Audi said its planned production version of the Concept C electric sports car remains on schedule, seeking to dispel speculation that the project could be affected by uncertainty surrounding Porsche’s electric successors to the 718 Boxster and Cayman.
The Concept C, unveiled at the IAA Mobility show last September, showcased a fully electric two-seat sports car and introduced a new design direction, including a “vertical frame” front inspired by the 1936 Auto Union Type C. Audi described the concept as a preview of a future production model but disclosed few technical details at the time, aside from confirming a mid-battery layout.
That architecture aligns with the dedicated electric sports car platform developed by Porsche for its next-generation 718 models. However, reports earlier this year suggested Porsche’s board, under new Chief Executive Michael Leiters, was reconsidering the project following delays and technical challenges, raising questions about whether Audi would still have access to the platform.
Responding to inquiries from Motor1, an Audi spokesperson dismissed rumors of cancellation as “pure speculation” and said the company’s own program remains on track. According to German newspaper Donaukurier, Audi Chief Executive Gernot Döllner also addressed employees in an internal memo, stating that the sports car project has “a bright future.”
Döllner was quoted as saying that platform supply from Porsche “is not in question” and that the joint development effort is progressing “in good cooperation between Team Porsche and Team Audi.” The comments suggest the Volkswagen Group brands continue to collaborate closely despite uncertainties around Porsche’s broader product strategy.
Audi has maintained that the production model will be based on a dedicated electric platform rather than a modified internal-combustion architecture. This contrasts with industry trends in which some automakers are adapting EV platforms to accommodate combustion engines as market conditions shift. Porsche, for example, has indicated it may reintroduce gasoline-powered sports cars in the segment later in the decade, which would likely require a separate platform.
Unlike Porsche’s plan for both convertible and coupe variants, Audi is expected to offer only a single body style—a coupe with a Targa roof, as previewed by the Concept C at IAA Mobility 2025. The model is intended to be exclusively battery-electric, according to current information.