- Audi presents the A1 clubsport quattro showcar at the Worthersee
- New adhesive film decals in accessories program for the A1 family
- Experience the Audi A1 clubsport quattro at world.needforspeed.com
It gives the impression of having just emerged from the shop,
freshly painted, on its way to the first rollout on the race track. The
Audi A1 clubsport quattro is a one-off vehicle built to the limits of
technology for breathtaking dynamics. Audi is presenting the showcar in
Reifnitz, in the Austrian state of Karnten, at the Wortherseetour 2011.
The 30th edition of this major meeting for Audi, Seat, Skoda and VW fans
takes place from June 1 - 4, 2011.
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 370 kW (503 hp) and 660 Nm
(486.79 lb-ft) 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 1,390 kilograms (3,064 lb). The powerful engine catapults
the car from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 3.7 seconds. From 0 to 200
km/h (124.27 mph) takes just 10.9 seconds, while the car goes from 80 to
120 km/h (49.71 to 74.56 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 250 km/h (155.34 mph).
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.
Dynamic and brawny: the exterior
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 60 millimeters
(2.36 in). 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.
Designed as a road vehicle for the race track, the showcar has no
rear seat. In its place are a large crossbar to further stiffen the body
and storage for racing helmets. A weight-optimized starter battery used
in racing is mounted in the rear below the two storage compartments.
The strict high-performance concept left no room for an infotainment
system, an MMI monitor or even a loudspeaker. The lightweight bucket
seats are taken from the Audi R8 GT and feature a chassis made of carbon
fiber-reinforced polymer. Red four-point belts secure the driver and
passenger.
The interior of the showcar is a study in dark gray. Large areas
are covered with exposed, matt-finished CFRP, including the walls in the
rear section of the car, the tubes of the air vents and the "stern of
the yacht" in the lower section of the center console. The CFRP material
used on the open-spoked sport steering wheel is covered with leather.
Rocker switches on the center console replace switches on the control
stalk and in the door panels. Three additional instruments indicate the
oil pressure, boost pressure and electrical system voltage.
The center console and the seats are covered in fine leather
upholstery with tone-on-tone stitching. The selector lever is made of
aluminum; the caps of the pedals and the surface of the footrest are
made of stainless steel. Red loops replace the handles on the doors, the
glove box and the covers of the storage compartments.
Experience the Audi A1 clubsport quattro interactively
The Audi A1 clubsport quattro can also be experienced exclusively in Need for Speed World (http://world.needforspeed.com),
where it will be available to all players as a free in-game rental car
from June 1 - 4. Need for Speed World is the Play4Free online PC racing
game from EA, in which players take part in races in a giant multiplayer
world.
The Audi stand at Worthersee
Joining the A1 clubsport quattro on the Audi stand at the GTI meet
are 17 production vehicles from the current Audi model lineup. Among the
vehicles that the brand is presenting to its fans at the Worthersee is
the new Audi Q3. The public can also take a close look at the Audi TT RS
in Ibis White and an RS 3 Sportback in Misano Red. Another model is the
new Audi A6, which is on display next to an A7 Sportback in Misano Red.
Fans and guests making the trip to the Worthersee from June 1 - 4
have the opportunity to present their tuned Audi in a worthy manner by
driving it past the Audi stage at the company's Worthersee stand.
New accessories for production models
Many of the features of the Audi A1 clubsport quattro will soon
show up in the accessories program for the A1 family, which Audi is
steadily expanding. Adhesive film decals in the contrasting colors
Amalfi White, Ice Silver, metallic and Daytona Gray, pearl effect for
the vehicles' shoulders are available immediately.
Another option is the union square lifestyle kit. It comprises
exterior decals and design elements for the interior, both with a
diamond pattern. Audi is presenting both this and the A1 aerodynamics
competition kit at the Wortherseetour. The customer can order this
add-on kit painted either in the body color or in a contrasting color.
The same applies to the Audi A1 roof spoiler competition kit. 
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