Audi’s all-electric super sedan, the
e-tron GT, is on the way of no return to becoming a production model. Unveiled
in concept form at the 2018 LA Auto Show, the Audi e-tron GT has made the
transition to test prototype and we have the first spy shots that prove it.
That’s great news but what’s even more exciting is the fact the production
model’s styling will stay remarkably close to the sleek concept.
Peel away the camouflage and you’re left
with the same dramatic looks of the concept, though Audi decided to integrate
door handles to the production car. Additionally, the interior is expected to
mirror the study right down to the most minor details.
Based on the same J1 performance platform
as the Porsche Taycan, the Audi e-tron GT is likely to share the same battery
capacity. At the concept’s debut, the automaker mentioned a power output of 590 PS but word on the street is the e-tron GT will be available
with two power levels, with this one likely being the base one.
Mind you, even the entry-level e-tron GT
will offer impressive performance. 0-100 km/h will take 3.5 seconds,
0-200 km/h 12 seconds, and the top speed will be limited to 240
km/h for EV range purposes.
Speaking of the driving range, Audi said
the e-tron GT Concept was able to cover 400 km on a single charge,
which should remain true for the production model as well – at least in base
specification. Given that Audi has just released test prototypes in the wild,
expect the production e-tron GT to debut towards the end of this year as a 2021
model.
