Audi Urban Concept is a Frankfurt-bound 1+1

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Filed under: Concept Cars, Frankfurt Motor Show, Coupe, Audi, Electric


A day after spies caught Audi's latest concept prepping for a photoshoot in Berlin, Germany, the automaker has dropped the first round of details on its Frankfurt-bound prototype.

As suspected, the Audi Urban Concept is another in a string of etron-branded concepts that point towards an electrified future, but with a more city-friendly size and shape.

The body is comprised of carbon fiber reinforced plastic, with offset seating for two, a sliding canopy and a tailgate that serves as the main entry point. Motivation is provided by a pair of electric motors and a lithium-ion battery which Audi insists will deliver "sporty performance."

Beyond that, Audi isn't saying much in the press release below the fold - we'll have to wait for the Urban Concept's debut next month for the full details.Continue reading Audi Urban Concept is a Frankfurt-bound 1+1

Audi Urban Concept is a Frankfurt-bound 1+1 originally appeared on Autoblog 5.0 on Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.



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