Audi R8 is-Tron Electric Concept - World Premiere at Frankfurt

Audi introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show, a sports model, fully electric, based on the Audi R8. Audi's concept-Tron has 4 electric motors, which are developing 313 hp and an enormous torque of 4500 Nm!

Update September 15:

Audi introduced at the Frankfurt Auto Show IAA 2009 the concept of "e-throne" - a high-performance car, fully electric powered. Based on the Audi R8, Audi's new concept-throne has four electric motors, one for each wheel, so it is a concept with quattro all-wheel drive. Producing an output of 230 kW (313 hp) and a huge torque of 4,500 Nm (!), Your two-seat supercar accelerates from 0-100 km / h in 4.8 seconds and from 60 to 120 km / h in 4.1 seconds. Li-Ion 42.4 kWh give him an autonomy of about 248 km.

Update September 14:

Audi has dropped the official photos with new Internet-based electric concept R8, Audi called E-Tron concept. The vehicle has a slightly modified exterior design to the R8 production model, especially in the front.

September 3 Original text:

In addition to the Audi R8 Spyder, May German manufacturer prepares a surprise to fans at the Frankfurt Motor Show, which opens its doors on September 15. Audi today launched a website dedicated to a full electric mode with a countdown to the official opening of the salon in Frankfurt. From the first teaser posted on this site, it appears that Audi will unveil an electric version of the athlete Audi R8.

Audi, certainly in the coming days will reveal slowly electric concept will be presented in premiere at Frankfurt, and once we have information we will make public.

Source: http://www.audi.com/

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