Audi EV

[vfx]

It's all about the cash.

 

[brianman]

Should have been a Model S

Incorrect. Iron Man 3 is (like many movies) about fantasy. Model S isn't a fantasy like the E-tron is.

Prove me wrong, Audi. Bring it.

 

[AnOutsider]

Technically, didnt it already win a race? It exists, just nor consumers. As a big Audi fan, I wouldn't want it to exist anyway. It's kind of pathetic.

 

[JRP3]

Incorrect. Iron Man 3 is (like many movies) about fantasy. Model S isn't a fantasy like the E-tron is.

Prove me wrong, Audi. Bring it.

My thinking was they put the real Elon in the movie why not the real Model S?

 

[brianman]

Technically, didnt it already win a race? It exists, just nor consumers.

Sorry, I meant exists in something beyond a publicity stunt, prototype, concept car, trial, pilot, or compliance car -- i.e. a real production car.

 

[scriptacus]

My thinking was they put the real Elon in the movie why not the real Model S?

Probably because the R8 is far more fitting for a character like Tony Stark. He drives 2 door coupes, not 4 door sedans.

 

[ipdamages]

It ran the 'ring in 8:09, which was not far off the ICE R8.
Watch this: Audi's electric R8 e-tron tears up Nürburgring in silence | The Verge

But I agree that its poor range and the decision not to sell the car make it less than satisfying as a Stark car. I could see a 918 or MacLaren P1 or LaFerrari as being a possible choice - until the Roadster 3.0 gets here. IMO the best choice today is clearly the Concept One.

 

[rolosrevenge]

Tony does have a Roadster in his garage as well, it's just not as beloved evidently.

 

[brianman]

It ran the 'ring in 8:09, which was not far off the ICE R8.
Watch this: Audi's electric R8 e-tron tears up Nürburgring in silence | The Verge

My recollection is that the "record setting production electric car" runs by the E-Tron were done with a modified -- i.e. non-production -- vehicle.

It was discussed in some depth in a previous thread.

"I make the best vegetarian salad that has bacon in it." /rolleyes

 

[ipdamages]

My recollection is that the "record setting production electric car" runs by the E-Tron were done with a modified -- i.e. non-production -- vehicle.

It was discussed in some depth in a previous thread.

I figure pretty much anything done by the A8 E-Tron has to be viewed in that light. It has never been in production and it looks like it never will. It is, as you pointed out, a concept car. But to your point a few posts back, I'd say that it isn't a fantasy, given that it exists, albeit in a non-production version. And I suspect that it could be brought to production in a form pretty close to what we have seen. The problems seem to be in range and production cost, so it isn't a feasible project. So a production version wouldn't do a 'ring lap in 8:09, but I suspect that it wouldn't be toooo far off of that. 8:30? But for $400-$500K, with inferior specs to the Roadster, that isn't gonna catch many fish.

 

[NotTarts]

So Audi has cancelled the R8 e-tron - again. Apparently the reasoning behind it is "that Audi is not willing to accept the limited range and long charging times that are a result of current battery technology."

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/all-electric-audi-r8-e-tron-wont-go-sale

Audi has confirmed to Autocar that, currently, it has no plans to sell its all-electric R8 e-tron sports car.

Ten of the latest design of R8 e-tron have been built but they will be used exclusively for internal testing and development only.

It's thought that the the cars won't be offered to customers because battery technology hasn't advanced as fast as Audi expected.

Consequently the cost of the batteries has not fallen as much as the company forecast, making the R8 e-tron unviable for series production.

There are also rumours that Audi is not willing to accept the limited range and long charging times that are a result of current battery technology.

In a recent press release, however, it stated: "Through the R8 e-tron, Audi has acquired extensive expertise that will benefit its electrified production models."

The electric Audi R8 e-tron, which uses a lithium-ion battery and a pair of two electric motors, is capable of 0-62mph in 4.2sec.

It's electronically limited to 124.27mph and, in optimal conditions, capable of covering 133.59 miles.

There's also a first drive from AutoCar here with more details about the car:
All-electric Audi R8 e-tron first drive Review | Autocar

Battery weighs the same as Tesla's despite having 55% of capacity, and it's 20% less efficient than the Model S even though the Model S is 15% heavier and much larger.

It's like they're not even trying.

 

[yobigd20]

Saw a different article on this where Audi says their reason is 'The main reason behind Audi’s decision is the high cost of the car’s battery." http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084460_audi-wont-sell-r8-e-tron-electric-sports-car-official

 

[60TTuC]

Audi R8 e-tron killer gets sacked: Audi RD Chief Wolfgang Dürheimer Replaced By Ulrich Hackenberg: Official
Audi R8 e-tron animation: AOL On - Justin Bieber Hat Auch Einen: Audi R8 V10 FSI

 

[ManuVince]

Looks like there is some movement on Audi's side.
2014 Audi A3 E-tron drive - What Car?

EV range isn't very impressive, but if I had to chose between the Ampera and the A3 e-tron, I would go for the Audi.

 

[gregincal]

Looks like there is some movement on Audi's side.
2014 Audi A3 E-tron drive - What Car?

EV range isn't very impressive, but if I had to chose between the Ampera and the A3 e-tron, I would go for the Audi.

This is the car I really wanted when I bought my A3 4 years ago. However, I've since moved on.

 

[30seconds]

according to Drive, the R8 e-tron is back on - but with an almost 100% increase in battery energy density taking range from 215km to 400km

Audi R8 e-tron to be built

 

[VolkerP]

Good news! Can it use a Supercharger?

 

[ModelS1079]

Good video, but it looks a lot like where Tesla was in 2007.
Yes I'd love to drive it!

 

[SwedishAdvocate]

That’s ~248 miles. Doesn’t that mean that this new R8 e-tron should be able to handle some sort of fast charge from the Tesla Superchargers. Perhaps not as fast as it can charge a Tesla but hopefully not that far off. IMO it would be really great if VW/Audi decided to join Tesla on the Supercharger project with this R8 e-tron.

 

[CalDreamin]

If we assume that the R8 e-tron has 400 km range by the NEDC test, then we can compare to ratings for the Model S:
Model S 85 -- 502 km NEDC, 265 miles EPA
Model S 60 -- 390 km NEDC, 208 miles EPA

Interpolating between the Model S numbers, 400 km NEDC for the A8 might be 213 miles EPA. YMMV.

I'd love to know what new battery chemistry Audi is using.