The Audi E-Tron has appeared at the LA auto show in a new orange tint, with serious controversy ensuing. The guys at Autoblog.com said they weren’t blown away by the E-Tron in the first place, but at least they liked the colour. Now that Audi has changed that as well…. At least we can say the attempt to grab our attention has worked. For E-Tron pics from the Frankfurt show, see the original gallery.

In more news on the E-Tron, the original torque figure quoted as 4,500 Nm is actually that of torque measured at the wheels, not the output shaft. Estimates are that if the E-Tron torque were to be measured at the output shaft, we’re talking about 340 Nm. Audi still hasn’t clarified, though, so we don’t know the exact figure.

Audi E-Tron in orange

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Here is a preview rendering of what the Audi R4 E-Tron production electric sports car might look like, but in a targa-topped roadster version. The E-Tron was presented to much acclaim at the Frankfurt motor show, and interest was sparked as to if and when Audi would put it into production.

Petrol-engined versions of the R4 may also emerge, in what would be a smaller coupé version of the R8, that would be placed between it and the TT in the Audi range.

The E-Tron impressed with its electric powertrain, and the R4 chassis could be based on the next-generation Boxster and Cayman. The top-of-the-range R4 will be an all-electric version, with petrol versions next in the line-up.

Audi R4 E-tron renderings

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The Audi E-Tron will go into production, according to an interview with Audi America president Johan de Nysschen. An electric vehicle based on the E-Tron will appear in the US in two to three years time, and hear’s hoping it will take on the Quattro technology in electronic form.

Like the E-Tron concept, based originally on the R8, this would involve an electric motor on each of the four wheels, producing 313 hp and 4,500 Nm of torque. It will not be the first electric technology from Audi to reach the market, with the Q5 hybrid crossover set to appear in 2011. I really wanted to write, bring it on! in the first sentence, as that is, frankly, our sentiment over here regarding a production version of the exciting E-Tron concept.

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The Audi E-Tron and R8 Spider debuts have taken place at the Audi stand at the Frankfurt motor show. On display were also the A5 Sportback and S5 Sportback, and additional announcements were made regarding the Q5 Hybrid, A4 Flexible Fuel and Clean Diesel technology. The Audi A3 with new 1.2-litre TSI engine is also present, along with original sports accessories displayed on a very aggressive Audi TT.

Curiosity regarding the E-Tron has been satisfied, with news that the electric sports car is driven by four electric motors, one for each wheel, and hence is equipped with Quattro or all-wheel drive. The overall power is 313 hp and 450 Nm of torque, enough to reach 100 km/hr in 4.8 seconds with a maximum speed of 200 km/hr. The lithium ion batteries are developed by Sanyo and have a range of 248 km. Recharge can occur in six to eight hours with 230 V, while the high voltage system reduces that time to 2.5 hours.

The overall weight of the Audi E-Tron is 1,600 kg, and the liquid-cooled batteries are located behind the cabin area and weigh 470 kg. Driving performance and handling is guaranteed with a 42 to 59 percent front-rear weight ratio.

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The Audi E-Tron supercar concept is to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show this week, and the gallery below shows E-Tron leaked pics. It will be very much a German party with the BMW EfficientDyanmics Concept and, of course, the SLS AMG Gullwing also on display.

While looking similar to an Audi R8, the E-Tron has some different features on the front, and the interior also showcases new technology in a driver-oriented experience with two console screens. Apart from these leaked pics, Audi has not released any information whatsoever, and it’s unknown even whether the e-Tron is a fully electric or hybrid coupe.

Either way it’s likely to be a competitor for both BMW and Mercedes and we only have to wait the coming days of the Frankfurt Show and all will be revealed. At least, that’s what we’re hoping.

Audi E-Tron concept leaked

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Audi has released these viral videos as a teaser to the Frankfurt show premiere of its new electric car. While the videos show nothing of the car, they’re a lot of fun and are about introducing the theme of “untamed” electricity.

The Audi electric concept car to be presented at Frankfurt will be a kind of coupe electric R8 and is clearly competing with the launch of the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept. See the dedicated Audi E-Tron site for more details.

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