Sketches of Audi's e-tron quattro concept give us a preview of what's to come - Digital Trends
Audi has published a batch of design sketches that preview a brand new concept dubbed e-tron quattro. The e-tron quattro is openly billed as a close-to-production show car that will spawn a battery-powered SUV aimed squarely at the Tesla Model X. It ushers in the design language that will influence all of Audi’s upcoming electric vehicles over the... Related: Audi teams up with Samsung and LG to design a high-capacity battery pack for EVs. A rakish D-pillar and pronounced haunches give the e-tron quattro a less utilitarian appearance than the Q5 and the aforementioned Q7, while a retractable roof-mounted spoiler adds a sporty touch to the overall look. Audi was able to install a floating center console in the cockpit because the e-tron quattro doesn’t have a driveshaft, which eliminates the need for a transmission tunnel. Power for the e-tron quattro will come from an all-electric drivetrain built using components sourced from the R8 e-tron parts bin. Although full details are still being kept under wraps, sources close to Audi have previously revealed the electric motors will zap all four wheels with about 500 horsepower and over 500 foot-pounds of torque. Source: www.digitaltrends.com
