{"id":450369,"date":"2023-03-15T20:33:39","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T20:33:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=450369"},"modified":"2024-02-17T23:35:08","modified_gmt":"2024-02-17T23:35:08","slug":"the-limited-edition-prototype-inspired-audi-rs-e-tron-gt-project_513-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/the-limited-edition-prototype-inspired-audi-rs-e-tron-gt-project_513-2\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Audi RS e-tron GT “project_513\/2”"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today, Audi of America announced a limited offering of just 75 units of the 2023 Audi RS e-tron GT project_513\/2. Developed in collaboration between Audi of America and Audi exclusive, customers now have the opportunity to drive a version of the e-tron GT that most closely resembles the prototype car. This limited edition leverages the original design used for global prototype testing with \u201ce-tron\u201d camouflage script on both the exterior and interior, and is exclusive to the U.S. market.<\/p>\n

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Exterior design
\n<\/strong>The RS e-tron GT project_513\/2 is the first Audi to offer a camouflage graphics-skinned and wrapped exterior from the factory. Camouflage graphics are often used by Audi for initial testing, and are designed to create confusion for onlookers that may be looking to capture the latest glimpse into automotive exterior design and technology before it is made public.<\/p>\n

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The exclusivity of the project is underlined by leveraging the internal code name as a special edition. The project_513\/2 represents the project naming convention which defines the product\u2019s segment, generation, and body style. This naming is crafted early in the development process and is typically kept internal.<\/p>\n

Audi exclusive leveraged the red and black color theme from the original prototype test mules and presents for the first time \u201cred\u201d Audi rings on the front and rear of the exterior. Unique 21-inch aero wheels finished in black are framed with both front and rear ceramic brakes painted in red. Furthermore, the rear quarter glass is etched with the \u201cproject_513\/2\u201d logo that underlines its exclusivity.<\/p>\n

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Interior Design
\n<\/strong>The interior is inspired by its exterior colors and design elements using red and black colored accents as well as Audi-exclusive interior elements unique to the edition. The air vents have been painted in the exact red color used for the exterior Audi rings, while red also appears on other details such as the steering wheel, floor mats, and the Fine Nappa leather honeycomb stitched seats.<\/p>\n

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The dashboard introduces an Audi design first \u2013 Carbon fiber inlays with camo graphics that mimic the exterior design. These graphics include an innovative \u201cpartial matting\u201d patented process, which is just a few thousandths of a millimeter deep, all primarily created by hand. The overall process includes the first component to be masked with a special foil, followed by glass media material that is pulled over the component using a suction jet method creating a distinctive, consistent look.<\/p>\n

For the first time on an Audi, the center armrest leather is embossed with the name of a special edition with \u201cproject_513\/2\u201d. In addition, the RS e-tron GT project_513\/2 introduces an innovative e-tron background on the standard 10.1\u201d MMI infotainment screen that includes an exclusive \u201cproject_513\/2\u201d logo in the bottom corner.<\/p>\n

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Additionally, the RS e-tron GT project_513\/2 presents an extensive list of standard equipment:<\/p>\n