After teased us with Urban Concept’s sketches and its open-top sister, the Urban Spider Concept, now Audi is lifted the lid and issued these first photos of its 2011 Frankfurt motor show debutants and you can see them here.
“The Audi urban concept is not based on any previous model – its development is solely oriented on the strict principles of lightweight construction, efficiency and reduction. The result is a concept car with no unnecessary weight, and one that concentrates on the pure essence of sporty motion. “
Comparing the two models, a huge difference can be spotted especially when talking about the windshield of the car and the retracting side-door windows of the original car. Considering that the convertible shows a low, continuous window area and its doors that open diagonally to the top, we can say that is an airier alternative to the tiny hard-top Audi Urban Concept.
While the exterior looks dynamic and emotional, the interior has been designed to accommodate two people, again with everything from controls to materials obeying the principles of light-weight construction. The two seats are slightly staggered, while the driver can adjust the steering wheel and the pedals. A sliding canopy that forms part of the body opens up to allow the driver and one passenger to enter the car. The cockpit consists of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer, which integrates the undercarriage of both seats. The Audi urban concept rolls on wheels with a 21-inch diameter and is powered by two e-tron electric motors that draw energy from a lithium-ion battery.
“On board there is room for two people, their position slightly staggered and at a sporty, low level. All controls and materials are subject to the dictates of ultra-lightweight construction in order to ensure that the sensory experience they convey is unique and compelling. The driver can adjust the steering wheel and pedals to his own body measurements. Characteristic features of the Spyder include its low, continuous window area and its doors that open diagonally to the top.” said the press release.
More details on the Urban Concept are to be released closer to the Frankfurt Motor Show, so stay tuned for news.
Source: Audi
