Audi’s Idea C is a Modern Electrical Roadster That Attracts Inspiration from the Iconic TT

Audi has a historical past of creating large concepts occur and the Idea C is not any exception. Impressed by the traditional TT and the legendary Auto Union racers of the Nineteen Thirties, this all-electric two-seater, unveiled in Milan and headed to the Munich present in 2025, is a primary have a look at a manufacturing automobile that may hit the roads in 2027.

At 178 inches lengthy, 78 inches broad, 50.3 inches tall, the Idea C is extra R8 than TT. It has a planted stance because of its 101.1 inch wheelbase and three,726 kilos is remarkably mild for an electrical automobile. The outside is carved from a single piece of steel and is completed in a satin Titanium hue. A slim headlight with a singular four-element mild signature that mimics the four-ring brand sits on both aspect of a low, vertical grille that’s the entrance finish’s anchor. The grille is a nod to the 1936 Auto Union Kind C and the 2004 A6 and can be used on future fashions.

The physique is clean, with out creases or faux vents, whereas the automobile itself has a sculptural, monolithic look, because of the again window being changed with three horizontal slats, one in every of which is a brake mild. The electrically retractable hardtop is a primary for an Audi roadster. The coupe could be transformed into an open-air cruiser by folding away two panels, so that you get one of the best of each worlds with out sacrificing the modern look. The rear diffuser and aspect splitters have solid carbon fiber trim for a dramatic and comfortable contact.

Single-piece bucket seats made from two-tone wool twill add some solidity to the leather-free inside, which prioritizes consolation and breathability. A round steering wheel (sure, actually) and anodized aluminum controls with the enduring Audi click on are distinguished options. The ten.4-inch central display slides into the dashboard when not in use. Local weather controls glow softly by a translucent strip, whereas storage is hid beneath a clear console cowl.

Not a lot is thought concerning the Idea C’s powertrain but it surely’s all electrical and has a mid-mounted battery referred to as “mid-energy”. An all-wheel drive system is feasible with an extra motor, however the base mannequin needs to be rear-wheel drive. Quick charging is promised with an 800 volt electrical system like trendy EVs. Manufacturing may develop into extra sensible if it shares a platform with the upcoming electrical Porsche 718 Cayman and Boxster.

Audi says the design can be nearly equivalent to the idea when it goes into manufacturing in 2027. Solely the door handles and sensors will change however the general design gained’t. It’s more likely to be priced within the six figures, falling someplace between the $53,000 TT and the $161,000 R8. Due to the fee financial savings from sharing the platform with Porsche’s 718 EV, this can be a technique reasonably than a fantasy.