The first model of Audi’s new concept car project, the Audi skysphere, was officially released. The new car was designed inspired by the Horch 853 convertible and is positioned as a two-door electric convertible. It applies variable wheelbase technology and electric motors. The body frame structure can telescope and slide to achieve changes in wheelbase and body length of 25 cm. Moreover, it has specially designed two driving experience modes: Grand Touring mode and Sports mode.
In terms of appearance, the front face adopts an integrated grille design. The LED light-emitting elements in the grille can change according to different driving modes and can send signals to other vehicles to indicate that the car is entering automatic mode. driving mode. In addition, these matrix three-dimensional luminous elements can also achieve dynamic visual effects when the car door is opened and closed.
Viewed from the side, the curved wheel arches of the car body are widened and expanded to highlight its wide body. The wheel arches and front cabin also adopt a curved surface design. The long front cabin and short front overhang form a coordinated body proportion. . The shape design of the rear of the car combines the consideration of the drag coefficient in wind tunnel testing, and combines the large-area glass shape of sports cars and hunting cars into the traditional streamlined design.
As for the rear, the Audi sky sphere combines the large-area glass shape of sports cars and hunting cars in the traditional streamlined design. At the same time, the rear also adopts a taillight group style that echoes the front of the car, with a dot matrix style. The lamp set has a very sci-fi feel. Two travel bags specially designed for the Audi sky sphere concept car are placed under the glass and cross-secured by straps.
Inside, the steering wheel and pedals retract under the dashboard in GT mode. The 55.7-inch screen spans the entire width of the cabin, and when the steering wheel is out, the driver's side automatically becomes the instrument panel. A premium audio system with speakers hidden in the doors and rear interior wall rounds out the package.
In terms of power, the Audi Skysphere concept car adopts rear-wheel drive mode. The motor it is equipped with can output a maximum power of 465kW and a peak torque of 750N·m. With the vehicle weighing 1800kg, it can accelerate from 100 kilometers to 100 kilometers. It only takes 4 seconds. The battery capacity of the new car is expected to exceed 80kWh, and its cruising range will exceed 500 kilometers (WLTP).