Robb Report Singapore

A For Alpha

From Ingolstadt, the Audi e-tron GT arises as a fully electric super sports car with a clear claim to leadership.

- Words: Charmaine Tai and Matthias Techau Photograph­y: Tobias Sagmeister

STRONG-WILLED

The signature daytime running lights. The hexagonal, honeycomb structure of the Single frame grille that’s an unmistakab­le feature of the RS models. The continuous LED light strip that signals the Audi DNA. The e-tron GT is considered a design pioneer and sets the standard for electric cars.

AGILE

It’s a combinatio­n of raw power, speed and endurance. The e-tron GT has an estimated range of up to 488km (or 472km for the RS e-tron GT) and just five minutes of charging time provides for a 100km journey. In beast mode, the car sprints from 0–100km/hr in just 4.1 seconds (or 3.3 seconds for the RS model), nearly as quick as the Audi R8.

COMMUNICAT­IVE

A total of 11 antennae receive and transmit audio, LTE, Bluetooth and GPS signals, keeping the e-tron GT connected with the outside world. There’ll be no knee-jerk reactions; movements are well-planned with sensors for front collision warnings and lane-specific informatio­n on the traffic flow.

ARMED

The cockpit is oriented towards the driver, who is in full control of the journey. The flat-bottomed steering wheel makes for smooth manoeuvrin­g, while the large touchscree­n sits comfortabl­y in the middle console so that the driver can dictate the type of driving experience they’re after.

LEADERSHIP

A crouching roofline, broad, rear mudguards and short overhangs. The result: a low, aerodynami­c drag coefficien­t of just 0.24. Having set the stage and pace, the e-tron GT ascends the throne as the icon of the German automaker.

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