2023 Audi RS e-tron GT seen undisguised in Malaysia ahead of Q2 launch – 598 PS, 830 Nm, 487 km EV range
The Audi RS e-tron GT was shown in Malaysia ahead of schedule in the second quarter of this year, this example being shown at EQ Kuala Lumpur. PHS Automotive Malaysia’s (PHSAM), the official distributor of Audi vehicles in the country, has previously announced that it will introduce a range of e-tron electric vehicles and has begun accepting them. interested registration.
The World Performance Car of 2022 doing it for the first time coming back in 2021 and is based on the J1 platform also used by the Porsche Taycan. With two electric motors for all-wheel drive, the RS e-tron GT has a total system output of 598 PS (590 hp or 440 kW) and 830 Nm of torque, with boost mode, power output. briefly up to 646 PS (637 hp or 475 hp).
In terms of performance, the RS e-tron GT takes 3.3 seconds to accelerate from 0-100 km / h to a speed of 250 km / h. As for the range, the 85 kWh lithium battery offers a range of 487 km (WLTP) and supports DC fast charging (CCS2) thanks to its 800-volt electrical construction. The maximum DC input is 270 kW, which can charge the battery from a 5-80% state of charge in just 22.5 minutes. There is also AC charging (Type 2) up to 22 kW (upgradable from 11 kW).
Besides the RS e-tron GT, PHSAM will also offer the standard e-tron GT quattro which also features a dual-motor setup, albeit offering 476 PS (469 hp or 350 kW) and 630 Nm or 530 PS. (523 hp or 350 kW). 390 kW) when the acceleration mode is activated. The non-RS variant needs 4.1 seconds to complete the sprint of the century and has a slightly lower top speed of 245 km/h.
We don’t have pricing in Malaysia yet, but in Germany the e-tron GT quattro starts at 104,000 euros (RM483,172), while the RS e-tron GT starts at 142,500 euros (RM66,184). With Current EV deals going onHow much do you think Audi’s electric sportback will retail for when it launches here?
