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Get an early look at the Audi E-Tron S Sportback

Beneath the ostentatious matte camouflage and safety orange color scheme, we get our first taste of Audi's new three-motor electric Quattro system.

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Here's our first look at the Audi E-Tron S Sportback.

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This is the hotter version of Audi's E-Tron Sportback.

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Both the Sportback and standard E-Tron SUV will benefit from this S package.

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It'll officially debut later this year.

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We hope Audi offers it with this prototype's matte gray and orange color scheme. (That's a joke. Kind of.)

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The E-Tron S has three electric motors that produce a claimed system output of about 429 horsepower and 596 pound-feet of torque.

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The S model is nearly 2 seconds quicker than the standard version in the 0-to-60-mph sprint.

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It's unclear how these performance enhancements will affect the E-Tron's range.

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Official EPA numbers should be available later this year.

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Keep scrolling for more photos of Audi's new E-Tron S Sportback.

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