The prototype is a joint development of Audi Design Loft (Malibu, California) and Audi Sport (Neckarsulm, Germany). The company said that the concept serves to demonstrate the design and capabilities of a "high-performance supercar of tomorrow."
The PB18 is powered by three electric motors. The total power of the sports car is 680 hp. At the same time, while driving, the driver can increase the output to 775 hp. With such a power plant, the car can accelerate to 100 km/h in 2 seconds. Without recharging, the car can travel about 500 km. The battery charge can be replenished in 15 minutes.
The body parts of the concept are made of carbon and aluminum. Thanks to this, the weight of the car is only 1550 kg. The design of the all-wheel-drive sports car is made in the style of the Audi Aicon, which was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show last year. The new product received laser headlights, large air intakes, a splitter and an aggressive radiator grille. The prototype is also equipped with 22-inch alloy wheels, a spoiler, a diffuser and massive wheel arches.
The car completely lacks autonomous driving systems that were presented on recent Audi concepts. As the company said, the prototype was designed so that the driver could be in the thick of things. The concept even received a second unofficial name - Level Zero.
The PB18's interior features a digital instrument panel, a transparent OLED screen and sports seats. One of the features of the sports car is a sliding cockpit. Thanks to this, and the track modification, the prototype can turn into a car for public roads.
