Audi launched it S versions of Audi e-tron and Audi e-tron Sportback, two special cars with three electric motors, two at the rear. The quattro all-wheel drive uses the innovative electric torque vectoring function with active and variable torque distribution on the rear axle.
The keywords for Audi’s new creatures are agility and dynamism, the new electric boosters from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.5 seconds, reaching the maximum self-limited speed of 210 km / h. The three electric motors deliver 503 hp and 973 Nm of torque in boost mode.
Audi e-tron S and Audi e-tron S Sportback are the first electric cars in the world made in large series with three zero emission engines. The powertrain relies on asynchronous thrusters which are made as modular structures. The larger electric motor is mounted on the front axle thanks to modified supports. The smaller engine now works on the rear axle, together with a second “twin” unit. The high voltage battery accumulates up to 95 kWh of electricity, 86 kWh are those that are actually usable.
Audi e-tron S and Audi e-tron S in the Sportback version travel up to, respectively, 360 and 365 kilometers in the combined WLTP cycle. To achieve maximum performance, in most cases, Audi electric SUVs mainly use, if not exclusively, the rear engines. The front one is activated if the driver requests more power or before the traction is reduced due to the slippery surface or particularly dynamic curves.
Source: Audi Press Office
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The electric torque vectoring is the technical innovation that accompanies the quattro electric all-wheel drive, divides the torque between the rear wheels, bringing the benefits guaranteed by the “classic” Audi sport differential in the era of zero-emission mobility. Each engine at the rear transmits the thrust through a gear system to the nearest wheel. Audi e-tron S and Audi e-tron S Sportback boast a sports behavior.
The design of the new Audi e-tron S models is characterized by the octagonal single frame grille and the lower edge of the LED headlights with four horizontal segments that act as daytime running lights and are the luminous signature car. The bumpers have a specific look that goes with the full-width extractor insert. Each wheel arch is 23 mm wider than the Audi e-tron 55 quattro and Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro. The aluminum look finish is extended to the front splitter, the inserts on the doors, the extractor and the single frame.
Audi e-tron S and Audi e-tron S Sportback are expected in Italian dealerships during the course ofl third quarter 2020, they can be recharged in direct current with powers up to 150 kW. In less than half an hour, 80% of the energy is available. Audi electric SUVs are also rechargeable with alternating current as standard up to 11 kW.
