Audi Unveils Crosslane Coupé Concept at Paris Motor Show [18 Pics]
Here’s another jaw dropping innovation from the house of ‘The Four Rings’, Audi Crosslane Coupé Concept. It’s a hybrid coupé with some wonderful features. Ultra-light Multimaterial Space Frame, Twin Electric Motors, Ultra Low CO2 Emission, Movable Trunk are some of them.
Now, let’s wrap up the features and talk about them:
The Multimaterial Space Frame is comprised of three materials – aluminum, carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP), and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP). The concept car has an unladen weight of about 1,390 kg (3,064.43 lb), including the large lithium-ion battery
Efficient Plug-in hybrid drive of the Audi crosslane coupé comprises a combustion engine, two electric motors and a single-stage transmission.
The combustion engine is a purpose-developed 3-cylinder TFSI with a displacement of 1.5 liters, delivering an output of 95 kW (130 hp) and 200 Nm (147.51 lb-ft) of torque
The first electric motor (EM1) develops an output of 50 kW (68 hp) and 210 Nm (154.89 lb-ft) of torque, and acts primarily as a starter and an alternator
The second electric motor (EM2) developing 85 kW (116 hp) and 250 Nm (184.39 lb-ft) of torque
Altogether the system power is 130 kW (177 hp) and the Audi crosslane coupé sprints from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 8.6 seconds, and in pure electric mode takes 9.8 seconds. It has a top speed is 182 km/h (113.09 mph.
The fuel consumption of this car is 1.1 liters per 100 km (213.81 US mpg) and it emits 26 grams per km (41.84 grams per mile) of CO2. The lithium-ion battery has an output of 17.4 kWh, sufficient for an operating range of around 86 km (53.44 miles) in the electric mode
Two preset settings: Cruise and Race
The 2+2-seater Audi crosslane coupé is 4.21 meters long (13.81 ft), 1.88 meters wide (6.17 ft) and 1.51 meters high (4.95 ft), with a wheelbase of 2.56 meters (8.40 ft)
Other features include:
The dominating single-frame grille, which is subdivided into several segments by struts
Trapezoidal headlights use Audi Matrix LED headlight technology, that allows the LEDs to be controlled individually and ensures precise positioning
Large and smooth surfaced air-intakes
Low greenhouse tapers into a very flat C-pillars, emphasizes the coupé-like character of the Audi crosslane coupé
Long-way-extended doors
Headlight inspired tail lights
Aluminium deffuser on the rear bumper
Light weight (less than 10 Kgs) and electrically controllable roof top
Electrically Movable Trunk that protects luggage
Electrically adjustable front seats with integrated head restraints
The center console integrates a large selector lever, which is electrically extended when the car is started and is used to control the hybrid drive
The spokes of the steering wheel incorporate control surfaces for the thumbs, which the driver can use to carry out most functions. The large touch-pad on the center console also allows to control these functions
The air conditioning controls incorporate miniature displays
The virtual displays in the instrument cluster can be toggled between two different levels, and a powermeter visualizes the drive system’s operating statuses
The Audi crosslane coupé introduces new online services under the key word Audi connect. Its passengers are always connected to the Internet community – via Twitter, Facebook or by sending photos and videos recorded on the road.
“Escape Manager” – a program passengers can use to review and comment on the routes they are driving for their friends.
Use of velvet leather for finishing of the interior
Dual tone shade in interior
Stay tuned to know about the production version and the possible launch date.