concept” which will bring “all-electric innovation to the
Audi Sport performance lineup.”
That isn’t much to
go on, but the company has previously said the model will be a “highly dynamic
[four-door] coupe” that will become the “sporty spearhead” of their electric
range. The company has also confirmed the e-tron GT will use technology created
in collaboration with Porsche but, the car will remain unmistakably Audi. While
the car being shown in Los Angeles is simply a concept, Audi has already
confirmed plans for a production model which will arrive in 2020.
Besides the e-tron
GT, Audi will showcase a number of new and redesigned 2019 models. Cars will
take center stage as the automaker will display the 2019 A6, A7 and A8.
Starting with the A6, the model features a stylish design and a futuristic
interior which offers a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, an 8.8-inch
infotainment system and an 8.6-inch lower display.
Power is provided
by a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 which produces 335 hp and 499 Nm of torque. It is connected to a seven-speed dual-clutch
transmission and a standard quattro all-wheel drive system. This setup enables
the car to accelerate from 0-96 km/h in 5.1 seconds before topping
out at 209 km/h. Pricing starts at US$ 58,900, but a more affordable
four-cylinder model will join the lineup sometime in the future.
The 2019 Audi A7
follows the same formula, but it features a more practical liftback design.
Even the turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine carries over but, due to an extra 30 kg of weight, the model is slightly slower as the dash from 0-96 km/h takes 5.2 seconds. This despite, the top speed is still 209 km/h. Another difference can be seen in terms of pricing as the A7 starts
at US$ 68,000. This represents a US$ 9,100
premium over the A6.
Lastly, the
flagship A8 will be on hand to attempt to sway buyers away from the BMW
7-Series and Mercedes S-Class. Featuring advanced driver assistance systems and
a host of luxurious options, the A8 starts at US$ 83,800 and uses a turbocharged
3.0-liter V6 engine that produces 335 hp and 499
Nm of torque. This enables the all-wheel drive sedan to accelerate from 0-96 km/h in 5.6 seconds, before topping out at 209 km/h.
Rounding out the
highlights are the all-new Audi e-tron and Q8. The former is an electric
vehicle which will arrive in the United States during the second quarter of
2019.
