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2022 Audi e-tron GT Takes Autobahn Acceleration Test, Electric Quattro Is Fast

This week, Audi let everybody see just how serious it is about electric car performance. They organized a launch/review event for the e-tron GT, and performance tests were allowed.
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2022 Audi e-tron GT Takes Autobahn Acceleration Test, Electric Quattro Is Fast2022 Audi e-tron GT Takes Autobahn Acceleration Test, Electric Quattro Is Fast2022 Audi e-tron GT Takes Autobahn Acceleration Test, Electric Quattro Is Fast
We already showed you the sprint potential of the RS version, but the regular e-tron GT is going to be fast enough for most people. Just like with the Porsche Taycan, you get a lot of that exotic EV experience for 80% of the money.

Both the regular and the RS feature a dual-motor setup with a two-speed transmission to mix performance and efficiency. The autobahn seems like the perfect place to test them, and it's where YouTuber Autmann-TV was able to test for maximum acceleration.

But first, some specs. The e-tron GT is rated at 469 horsepower (476 PS) and 630 Nm (464.7 lb-ft) of torque, but there is an overboost function that frees up 522 hp and 640 Nm (472 lb-ft) for short bursts (lasts 2.5 seconds). On paper, this is enough for 0 to 62 mph (100 kph) in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 152 mph (245 kph).

These numbers have frightening implications for the performance car market. Basically, this normal model will be about as fast as the old RS7 or any other V8 German muscle sedan from that era. Audi expects about half of the total sales to come from America, where the e-tron GT will start from $99,900. Obviously, we're not saying it's cheap, as you can have an S6/S7 for less. But do you want the same German sedan over and over or to be a part of the electric revolution?

Of course, 3.9 seconds is just what it says on the box, but the independent tester only managed 0 to 62 mph in 4.0 seconds. That's not that bad, and we presume it can do launches over and over again, just like the Taycan.

The e-tron GT doesn't struggle as badly with higher speeds. On the de-restricted autobahn network, this test car is able to go from 62 to 124 mph (100 to 200 kph) in 10 seconds flat.

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Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida.
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