Audi presents: The Audi Sport Quattro Concept
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09-29-2010, 09:32 PM
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Audi presents: The Audi Sport Quattro Concept
details and pics:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iksqCuTN__4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iksqCuTN__4
Built to celebrate the 30th anniversary of quattro, the concept is based on the RS5 and measures 4.28m (14.04 ft) long, 1.86m (6.10 ft) wide, and 1.33m (4.36 ft) tall. It rides on a wheelbase that spans 2.60m (8.53 ft), which is 150mm (5.91 in) shorter than the donor car. Furthermore, the concept features knock-out styling with an aggressive front end, a carbon fiber diffuser, and center-locking 20-inch wheels.
Unlike traditional Audis, the quattro concept has a rather plain interior. There's leather, of course, but everything is a no frills affair - on the surface at least. A closer inspection reveals a digital instrument cluster (which doubles as the MMI display) and an innovative multimedia system which can stream internet radio from your cellphone.
Under the hood, power is provided by a turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine with 300 kW (408 PS / 402 hp) and 480 Nm (354 lb-ft) of torque. It enables the 1,300 kilograms (2,866 lbs) coupe to accelerate from to 100 km/h in a staggering 3.9 seconds. Packing 408 horsepower and routing all those ponies through a six-speed manual gearbox to all four wheels, making for a power-to-weight ratio on par with that of the Audi R8 5.2 FSI.
Unlike traditional Audis, the quattro concept has a rather plain interior. There's leather, of course, but everything is a no frills affair - on the surface at least. A closer inspection reveals a digital instrument cluster (which doubles as the MMI display) and an innovative multimedia system which can stream internet radio from your cellphone.
Under the hood, power is provided by a turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine with 300 kW (408 PS / 402 hp) and 480 Nm (354 lb-ft) of torque. It enables the 1,300 kilograms (2,866 lbs) coupe to accelerate from to 100 km/h in a staggering 3.9 seconds. Packing 408 horsepower and routing all those ponies through a six-speed manual gearbox to all four wheels, making for a power-to-weight ratio on par with that of the Audi R8 5.2 FSI.
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and here are some live impressions, i think it is awesome!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B84nigov6Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBb5QwnBKyA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B84nigov6Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBb5QwnBKyA
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11-24-2010, 08:12 AM
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green light for production:
http://www.leftlanenews.com/report-audi-quattro-concept-on-production-track.html
http://www.leftlanenews.com/report-audi-quattro-concept-on-production-track.html
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#11
11-27-2010, 04:44 PM
Really? Two Audi directors recently said that in it's current form it would never be profitable for less than R8v10 money and would take several years.
They went on to say that it COULD be a sub model off of the NEXT A/S/RS5 chassis.
In other words, per Audi, not happening.
I hope I am wrong. This looks like the single best product from Audi in years with the RS5 getting so-so reviews.
They went on to say that it COULD be a sub model off of the NEXT A/S/RS5 chassis.
In other words, per Audi, not happening.
I hope I am wrong. This looks like the single best product from Audi in years with the RS5 getting so-so reviews.
#13
11-27-2010, 05:39 PM
I really hope they build it...and keep it just like the prototype.
It seems really nice, light, simple, fast, back to old school in some ways.
D
It seems really nice, light, simple, fast, back to old school in some ways.
D
#14
12-03-2010, 03:32 PM
i hope they build this! always been a fan of the audi quattro and if the power to weight ratio is greater than the r8 v10 as I read somewhere, this would be a fun car to drive.
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12-06-2010, 02:11 PM
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vid of the wicked LED headlights and some more photos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCnEX...layer_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCnEX...layer_embedded