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  • Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
  • The Audi RSQ e-tron is one of the most ambitious competition cars ever created, and certainly the most technically complicated vehicle ever to tackle the Dakar. This 671bhp range-extender EV off-road monster is the motorsport equivalent of a moon shot. And there’s a lot to get your head around, so let Top Gear Magazine’s Ollie Marriage be your guide.
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  • @PierreCox97
    @PierreCox97 2 роки тому +285

    Largest RC I have ever seen 👀🔥

    • @Sxzye
      @Sxzye 2 роки тому +2

      Yep

    • @mariosa6741
      @mariosa6741 2 роки тому +3

      Exactly

    • @qwertz4035
      @qwertz4035 2 роки тому +13

      More like a petrol powered diesel locomotive. They also use a Diesel engine to drive a electic generator and then power the wheels with electric motors with the power from the diesel engine. This is basically the same thing but not on tracks.

    • @qwertz4035
      @qwertz4035 2 роки тому +9

      Thats because you cant really have a gearbox or a clutch on a train because of the huge weight of a train. The clutch would just burn in like a Minute. So they use that method to basically have a 'electric clutch'

    • @PierreCox97
      @PierreCox97 2 роки тому +8

      @@qwertz4035 well damn learnin something new indeed 👌🏿🔥

  • @govind9402
    @govind9402 2 роки тому +93

    Air cooling for a damper is insane

  • @Pavel_Bazhnyov
    @Pavel_Bazhnyov 2 роки тому +64

    Another showcase of audi’s out of the box approach to racing

    • @qwertz4035
      @qwertz4035 2 роки тому +6

      Its basically a petrol powered diesel locomotive.

    • @TheEryk03
      @TheEryk03 2 роки тому +4

      @@qwertz4035 and they were able to win some stages with this! That's is really impressive. They have to repair the suspension because it is very unreliabile.

    • @AbrahamArthemius
      @AbrahamArthemius 2 роки тому +1

      @@TheEryk03 To be fair, Al Attiyah went full cruise mode since he has so much time buffer since the first stage.

    • @PatricioGarcia1973
      @PatricioGarcia1973 Рік тому

      @@TheEryk03guess they didn’t fix it enough because this years Dakar, also broke dampers and control arms. Only Ekstrom finished the Dakar.

  • @maxsimes
    @maxsimes Рік тому +3

    I like how they shut off that valve only at 8:15, where it was making noise for the entirety of the video before 😂

  • @loganmarriott11
    @loganmarriott11 2 роки тому +92

    Excellent tech discussions and combined with so much of the workings exposed when the body kit is off, makes a really great video. Thanks

  • @arjunsrandomprojects7803
    @arjunsrandomprojects7803 2 роки тому +42

    big thanks to the man at 8:16

  • @suryabejibun
    @suryabejibun 2 роки тому +82

    Interesting. If the IC engine and generator is packed together, doing work on the IC engine should be easy because the whole package can be taken out of the car easily since there is no mechanical connections to the car other than mounting and electrical cables.

    • @samthoma2719
      @samthoma2719 2 роки тому +11

      Yeah it’s a clever piece of design, That’s the whole idea though it’s much more efficient for a team to swap out and entire power train then strip one down to repair an issue

    • @crimsonsapphire6680
      @crimsonsapphire6680 2 роки тому +8

      amazing piece of design, and it can use a lighter weight ICE because it can be optimized for a specific rpm with no regard for response or power bands.

    • @KaypangAsli
      @KaypangAsli 2 роки тому

      Nissan: first time?

    • @changsangma1915
      @changsangma1915 2 роки тому +1

      @@KaypangAsli ...compared to this, Nissan made some ugly shits & gave the reputation to making ev look bad.

  • @HoratioHoodoo
    @HoratioHoodoo 2 роки тому +37

    This was fascinating. & I don't think there's a race more fun than this

    • @sam_s_
      @sam_s_ 2 роки тому

      Baja is rad.

