Audi’s headline-grabbing E-Tron GT was
spotted on public roads, with two test cars exiting Porsche’s test facilities
wearing full-body camo wraps. The anticipated electric sedan, and sister model
to the Porsche Taycan, appears to be very close to the stunning 2018 concept,
featuring the same proportions and character lines. The thin wrap does little
to cover the shape of the roofline and the gorgeous shoulder line of Audi’s
upcoming electric flagship.
Both headlights and taillights of the
E-Tron GT also appear to be pretty similar in shape to those of the concept and
there’s no doubt they’ll use the latest technologies to further boost the
model’s wow factor. As we can see, development of the production Audi E-Tron GT
has moved onto warmer climates, with one of the test cars even running the
characteristic Taycan wheels with the painted lip.
The production Audi E-Tron GT will share
the same platform with the electric Porsche and is expected to feature a 96 kWh
battery pack, at least initially. The concept promised a combined 582 HP from
its twin-motor setup, along with a 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds.
The driving range should be rated at
around 400 km on the WLTP cycle while compatibility with 350kW
fast-charging means that owners will be able to reach an 80 percent charge
status in as little as 20 minutes. The chassis will also employ rear-wheel
steering and real torque-vectoring in order to make the E-Tron GT more agile
and precise through the corners.
Speaking of which, Audi is expected to reveal the
final production version of the E-Tron GT this fall before the coronovirus
outbreak changed everything, it was believed to debut at the LA Auto Show in
November, but there’s serious doubt the event will take place this year. Either
way, it will arrive at dealers during the first quarter of 2021.
