Author｜Dao Ba
The author of “Car Wars”, John J. Fialka, says, “In the various adventure stories about technology in this world, there are probably few that are more dramatic and more American in character than the early rise, hasty decline, and ultimate resurgence of electric cars.”
Today, the story of electric cars belongs not only to the United States, but is inseparable from the world as a whole.
On December 30, 2022, the Audi RS e-tron GT, the first pure electric sports car from Audi and winner of the World Car Awards “Performance Car of the Year” award, was officially launched in China via the Audi Channel’s online livestreaming, adding new content to the future of electric vehicles.
“Rediscovering the feeling of racing” and the beauty of design
In the online livestreaming event, Audi brand ambassadors, including Chinese actor and singer Nicholas Tse, Chinese writer Han Han, and sustainable development entrepreneur and F1 world champion Nico Rosberg, appeared in different locations such as the racing culture-rich Monaco, the unique geographical location of Golmud, China, and other places in the world to host a unique Grand Tour. They shared their firsthand experiences and talked about the emotional impact brought by the Audi RS e-tron GT from various perspectives.
This emotional impact comes from the 175 kW and 335 kW permanent magnet synchronous motors carried by the Audi RS e-tron GT. It has a system comprehensive output power of 440 kW and a total torque of 830N·m. Coupled with the support of e-quattro, it can always maintain the most stable state when cornering, demonstrating a powerful cornering ability.
This emotional impact also comes from the racing speed that the audience can experience when watching the online livestreaming event of the Audi RS E-tron.
Because of the two high-performance gearboxes and “Super Boost Mode,” which can instantly burst to a peak power of 475 kW in the start-up phase, this 4-door 5-seater Audi RS e-tron GT can complete the 0-100km/h acceleration in only 3.3 seconds and achieve an “unrestricted” launch.This is undoubtedly impressive to Han Han, who is an excellent racing driver. After driving it in Golmud, he said, “The Audi RS e-tron GT is the most powerful RS model ever and brings back the feeling of racing.”
There is no doubt that the Audi RS e-tron GT is infused with the blood of racing. Its design is also unforgettable. Its color, driving style, streamlined aerodynamic design, sculpted appearance, 0.24 ultra-low drag coefficient, high-definition matrix LED headlights with Matrix Laser laser headlights… The Audi RS e-tron GT embodies a kind of beauty that combines luxury, comfort, elegance, practicality, speed, long-range, and extreme performance for the future, and subverts the inherent single image of traditional racing cars.
Really? “Once a supercar loses its mechanical structure, it will lose its soul.”
Some people love supercars because they enjoy listening to the intense roar of the engine, which constantly raises their adrenaline levels and fills them with passionate excitement.
That’s why a saying, “Once a supercar loses its mechanical structure, it will lose its soul,” is popular in the automotive community.
But with the release of the Audi RS e-tron GT, more and more people are beginning to believe that electric supercars can have souls in the era of automotive electrification.
In order to create a wonderful sound that can rival that of gasoline cars, Audi engineers spent a long time using 32 sound sources derived from everyday life for composition, which opens up a new dimension of pure electric travel and creates a unique sound experience for drivers. This has earned high praise from famous Chinese pop singer Nicholas Tse.# The Sport Sound System of Audi e-tron
The sport sound system of Audi e-tron awakens the long-lost passion that should be possessed by a supercar, giving both the driver and the supercar enthusiasts an immersive auditory experience. Is it possible to have silence? Yes, as terrifyingly silent as the Audi RS e-tron GT. Is it possible to have a serene and melodious sound? Of course, with the sport sound system of Audi e-tron. Anyone who has driven the Audi RS e-tron GT will leave an unforgettable memory.
A Masterpiece of Nature
“In this era of complicated electric vehicles, what should an electric car that users aspire to look like?” Vice general manager of FAW Audi Sales Co., Ltd., Zhang Qiang, said in a live broadcast, “The arrival of Audi RS e-tron GT not only combines the legendary culture of GT, the racing genes of RS, and the luxury of e-tron perfectly but also brings users a better driving experience and emotional pleasure. Audi’s philosophy of making cars is to make electric technology more human, emotional and experiential.”
What is the legendary culture of GT? “GT” is Latin for “Gran Turismo,” which means “Grand Tourer” in English. When translated into Chinese, it means “magnificent journey,” which epitomizes the human love of travel.
The Audi RS e-tron GT was born for the journey. As actor and singer, Nicholas Tse, said, “The RS e-tron GT is like a masterpiece of nature that will fit in anywhere.”
The Audi RS e-tron GT provides four different driving modes (Efficiency, Comfort, Auto, and Dynamic) that offer diverse driving characteristics for different road situations, maximizing performance. With support for the four driving modes, just a single click will adjust the vehicle’s status to the most suitable one for the current road conditions, significantly enhancing driving comfort.The Audi RS e-tron GT provides an extremely comfortable space for users. It maximizes the beauty of space aesthetics, creates a luxurious travel space and powerful storage space, with a storage capacity of 81L in the front trunk and 350L in the rear trunk, which can easily accommodate the luggage of four people, allowing users to enjoy the comfort and enjoyment of the GT SUV travel easily and worry-free.
In the era of electrification, the Audi RS e-tron GT has a smaller electric motor and the battery is cleverly laid out at the bottom of the car, further increasing the legroom of front and rear passengers. The spacious passenger compartment gives users a more comfortable sitting position for GT SUV travel.
” The Audi RS e-tron GT is a four-door sports car with amazing comfort space and luxury experience,” said Nicholas Tse.
The Audi RS e-tron GT has also withstood the test of long-distance driving. After a driving trip in Morocco, F1 world champion and racing driver Rosberg said, “Thanks to the 800V high-performance charging, the RS e-tron GT has a charging power of 270 kW, which allows me to enjoy this long journey very much. From 5% to 80% charge, it takes only 30 minutes, which is almost the same as having a cup of tea.”
“May your journey be long, full of miracles and discoveries.” The Audi RS e-tron GT continues the legend of “GT culture”. What is “GT” and what is a “magnificent journey”? Real drivers will spend a long time with a GT car, passing through cities and countryside, crossing deserts and Gobi, and creating great journeys in the embrace of mountains and starry skies.In the era of traditional fuel vehicles, Audi created brilliance with its advanced manufacturing level and craftsmanship, becoming a leader in the world of luxury cars and highly favored in the Chinese market. Today, with the advent of the new energy era, Audi is striving to create new brilliance.
The debut of Audi RS e-tron GT will mark a new, unique step toward the development of electric and new energy vehicles. With the continuous advancement of electric drive technology, what new attempts will Audi bring? In this rapidly developing era, it is truly inspiring and inspiring.
“When you set out on your journey to Ithaca, may you have a long road, full of marvels, full of discovery.” This is what Greek poet Cavafy said in “Ithaca”. It is also a blessing dedicated to those who make efforts and contributions to the future of electric vehicles.
This article is a translation by ChatGPT of a Chinese report from 42HOW. If you have any questions about it, please email bd@42how.com.