  • @braidend4379
    @braidend4379 2 роки тому +3

    Suspension electric regen would be amazing for this.

  • @montlejohnbojangles8937
    @montlejohnbojangles8937 2 роки тому +12

    Fantastic to hear John explain the project with such detail and passion as well, it's a long video but I was hooked. 😁

  • @samuelharris2473
    @samuelharris2473 2 роки тому +8

    The shots of the car on the terrain is like something out of a sci-fi movie.

  • @mrpagi9784
    @mrpagi9784 2 роки тому +4

    as 90's kids, I'm glad this tamiya 4wd comes to real size and alive!

  • @brainm1
    @brainm1 2 роки тому +3

    Why the guy have to be so energetic doing the interview!! 😂😂

  • @user-bn6hy3qx1p
    @user-bn6hy3qx1p 2 роки тому +4

    "That's a car?"
    "Exactly"

  • @AbzAden
    @AbzAden 2 роки тому +3

    This is the kinda engineer I love just mind blowing and turning the convention mind set upside down

  • @edwarddejong8025
    @edwarddejong8025 2 роки тому +7

    Incredibly efficient design. A simplified version of this would be a huge seller for the Jeep/Bronco offroad enthusiasts.

  • @Fv-hx5pk
    @Fv-hx5pk 2 роки тому +5

    Electric sound like it's screaming but it's amazingly

  • @hjshoon5244
    @hjshoon5244 2 роки тому +10

    Fascinating engineering! Would be nice if there’s an official Lego model for this. Even better if it has RC function

    • @dipling.pitzler7650
      @dipling.pitzler7650 Рік тому

      Lego is terrible for cars, vehicles are not built brick by brick! I never understood the fascination with Lego technical kits. Better an authentic Tamiya model with E-motors and RC!

  • @STAG162
    @STAG162 2 роки тому +7

    it's a fantastic machine and thrown together in a remarkably short time...
    I know it might be loud in some areas of that tent, but someone should tell Olly that he really doesn't need to shout into the mic.
    and you could tell some of the guys in the tent were getting antsy about not being able to work on a part of the car because of where they were shooting.
    a sticky situation, because you wanna cover the whole car, but you don't wanna hold those guys up.

  • @actuallypaulstanley
    @actuallypaulstanley 2 роки тому +12

    Sounds like the ultimate Prius!

  • @SMlFFY85
    @SMlFFY85 2 роки тому +8

    So it's Audi's take on the Hammerhead Eagle i-Thrust?

  • @ernestlenaerts
    @ernestlenaerts 2 роки тому +3

    Great vid, loved the technical knowledge of both

  • @heretikpapy
    @heretikpapy 2 роки тому +1

    It sound exactly like my old RC dune buggy I had when I was kid. That + Electric Lawn Moaner sound behind! LOL

  • @maximilianholland
    @maximilianholland 2 роки тому +1

    Great video - so good to have a presenter who knows vehicle engineering. Thank you.

  • @jbdoessound
    @jbdoessound 2 роки тому +5

    A fascinating insight from Audi and Top Gear. Proper engineering!

  • @mbphilipblack8993
    @mbphilipblack8993 6 місяців тому

    The Audi RS Q Etron is FANTASTIC i love the Rally/Off Road feel of the design, i love it, its large, beefy but has those sleek lines and angular panels.
    The combo of black and red with all of its decals make it striking against snowy or the desert terrain. And in some countries i can't believe they let you drive it on roads haha.

  • @PatHaskell
    @PatHaskell Рік тому +1

    They need an unlimited class to allow engineers to push the limits.

  • @nickwatkins5321
    @nickwatkins5321 2 роки тому +5

    What an amazing machine!
    I want one for road use 😉

  • @luisfelipe090909
    @luisfelipe090909 2 роки тому

    Clever... It sounds like "TYCO's Bandit"... Nostalgia...

