The electric gran turismo: Introducing the 2022 Audi e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT

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• Beautiful design, captivating performance and progressive technology come together in the all-electric Audi e-tron GT
• With launch control and overboost, the e-tron GT produces up to 522 horsepower; the RS e-tron GT distributes up to 637 horsepower to all four wheels
• The 2022 Audi e-tron GT is expected to go on sale in the U.S. this summer

HERNDON, Va., Feb. 9, 2021 - Looking every bit a concept car brought to reality, the 2022 Audi e-tron GT is a dynamic work of art. Long, low, wide, and exhilarating, it is a grand turismo that further expands Audi's prominent role in electric mobility.

Its classically beautiful design proportions are accentuated by large wheels, a wide track, , and long wheelbase - lower and wider than the Audi A7 while maintaining approximately the same length. Aesthetics arise from efficiency; an inverted Singleframe grille reinterprets honeycomb design elements, distinctive quattro blisters above each wheel, and a flat greenhouse with sloping roofline define e-tron GT design. Coupled with radiator and brake duct air inlets that can close when not needed to optimize aerodynamics, drag coefficient is a low 0.24, helping the e-tron GT move with efficiency in complement with its velocity. Read More

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[PowerStroke]

Absolutely stunning. This car does not have a bad angle.

I have been looking forward to this reveal for quite some time. It's awesome that it's so close to the prototype we saw in 2018. I was worried it may look drastically different (like the production Taycan does vs its initial prototypes). I'm curious about how much comes with the RS variant for the added cost, or if it's going to be another $30k to option it up to a reasonable level.

[mpo77]

Current owner of an '18 RS5 coupe. I only purchase 2-door cars, but I might be willing to make an exception - this looks amazing! Love the headlight design and think the sharper angles and lines work better than the softer edges (and odd front end) of the Taycan. Interior is great as well. Only thing I don't love is the price.

[A6sport]

Home run, I always felt the GT was better looking than the Taycan.

[PowerStroke]

Home run, I always felt the GT was better looking than the Taycan.

Agreed, although i liked the pre-production style of the Taycan, the production Taycan is too reminiscent of a Panemera for me. I never liked that body style. I'm super happy that Audi stuck so closely to their 2018 concept for the GT. Will be picking up the RS model before christmas :D

[iampraneel]

For anyone interested in the production of the e-tron GT.

Assembly Line Production - Audi RS e-tron GT

[RS GT guy]

your opinions please...

I have my order in for an RS GT but still debating the colour - the Daytona Grey is sweet of course, but I am considering the red for more impact

Thoughts?

[RS GT guy]

Agree with others that it is better looking than the Taycan, and with PowerStroke that it doesn't have a bad angle.

Ironically though, I think its best angle is from the back, where it has very much of a Porsche look to it.

[Pale Rider]

Current owner of an '18 RS5 coupe. I only purchase 2-door cars, but I might be willing to make an exception - this looks amazing! Love the headlight design and think the sharper angles and lines work better than the softer edges (and odd front end) of the Taycan. Interior is great as well. Only thing I don't love is the price.

Yeah, but that part makes Audi happy. So everyone is a winner! Love the car. Like the R8, the best view is from the back, but it’s gorgeous from almost every angle. The nose and inverted Singleframe are a tad busy, but I am thinking the right color combo can help address that.

[mxrz]

Yeah, but that part makes Audi happy.

I think it won't sell, it's too expensive. Plenty of people will get a cheaper Taycan instead, for the image of owning a Porsche. Here in Canada, The base E-Tron GT (not the RS version) will cost more than RS6/RS7 and the Taycan 4S as well (we don't get the much cheaper RWD Taycan up here).

[Pale Rider]

I think it won't sell, it's too expensive. Plenty of people will get a cheaper Taycan instead, for the image of owning a Porsche.

You may be right about “some people,” but I think you’re mistaken if you think the GT won’t sell. I expect this car to sell out and quickly. The only real risk to sales is some interim development that might make the GT seem dated or outmoded (an actual, real car like the long-lost Fisker EMotion, made by a company that delivers cars, for example), because it’s a pretty big window between now and delivery. But other than that, no way this car doesn’t sell. Too expensive? Compared to what? By that logic, the RS7, S8, R8, etc., would not sell. There are plenty of competitive Porsche, MB, BMW models. Last I checked, they sell just fine.

