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BeN · Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 4:14 pm Post subject: 4500Nm of torque

Electric Audi R8 in 24 months.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/10910.../audi-e-tron-gets-the-green-light
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"him" · Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 4:28 pm Post subject:

That sounds like a huge amount, but don't forget there is no gearbox... so the 3,320lb ft is "all" you get, there is no 'multiplication' effect through a gearbox.

My car engine develops less torque than I can develop via a torque wrench (129lb/ft), and yet I cannot make the wheels spin while the car is sat four square on the ground. Plus is will sound like a milk-float!
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Nice Guy Eddie · Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 11:46 pm Post subject:

No gearbox, What a hateful machine. I'd rather a Fiat Panda.
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"him" · Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 12:46 pm Post subject:

EVO magazine (issue 137) letters page - Torque Talk, someone has finally put into print what I have been banging on about for years...

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