Audi Unveils the RS E-Tron GT Ice Race Edition: A Tribute to Winter Racing

The Audi RS E-Tron GT Ice Race Edition could be confusing to some who don’t understand what this car is made for; let’s explore.

Some might see the name and think this new Audi E-Tron is to be powered by an internal combustion engine (ICE), but the ice word has a different meaning in this case. This new electric Audi sports car is a high-performance version of the electric sedan meant to celebrate something special. This new EV is made to honor the 40th anniversary of the Audi Sport division while also supporting the GP Ice Race, which is an annual motoring festival held in the winter on Lake Zell in Austria.

Style made for racing on a frozen lake

This new Audi electric sports sedan is painted in silver and white with a dash of purple. While purple might be out of place, it could be the color of the ski goggles worn by the driver on the slopes. As expected, silver and white are the perfect colors for winter events, especially for people who want to blend in with the surrounding winter wonderland. The exterior design is completed with a set of 21-inch wheels finished in black and a carbon-fiber roof.

Going inside, the cabin of this new Audi RS E-Tron GT Ice Race Edition wears black, silver, and purple to offer a consistent color palette throughout. There’s room for four adults and a child in this car, giving drivers space for a small family, but this isn’t your typical family sedan. The steering wheel has a mixture of leather and Alcantara with a silver stripe at the top-center position, while the infotainment system provides unique graphics, including a digital serial number in place of a physical numbered plaque that we find on other limited edition models.

This special edition has familiar power

This special Ice Race Edition has the same power setup as the other RS E-Tron GT sedans. This means owners will enjoy the benefits of a dual-motor powertrain that produces 637 horsepower and 612 lb-ft of torque, which is more than enough to rocket this car to 60 mph in only 3.1 seconds. This car features an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph, which seems to be where most electric cars are limited.

This special edition model of the RS E-Tron GT will only be made in 99 different versions, and all are made for the European market, which makes sense considering they are means to support the GP Ice Race.

The regular version brings plenty of features

The standard Audi RS E-Tron GT features a set of 21-inch wheels and has an extremely comfortable ride. This comfortable feeling comes from the standard three-chamber air suspension system and incredible dampers that are part of this amazing car. Whether covering rough pavement or a smooth road, this Audi feels great.

Another benefit of driving this impressive electric sedan is the quietness of the cabin. This is thanks to the dual-pane front windows and a carbon-fiber roof that soak up the sounds and insulate you from the outside noises that would kill your serenity inside this amazing electric sedan.

Tech features found in both cars

The new Audi RS E-Tron GT Ice Race Edition features similar tech equipment to the standard model. This means a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.1-inch infotainment screen. The digital instrument screen features the technology that is known as the Audi Virtual Cockpit, which is one of the most highly customized gauge systems in the automotive industry.

You’ll enjoy connectivity via wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which gives you the connection for your favorite musical playlist to blast through the standard Bang & Olufsen sound system.

This impressive Audi electric sport sedan has customizable ambient lighting, which brings the colors you want to enjoy to the cabin.

An abundance of safety tech in this Audi EV

Audi has developed some of the most advanced safety tech and packed it in these high-end electric sports sedans. In both versions, you’ll find:

• Adaptive cruise control
• automatic emergency braking
• Lane centering
• Lane departure prevention
• Blind-spot monitoring with collision prevention

These safety features help drivers avoid crashes and safely reach their desired destinations.

Add the Carbon Performance Package for more fun

The Carbon Performance Package gives the Audi RS E-Tron GT more of what you want, including:

• Laser-fired headlights
• Blacked-out badging
• Carbon fiber door sills and side skirts
• Rear-wheel steering

While we won’t see the Ice Race Edition of the Audi RS E-Tron GT in the United States, we can admire it and what it supports from afar. This is a pretty cool new Audi electric sports sedan.