27 W ednesday , O ctober 6, 2010 O A KVILLE BEA V ER w w w .o akvillebeaver .co m Audi Spyder hybrid study goes live in Paris Metroland Media Carguide Magazine One of the real live wires at the 2010 Paris Motor Show was the Audi e-tron Spyder. The two-seat open sports car study with plug-in hybrid drive capable of delivering 12.8 mpg economy and 59g/km emissions from its 300 hp twin-turbo V6 TDI engine and twin electric motors. The Audi e-tron Spyders low total weight of only around 1,450 kilograms, combined with the high-torque TDI and the two electric motors results in impressive performance. The car accelerates from 0-100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds, and top speed is electroni- cally governed at 155 mph. The intelligent distribution of power allows for optimal dynamics in every situa- tion. The targeted application of power to the front wheels improves longitudinal dynam- ics while also improving lateral dynamics when cornering. This is because torque vec- toring the on demand distribution of torque between the left and right wheels of the two axles enables an exhilarating degree of driving precision and excellent agility. Thanks also to its low weight, short wheelbase and perfect 50:50 weight distri- bution for dynamic handling, the Audi e- tron Spyder has all the drivability of a go- kart good on bends and neutral right up to the very high handling limit. The combination of a highly efficient TDI and electric drive also provides for excellent fuel economy and amazingly low emissions. The Audi e-tron Spyder can cover up to 128.4mpg, corresponding to CO2 emissions of 59 g/km. A range of more than 621 miles is possible with the 50-litre tank. The open sports car can also drive strict- ly on electric power and thus with zero emissions over distances of up to 31.07 miles and at speeds of up to 37.28 mph, an obvious benefit in urban areas. The Audi e-tron hybrid concept can hit 155 mph and also cover more than 30 miles on battery power alone.