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The heart of the Audi A1 Clubsport Quattro is a classic Audi gasoline engine
- a five-cylinder unit displacing 2.5 liters with turbocharging and direct fuel
injection. Compared with the version used in the Audi TT RS and RS 3 Sportback
on which it is based, the output of the TFSI has been increased dramatically to
503 hp and 487 lb-ft (660 Nm) of torque. Maximum power is available between
2,500 and 5,300 rpm.
The turbocharger, intercooler, admission tract and
the exhaust line have been systematically tuned for high performance. As on the
Audi A4 DTM, the tailpipe is located on the left flank, just in front of the
rear wheel.
Another area where the A1 Clubsport Quattro shines is its
overall weight of just 3,064 lbs (1,390 kilograms). The powerful engine
catapults the car from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds. From 0 to 124 mph takes just
10.9 seconds, while the car goes from 50 to 75 mph in fourth gear in just 2.4
seconds.
A six-speed manual transmission and Quattro permanent all-wheel
drive, both taken from the TT RS and enhanced, deliver the power to all four
wheels. Top speed is governed at 155 mph (250 km/h).
The Audi showcar
rolls on 255/30 low-profile tires mounted on 19-inch alloy wheels with a unique
turbine design. Sitting behind the wheels are large, internally ventilated disc
brakes. Up front, six-piston calipers grab perforated carbon fiber-ceramic
discs. Large steel discs are mounted on the rear axle. The coilover suspension
of the A1 Clubsport Quattro features adjustable compression and rebound damping.
Exterior: Dynamic and Brawny
Sporting a very dynamic
appearance and an exquisite finish, the showcar makes no secret of its
potential. The body has a Glacier White matt paint finish, with accents provided
by many add-on parts. The roof arch in high-gloss black supports a roof made of
carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP), and the four rings at the front of the
car are solid aluminum.
Large, split air intakes with carbon struts are
integrated into the distinctively modified front skirt. The single-frame
radiator grille sports a black honeycomb design, and the headlights feature
matted clasps with a red "wing." Heat from the engine compartment is dissipated
via two large air outlets in the hood.
The front fenders, the doors and
the rear side panels of the Audi A1 Clubsport Quattro have been widened by a
total of 2.4 inches (60 millimeters). They form horizontal "blister" edges, like
those found on the Audi Ur-Quattro. Air outlets are integrated into the rear
ends of the fenders, and the newly designed trim strips on the sills are made of
exposed CFRP. Sleek side mirrors are reminiscent of the Audi R8 high-performance
sports car.
The rear of the showcar is dominated by the roof spoiler,
which features a double wing to provide for sufficient downforce. Darkly toned
rear lights and a large, closed diffuser hone the rear view of the A1 Clubsport
Quattro.
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