Audi AI:RACE
{{Distinguish|text=Audi e-tron concept (2009) or Audi e-tron (2018)}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Audi AI:RACE
| image = Paris Motor Show 2018, Paris (1Y7A1070).jpg
| caption = Audi AI:RACE at the 2018 Paris Motor Show
| manufacturer = Audi AG, Audi Sport GmbH
| aka = {{ubl
| Audi PB18 e-tron
| Audi PB18
}}
| production = 2018
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| class = Concept car
| body_style = 2-door hatchback sports car
| platform =
| related = Audi Aicon
| layout = Tri-motors, 4WD
| engine =
| motor = 3 electric motors (1 front, 2 rear) producing a combined {{cvt|661|bhp|kW PS}}
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| electric_range = {{cvt|361|mi|km}}
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| weight = {{cvt|1550|kg|lb|0}}
| sp = uk
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| charging = 15 min @ 800 volt
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The Audi AI:RACE, codenamed the PB18 e-tron, is a 2-door hatchback electric sports car concept developed by a division of the German automaker Audi AG, Audi Sport GmbH and introduced in 2018. The name "PB18" refers to the 2018 Pebble Beach Automotive Week in Monterey, California, where the AI:RACE debuted.{{Cite news|url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/concept/audi-pb18-e-tron-has-753-electric-horsepower|title=The Audi PB18 e-tron has 753 electric horsepower|date=2018-08-24|work=Top Gear|access-date=2018-10-08|language=en|author=Ollie Kew}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/3/17929948/audi-pb18-e-tron-electric-supercar-concept-paris-motor-show-2018|title=Audi's PB18 E-tron concept can convert into a single-seater racecar|work=The Verge|access-date=2018-10-08|author=Vlad Savov|date=2018-10-03}} In January 2019, Audi confirmed that 50 examples will make their way to production within the next two years.{{Cite web|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/300783/audi-p18-electric-supercar-confirmed/|title=Audi P18 E-Tron Supercar Confirmed For Limited Production|author=Jeff Perez|website=Motor1.com|language=en|access-date=2019-03-11|date=2019-01-11}}
Specifications
The AI:RACE is powered by 3 electric motors, 1 on the front axle and 2 on the rear axle, sending power to all 4 wheels. It produces a combined {{cvt|661|bhp|kW PS|0}} and {{cvt|612|lbft|Nm|0}} of torque, with the capability to "overboost" to {{cvt|753|bhp|kW PS|0}} for short periods. It uses a low-mid mounted 95 kWh solid-state battery with an 800-volt charging capacity that Audi claims has a range of {{cvt|361|mi|km|0}} and can charge to full capacity in 15 minutes.{{Cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2018/08/24/audi-pb-18-e-tron-electric-supercar-pebble-beach-monterey/1082719002/|title=Audi PB 18 e-tron goes from 0 to 60 in 2 seconds|work=USA TODAY|access-date=2018-11-04|language=en|author=Nathan Bomey|date=2018-08-24}} It supports conventional charging as well as Audi Wireless Charging (AWC) using a charging pad which can attach to the floor of a garage.{{Cite news|url=https://www.engadget.com/2018/08/24/audi-pb18-etron-concept-car/|title=Audi's PB 18 E-Tron is a supercar spaceship|work=Engadget|access-date=2018-11-04|language=en-US|author=Roberto Baldwin|date=2018-08-24}} Audi also claims a {{cvt|0-62|mph|km/h}} acceleration time of around 2 seconds. It also features an unconventional interior that allows the driver to convert between a single-seater, central driving position and a conventional two-seater configuration with the driver on the left and a single fold down passenger seat on the right. This is made possible because the AI:RACE uses a drive by wire system, in which the main driving functions are controlled by the onboard computers. The AI:RACE provides {{convert|16.6|ft3|m3}} of storage from its hatchback bodystyle.{{Cite news|url=https://www.topspeed.com/cars/audi/2018-audi-pb18-e-tron-concept/|title=2018 Audi PB18 E-tron Concept @ Top Speed|work=Top Speed|access-date=2018-11-04|language=en-US|author=Kirby Garlitos|date=2018-08-28}} It also features 22-inch wheels, carbon disc brakes and adaptive magnetic ride shock absorbers.
Gallery
Audi PB18 e-tron, Paris Motor Show 2018, IMG 0436.jpg|
Audi PB18 e-tron 03.jpg|
Audi PB18 e-tron, Paris Motor Show 2018, IMG 0438.jpg|
Audi PB18 e-tron 06.jpg|
References
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External links
{{Commons category|Audi PB 18 e-tron}}
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Category:Electric concept cars
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