[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/audis-pb18-e-tron-a-sneak-peek-at-tomorrows-supercars\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/audis-pb18-e-tron-a-sneak-peek-at-tomorrows-supercars\/","headline":"Audi\u2019s PB18 e-tron: A sneak peek at tomorrow\u2019s supercars","name":"Audi\u2019s PB18 e-tron: A sneak peek at tomorrow\u2019s supercars","description":"Ever wonder what supercars will look like in the future? Well, wonder no more… Audi\u2019s new PB18 e-tron provides a very accurate idea of what we can expect from tomorrow\u2019s high-performance sports cars. Revealed at Pebble Beach in Monterey, California, this all-electric concept takes inspiration from last year\u2019s Aicon, both visually and beneath the surface. Shared design elements include the side windows that angle inwards and the significantly extended wheel arches. Technically, there\u2019s the electric drivetrains that incorporate advanced solid-state […]","datePublished":"2018-08-27","dateModified":"2018-12-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Audi-E-tron_Feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Audi-E-tron_Feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/audis-pb18-e-tron-a-sneak-peek-at-tomorrows-supercars\/","about":["Audi","ELECTRIC CARS","ELECTRIC SUPERCARS","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":391,"keywords":["aicon","Audi","California","e-tron","etron","gael buzyn","lmp1","pb18","Pebble Beach"],"articleBody":"Ever wonder what supercars will look like in the future? Well, wonder no more…Audi\u2019s new PB18 e-tron provides a very accurate idea of what we can expect from tomorrow\u2019s high-performance sports cars.Revealed at Pebble Beach in Monterey, California, this all-electric concept takes inspiration from last year\u2019s Aicon, both visually and beneath the surface.Shared design elements include the side windows that angle inwards and the significantly extended wheel arches. Technically, there\u2019s the electric drivetrains that incorporate advanced solid-state battery technology for energy storage.\u2018For the racetrack and road\u2019The Aicon was designed as a fully automated, long-distance luxury vehicle. In contrast, the PB18 e-tron has been conceived as a radical driving machine for the racetrack and road, Audi says.It focuses on factors like propulsive power, lateral acceleration and perfect ergonomics.The concept makes use of three powerful electric motors, one up front and two in the rear. This provides a maximum power output of 500 kW (670bhp), which can be temporarily boosted to 570 kW (764bhp).With a peak torque of 830 Nm, a 0-62mph sprint can be completed in “scarcely more than two seconds”, which is frankly outrageous.What does the PB18 e-tron look like inside?The interior of the Audi PB18 e-tron is entirely focused around the driver. It maximises emotion and engagement, so there are no complex system and comfort is given minimal attention.The driver\u2019s seat and cockpit are integrated into an inner monocoque shell. It is moveable laterally, depending on how many occupants are on board.When driven alone, the monocoque can be positioned in the centre of the interior as in a monoposto – the perfect location for the racetrack.Stretching for 4.53 metres long, two metres wide and at 1.15 metres tall, the PB18 e-tron\u2019s shooting brake-esque back end offers a very un-supercar-like 470 litres of boot space.Gael Buzyn, head of the Audi Design Loft in Malibu, explained that the idea was to offer the driver an experience usually only found in a racing car like the Audi R18, but with a high degree of everyday usability.The abbreviated name \u2018PB18 e-tron\u2019 is a reference to its Pebble Beach unveiling and to the technological DNA it shares with the Audi R18 e-tron LMP1 racing car.What do you think of the PB18 e-tron? Let us know down in the comments. 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