  • @Wiso0077
    @Wiso0077 2 роки тому +4

    Yeah yeah ...yeah yeah ....yes yes exactly

  • @verttikoo2052
    @verttikoo2052 2 роки тому +7

    I had that 30 years ago. It was remote controlled. It was smaller though but made exactly the same noice 🤔

  • @ulrichfriehe3459
    @ulrichfriehe3459 2 роки тому +1

    Hats off, best car I've ever seen driving.

  • @CaptianInternet
    @CaptianInternet 2 роки тому +1

    Do they even know how cool their job is? I mean the posibility to build like the Childhood-Over-Drea-car. In reality. I get exceited when I see this video. And maybe in my lifetime I can see it in reality. But to actually BUILD and maintain this. - Wow. Sooo cool.

  • @hugdeez
    @hugdeez 2 роки тому

    So much tech and power generation in such a small space. Amazing.

  • @robertburke6174
    @robertburke6174 2 роки тому +1

    The thickness of that solid carbon fibre floor!

  • @chriskao4920
    @chriskao4920 2 роки тому

    i love the way he says “exactly”

  • @derekbentley334
    @derekbentley334 2 роки тому

    Excitement of the accomplishments technically and physically

  • @jacks20009
    @jacks20009 2 роки тому +1

    Listening too this made me want Italian food.

  • @GiovanniBalestrieri
    @GiovanniBalestrieri 2 роки тому

    8:14 thank you

  • @NanoDex
    @NanoDex 2 роки тому +1

    They finally made a full size rc stadium truck! haha thing sounds exactly like my rc trucks

  • @TheEryk03
    @TheEryk03 2 роки тому +2

    Art of engineering.

  • @user-bn6hy3qx1p
    @user-bn6hy3qx1p 2 роки тому +3

    Exactly counter - 5667,88123,99141 times

  • @democracysmith6060
    @democracysmith6060 2 роки тому +1

    True Legend: 8:12

  • @markianecat1093
    @markianecat1093 2 роки тому

    I don't know if I see it on audi concept presentation in carshow. But I like it..

  • @mapscorp
    @mapscorp 2 роки тому +1

    Yea!

  • @MBergyman
    @MBergyman 2 роки тому +1

    This is essentially the same architectural framework as a Chevy Volt or a BMW i3 w/rex. I wish more cars were available this way. The i3 rex is crap as it is underpowered for continuous use, but this setup allows engineers to absolutely optimize the gas engine for efficiency at one operating point. The BEV-only folks will nay-say the advantages of this platform over a BEV, but the performance cannot be disputed.

    • @mantan_rtw
      @mantan_rtw Рік тому

      I3 and Volt were very different. In i3 the 650cc scooter engine was only used to charge the battery. The car was BEV only for drive. Whereas the Volt was just a plug-in hybrid.

  • @derekbentley334
    @derekbentley334 2 роки тому

    Life could be a race to have enough technology to sustain life in any situation. Cross Country 1 BIG RACE family!

  • @obsidian....
    @obsidian.... 2 роки тому +1

    That was a great breakdown of the car. Thanks 🙏

  • @WouterZtube
    @WouterZtube Рік тому

    Casually saying: Sainz is the driver. That dude is living the dream

  • @Dino.808
    @Dino.808 2 роки тому +1

    This video is very informative. I learned something new.

  • @yazansakran3326
    @yazansakran3326 2 роки тому

    Lol let the engineer speak! Awesome video

  • @ArturNagy
    @ArturNagy 2 роки тому

    That's one big RC car 👀

  • @DCVExpeditions
    @DCVExpeditions 2 роки тому

    When the engineer talks, its something unmissable.

  • @lysergic_visions3203
    @lysergic_visions3203 2 роки тому +1

    This Audi guy’s accent is like - The guy she tells you not to worry about 😂 .. 👨🏽‍🎨: Issa Ok Madam thissa way to me abodeeee massage💆🏽‍♀️onaa miaaa👨🏽‍🎨

  • @plushiie_
    @plushiie_ 2 роки тому

    Best use case, extremely efficient. The combination of a combustion generator with electric motors

  •  Рік тому

    Wow amazing work from Audi!

