The name "PB18" refers to the 2018 Pebble Beach Automotive Week in Monterey, California, where the AI:RACE debuted.

[1][2] In January 2019, Audi confirmed that 50 examples will make their way to production within the next two years.

It also features an unconventional interior that allows the driver to convert between a single-seater, central driving position and a conventional two-seater configuration with the driver on the left and a single fold down passenger seat on the right.

The AI:RACE provides 16.6 cubic feet (0.47 m3) of storage from its hatchback bodystyle.

[6] It also features 22-inch wheels, carbon disc brakes and adaptive magnetic ride shock absorbers.