Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro concept

Infobox Automobile


name = Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro
manufacturer = Audi AG
parent_company = Volkswagen Group
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production = Concept
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class = Concept car
body_style = 2-door compact hatchback
layout =Front engine,
quattro on-demand four-wheel drive
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length =convert|167.48|in|cm
width =convert|71.85|in|cm
height =convert|54.53|in|cm
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The Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro is a concept car unveiled in 2008. Based on the Audi A3, it is an approach by Audi to address both performance and the environment.

Drivetrain and chassis

The engine in the concept car is a turbocharged 2.0 liter diesel producing 224 horsepower and 332 ft-lbs. of torque. It produces 113.8 horsepower per liter while meeting Euro 5 Diesel emission standards. It uses the quattro drive system with a six-speed manual transmission.

The chassis has Audi's Magnetic Ride Suspension system, lowering the vehicle 1.4 inches from the base model. It also has ceramic front brakes, a four-link rear suspension and electro-mechanical servo assist for the rack and pinion steering.cite journal
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first =Paul
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title =Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro concept
journal =quattro quarterly
volume = XVIII
issue = 3
pages = 43-44
publisher = Audi Club North America
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date = Summer 2008
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Exterior and interior

Exterior modifications include the widening of the grill, modifying the odd, and enlarging air intrakes. Bolt-on fender flares and a large rear spoiler have been added. The interior changes include sport seats and a flat-bottomed steering wheel.

Performance

Audi claims performance of 0 to convert|62|mph|km/h in 6.6 seconds with a top speed of convert|149|mph|km/h. [Citation | last =Monticello | first =Mike | author-link = | last2 = | first2 = | author2-link = | title =Audi A3 TDI Clubsport Quattro Concept | journal =Road & Track | volume = | issue = | pages =20 | date =August 2008 | year =2008 | url =http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=10&article_id=6848 | doi = | id = ] It is expected to get approximately convert|40|mpgus|mpgimp.

References

External links

* [http://www.audi.com/audi/com/en2/experience/motor_shows/a3_tdi_clubsport_quattro.html Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro concept web site]