"Car and Driver's Spanish edition reported getting behind the wheel of the Concept C on public roads, describing it as a potential successor to the R8 rather than just a TT replacement. The prototype's dimensions and supercar proportions align more closely with Audi's departed flagship than its affordable sports coupe. Audi CEO Gernot Döllner told media the production version will slot between the TT and R8 in positioning and price."
"At 1,690 kilograms curb weight, the Concept C weighs less than an R8 Spider and undercuts most electric sports car rivals. This lightweight approach defies the typical EV weight penalty through careful material selection and structural efficiency. The battery packs stack low in the chassis, creating a lowered center of gravity that delivers mid-engined handling characteristics without the packaging compromises of a traditional mid-engine layout."
Audi confirmed the Concept C previews a 2027 production model. Journalists are driving street-legal prototypes on public roads in Spain. The all-electric two-seat roadster carries supercar proportions and dimensions closer to the R8 than the TT. Audi CEO Gernot Döllner said the production version will slot between the TT and R8 in positioning and price. Audi expects to sell a very low five-digit number globally starting in 2027, with pricing between $60,000 and $160,000. The Concept C weighs 1,690 kilograms curb weight, undercutting many rivals through careful material selection and structural efficiency. Battery packs stack low for a lowered center of gravity, delivering mid-engined handling characteristics without traditional mid-engine packaging compromises. The PPE architecture includes 800-volt charging and an 89kWh battery promising over 300 miles of range.
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