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Audi Activesphere

Audi is an unveiled luxury coupe that transforms into a pickup. It is Audi Activesphere, one of the concepts with which the German company hints at its vision of future mobility.

A large number of technological solutions is what distinguishes this concept. Many of them are still far from reality, but some could arrive soon, like new lights that fit decisively into attractive designs. The car is designed in the style of Audi’s Sportback and Allroad models, but as a versatile electric vehicle similar to an SUV. It is equipped with air suspension with adaptive shock absorbers, and the ground clearance of 209 mm can be increased by 40 mm. This is matched by an exterior design that features vertical studs and metal lines that visualize increased height. There is also a set of 22-inch wheels.

When it comes to the rear of the car, the design of the rear window is in line with the roof and the design of the rear fascia provides better access to the trunk area. The movable partition opens when the cargo space is used, and also serves to separate the interior.

In the morning, the dash, steering wheel and pedals are gone, and there’s a large soundbar and full-width air vents. The front seats are connected to the central console that provides heating and cooling. Special attention is drawn to the AR headsets for the driver and passengers, which enable the display of virtual content such as control panels and information screens. This frees up space in the interior that is normally reserved for screens and controls, as a large number of functions are performed via AR headsets.

The Audi Activesphere is powered by two electric motors producing 242 hp (178 kW) and 531 lb-ft (720 Nm) of torque. Also, the car has all-wheel drive. It is built on the Premium Platform Electric platform developed in cooperation with Porsche, and is equipped with a 100 kW battery.

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2023 Audi RS Q e-tron

The end of the year is approaching, but so is the start of the new Dakar Rally, which will start on December 31. Teams are preparing their cars for one of the toughest races in the world. One of them is Audi which will use last years, but improved RS Q e-tron.

Audi finished ninth overall last year, and the RS Q e-tron was fastest on four stages. This was a sign for the German manufacturer to come this year with the same electric car powered only by electric motors (the two-liter turbo petrol in this case only serves to charge the batteries). With new information and significantly more time to prepare, Audi managed to shed a few kilos by using lighter materials, which should help the hybrid Audis against the Toyota, Mini and BRX whose cars are powered by internal combustion engines.

The Audi RS Q e-tron competes in the T1-E category. It is powered by two electric motors in combination with a 2.0 liter four-cylinder turbo engine, with a total power of 670 hp (500 kW). It is equipped with a 370 kg battery with a capacity of around 52 kWh. It reaches 62 mph in less than 4.5 seconds with a top speed, limited by regulations, of 106 mph (170 km/h).

The Dakar Rally will be held in Saudi Arabia for the fourth time, it contains 5,000 kilometers of speed tests. begins on December 31 and ends on January 15, 2023.

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Audi RS E-Tron GT with new aerodynamic package

In 2020, Audi unveiled its third all-electric car, the Audi RS E-Tron GT. It’s a superbly designed car, but there are always those who want more aerodynamics, like Turismo Wheels CEO Wojciech Malag.

Malag entrusted the car to Maxton Design engineers who prepared a package of special aerodynamic components for this electric sedan. These include a rear diffuser, a new front lip spoiler, more massive side skirts, K&W springs and an upgraded air suspension that lower the car, but also 3M black foil that adds to the overall look.

The Audi RS E-Tron GT is an electric car with outstanding performance. Under the hood are two electric motors with a total output of 637 hp (475 kW) and 612 lb-ft (830 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all four wheels via 1-speed direct drive (front axle) and 2-speed gearbox (rear axle). It reaches 62 mph in 2.85 seconds with a top speed of 156 mph (250 km/h). It is mounted on 22-inch Turismo Inventa carbon rims.

An increasing number of electric cars began to attract the attention of tuner companies, so in the future we can expect more frequent requests from owners to personalize their beloved cars.

Source: Maxton Design