JAKARTA - The future of the iconic Audi sports car is now beginning to find a light at the end of the energy transition. Audi CEO, Gernot Döllner, has just moved quickly to quell speculation that had cast doubt on the continuation of the electric successor of the Audi TT.
Through an internal message sent to employees, Döllner confirmed that the production version of the Concept C is still on track to make its debut next year.
Reported by Autocar, Wednesday, February 18, this CEO's move is also an answer to public concerns about the stability of the ambitious project developed with Porsche.
The project, which is internally known as the C-Sport code, was indeed hit by a skewed issue following the change of leadership at Porsche in early January 2026. Then the cancellation of the production of the electric Porsche 718 due to cost constraints had triggered rumors that the Audi C-Sport, which shares the same platform, battery, and drive, would be affected by the cancellation. However, Döllner dismissed this assumption by stating that the collaboration between the two brands under the auspices of the Volkswagen Group is going very well. He guarantees that the delivery of the platform from Porsche does not need to be questioned, giving the development team at Audi a sense of security.
Concept C specifications
Technically, the all-electric two-seater sports car that embodies the brand's new design philosophy promises a driving sensation that is different from mainstream electric cars. With a length of around 4,350 mm, this dual-motor car uses a Premium Electric Platform (PPE) architecture that has been drastically modified. Interestingly, the battery position is not under the floor like electric cars in general, Audi places the battery behind the driver. This innovation allows for a very low seating position, maintaining the true character of a nimble and intimate sports car with asphalt.
Apart from its technical sophistication, the presence of the C-Sport has a very important historical value for Audi's visual identity. This car is the first work under the direction of Massimo Frascella, Audi's new head of design. The C-Sport is not only present as the successor to the TT, but also as a messenger for Audi's future design language. Through this model, Audi will introduce a new design line, including the evolution of the front grille shape that will later become the face for future generations of Audi models.
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