A new teaser video provides our first glimpse a the Audi RS E-Tron GT Ice Race Concept ahead of the full debut on May 28. The company also builds a matching Audi Sport Quattro with an electric powertrain to complement it.
There are no technical details available about either vehicle yet. They wear matching exterior color schemes in a mix of gray, purple, and white. Beyond these touches, there are no obvious revisions to the body.
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Unfortunately, we don't yet know anything about the Sport Quattro's conversion into an EV. To maintain its all-wheel-drive layout, it might have electric motors powering each axle.
Inside, the RS E-Tron GT Ice Race Concept has white upholstery and black trim. It wears the badge from the Audi Exclusive personaliztion division.
The teaser video shows the E-Tron GT and Sport Quattro pulling a skier on a snowy mountain. Despite the concept's name, the clip doesn't show either of them driving on ice.
Debuting an ice racing concept in late May is an intriguing choice. It's a time of the year when a lot of people are thinking about warm summer days, rather than chilly snow.
The existing RS E-Tron GT comes with two electric motors – one turning each axle – making as much as 637 horsepower and 612 pound-feet in Boost mode. During normal driving, the powertrain produces 590 hp. The rear end has a two-speed transmission. This setup gets the sedan to 60 miles per hour in 3.1 seconds.
The 93.4 kilowatt-hour battery provides 232 miles of range. It can DC fast charge at up to 270 kilowatts.
The RS E-Tron GT starts at $145,395 after the $1,495 destination fee. With all of the available options and accessories, the price can go as high as $165,645. The upgrades include a $7,100 braking package with carbon-ceramic front and rear discs. A $6,450 Carbon Performance adds laser headlights, rear-wheel steering, and carbon fiber trim.
Check out the Audi RS e-tron GT project_513/2 in this video:
