Audi Allroad Shooting Brake concept is interesting for several reasons. Â First, it’s using Audi’s latest version of the e-tron plug-in hybrid system. Â It combined a 2.0-liter turbo engine with 292 hp to power the front wheels in conjunction with a small electric motor. Â There is another bigger electric motor in the back to provide propulsion and compliment Audi’s e-tron Quattro system. Â All together, this concept is rated at 408 hp and 479 lb-ft. Â These are big numbers, but if you are not yet impressed – please consider that this 3,500 lbs car can accelerate to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds, and also deliver 123 MPG (based on ECE standards). Â The combustion motor uses a big turbo and provides high-end power. Â While the two electric motors supply the low end grunt.
Audi says that styling of this concept strongly hints at the upcoming next generation Audi TT sports car. Â If you picture a car on a slightly smaller scale, lower to the ground, and with a sleeker roofline. Â You are not far off the next TT. Â In fact, this Shooting Brake has the new TT interior, which was also shown earlier this month at CES. Â Good stuff!
We cannot wait for the next production Audi TT, in the meantime we can find solace by watching this concept from Detroit Auto Show:
Andre Smirnov is a life-long automotive enthusiast, writer, reporter, and software engineer. He has been a contributor at TFL since 2011. When not working or spending time with the family – you can find him tinkering in the garage or simply ‘going for a drive’.
