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June 27, 2006
Audi R-Zero Concept
First off let me preface by saying this isn't an official concept from Audi but rather the brainchild of three design students from France.
The R-Zero has Audi DNA in the looks department but the technology behind the drive train is unlike anything on the road or in concept showrooms for that matter.
It's an all electric sports car with its main energy pack amidship. The power is transferred to electric motors within each wheel allowing for fully independent control of how much power goes to each wheel. Dig down deeper and you'll find the large gaping grill in the front actually funnels air thru the entire length of the vehicle exiting vents in the rear. The design aids in cooling the batteries while adding to the car's aerodynamics. The faster you go, the more air is forced thru the vents, keeping the car grounded by reversing the effects of lift from high speeds.
Although it's just a concept by three students, it does share similarities to the Audi TT. I think the students have done a wonderful job in keeping Audi looks intact while pushing the envelope of clean energy in a sports car a viable reality in our future.
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Comments
It looks like the lovechild of General Grievous and an Autobot...
Posted by: yaniboi at June 27, 2006 5:25 PM
I like how it's electric
Posted by: jr at June 27, 2006 8:49 PM
How about the new Nissan Skyline GT-R R35... You should check it out. Next years' it's official release. http://www.freshalloy.com/site/cars/nissan/skyline/r35/concept/home.shtml
Posted by: Chuck at June 29, 2006 6:58 AM
i want to know some more about this car and more pics thanks
Posted by: afshin nassiri at July 31, 2006 12:27 PM
very nice, but infact the electro engine thingy in the wheels is not new, it exists as a concept car from some japanese firm already, [forgot the name, sorry] and they were smart enough to go a step further and eliminate the space under the hood... if there is no engine, you do need no space for it, right?
Posted by: 7 at August 3, 2006 10:32 PM
it looks cool but i cant imagine it on the road
Posted by: Sameer at September 1, 2006 3:57 AM
When can I rent one???
Come on Audi produce this one in these models:
1K HP type
600 HP model.
Sedan too.
Id drive one with Electric drive.
Problem how long can Batts hold charge.
Hate to be stuck on I15 to Vegas & charge dies.
Link to Hybrid engine Flexfuel???
Nice.
Flexfuel should use any oil etc for Fuel.
Nice.
The new 007 should drive this Audi.
Id love to rent this in EU.
For US use:
I15 Las vegas to LA run
Arizona State
West TX
CO, Midwest US
Montana
Best states for 1K HP Audi.
Car should have 2 battery modes:
Drive & for vehicle Ops IE
GPS, CD, stereo, AC Heating, etc options.
Use mini turbine to drive car????
Love to this on race track.
Posted by: stephen russell at September 9, 2006 11:35 AM
Proves Detroit can rule the roost on EVs & this Proves EVs are NOT reliable like GM EV1 vehicles some years ago.
Motors attached to wheels nice.
Hello GM, Chrysler Wake UP.
Heres Proof.
Posted by: stephen russell at September 9, 2006 11:38 AM