Additionally, the vehicle itself was designed without a physical prototype, which is a first for Audi. Audi took the time to create its own software to support these initiatives; you can see more about it here. The dedication to this expansion is a telling sign that the future of production may turn totally virtual.
Further Production Facts from Audi
- The body shop for the e-tron GT is around 85 percent automated; ten stations with a total of 34 robots.
- Optimum area management with a body assembly line and each body passes twice; two-way framer combines multiple manufacturing steps on limited floor space.
- Correlation-free inline measurement is a new technology offering the highest precision, with a maximum possible deviation of just +/-0.20 millimeters.
- Despite their different technology concepts, the joint assembly line for Audi e-tron GT and Audi R8 is unique in the Volkswagen Group.
- Different conveyor technologies on the assembly line: 20 driverless transport vehicles, new electrically powered overhead conveyor rail, autonomous transfer station
- Human-robot cooperation for bonding the front and rear windows
- Customized assembly aids from the 3D printer based on employee ideas
The design of the e-tron GT, in our opinion, is one of the best Audi’s to date. While details are limited, we hope the performance can compete with the beauty.
Performance (Est)
- Two electric motors – 590 Horsepower
- 0-60mph in 3.5 seconds
- Charge to 80% in 20 minutes on an 800-volt charging system
- Battery 90kWh
- Range 250 miles
- Price $75,000+
The Premium e-sound Audio System
Unique is an understatement when it comes to the “e-sound” Audi has developed for this tech loaded vehicle. A legal requirement for electric vehicles is to have a sound generator to alert pedestrians that a vehicle is nearby. The E-Tron GT takes it to a new level with 32 audio files in each control unit, making the interior and exterior sounds impeccable. Check out a sneak peek and listen here.
In conclusion, this vehicle will be a four-door, all-wheel drive, sports car with a close resemblance to the Porsche Taycan. Will the Audi E-Tron GT be a competitor to the all-electric sports vehicles out there? ZEV Society thinks so! Tell us your thoughts.