  • @akane742
    @akane742 2 роки тому +2

    So it works like a diesel electric locomotive

  • @junglemogley2295
    @junglemogley2295 2 роки тому +1

    .. off the rails straight away as Ollie keeps repeating the info....

  • @jfvr0502
    @jfvr0502 7 місяців тому

    one year ago and finaly win their first dakar🔥

  • @TapuMacky
    @TapuMacky 4 місяці тому

    Isn't it just the same as the Odyssey 21 used in Extreme E? Sainz already familiar how it works since he also competed in Extreme E and they even raced in the deserts of Saudi Arabia. So he really does have an advantage right?

  • @IpunkP
    @IpunkP 2 роки тому

    the damper things, is it allow to convert movement to charge the battery also by regulation??
    this interesting how it always move while hit the tracks

  • @user-in3ry2lh4r
    @user-in3ry2lh4r Рік тому

    Beyond 5 years you will win the racing 🏁

  • @bjorngve
    @bjorngve 2 роки тому

    Makes me proud as an Audi owner. Audi Quattro took Audi to the top. And now they they are back. When can I buy the street legal version?

  • @Cycle9568
    @Cycle9568 Рік тому

    I love how this car has been mis-represented. Even in the title…it should say Hybrid Electric and that part is rarely if ever mentioned.

  • @Ben-oy1td
    @Ben-oy1td Рік тому

    Imagine seeing a road going EV version of this. Take my money .

  • @alancalvitti
    @alancalvitti Рік тому

    #dtm running @const rpm for #etron is genius

  • @ComputerElectronicTechnology
    @ComputerElectronicTechnology 2 роки тому

    Look at that fin on the rear windshield. Control? Why the fin?

  • @tuhermanomayorIbrahimCasanova
    @tuhermanomayorIbrahimCasanova 2 роки тому

    8:15
    An suddenly, PEACE

  • @xzonef1
    @xzonef1 2 роки тому +1

    Exactly

  • @averrodes4237
    @averrodes4237 2 роки тому +5

    Yeah,yeah,yeah,yea,yeah,yea,yes,yea,yea,yea,yea,yea,yea,yea,yea,yea,yea,yea,yea,yea,yea,yea,yea,yea,yea,yea,yea,yea during all the conversation 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @stvn1577
    @stvn1577 2 роки тому

    Very nice car.. imagine seeing this on the road

  • @tonythomas951
    @tonythomas951 2 роки тому

    That was very interesting. Very!

  • @francescospataro4932
    @francescospataro4932 2 роки тому +1

    Yeah

  • @gscheben123
    @gscheben123 2 роки тому

    These guys need to speak-up, could barely hear them. Looks more like a trophy truck than a space ship. A hybrid vehicle, what a unique concept!! Top gear needs Jeremy Clarkson.

  • @KiaAlvin
    @KiaAlvin 2 роки тому

    I'd like to thank the mech who switched off that hiss machine at around 8 min mark 😏

  • @joshgreaves9934
    @joshgreaves9934 2 роки тому

    What a fantastic video!!! Great job everyone involved in the project 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @mattving61
    @mattving61 Рік тому

    Love this thing. Yeah, a little extra weight, you know an engine! Too bad Carlos had to pull out this year.

  • @Jerfish1
    @Jerfish1 2 роки тому

    That’s one heckuva VW!

  • @Archis_Anupam
    @Archis_Anupam 2 роки тому

    Interesting Perez also works as a engineer for Audi. 👍

  • @Roni_10000
    @Roni_10000 2 роки тому

    That's a lot of information 😶🤯

  • @maysammirzakhalili4862
    @maysammirzakhalili4862 2 роки тому

    🔥💥✨✌🏻🤠, the Audi gentleman member team accent impressed me as much as John Vick's movie 🎥, 😂😂👍🏻👌🏻✌🏻 🙏🏻 God bless you man !

  • @derekbentley334
    @derekbentley334 2 роки тому

    Why PRECISION RECORDS ARE KEPT! To ALWAYS get better!

