Although it did well, it was just a little short of the magical 77 km/h mark.
Performance is not at the expense of weight. This argument is used by performance enthusiasts to discredit electric cars. But, as electrification grows in the motoring industry, we realize it’s not so simple. Although lighter is better, managing your weight can make all the difference.
This is the conclusion of this video about the moose test. km77.com The 2.5-ton version is featured in this. Audi RS E-Tron GT The cones were carved with incredible composure. The E-Tron does not reach the speed target of 77 km/h (44.8 mph), but it comes very close with a pass of 75 km/h (44.7 mph). The EV super sedan was run in Dynamic mode. This tightens the suspension, but there is still a lot of body roll. Although the RS E-Tron may have a lot of power, its primary purpose is still to be a five-passenger people-mover.
The Audi smashed cones at higher speeds but the video is full of praises for its predictable and precise nature. The RS E-Tron was able to complete all emergency maneuvers at 75 km/h without any mishaps. The car didn’t show excessive understeer or oversteer at higher speeds. According to the video, the E-Tron exit speed at the end of the test was quite high. This suggests that the stability system engages less than other cars. The electric brake doesn’t seem to be as aggressive as other EVs. The video shows that the E-Tron does not have any dangerous characteristics.
Similar results were seen for the RS E-Tron in the slalom. According to reports, the car felt agile and capable with “fast enough” direction changes. This is a fascinating choice of words because it failed to change direction in the moose test. The E-Tron was well-constructed, but it couldn’t change its direction fast enough to avoid the cones.
is a result of weight. At just over 5,000 lbs, the E-Tron is the same weight as full-size pickup trucks. While weight management is a great thing, you have a limit on how much you can manage.