Audi has unveiled the Concept C, a striking two-seat electric sports car that introduces the brand’s new design philosophy. With bold styling, a removable roof, and Porsche-derived EV underpinnings, the Concept C isn’t just a design study; it’s a clear preview of Audi’s performance-driven electric future.
Audi has never been shy about using concept cars to shape its future. Icons like the Le Mans, Nuvolari, and Pikes Peak concepts eventually evolved into the R8, A5, and Q7, while the original TT began life as a show car before becoming a design icon.
More recently, the A6 Avant e-tron hinted at Audi's electric ambitions, even if its production counterpart took a slightly different path.
Now, Audi is turning heads again with the Concept C, a sleek, battery-powered two-seat sports car that embodies the brand's new design philosophy.
More than just a design exercise, Audi hints that this study "previews a future production model," making it one of the most exciting reveals from Ingolstadt in years, joining other bold concept cars like the Škoda Felicia Fun concept pickup and Vauxhall Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo.
A Defining Moment in Audi Design
The Concept C debuts Audi's fresh "Strive for Clarity" design language, built on four pillars: Clear, Technical, Intelligent, and Emotional. Audi says this marks "the beginning of a new design philosophy and thus a defining moment for the four rings."
Up front, the car features a bold, upright grille that is said to draw inspiration from the legendary Auto Union Type C racer and even the 2004 A6. Slim, futuristic light signatures add drama, while the iconic four rings remain front and center.
Unlike some far-fetched concepts, the Concept C feels within reach. Built on Volkswagen Group's upcoming Porsche 718 EV platform, it points directly to the possibility of a compact electric sports car from Audi, much like how Mercedes-AMG's GT XX concept demonstrates the potential of high-performance electric vehicles.
Highlights include a removable roof system with two retractable panels, the first time Audi has engineered an electrically stowable setup of this kind. The rear design is equally striking, with slim taillights, muscular haunches, and a slatted deck that channels supercar energy. Even the turbine-style wheels nod to the original TT, reminding fans of Audi's most celebrated designs.
A Driver-Focused Interior
Inside, the Concept C suggests Audi is returning to form after recent missteps with overly digital cabins. There's a proper steering wheel, tactile HVAC controls, and a central display that can fold away when not in use.
Details like anodized aluminum switchgear with the signature "Audi click" reinforce the sense that this car isn't just for show, it's a realistic preview of what could soon hit showrooms.
The philosophy is simple: technology should be available but never overwhelming. Paired with sculpted sport seats and clean lines, the cabin looks both futuristic and driver-friendly, contrasting with some of the strangest performance cars that defy logic in terms of practicality.
Audi's Vision for the Future
Audi CEO Gernot Döllner put it plainly: the brand's history is built on bold innovation and clarity in design, and its most legendary models prove it. If his words are any indication, the Concept C is more than a showpiece; it's a roadmap for the next generation of Audi performance, joining the ranks of innovative electric vehicles like the Ford SuperVan 4.2 that breaks Nürburgring records.
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