This is the new Audi skysphere idea – the very first in a trio of ‘spheres’ idea vehicles that preview the brand’s next-generation style direction. 
The skysphere is an all-electric high-end two-seat roadster that’s been created around the idea of providing its occupants two different experiences, assisted by its variable wheelbase set-up.

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The skysphere has two different driving modes. The very first is called ‘Grand Touring’, as well as in this setting the steering wheel as well as pedals retract as well as the skysphere drives autonomously utilizing its level 4 tech. 
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The second mode – ‘Sports’ – sees the steering wheel as well as pedals returned to their traditional setting as well as the skysphere’s wheelbase shrink by 250mm, minimizing the car’s general length from 5.19 metres to 4.94 metres. The trip height likewise drops by 10mm, while the infotainment screen splits, with half of the screen focused a lot more on the driver.
Audi skysphere: chassis as well as powertrain
The skysphere is not based on a production Audi platform, however the vehicle does function adaptive air suspension as well as a steer-by-wire system that controls the front as well as rear wheels; rear-axle steering is part of the chassis set-up to enhance agility. 
As the steering system is not linked to the wheels directly, it enables quick modifications between sportier as well as a lot more comfort-focused set-ups to additionally improve the difference in character between the skysphere’s two driving modes.
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Power comes from a battery that “is expected to be a lot more than 80kWh” for a declared WLTP variety of 500km (around 310 miles). The battery feeds one electric motor mounted on the rear axle creating 623bhp as well as 750Nm of torque; Audi declares that the skysphere evaluates around 1,800kg, which results in a 0-62mph time of 4.0 seconds.