CRed05 Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 http://up165.siz.co.il/up3/zjmykyjqott2.jpg http://up166.siz.co.il/up1/ny2y3zehtjti.jpg http://up166.siz.co.il/up1/2zkzimmw3wjy.jpg http://up166.siz.co.il/up2/ieg4oytj5tmo.jpg Here are the pictures that show Audi is on a real charge when it comes to electric sports cars. This is the preview of the new R4 – a production version of the stunning electric e-tron concept car, revealed at last month’s Frankfurt Motor Show. The R4 is also likely to spawn petrol-engined versions, giving the R8 a much anticipated smaller brother coupé that sits above the TT in the range. Wowing crowds with its zero emissions electric powertrain, the e-tron was a big hit at Frankfurt. But only now has Audi of America’s president Johan de Nysschen confirmed the Tesla Roadster rival will reach showrooms. The project is likely to be helped by Audi’s joint venture with fellow VW Group firm, Porsche, which will see the R4 share a new chassis with the next-generation Boxster and Cayman. This new sports car range will feature an electric version at the very top of the line-up, with petrol versions underneath. As you can see from our illustrations, it will look striking. It mixes the compact, squat proportions of the e-tron concept car with amazing design cues such as those LED C-shaped headlights, along with a trademark Audi grille and scalloped sides. Seen here in targa-topped roadster trim, it will also be available as a coupé and a drop-top. The new flagship will be powered by a development of the e-tron’s electric powertrain. There’s a lithium-ion battery pack with four electric motors, two on each axle, giving it a fresh take on Audi’s quattro four-wheel-drive theme. These give an output of around 300bhp, as well as an incredible 4,500Nm of torque, delivering instant acceleration with 0-60mph in 4.8 seconds. Top speed is likely to jump from the concept’s 124mph to a more supercar-like 140mph – all with no tailpipe emissions. As in the concept, the 470kg lithium-ion battery is placed in the middle of the car, where the engine would be. Once fully charged, it promises to deliver a range of about 155 miles. Drive is biased towards the rear – just like the R8 – and the chassis is a new aluminium spaceframe set-up with plastic body panels to keep weight down to around 1,500kg. De Nysschen said he expects to see prototypes on the road within two years, so showroom-ready versions could arrive in 2012. That gives Audi time to refine the electric powertrain and decide whether it wants to lease batteries to customers – as Renault is planning – or include them in the price of the car. Further down the range, the R4 will feature several engines from the current TT line-up, including a 335bhp 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo. It’s likely to arrive within the next two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 too much photoshop going on. Headlights are crap. R8 headlights, nice Audi motors, and I'm all over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripleskate Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Do I spy a 6 speed manual? Way to keep it real Audi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted October 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Do I spy a 6 speed manual? Way to keep it real Audi! Yup. Get the 2.0T, throw a GT28 on there and you have yourself a solid 400+whp car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Notice it said above the TT, which really means above the TTS. So that means the car will be at LEAST 60k. Cool car without a doubt, and looks good as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Hot I like it. Love Audi's entire line right now, can't say that about too many companies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Thats badass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 How is 140MPH super-car like? Regardless, looks like a sweet car, but sounds like it will be too pricey for what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Love the concept, especially the things you know they'll get rid of, headlights etc. What's with the brushed metal piece on the back? Not sure how I feel about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPL_Josh Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 looks like crap to me wheels kinda look like xk-r wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted October 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Those are V10 R8 wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UR LOSN Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 I'd drive it everyday, and twice on sunday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 (edited) Looks sexy, on a side note I got passed by an R8 on 270 today. Guy was driving like an idiot but the car was sexy as usual. Had 30 day tags on it. Edited October 20, 2009 by 96Ragtop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted October 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Looks sexy, on a side note I got passed by an R10 on 270 today. Guy was driving like an idiot but the car was sexy as usual. Had 30 day tags on it. R10 eh? http://static.blogo.it/autoblog/audi_r10_tdi_btl.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 R10 eh? http://static.blogo.it/autoblog/audi_r10_tdi_btl.jpg That was me. Had to take it out one more time before winter. I'll be driving the R8 through the bad months, because it has more Le Mans wins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Lol oops, R8. I would most def be driving like an idiot also if I was in the R10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyin Miata Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Wheels are shit, everything else looks pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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