Audi has unveiled the 2022 e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT, a pair of electric grand touring sedans that are equally at home carving up country roads or cruising to the country club. Their long, elegant proportions are accentuated by large wheels, a wide track, and long wheelbase – lower and wider than the Audi A7 while maintaining approximately the same length.

Permanently excited synchronous motors (PSM) supply instant torque from a standstill. The e-tron GT produces 235 horsepower at its front motor and 429 horsepower at its rear motor. The motors’ net combined output is 469 horsepower, or up to 522 horsepower with overboost for 2.5 seconds with launch control, and 464 lb-ft of torque (472 lb-ft with overboost). This allows the e-tron GT to repeatedly accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds on the way to a top track speed of 152 mph.

The RS e-tron GT shares its front motor with the entry e-tron GT but has a more powerful rear motor, capable of producing 450 horsepower. Together, the front and rear motors in the RS e-tron GT produce a net 590 horsepower and up to 637 horsepower with overboost. Total system torque is 612 lb-ft. As a result, the RS e-tron GT can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds and has a 155 mph top track speed. That places the acceleration of RS e-tron GT on par with the V10-powered Audi R8 supercar – all while generating zero direct emissions.

The Audi e-tron GT comes standard with a three-chamber air suspension. Compared with the air suspension found in the e-tron and e-tron Sportback models, the new air suspension has a 60% greater capacity, which allows a wide variation in spring rates between the softest and firmest settings, providing comfort in daily driving or nimble reflexes when pushed harder. Available in e-tron GT models and standard in RS e-tron GT models, all-wheel steering provides a maximum of 2.8 degrees in the rear – in the opposite direction up to a speed of around 30 mph to increase low-speed agility, and in the same direction above approximately 30 mph to aid stability at speed. A standard rear differential lock with fixed locking values assists during various thrust and traction scenarios. It is designed to improve traction and stability and help reduce load change reactions; minor brake and steering interventions on the wheels round off its work. The controlled rear-axle differential lock is available as an option on e-tron GT and is standard in the RS e-tron GT. The multi-plate clutch is its core element. It can be actuated variably, and the locking range extends from zero to 100%.

Base price for the 2022 e-tron GT is just under $100,000, while the RS e-tron GT begins at $139,900, excluding destination charge and available government tax incentives.