INGOLSTADT: With the Audi RS e-tron GT performance, Audi is debuting its first fully electric RS performance model.
The four-door coupé demonstrates bundled technical expertise, and the RS e-tron GT performance is the dynamic flagship for electric mobility at Audi.
Prices for the RS e-tron GT performance start at 160,500 euros, and the top model is available to order now.
Prices for the S e-tron GT start at 126,000 euros, and the RS e-tron GT at 147,500 euros.
In addition to a permanent-magnet synchronous motor (PSM) on the front axle with a reinforced driveshaft and an output of 252 kW (342 PS), the electric Gran Turismo features a newly developed PSM on the rear axle with an output of 415 kW (564 PS).
Launch Control can briefly use resources from the HV battery and the electric motors for an output of up to 680 kW / 925 PS.
Moreover, the front axle features modified power electronics with a revised pulse inverter, enabling higher discharge currents of up to 600 amps – 300 amps more than in the other variants, the Audi S e-tron GT and the Audi RS e-tron GT.
The rear axle also operates at 600 amps. Audi has increased braking recuperation to 400 kW.
Audi has widened the spread between the dynamic one-pedal feel and efficient coasting.
“This allows us to increase efficiency while responding to what our customers want. When the driver releases the accelerator pedal, the car achieves a distinctly noticeable deceleration, which makes for sporty driving,” says Jaan Mattes Reiling, Technical Project Manager for the Audi e-tron GT model family.
The maximum charging power has been increased by 50 kW up to 320 kW.
This allows the vehicle’s HV battery to charge from 10 to 80 percent in only 18 minutes at a high-power charging (HPC) station under ideal conditions.
A newly developed air suspension with 2-chamber/2-valve technology comes as standard. It affords distinct advantages in terms of driving dynamics without compromising on comfort.
For the first time, an innovative, wheel-selective active suspension system is available as an option.
“Our goal was to significantly increase the spread between driving comfort and driving dynamics and make it more noticeable,” explains Carsten Jablonowski, Lead Engineer of the Audi Driving Characteristics Development Team.
As an exclusive feature, the RS e-tron GT performance has RS performance mode, which is designed for an optimal setup on challenging circuits and winding mountain passes.
The vertical wheel forces were designed for optimal dynamics in this mode. The special characteristics allow the drive torque to be optimally controlled at the handling limits.
Performance mode also changes the characteristics for anti-slip control, torque vectoring, suspension tuning, aerodynamics, and cooling strategy.
In performance mode, the car uses the same switching strategy as in dynamic mode.
This means that the RS e-tron GT performance stays in the first gear of its two-speed gear as long as possible to make acceleration more dynamic.
