Frankfurt 2009: Audi Unveils R8 e-Tron With 4500 Nm of Torque!

Audi has unveiled the new R8 e-Tron concept at the Frankfurt Motor show and its all about torque…. 4500 nm of it! The R8 based concept packs four electric motors, one at each wheel, supported by a lithium-ion battery pack with fairly lame sounding 313 bhp but 4500 nm of maximum torque puts a low ratio SUV gearbox to shame, not to mention the 18 wheeler trucks and the likes! Each axle supports two electric motors allowing Audi to retain the signature Quattro all-wheel drive for the e-Tron. Th