Audi and its new brand 'E-Tron'

The first, called Audi e-Tron 'appeared in 2009 in Frankfurt, in the guise of an ecological model R8 said. They called e-Tron Concept Study. Significantly shorter and especially Lighter than the R8 production through the use of carbon fiber and aluminum, the declination e-Tron 'has four electric motors in each wheel spaces, connected to a battery pack lithium-ion, which together produce 313 horsepower and an impressive torque above 3,319 lb-ft.

This horse gives it a range of 248 km. A full recharge of the batteries can take eight hours via a household mains.

Performance rating, it is capable of doing the 0 to 100 km / h in just 4.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 200 km / h.

Finally, the direction of the company with the four rings has DECIDED to produce this version of very sophisticated in very limited quantities and whose models are likely already sold.

The Audi e-Tron Detroit Show Car '

Here, one passes a new record since it is a question of producing a compact model type cutting sport compact performance more than reasonable. Its platform is the same used on the concept of 'Bluesport' of Vollkswagen should normally be used for development of models has both claws Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen.

More compact, the latter includes lithium-ion PLACED just behind the passengers. Delivree total power is 204 horses for a couple of 2650 Nm

Performance rating, the manufacturer announced a 0 to 100 km / h in 5.9 seconds. The autonomy is 250 km and it takes eleven hours to fully recharge its batteries, or only two hours from a three-phase outlet (400 volts).

Turn the model A1 e-Tron.

The last week and within the framework of the International Motor Show in Geneva, I had the pleasure of seeing in nature, 3rd declination Audi e-Tron ', whose technological approach is more innovative, even if it is based on the small Audi A1 coming to enjoy a World Premiere unveiling in Geneva.

Its main electric motor and its power of 102 horses. All connected to a single battery that adds 12 kilowatts / hour, for a minimum range of 50 km. The highlight of the show is mainly because, found under the floor a small Wankel rotary engine of 254 cm? whose mission is to generate electricity. With the latter, it can run beyond 200 km and reach 100 km / h in 10.2 seconds. Its top speed is 130 km / h.