Audi Builds An Electric Car For Very Wealthy Children

10:22 February 19, 2011

The prototype vehicle, which will be on show at the 62nd International Toy Fair in Nuremberg, is based on the UKP10,000 (approx. US$ 15,900) limited-edition pedal car model sold through Audi dealers, but adds an electric motor that can propel the vehicle to speeds of up to 18.64 mph (30 km/h).

The electric motor drives the electric e-tron study’s rear wheels and is powered by a lithium-ion battery that can be recharged via a 230-volt electrical socket in around two hours. The electric motor outputs 1.5 hp and reaches a torque of 40 Nm (29.5 lb-ft) – and briefly as much as 60 Nm (44.25 lb-ft). Depending on how it is driven, the small scale Audi has a range of around 15.5 miles (25 km). It also comes equipped with a reverse gear.

The body of the one-off, hand-finished vehicle is made of aluminum and carbon-look material and is suitable for children and adults up to 5’11’’ (1.80 m) in height. The 1:2 scale study is 7.61 feet (2.32 m) long and 38.19 inches (97 cm) wide.

While it probably wouldn’t do much for the global childhood obesity statistics, the pint-sized electric vehicle would definitely make your kid the envy of the playground if it were ever released.

Read more: http://www.0-60mag.com/news/2011/01/cars-audi-builds-an-electric-car-for-very-wealthy-children/

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