Self-Driving Audi RS7 Detailed
Audi is no stranger to building self-driving performance cars, but it’s latest product makes the TT that ran Pikes Peak look like a joke.
“To demonstrate its capabilities, the Audi RS 7 piloted driving concept car will drive a clean racing line at the Hockenheimring – with full throttle on the straights, full braking before the corners, precise turn-in and perfectly metered acceleration when exiting the corners,” Audi said.
As the German automaker previously announced, it will take an autonomous RS7 concept around Hockenheim at the DTM finale and now the company has revealed details on that concept. According to Audi, the RS7 concept is essentially a stock vehicle fitted with automated controls in place of driver input for the electromechanical power steering, brakes, throttle valve and eight-speed transmission. To aid the RS7 concept in safely navigating its surroundings, the performance sedan will receive signals from ground-based stations to help correct location data and locate the RS7’s position down to a centimeter.
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In addition, Audi has outfitted the concept with 3D cameras that help monitor the surroundings in real time, capturing images that are compared against a database of graphical information while tracking reference points such as buildings behind the track. The company anticipates to achieve a lap time of two minutes and 10 seconds and will achieve lateral acceleration loads of up to 1.1g and hit a top speed of around 149 MPH.
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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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