Audi Concept Cars New Audi Urban Concept

Audi Concept Cars New Audi Urban Concept

Audi is once again opening up new horizons: the Audi Concept Cars New Audi Urban Concept is a 1+1-seat, ultra-light car for congested urban spaces. The Audi Concept Cars New Audi Urban Concept will be revealed in full at the 2011 Frankfurt motor show on 13 September.

Audi Concept Cars New Audi Urban Concept

This Audi Concept Cars New Audi Urban Concept is intended to show what the future of small and very fuel-efficient cars for city dwellers might look like. The Audi Concept Cars New Audi Urban Concept is dubbed a 1+1 by Audi and is made to be as lightweight as possible. The lighter a car is, the more performance it offers with less power and the longer the driving distance is since the car runs on batteries.

Audi Concept Cars New Audi Urban Concept

Combining elements of a racing car, roadster, fun car and an urban car into one radical new concept, the technical study does not fit under any of the conventional categories, the company said. It is not based on any previous model – its development is solely oriented on the strict principles of lightweight construction, efficiency and reduction.

Audi Concept Cars New Audi Urban Concept

On board there is room for two people, their position slightly staggered and sitting low to the ground. Interestingly, entry to the car is via the tailgate. The roof is designed to be maneuverable and slides to the rear to open. The cockpit consists of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer, which integrates the undercarriage of both seats. The Audi Concept Cars New Audi Urban Concept rolls on wheels with a 21-inch diameter.

Audi Concept Cars New Audi Urban Concept

They measure in at 125 inches in length, 67 inches across, and sit just 47 inches in height, but the most interesting feature is a curb weight of less than 1,100 pounds.

Audi Concept Cars New Audi Urban Concept

The result is a concept car with no unnecessary weight, and one that concentrates on the pure essence of sporty motion. The Audi Concept Cars New Audi Urban Concept has a sleek body. The wheels are free-standing and the surrounding protective plates feature blinking strips of LED lights. The highly concentrated look of the technical study, with its forward-urging lines, is dynamic – it lends Audi’s design language a completely new impetus.

Audi Concept Cars New Audi Urban Concept

Audi says the Audi Concept Cars New Audi Urban Concept is an ultra-light car for congested urban spaces that is not based on any previous model. It is built around a central carbonfibre monocoque and rolls on massive wheels with a 21-inch diameter.

Audi Concept Cars New Audi Urban Concept

Power comes from two ‘e-tron’ electric motors, which run on a lithium-ion battery stored in the floor, and the driving range is thought to be around 40 miles. A sliding canopy that forms part of the body opens up to allow the driver and one passenger to enter the car.

Audi Concept Cars New Audi Urban Concept

The driver is seated in front and to the left while, the passenger behind and to the right. Audi says the driver can adjust the steering wheel and pedals to his own body measurements. Audi Concept Cars New Audi Urban Concept are to be released closer to the Frankfurt Motor Show.