Master pixel manipulator Theophilus Chin has turned his attention to the Audi Sport Quattro and reimagined into a volume selling A4 saloon.
Wouldn’t it be cool if Audi said, “Hey Theo, that looks great! And we’re going to build it. Here’s a cheque for many thousands of Euros to say thanks. Good job!”
[Source: Theophilus Chin]
Audi is showing off the third iteration of its Sport quattro concept, following previous examples from 2010 and 2013. This example will debut at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next week and is heavily based on the 2013 concept.
That means its V8 petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain produces 515kW/800Nm and can propel the 1850kg concept to 100km/h in 3.7 seconds. What makes this concept different and relevant to the CES audience is the “laserlight” headlights.
According to Audi the laser diodes are much smaller than the soon-to-be passé LED diodes. Despite being only a few microns in diameter Audi confidently states they can light the road 500m ahead with double the range and three times the luminosity of LED high beams. We’ll get a chance to see the technology in action later this year when the 2014 R18 e-tron quattro hits the racetrack.
The front grille also offers a preview of what to expect future sporty models from Ingolstadt will look like; including the next TT perhaps?
There’s new bells and whistles inside as well. First there’s the main TFT dash display, which allows the driver to choose from a selection of modes, including a traditional speedo, navigation display and media lists. Audi insists the large display responds quickly thanks to its Tegra 30 processor from Nvidia.
“The new show car demonstrates technical ‘Vorsprung’ on many levels,” says Prof Dr Ulrich Hackenberg, Audi’s head of Technical Development. “On-board this car we have e-tron technology with 515 kW of power and 2.5l/100 km fuel economy; laser headlights that leave all previous systems in the dark with its higher performance as well as new display and operating systems with cutting-edge electronic performance. We are showing the future of Audi here.”
That’s great Ulrich, but can you please just make sure you guys build the thing instead of constantly teasing us with these stunning concepts!
While not all of our readers were impressed with the 515kW V8 petrol-electric hybrid Audi Sport quattro revealed at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, we thought it was pretty bloody special. So too does Audi Communications who have released a new video featuring the car.
The reason for the video? In the six months since Audi AG launched its Facebook page it has attracted 100,000 likes. Enough to persuade Audi to build the car this time?
Word going into the Frankfurt Motor Show said Audi could very well make its new sport quattro concept a production reality. And the word coming out of Frankfurt only heightens that expectation.
Audi boss Rupert Stadler said Ingolstadt could sign off on production plans for the sport quattro and that he would like to see that happen. “But we have to fix some numbers first,†Stadler added. “I think the car is really terrific and it’s worthwhile to think about.â€
Wolfgang Egger, head of Audi design, gave a more sterile answer, “With every design concept we do we are thinking about everything becoming reality.â€
Interestingly, Egger, hasn’t ruled out reviving the original 2010 quattro concept as the one to be sent down the production line. “We have done one (designed for MQB platform) and now we have done the other (on larger MLB platform) so now we need to make a decision.â€
A choice between a 300kW turbocharged inline five cylinder, or a 515kW petrol-electric hybrid with a 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8? Remember the 2010 model was seriously looked at for production before being ruled out.
Egger also reminded us that whatever happens, the latest concept will influence future Audi designs, including, “The C-pillar, the sexy blisters on the wheelarches and the interesting front.“We wanted to clean up the interior by removing buttons and functions. It is a complete reduction, designed to make it feel lightweight.â€
[Source: Auto Express & CarAdvice]
Wow!
Here is the Audi Sport quattro concept. We knew it was coming, but it’s still amazing to see it in this handful of computer-generated pics.
Based on the 2010 quattro concept we loved so dearly and honouring the Ur-quattro, this 2013 concept model is powered by 4.0 litre twin turbo V8 and a single electric motor placed between engine and transmission. All up there’s 515kW (700hp) and 800Nm for you to play with.
Unusually for Audi in this day and age the concept features an 8-speed tiptronic transmission (ie. not double clutch). There is, of course, a quattro all-wheel drive system sending power to the road. Put it all together and mashing tour right foot will send you to 100km/h in only 3.7 seconds.
Drive like good citizen and you’ll sip fuel at the miserly rate of just 2.5l/100km and emit only 59g/km of nasty stuff from the exhaust. In full electric mode you have up to 100kW/400Nm at your disposal and can travel around 50km on a single charge.
We don’t care too much for the Energy Yellow paint colour, but we do love, absolutely love, the look of this Sport quattro concept. From the front, the back, the side, it doesn’t matter, we cannot get enough of this car. Even the inside looks fantastic.
Practically speaking you can expect to see more of the hexagonal single-frame grille, which Audi says “provides a first glimpse at the future design of the sporty production models”.
We just hope that this concept does become reality and we can’t wait to see more when the car makes an appearance at the Frankfurt show next week.
Details are emerging of a new Audi Quattro concept which is set to revive the axed Quattro concept first shown at Paris in 2010. Out goes the charming 408hp inline five cylinder and in comes a 600hp twin-turbo V8, coupled to a 7-speed S tronic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive system.
It’s also rumoured this new concept will be a hybrid featuring a boost of electric power as well. At the moment, though, there’s a lot of speculation going on, but adding the etron moniker to this hero model does make sense.
While these sketches show the new concept looks much like the old one, it’s understood the 2013 version has been repackaged and rides on a longer wheelbase, probably based on the A5 or a shortened RS7 chassis.
We’ve heard this before, of course, but the word is this new concept will make it to full production status, with a limited run to be built at the quattro GmbH Neckarsulm plant. It will be the most expensive road-going Audi ever made.
The concept will make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show and we can’t wait to bring you more!
[Source: Autocar]
It is 30 years since Audi first released the original Quattro. And it now turns out that camouflaged machine we saw a couple of weeks ago is this new quattro concept, which Audi revealed in Paris overnight. Two words: do want!
The engine found beneath the snarling bonnet has been sourced from the TT RS; a 2.5 litre 5 cylinder turbo paying its respects to the Ur Quattro. Audi’s lab coats have also found the time to boost power to a new high of 300kW (408bhp). The weight of this car is a reasonably light 1300kg, too. Zero to one hundred is despatched in just 3.9 seconds.
Built on an RS5 platform the wheelbase for the quattro concept has been shortened by 150mm. The car also sits 40mm lower than its RS5 donor body. The overall look is a great success and the AUSmotive tick of approval is definitely given to this car.
Audi are often criticised for erring on the side of conservatism with their hero models. This extroverted quattro concept, though, gets the mix just right. The aggressive front nose is complemented by the 1980s inspired bonnet scoop and flutes. Even the subtle Audi badge on the C pillar is a perfectly executed detail. The side profile, beautifully understated on the one hand, bullish on the other.
Let’s hope this concept goes into full series production.