The first we saw of Audi’s e-Tron concept car was at the Frankfurt Motor Show where it remained nothing more than a concept. Now, Audi has come forth to tell Autoweek that the 4,500nm torque of beast is on the drawing board to become a production vehicle. There’s not telling on when we will be seeing it at dealerships but Audi of America Johan de Nysschen reportedly expects pre-production models within the next 2 years.

For those who don’t know, the e-tron is a fully electric vehicle capable of a outputting 313hp (230kW), 4,500nM of torque (over 3,300 pounds-per-foot) and will hit 62 miles from a stand still in just 4.8 seconds and reach top speeds of 124 mph. Best of all, on a full charge the e-tron will be able to travel a full 154 miles.

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Audi has already shown us their R8 Spyder at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show and now they have shown as a similar looking vehicle; the e-Tron concept, pictured above.

This vehicle features 4 separate electric motors, one dedicated to each of the e-Tron’s wheels, which make for a cumulative output of 313 horsepower and 3,319 pounds-per-foot of torque. These impressive numbers make for a 0-62mph sprint of 4.8 seconds. Other features of the e-Tron include electrohyrdaulic braking, a range of 154 miles, a body made up of aluminum and composite materials making for a weight of just 3,527 pounds. One particularly interesting feature to note is the wire spoke 19-inch allow wheels.

Any chances of production are slim as at this time it remains nothing more than a concept.

via kickingtires

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