The Audi A2 concept - premium-class space concept with by-wire technology

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Ingolstadt (ots) -

- Plenty of room for four people within a length of just 3.80 meters
- Matrix beam, dynamic light and an innovative, bright interior
design
- Powerful electric drive system and by-wire technology for agile
performance and long range

With the electric-only powertrain of the A2 concept, Audi is
offering another peek into the future of electric mobility at the
64th International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. The technical study
features a classic, premium-standard space concept that offers plenty
of room for four people.

The Audi A2 concept is just 3.80 meters (12.47 ft) long, 1.69
meters (5.54 ft) wide and 1.49 meters (4.89 ft) high; even so, it
makes an elegant, powerful and sporty impression on the street. Its
clean appearance concentrates on the essentials; all details are
subtle but shaped for visual impact. The dark glass roof of the
white- painted show car switches to transparency with the push of a
button.

With its headlights, Audi is presenting the next phase in LED
technology, known as matrix beam. A package of LEDs and
microreflectors generate a high-resolution and non-glaring high-beam
light. Delicate daytime running light fibers frame the highly
efficient LED low-beam light module. Intelligent tail lights adapt
their illumination to the visibility conditions. The rear fog light,
produced by laser diodes, is seen as a beam of light in fog and
projects a red triangle onto the road as a warning.

The dynamic light runs below the edge of the window from the front
to the rear of the A2 concept - a band of light that contains a
multitude of innovative, dynamic light functions. Integrated approach
sensors detect the owner and unlock the doors via gesture control.
While driving, the dynamic light functions as a continuous side
marker light. If the car's indicator is activated, light impulses run
throughout the entire band of light.

In addition, a red bar of light flows forward from the tail lights
when braking and demonstrates the strength of the brakes intuitively
for other road users.

The dynamic light is also located in the cockpit area of the show
car, structured in two separate arches. Like the entire interior, the
dash panel has a light and clean look and intuitive controls. The
driver manages many important features via touch-control areas on the
inside of the steering wheel. All driving function use by- wire
technology. Components such as the steering or brakes, for example,
are actuated purely electrically. Two additional control surfaces
fold up at the driver's right when starting the vehicle. An open
profile serves as the steering column; a seven-inch display and two
secondary displays are located at its end.

The Audi A2 concept has a flat interior floorboard. The center
console is attached to the driver's seat; the rear console extends
forward between the two rear seats. The four individual seats add
lightness, and there is storage space under the fold-up seat
cushions. There is room between the rear seats for a city bicycle
with its front wheel removed. The load area has two levels; a frame
with functional nets creates the upper level.

The colors and materials in the interior support the impression of
lightness and functionality. The large areas from the door top
shoulders to the floor bear a new and innovative covering material
made of polyurethane with a neoprene surface feel; a ribbed material
made from recycled polyester covers the central floor area. The seat
shells are made with a plastic blow molding technique. Aluminum
elements create highlights the cockpit.

More information:
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Contact:
Albrecht Trautzburg
AUDI AG
Product and Technology Communications
Tel.: +49 841 89-44504
Fax: +49 841 89-32817
e-mail: albrecht.trautzburg@audi.de