By Audi confirmed that the new concept of e-Tron, out now in Detroit, will have a serial version, which will most likely be called R4, in addition, the vehicle will be used as a basis for future models of the VW Group. Also showed that “electrical” Audi plans are not limited to sports cars of the brand. E-Tron designation will be used for conceptual development, and based on other models, among which will surely have A1 and A8. R4 production is expected to be available in 2012. and yet again have electric modification. Besides, the model will also be offered with turbo-agents with working volumes of 2.0 and 2.5 liters. The e-Tron Detroit is greater dimensions than those of TT and less than a R8, but it implies that the price of the serial version will be lower than that of TT, while speculating about EUR 30 000. Also showed that the production model will have metal panels on the body, rather than carbon, such as in the concept.
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Audi declassified details about all electric supercar concept e-Tron, which is based on the model and R8 made its debut at the ongoing exhibition in Frankfurt. Audi e-Tron is equipped with four electric motors, with a total power 33 h.p. and now, 4 maximum torque 500Nm., each of them takes care of a drive gear. The company stated that the car accelerates from 0-100km / h. for 4.8sec, develops a maximum of 200 kilometers per hour and can travel 249 kilometers. energy stored in lithium-ion batteries located at the rear of the cabin. Batteries themselves can be loaded into a standard household outlet, in which case the operation takes 6-8 hours, but if you use a specialized station with a voltage of 400 volts, full load is about 2.5 hours. The car is equipped with a system for regenerating energy from the powerful brakes with carbon-ceramic discs. Electric Audi e-Tron also has a communication system Car-to-X, allowing communication between vehicles. It can inform the driver of a road accident in the area, availability of parking, congestion and make such a route using the navigation system that can minimize energy consumption.
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