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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Audi Urban and Urban Spyder Concept live photos at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

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Above is live photo of Audi Urban Concept at the 64th IAA International Auto Show. We know that Audi Urban Concept designed for use in urban and metropolitan areas, the tiny twins are powered by an electric drivetrain and feature a seating for two pessenger. Audi Urban Concept not alone but accompanied Audi Urban Spyder Concept.


Little different of both model, the Audi Urban Concept with a canopy that forms part of the body and slides up and to the rear, while the roofless Audi Urban Spyder Concept features a flat window strip wrapping around the cockpit and doors that open upward at an angle. Both meansure 3,219 millimeters (126.73 in) long, 1,678 millimeters (66.06 in) wide and just 1,189 millimeters (46.81 in) tall (Sportback).

The concepts' exterior body is made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) while the passenger compartment is a mix of CFRP monocoque and an aluminum structure. As a result, the Urban Sportback tips the scales at a low 480 kilograms (1,058.22 lb). The car also using 21-inch wheels featuring a blade design from the Audi e-tron models, wrapped around 125/60 tires up front and 145/50 in the rear.

The seater for sopir and the passenger at the left, it is interesting that the interior concept can adjust the positions of the aluminum pedals (by 140mm or 5.51-in.) and the steering column (60mm or 2.36-in.) for a custom driving position.


The Audi Urban and Urban Spyder Concept powered by electric motor, lithium-ion battery. The battery recharges completely in about 20 minutes with 400-volt three-phase current, and in approximately one hour with 230 volt household current. Audi says that aside from charging at a power outlet, it is also working on a wireless charging system.

2011 Audi Urban Concept accelerates from 0 to 60 km/h (37 mph) in around six seconds and can reach 100 km/h (62mph) in 16.9 seconds. Top speed is electronically governed at 100 km/h (62.14 mph), while the driving range is 73km or 45 miles.


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