Dr Jaan Mattes Reiling, Audi e-tron GT Project Manager: “With the Audi e-tron GT we now have three variants. Normally [on a model refresh] the chassis and drive won’t change much, and design plays a bigger role. But the all-electric technology of the Audi e-tron GT gave us opportunities to be more comprehensive – bringing significant developments in drivetrain performance, as well as everyday use and comfort, for all three models.”
This is particularly true for the range-topping Audi RS e-tron GT performance, which is not just the most powerful electric car Audi has made to date; it’s actually the most powerful Audi RS model ever made, petrol or otherwise.
Tim Esser, Audi e-tron GT Product Manager: “On the Audi RS e-tron GT we’ve entered a whole new era of performance. We have a new battery which is even bigger, and a drivetrain with even more power than ever before. On the Audi RS e-tron GT performance, we’re talking up to 925PS and 1072Nm of torque with boost mode. That means 0-62mph in as little as 2.5 seconds. It’s absolutely breathtaking.”
The Audi RS e-tron GT performance also boasts advanced chassis technology such as active air suspension and all-wheel steering alongside a modern all-electric e-tron interpretation of Audi’s iconic quattro all-wheel drive. It all adds up to enhance the gran turismo character of the Audi RS e-tron GT performance, balancing long-distance comfort with confidence-inspiring grip when you get to the twisty bits.
Tim Esser, Audi e-tron GT Product Manager: “The Audi RS e-tron GT performance is packed with technology to enhance the driving experience. You’ve got active suspension, which fits the concept of the perfect gran turismo – eliminating uneven surfaces for a smooth comfortable ride, while delivering balanced sporty handling. You’ve got all-wheel steering. And, of course, you’ve got quattro, which is key to Audi’s DNA. It gives you confidence on every surface and – in the electric age – we can now use quattro to deliver the most performance you could ever wish for.”
