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Audi A6 E-Tron

Following the development of electric vehicles of other car companies, Audi is increasingly turning to the electrification of its own cars. This time Audi has unveiled its new Sportback with two electric motors, the Audi A6 E-Tron.

The A6 e-tron is based on the PPE platform developed by Audi in collaboration with Porsche. Some of the novelties are the absence of mirrors, replaced by cameras, and the lack of door handles. Also, the A6 E-Tron has LED headlights and a wide line with digital OLED elements.

Speaking of powertrain, the A6 E-Tron is powered by two electric motors that produce 470 HP (350 kW) and 590 lb-ft of torque (800 Nm). It takes less than 4 seconds to reach 62 mph. The car has an air suspension and for better weight distribution, batteries (100 kWh) are placed between the axles.

Thanks to the fast charging system, up to 80 percent of the battery can be charged in just 25 minutes and a 10-minute charge gives a range of 186 miles (300 km). With a full battery, the range of the A6 E-Tron is 435 miles (700 km).

Audi has not revealed what the interior of this model will look like.

Source: Audi

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Audi R18 TDI Ultra

The only private Audi R18 TDI Ultra is offered for sale. It is a car without hybrid specifications and is the only privately owned driving model.

Although Audi modified this model, in 2018 it returned the car to its original specifications. The Audi R18 TDI Ultra has a 3.7-liter V6 diesel engine with 532 hp and a sequential transmission. The car has a chassis with the serial number 100. The Garrett TR30R turbocharger is in charge of achieving maximum power.

The R18 TDI Ultra is a model that achieved 4 of Audi’s 13 wins in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race. It has not been driven since 2018 and is located in Luxembourg.

Although 8 units of this model were produced in 2011, currently only six exist, and this one is the only one privately owned.

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Audi Q5 E-tron

Audi is testing a new SUV, although it has not yet introduced the Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron. The name is not known yet, it is assumed that the new Audi SUV will be named Q5 E-Tron, and its launch is expected in 2022.

According to the pictures, it seems that the EV will not have a lower front grille, which is understandable, because there is no internal combustion engine that needs cooling. Unlike the MLB-based E-Tron, the EV SUV has been developed on the PPE platform from the beginning, making it different from Audi’s Q offering. Audi is developing the PPE platform in collaboration with Porsche and will be introduced for the first time in the next-generation Porsche Macan.

The PPE platform offers greater wheelbase and better space for battery, air suspension, torque vectoring and rear wheel steering.

Single electric motor setups (rear wheel drive) and dual electric motor setups (AWD) are under development. The car will have a 350 kW battery. Fast charging capability has also been promised for the new platform.

Auto Bild states that a Coupe version of this car can also be expected. However, there is no official information about that yet.

Source: Autocar