[mxrz]

You may be right about “some people,” but I think you’re mistaken if you think the GT won’t sell. I expect this car to sell out and quickly. The only real risk to sales is some interim development that might make the GT seem dated or outmoded (an actual, real car like the long-lost Fisker EMotion, made by a company that delivers cars, for example), because it’s a pretty big window between now and delivery. But other than that, no way this car doesn’t sell. Too expensive? Compared to what? By that logic, the RS7, S8, R8, etc., would not sell. There are plenty of competitive Porsche, MB, BMW models. Last I checked, they sell just fine.

You are misunderstanding the logic. If it was so flawed, then the E-Tron would sell, since it's an SUV, something the vast majority of you, Americans, care about more than any other type of vehicle, like a sedan. The E-Tron is not selling, I got mine for peanuts, zero interest rate, free winter tires, free maintenance, free extra accessories, they were kissing my feet for taking it, at the dealership...

[Pale Rider]

BTW, don’t know about Canada, but the base GT does not cost more than the RS7. Base RS7 is $114k; base GT is 14k less.

[mxrz]

BTW, don’t know about Canada, but the base GT does not cost more than the RS7. Base RS7 is $114k; base GT is 14k less.

Yes, I'm fully aware of US pricing, that's why I said "Here in Canada". You saw that right...

[Pale Rider]

You are misunderstanding the logic. If it was so flawed, then the E-Tron would sell, since it's an SUV, something the vast majority of you, Americans, care about more than any other type of vehicle, like a sedan. The E-Tron is not selling, I got mine for peanuts, zero interest rate, free winter tires, free maintenance, free extra accessories, they were kissing my feet for taking it, at the dealership...

I’m sorry, what’s the logic? You’re the one who said it was “too expensive.” And comparing that logic to Audi’s current success in luxury price layers simply suggests your logic may be flawed. The e-tron is a fundamentally different car in the market. You didn’t say “the e-tron would seem to suggest that Audi’s early gen EV offerings are either overpriced/under-performing or uninspiring, or both.” (Personally, I think it’s flawed as a Gen1, but Gen2 might be very nice.) You simply said the GT is too expensive, and then made some incorrect comparisons. (Here in the US, it is not more than the base RS7.) BTW, I’m glad you got your e-tron for peanuts. Enjoy! Different car.

FWIW, some of “us Americans” don’r actually care about SUVs. The better comparison point is luxury/EV. As I said, you may be right that some prefer the Porsche badge, but you haven’t made the case that will keep the GT from selling.

[mxrz]

I’m sorry, what’s the logic? You’re the one who said it was “too expensive.” And comparing that logic to Audi’s current success in luxury price layers simply suggests your logic may be flawed. The e-tron is a fundamentally different car in the market. You didn’t say “the e-tron would seem to suggest that Audi’s early gen EV offerings are either overpriced/under-performing or uninspiring, or both.” (Personally, I think it’s flawed as a Gen1, but Gen2 might be very nice.) You simply said the GT is too expensive, and then made some incorrect comparisons. (Here in the US, it is not more than the base RS7.) BTW, I’m glad you got your e-tron for peanuts. Enjoy! Different car.

FWIW, some of “us Americans” don’r actually care about SUVs. The better comparison point is luxury/EV. As I said, you may be right that some prefer the Porsche badge, but you haven’t made the case that will keep the GT from selling.

I didn't make incorrect comparisons, but ok, next time, for you, I will make the "Here in Canada" part underline and bold to help you understand the logic.

It is too expensive, compared to it's higher end sibling. Anyway, time will tell, you have no more an idea about how well it will sell, than I do.

[Pale Rider]

Yes, I'm fully aware of US pricing, that's why I said "Here in Canada". You saw that right...

Please don’t take any offense (I love Canada), but I seriously doubt your market is going to be a significant driver of the GT success/failure story. And wow, that pricing is whacked.

[mxrz]

Please don’t take any offense (I love Canada), but I seriously doubt your market is going to be a significant driver of the GT success/failure story. And wow, that pricing is whacked.

You also have a MUCH cheaper RWD version of the Taycan that we don't. That will also rob sales from the base GT, even if it's less powerful.

[mssurrey]

For a modern futuristic car, the color palette is extremely boring. Blacks, whites, silvers, greys - oh and a sickly puke green ???
Where are the exotic colors to go with the design and style of this car?
And where are the all season tires for winter climates - Audi seems to have forgotten about the fact that more than half of North America actually gets snow.
Overall - very disappointing Build your own colors and packages