A LUXURY car brand will reveal a radically redesigned new version of its oldest model today – and it will be an EV.
The beloved car will return in two body types and is the first after the manufacturer reformulated its naming system.
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Audi is set to reveal the Audi A6 E-Tron this afternoon, more than 30 years after the first generation was launched.
It is only the fifth all-electric vehicle from the German brand and the first in its iconic A line.
All of its siblings so far have been SUVs, but the A6 will retain its sedan shape.
Both Avant and Sportback body styles will be available, with the latter offering a more performance-centric configuration.
Customers will also receive S and RS versions with dual-motor drivetrains, offering even more power and range.
The fastest versions are expected to have a 0-62 mph time of “well under” four seconds, according to Car.
It is expected to be based on the same platform as the Q6 E-Tron and related Porsche Macan Electric.
Similar specs would mean around 396 horsepower and fast charging of a 100 kWh battery.
The new car was spotted near Audi’s facilities in Germany a few months ago in anticipation of the launch.
Based on this design, the rear-view mirrors will be completely replaced by cameras and the car will feature new alloy wheels and lowered door handles.
Perhaps most significantly, the A6 is the first EV since Audi changed its naming conventions.
According to the new rules, only electric cars will have even numbers in their names, while gasoline and hybrid models will have odd numbers.
The company will still manufacture what used to be the gasoline A6, which is expected to debut later this year as the A7.
It comes after it was revealed that a rival manufacturer’s latest model boasted an incredible hidden feature in the trunk.
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