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Audi A1 quattro sprints from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 5.7
seconds and has a top speed of 245 km/h (152.24 mph).
The A1 quattro is powered by the 2.0 TFSI engine. The 1,984 cc,
four-cylinder engine combines gasoline direct injection with
turbocharging in the classic Audi manner. Among its highlights are the
adjustable intake cam shaft and the two balance shafts, which ensure
smooth operation. Maximum torque of 350 Nm (258.15 lb-ft) is
continuously available between 2,500 and 4,500 rpm, and peak power (188
kW/256 hp) is developed at 6,000 rpm.
Every detail of the sporty, sonorous
four-cylinder engine has been optimized for high performance and low
fuel consumption. Common rail injection, a turbocharger with
intercooler and a regulated oil pump are just a few examples. The Audi
A1 quattro is expected to consume on average 8.6 liters of fuel per 100
km
(27.67 US mpg). Yet it performs like a top-notch sports car: The
standard sprint takes just 5.7 seconds, and top speed is 245 km/h
(152.24 mph).
The 2.0 TFSI delivers its power to the
quattro permanent all-wheel drive system via a precisely shifting
six-speed transmission, bringing Vorsprung durch Technik to the
small-car class. The heart of this system is an electronically
controlled, hydraulically actuated multi-plate clutch whose package of
plates rotates in an oil bath. During normal driving, the clutch sends
most of the engine’s power to the front wheels. If traction
decreases there, the clutch can transfer torque steplessly to the rear
axle in just a few milliseconds by forcing the packages of plates
together by a defined amount. A pressure reservoir helps the electric
pump to develop the oil pressure. If a wheel on one of the axles should
slip, it is braked by the electronic differential lock (EDL). The
placement of the multi-plate clutch at the rear axle provides for a
harmonious distribution of the axle loads, and the chassis of the Audi
A1 quattro has been adapted to the dynamics of the drivetrain. It is
much more tautly tuned than that of the production model. The front
suspension is a McPherson construction; a four-link axle is used at the
rear. The sensitive and efficient electrohydraulic power steering has a
sporty, direct 14.8:1 steering ratio.
The Audi A1 quattro rolls on 8.0 J x 18
cast alloy wheels. They are Glacier White, feature an exclusive turbine
design and are fitted with 225/35-series tires. The internally vented
front brake discs measure 312 millimeters (12.28 in) in diameter and
are gripped by black calipers. The ESP stabilization program includes a
sport mode and can be switched off entirely for a trip to the race
track, for example. One look is all it takes to see that the Audi A1
quattro is a very special vehicle. It is available only in Glacier
White metallic, and its roof is painted high-gloss black. The front
bumper is muscular, the frame and grate of the single-frame grille are
high-gloss black. The curved bars in the headlights – the wings
– are red. The grille, the roof arch and the rear hatch sport
quattro badges.
 The rear windows are tinted; the roof
flows into a large, two-color wing. The color black accentuates the
rear hatch and the diffuser. The LED rear lights are tinted; the rear
bumper sports a distinctive look. The exhaust system terminates in two
polished dual tailpipes on the left and the right, each measuring 100
millimeters (3.94 in) in diameter. The A1 quattro is 3,987 millimeters
(13.08 ft) long, 1,740 millimeters (5.71 ft) wide and 1,416 millimeters
(4.65 ft) tall, making it somewhat longer than the model on which it is
based. Luggage capacity is 210 liters (7.42 cu ft); folding down the
rear seats increases this to 860 liters (30.37 cu ft).
Cool, sporty black dominates the
interior of the Audi A1 quattro. The seats and the armrests on the
doors are covered in Silk Nappa leather with contrasting red seams. The
S sport seats up front have pronounced bolsters, integrated head
restraints and a quattro badge on the backrest covers. The seats
feature multi-way adjustment. The lower section of the center console
shines in high-gloss black; the footrest and the pedal caps are made of
brushed stainless steel. Red seams frame the floor mats, and the door
sill trims bear A1 quattro badges.
The instrument cluster has a number of eye-catching features, including
white needles, a red tachometer, the quattro logo and the color display
for the driver information system. The multifunction sport steering
wheel is flattened at the bottom, wrapped in leather with contrasting
red stitching and sports the car’s serial number. The shift lever
knob is made of aluminum. Many control elements have an aluminum-look
finish. The Audi A1 quattro will be available from the second half of
2012 and will be supplied to customers with a full range of equipment.
It includes many features taken directly from the luxury class,
including xenon plus headlights, high-beam assistant, adaptive brake
lights, LED interior lighting package, light and rain sensor,
automatically dimming interior mirror, rear parking system, automatic
air conditioning, alarm system, storage package, convenience key and
cruise control. The infotainment equipment likewise leaves nothing to
be desired. It includes a CD changer, a digital radio tuner, the Audi
music interface and MMI navigation plus. The Bose sound system drives
14 speakers with 465 watts of power; the woofers in the doors are
indirectly lit with light guide LEDs. Audi connect uses the Bluetooth
online car phone to connect to the Internet and deliver special web
services, including Google Earth, to the car. Passengers can also
connect their mobile devices to the integrated WLAN hotspot.
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