Author Archives: Will@FluxAuto

Audi E-Tron Soundcrafting

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DesignBoom.com followed Audi sound engineers as they created a unique voice for the upcoming Audi E-Tron electric vehicle. The challenge was to create a unique sound for the car so that pedestrians could hear it coming. The electric motor that drives the car is almost silent at low speeds. The sound had to be unmistakable as an electric vehicle and change pitch with the motor rpm’s to give the impression of acceleration.


Source: DesignBoom.com

On a similar note, the sound given to The Batpod in The Dark Knight Rises is based off of a Tesla Roadster on a dyno. Director Christopher Nolan wanted the pod to sound like it was always surging and unstoppable.


Source: YouTube

Chris Harris Tests a Vintage Rally Porsche 911

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Chris Harris is one of my favorite car reviewers. He is currently making videos for the Drive YouTube channel. YouTube has recently made a push to have their own high quality content similar to weekly television shows. That has led to the creation of channels like Drive. I highly recommend subscribing to them on YouTube or you can check back here since I’ll be posting the good ones.

In this video, Harris tests an older Porsche 911 built to participate in a Belgian rally series. It’s basically a vintage car with generous allowances for power and suspension modifications. He does his usual superb job painting a picture of the car’s characteristics and discusses the joys of driving a car that has a direct connection with it’s driver without the hindrance of any electronic aids. Not many cars are built like that anymore so we have to cherish the ones that provide such a rich driving experience.


Source: Drive YouTube Channel