The Audi urban concept – a
completely new kind of concept car
Ingolstadt - An innovative urban
concept car with 1+1 seats Sleek cockpit made from CFRP,
free-standing wheels with protective plates Elaborate
suspension, compact electric drive system for sporty performance
Audi is once again opening up new horizons: the Audi urban
concept is a 1+1-seat, ultra-light car for congested urban
spaces. The technical study, which will be shown at the
Frankfurt Auto Show (IAA) 2011, does not fit under any of the
conventional categories – the Audi urban concept combines
elements of a racing car, a fun car and an urban car into one
radical new concept.
The Audi urban concept is not
based on any previous model – its development is solely oriented
on the strict principles of lightweight construction, efficiency
and reduction. The result is a concept car with no unnecessary
weight, and one that concentrates on the pure essence of sporty
motion.
The Audi urban concept has a sleek
body. The wheels are free-standing, their surrounding protective
plates feature blinking strips of LED lights. The highly
concentrated look of the technical study, with its
forward-urging lines, is dynamic and emotional – it lends Audi’s
design language a completely new impetus.
On board there is room for two
people, their position slightly staggered and at a sporty, low
level. All controls and materials are subject to the dictates of
ultra-lightweight construction in order to ensure they convey a
completely unique, sensory allure. The driver can adjust the
steering wheel and pedals to his own body measurements. The roof
is designed to be maneuverable and slides to the rear to open.
This enables entry to the car.
The technology in the Audi urban
concept reflects the full capabilities of the brand, especially
when it comes to ultra-lightweight construction. The cockpit
consists of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer, which integrates
the undercarriage of both seats. The Audi urban concept rolls on
wheels with a 21-inch diameter.
Two e-tron electric motors provide
the propulsion – providing the ultra-light Audi urban concept
with the ability to accelerate powerfully. A lithium-ion battery
supplies the energy – ideal for extended city tours.
