Audi Ready To Launch Revolutionary Electric Sport Cars, Not TT Or From R8

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JAKARTA The automotive world is waiting for a big breakthrough by one of the German giants Audi, which since the beginning of the year has been quite quiet from the news.

The latest news Audi is ready to introduce the concept of its newest electric sports car in early September, ahead of Munich's automotive exhibition. This shocking news came directly from the CEO of Audi, Gernot D\"ollner, in an interview with the German newspaper, Bild, as reported by Car and Driver, Wednesday, July 30.

D\"ollner mengungkapkan bahwa mobil koncept ini akan menjadi "pembangun identitas" baru bagi merek tersebut. Menariknya, ia menyebutkan bahwa mobil ini " bukanlah TT, bukan juga R8, tapi sesuatu di antaranya.

This statement immediately sparked speculation and enthusiasm among automotive fans, given the legendary position of the two models in Audi's history.

Even more encouraging, D\"ollner emphasized that the concept of electric sports cars will definitely be produced, with a launch target in the next two years. This signifies Audi's serious commitment to electrifying its product lines, especially in the high performance segment.

In the interview, D\"ollner publicly discussed the challenges Audi has faced recently, including problems with delaying software systems and autonomous driving programs, as well as less striking product lines in the eyes of consumers. For this reason, he sees this new electric sports car as the key to "returning to the right track."

D\"ollner even dubbed this new model as "TT Moment 2.0," referring to Audi TT's important role as a design icon in the late 1990s. However, he hinted that the new car would have a slightly higher performance position than TT.

This electric sports car is positioned as the indirect successor to Audi TT whose production was stopped after the 2023 model. Although specific details have not been disclosed, this model is expected to be a pioneer for future Audi cars, featuring a new design language, a fresh interior display, and advanced technical features.

Speculations circulating suggest that Audi's sports car is likely to share a platform and powertrain with Porsche 718 EV, which is also a replacement electric sports car for Boxster and Cayman. While there are reports of delays for Porsche 718 EVs, it would come as no surprise if these two brands collaborated in their technical cores, with adjustments to differentiate their respective driving experiences.