Audi RS Q e-tron
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 Audi RS Q e-tron chassis 105 | |||||||||
| Category | Rally raid | ||||||||
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| Designer | Axel Löffler[1] | ||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||
| Length | 4,500 mm (177.2 in) | ||||||||
| Width | 2,300 mm (90.6 in) | ||||||||
| Height | 1,950 mm (76.8 in) | ||||||||
| Engine | Audi RC8 TFSI I4 (turbo petrol; generator only) 2,000 cubic centimetres (120 cu in) front mid mounted AWD | ||||||||
| Torque | 600 pound force-feet (810 N⋅m) (combined) | ||||||||
| Electric motor | 3x Audi MGU05 permanent magnet (electric; 2-motors per axle and 1-motor for engine generator) | ||||||||
| Transmission | One single-speed racing gearbox per axle with limited-slip differential (software-based), virtual center differential with freely selectable torque distribution on front and rear axle | ||||||||
| Battery | 52 kWh lithium-ion cells High Voltage Battery System (HVBS) | ||||||||
| Power | 562 horsepower (419 kW) (combined) | ||||||||
| Weight | 2,100 kg (4,629.7 lb) | ||||||||
| Tyres | BF Goodrich front/rear 37x12,5 R17 | ||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||
| Notable entrants |  Audi | ||||||||
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| First win | 2022 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge | ||||||||
| Last win | 2024 Dakar Rally | ||||||||
| Last event | 2024 Dakar Rally | ||||||||
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The Audi RS Q e-tron is an off-road competition car, built by Audi under the e-tron battery electric sub-brand. Unveiled in 2021,[2] it is specially designed for competing in rally raids. An upgraded model, dubbed the Audi RS Q e-tron E2, debuted in 2022.[3] A slightly updated version of the vehicle[4] won the 2024 Dakar Rally.
It was mentioned as an unnamed prototype during the 2020-12-11 announcement of Q Motorsport becoming Audi factory team.[5]
Specifications
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The Dakar 2022 RS Q e-tron includes:
- Two electric motors from Audi's Formula E program, one on each axle, for a combined power of under 288 kilowatts (386 hp).[6]
- Energy converter maximum charging power of 220 kilowatts (300 hp).[7]
- A TFSI engine rated approximately 200 kilowatts (270 hp).[8]
The car is described as brutal to drive, because of the sharp acceleration of its electric engine and the rigidity of its seats. Stéphane Peterhansel described the driving as "A boxing match from start to finish" during the 2023 Dakar Rally, raising fear of concussion for crews.[9]
