Audi R8 E-tron Looks Stunning in Blue on the Nurburgring
This isn’t the first time we’ve seen the 2016 Audi R8 e-tron, but it simply looks stunning on the track dressed in blue.
Having been unveiled earlier this year at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, the Audi R8 e-tron packs 456 horsepower and 679 pound-feet of torque allowing it to go zero to 60 mph in just 3.9 seconds. Sporting an all-electric range of 276 miles, the Audi R8 e-tron is destined for production finally and while it’s not as fast as the Tesla Model S P85D even without Ludicrous Mode, it’s hard to argue against the R8’s good looks.
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Audi is dedicated to electrification for its vehicles and the R8 e-tron is proof of that. We’ve seen this particular shade of blue on the R8 e-tron before, but the company has added orange highlights by the door blades on this prototype as a subtle detail. The R8 e-tron will arrive dealerships as a 2017 model year sometime next year and will also feature some autonomous technologies for those who really can’t stand driving the car themselves.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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that side shot photo though unfortunately makes it look a little 'bulbous'
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