How does 496 bhp in a small Audi sound? If you happen to be in Austria in the next few days you can hear just what this exciting concept car from Audi sounds like – live and in person at the 30th annual Wörtherseetour for fans of VW and Audi cars. Incidentally, I went there way back in 1985 and if you’re into Volkswagen and Audi cars I can highly recommend attending this giant “must-see” gathering.
The Audi A1 clubsport quattro is powered by a modified version of the 2.5-liter TFSI turbocharged direct injection five-cylinder engine from the Audi TT RS. It produces 496 bhp and 487 ft. of torque — that’s more torque than you’ll find in the Audi R8. Audi claims the car’s 0-62 mph time is 3.7 seconds. It has a six-speed manual transmission coupled to the car’s quattro AWD system. The car has 255/30 tires on 19-inch wheels. Up front, six-piston calipers with carbon fiber rotors help stop the car.
The bodywork has been modified to resemble that of a DTM race car including a side exhaust just ahead of the rear wheels. Air outlets are integrated into the rear of the front wings like those found on the original ur-quattro rally car. The car is designed purely as a race car with no rear seats. Instead you’ll find a large crossbar to stiffen the body and provide a place for a couple of helmets.
As a reminder, the stock A1 is the smallest car in Audi’s lineup and has been well received since it went on sale last year in Europe. It’s based on the VW Polo platform and is almost identical in size to the Ford Fiesta and Mazda2. Although there are no plans to sell the Audi A1 in the U.S. at present things could change if small cars like the Ford Fiesta and Chevrolet Cruze continue their gain in popularity.
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