  • @addeats
    @addeats 2 роки тому +1

    I think this is the best combination of both world between electric motor and ICE. Using ICE at much lower rpm only to charge the battery so you get much higher gas mileage, but still get instant torque (power) from the electric motor.
    I suppose for the commercial use we don't need DTM engine right? Maybe sub 1 liter ICE is enough. Imagine having "unlimited" range of electric motor, no need to stop to charge your battery, but instead you just have to fill your gas tank for like 1 galon for 40 miles of distance... Wow...

    • @mantan_rtw
      @mantan_rtw Рік тому +2

      BMW i3 had the range extender engine, 650cc parallel twin from their scooters, over 10 years back. So the idea is not new.

    • @addeats
      @addeats Рік тому +1

      @@mantan_rtw wow I didn't know that, thanks bro 👍

  • @CX0909
    @CX0909 2 роки тому +1

    It seems in so many racing series there are so many rules preventing cars from using really cool tech.
    WHY?

  • @cupidstunt22
    @cupidstunt22 2 роки тому +1

    That's ludicrous

  • @bananarebus
    @bananarebus 2 роки тому +1

    very very interesting

  • @nasosnasos8054
    @nasosnasos8054 2 роки тому +1

    Price ?

  • @wallaceburjins6841
    @wallaceburjins6841 2 роки тому

    This thing will look cool with caterpillar tracks.

  • @bcsa
    @bcsa 2 роки тому

    This was awesome! Hats off!

  • @muszaharmdsaad3891
    @muszaharmdsaad3891 2 роки тому

    New kind of motor racer

  • @antraxbeta23
    @antraxbeta23 2 роки тому

    That's one big RC car m8

  • @paladro
    @paladro 2 роки тому

    outstanding

  • @budja1501
    @budja1501 2 роки тому

    Okay now this is a proper electric SUV

  • @roshansrinivas8729
    @roshansrinivas8729 2 роки тому

    this is so fascinating to listen to!

  • @lilBabyBornInCalifornia
    @lilBabyBornInCalifornia 2 роки тому +10

    not electric... ITS A HYBRID

    • @DavorBertovic
      @DavorBertovic 2 роки тому +4

      Hybrid uses ev and ic engines to drive the car. Here the ic engine is used only for charging, so this is a hybrid and not a hybrid in the same time 😂

    • @alijawad_19
      @alijawad_19 2 роки тому +3

      No. The ICE is not used to power the car directly. Instead it's used to charge the batteries which power the car.

    • @lilBabyBornInCalifornia
      @lilBabyBornInCalifornia 2 роки тому +2

      @@alijawad_19 so its a hybrid...

    • @aaronw8606
      @aaronw8606 2 роки тому

      @@lilBabyBornInCalifornia Gotta love people not knowing the difference between dual-powerplant autos and gas-electric hybrids 😂

    • @MudhaffarAdhwa
      @MudhaffarAdhwa 2 роки тому +1

      EV with a petrol range extender, a hybrid car would be using the petrol engine to power the wheels. Here, the engine is only used for charging the battery

  • @danieli.843
    @danieli.843 7 місяців тому

    E tron engine 2.0 tfsi DTM 680 horsepower from DTM Championship

  • @charlesficherwcoffeebreaks7521
    @charlesficherwcoffeebreaks7521 2 роки тому

    Diz haz ta b fly air kicks!

  • @derekbentley334
    @derekbentley334 2 роки тому

    The passion of 2 different ethnicities and the understanding of the language barrier. Lol like sign language with a smile😁👈👇👉☝👆🙏 FOR THE SPIRIT OF THE WIN!

  • @samjanko8946
    @samjanko8946 2 роки тому +1

    Ollie Marriage, head of car testing!? C’mon Top Gear- April 1st was a few days ago!

  • @DiamondDaveCH44
    @DiamondDaveCH44 2 роки тому

    Start the "YEAH" Counter... now.... and... STOP! 1 MILLION "YEAH'S" LMAO 🤣 YEAH?