Audi Illuminating The Road Ahead, The E-Tron GT Quattro and RS E-Tron GT’s Light Offerings

Having an authoritative impact and providing more than just safety, Audi’s illuminations on its models represent the interface between design and technology.

This is particularly distinct on the E-Tron GT Quattro and RS E-Tron GT’s exterior design, as the headlights and taillights are the defining elements of these models.

Design-wise, the headlights of the E-Tron GT Quattro and the RS E-Tron GT are sculptured in a three-dimensional shape with dynamic character and a modern aesthetic. 

The V-shaped headlights of the E-Tron GT Quattro come in three types, LED, Matrix LED, and laser light as an additional high beam, which the latter is also an option for the RS E-Tron GT.

An imaginatively designed X-shaped bezel secures the Audi laser light, while the lower area of the headlight consists of detached elements with edges illuminated in blue. 

Then, to add more flair, the central wings of the daytime running light signature shape the upper part of the X.

Additionally, the daytime running light signature also functions as a turn signal and consists of a series of sharply drawn angles that create a sporty look. 

Flipping to the rear, a sculpted light strip spans the entire width of the E-Tron GT. It dissipates outwardly in larger and larger arrow segments, thereby drawing an unmistakable taillight signature. 

Said taillights are completely fitted with LEDs and equipped with a dynamic turn signal that runs flat under the taillight signature, where the brake light is positioned under that in a low area.

To break it down, Audi provides the E-Tron GT Quattro headlights’ LED technology with dynamic turn signals as standard equipment. 

Matrix LED headlights are available as an option for the Quattro model, while they are standard equipment in the top model, the RS E-Tron GT. 

Interestingly, this particular illumination’s continuous high beams shine with maximum brightness without blinding other drivers by dimming individual segments. 

Next, topping the range of the light offering for the E-Tron GT series are the matrix LED headlights with laser light as an additional high beam. 

Starting at 70 km/h, a laser spot is activated in the centre of the headlight, between the low beam and high beam modules, doubling the range of the high beams. 

After that, an ultra-compact laser module in each headlight generates a light beam that illuminates several hundred meters as a spotlight.

That’s not all, the Gran Turismo’s top headlights also have an extra characteristic feature. It is the dynamic lighting effects of the leaving home and coming home function in the front and rear. 

Inspired by the power of a sound wave, the leaving home function’s lighting effects are triggered upon unlocking the car. 

Innovatively, the lighting of the individual elements builds up quickly and powerfully before briefly pulling back and then going all in the second time.

As for the matrix LED headlights, they generate high beams with light-emitting diodes that are bundled into shared reflectors or lenses, regardless of which model. 

They illuminate the road without blinding. As soon as the camera on the windshield senses other cars or towns, the control unit dims individual LEDs or adjusts them to a lower level. 

Uniquely, this makes several million light patterns possible, such as fully illuminating the areas between and next to the cars without irritating other drivers because it shields other vehicles. 

Plus, other light-emitting diodes in this headlight setup assume the function of the manoeuvring light that shines the lateral area in front of the car when driving in reverse.

Again, this technology reduces glare from reflected light in poor visibility and delivers wider illumination as a fog light with quadrupled range. 

Other than that, the matrix LED’s cornering light is generated by shifting the focal point of the light along the curve. 

Hence, the turn signal is predictively activated shortly before the car arrives at an intersection. Also, the headlights and taillights are equipped with dynamic turn signals. 

In addition to the various headlights on the E-Tron GT, the night vision assistant is further offered as an option, with the marking light also included. 

Triggered at 60 km/h, individual LEDs in the matrix LED setup pulse repeatedly to mark perceived pedestrians, thereby highlighting who are not in the lighted areas against their surroundings. 

Moreover, the night vision assistant’s thermal imaging camera has a 24-degree angle of view, its protective window is cleaned by a washer nozzle, and it is heated when cold. 

What’s more, being a far infrared system (FIR), the camera reacts to the heat radiated by people or animals in order to show them on the central display among the instruments. 

For instance, if the control unit foresees a hazard, such as when a pedestrian walks near the car on the street, the person is marked in red and a warning signal sounds at the same time. 

A warning also appears in the optional head-up display, where the marking and the image contrast can be configured in the MMI.

All in all, with numerous light setups that come with an array of functionality, the Audi E-Tron GT series is truly lighting the way into the future with its technology.