Audi Prologue

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Audi Prologue
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Audi Prologue Coupé
Overview
Manufacturer Audi AG
Production2014
Body and chassis
Class Concept car
Body style 2-door coupé
5-door Avant
5-door Avant Allroad
Layout Front-engine design,
quattro permanent four-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine 4.0 L TFSI V8
Transmission 8-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,940 mm (115.7 in)
Length5,110 mm (201.2 in)
Width1,950 mm (76.8 in)
Height1,390 mm (54.7 in)
Curb weight 1,980 kg (4,365 lb)

The Audi Prologue is a series of concept cars unveiled by Audi at the 2014 LA Auto Show. [1]

The Prologue features a 4.0 TFSI V8 engine with 445 kW (597 hp) and 700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft) of torque (750 N⋅m (553 lb⋅ft) in overboost mode allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 3.7 seconds), an eight‑speed tiptronic, Quattro (four-wheel-drive system) with torque vectoring and self-levelling air suspension with adaptive damping, dynamic all-wheel steering. [2] It is equipped with Matrix laser headlamps, Audi virtual cockpit, 3 OLED tablet-like touchscreens and a next-generation Multi Media Interface. [3]

A notable feature is the central driver assistance control unit (zFAS), a main computer in the vehicle trunk that controls all vehicle functions, dynamics and Advanced driver-assistance systems with real-time computing through a high-speed FlexRay optical fiber data network. It uses a Tegra K1 System on a chip. [4]

Its design and technology previewed the next generation Audi A8, which was unveiled in 2017. [5]

References

  1. ↑ Jurnecka, Rory (April 22, 2015). "Driving the Audi Prologue Concept - Look Inside the Brand's Future". Motor Trend. Archived from the original on June 5, 2023. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  2. ↑ Audi (November 19, 2014). "Audi prologue concept car". Audi Newsroom (Press Release). Herndon, Virginia: Audi. Archived from the original on November 4, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  3. ↑ Sellmeyer, Des (2014-12-01). "Exclusive: Audi Prologue Concept Review - GTspirit" . Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  4. ↑ "Audi showcases MIB-2 technology and virtual cockpit at Connected Car Expo in Los Angeles - Audi USA".
  5. ↑ "Audi Prologue gives peek at future A6, A7 and A8 models (pictures)". CNET. Retrieved 2023-10-31.