I’m afraid of things that many deem simple, but what I fear most are roller coasters. It’s not because of the height, and I don’t mind the speed either; what gets to me is the feeling.
You know, that feeling–the drop. When your stomach feels like it’s caving in on itself. I can’t stand it. No matter how safe or in control the structure is, my brain tells me I’m going to fall to my death.
I never thought that I’d get that feeling in a car, of all things, until I experienced the 2025 Audi RS e-tron GT Performance. (Whew, that name is a mouthful.)
Now most wouldn’t view a nearly $200,000 performance sedan as unassuming, but before this, I had few expectations for the Audi e-tron GT. I knew two things for certain: it was fast (as most cars at this price point are), and it shares a platform with the Porsche Taycan, which I’d argue looks better. So, when a colleague and friend of mine chose it for our lunch run, I thought I had the e-tron GT mostly figured out.
I was caught off guard from the moment I opened the door. The e-tron GT’s air suspension raised like it had a mind of its own, welcoming me into a refreshingly minimalist yet still luxurious interior. I nestled into the comfortable leather bucket seats and strapped in, not knowing that my life would forever change in just a matter of seconds. Once my friend crept out of the driveway and found an empty stretch of road, they pressed the red “Boost” button on the steering wheel, and without warning, floored it.
Before I could even blink, the feeling I dread so much came rushing to my stomach.
I don’t think I’ll ever have the right words to describe how insanely fast the Audi RS e-tron GT Performance is, but I’ll try.
It’s faster than God. The acceleration with Boost mode engaged is brutal, unrelenting, and flat-out terrifying. But I absolutely loved it. I’ve done a few pulls in some high horsepower cars, but nothing comes even close to this. Audi says this is their most powerful production model yet, and trust me, they aren’t lying.
The Audi RS e-tron GT Performance rides on an all wheel drive system, with the front and rear axles driven by two AC synchronous electric motors, which are known for their high power delivery. Paired with a 97.0 kWh lithium-ion battery and with the aforementioned Boost mode, the RS e-tron effortlessly delivers 912 horsepower and 757 lb-ft of torque. Without Boost, it produces 845 horsepower. It reaches 0 to 60 in only 2.1 seconds, and while the top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph, it feels like it could do a million.
Later that week, I got the opportunity to ride shotgun in the RS e-tron GT Performance on a drag strip. While the short pull was already enough to get me scared of this NASA spaceship on wheels, I was about to feel its full force on a long, uninterrupted quarter mile of asphalt. I was so anxious about that stomach feeling again that I almost declined the offer, but sometimes it’s good to face your fears. And as you’ll see in the video below, I more than enjoyed the ride.
The Audi RS e-tron GT Performance is a marvel of German engineering, and probably the fastest thing I will ever experience in a long, long time. This car scares the crap out of me, but I can’t stop thinking about how good it is. If you’re in the market for electrified performance, don’t even bother looking at a Model S Plaid or EQS AMG. This is where it’s at.
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