The 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT will arrive in the U.S. this weekend, before launching nationwide this summer.
The hot electric sedan will celebrate its local premiere on Sunday, April 25, in Malibu, California, at the Cars and Coffee event near the Malibu Kitchen. Those looking to check it out in person will have from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PDT (1:00-3:00 p.m. EST) to do so, and the automaker advises participants to maintain social distancing and wear a facemask.
Review: Just How Good Is The Audi RS E-Tron GT?
The RS tops the e-tron GT’s lineup, offering supercar-rivaling performance and an estimated range of 232 miles (373 km) on a single charge. Its dual-motor setup provides a combined output of 590 HP, and up to 637 HP with overboost, and a total system torque of 612 lb-ft (830 Nm). From rest to 60 mph (0-96 km/h), it needs just 3.1 seconds, on par with the V10-powered R8 supercar, and it will max out at 155 mph (250 km/h).
Customers will also get to choose the lesser, non-RS variant of the EV, which has ‘only’ 469 HP and 464 lb-ft (629 Nm) of torque available on tap, or up to 522 HP and 472 lb-ft (640 Nm) with overboost for 2.5 seconds. The 2022 e-tron GT is a bit slower to 60 mph (96 km/h) than the RS, taking 3.9 seconds to get there, and it has a maximum speed of 152 mph (245 km/h), as well as an estimated range of 238 miles (383 km).
