Audi A1 Clubsport Quattro

The very power of the A1 Clubsport Quattro lies in the sensational Audi gasoline engine. With a 503PS version of the renowned RS 3 Sportback’s turbocharged 5-cylinder gasoline engine, the concept vehicle accelerates from zero to 124mph in as little as 10.9 seconds. The engine which has been heavily customized to deliver 660 Nm of torque and top speed of 155mph displaces 2.5 liters with direct fuel injection and turbocharging capability.

Audi A1 Clubsport Quattro Front

The A1 Clubsport Quattro concept doesn’t have only power going for it, but also an overall lightweight of only 1,390 kilograms. Its quattro permanent all-wheel drive borrowed from the Audi TT RS model combines with 6-speed manual transmission to enable the re-engineered A1 attain its suppercar high level of performance.

Audi A1 Clubsport Quattro Rear

With remarkable design touches, this Audi concept car fascinated the gathered crowds in June 2011 on the day it was unveiled at the Austrian 30^thannual Wörtherseetour event for fans of Volkswagen Group models. It utilizes 255/30 low-profile tires that are fixed to 19-inch alloy wheels with an unparalleled turbine design. Large internally-ventilated disc brakes situate right behind the wheels. 6-piston calipers hold perforated carbon fiber-ceramic discs at the front. On the rear axle are mounted large steel discs. The coil-over suspension of the concept vehicle also sports rebound damping and adjustable compression.

Audi A1 Clubsport Quattro Mirror

The body of the Audi A1 Clubsport Quattro concept supercar features a Glacier White matte paint finish, with accents delivered by a couple of body kit accessories. At the front of the super concept car are four rings made of solid aluminum. In high-gloss black paint is the roof arch that provides support for a roof designed with carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP).

Audi A1 Clubsport Quattro Interior

Integrated into the uniquely-modified front skirt are carbon struts and large, split air intakes. The vehicle’s headlights sport matted clasps with a red wing, while the single-frame radiator grille features a shiny black honeycomb design. Heat emanating from the engine compartment is dispersed through two large air outlets located in the bonnet.

A1 Clubsport Quattro Headlight & Wheel

The Audi A1 Clubsport Quattro’s doors, front wings and rear side panels are widened by 60 millimeters to form horizontal blster edges that resemble those of the Audi Ur-quattro. The trim strips on the sills are newly-crafted with exposed carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP), and the air outlets integrate effortlessly into the rear side of the wings.

The roof spoiler dominates the entire rear of the A1 Clubsport Quattro concept car with double wings that yield adequate down-force. The rear view is honed by a large, closed diffuser and dark-toned rear lights.

A1 Clubsport Quattro Roof Spoiler

Being exquisitely designed as a race car, the A1 Clubsport Quattro doesn’t have any rear seat. Instead, in place of the rear seat are a large crossbar to enhance the body’s stiffness and a compartment for keeping racing helmets. Just below the two storage compartments in the vehicle’s rear is a mounted weight-optimized starter battery utilized in racing. The strict high-performance racing concept car didn’t leave any space to include an MMI monitor or infotainment system. It borrowed lightweight bucket seats from the renowned Audi R8 GT. With red four-point belts firmly securing the driver and the passenger, the Audi Clubsport Quattro concept is set to conquer any race.

Audi A1 Worthersee 2010

The Audi design team creatively designed a total of seven models to be displayed at the Wörthersee, together with a model that has the appearance of the FC Bayern. The Audi A1 1.4 TFSI displays the possibilities of design yielded by the adhesive films, special paint finishes and add-on components.

On the car’s roof and doors is the popular Arjen Robben’s number 10, which was assigned to him by FC Bayern. The digitally-printed film combines with through-colored film and the adhesive design to lend a high quality impression, as the method displays reflections to enhance their advantage. With the modified front bumper, the restyled diffuser at the rear and the well-pronounced logo of the most successful German football club right on the hood, the Audi A1 Wörthersee 2010 speaks for itself in a crowd. The sill with its visual cues from the S line is yet another highlight of this incredible concept car.

The citrus yellow design of “Follow Me” with a pattern of black checkerboard is reminiscent of airport ground control cars and includes intricate gradients of color that reach the bicolor wheels. Owing to the air suspension, the A1’s Hot Rod model has a very low ride height and spots a matte-finish appearance. To uphold the classic hot rod design spirit, steel wheels with white-wall tires, complement this very interesting appearance.

Audi A1 Worthersee 2010 Follow Me

Undoubtedly, the Audi stand at the 29^th Wörthersee Tour would have been largely incomplete without the A1 concept models. The Audi design team also paid special homage to the local toil sticker collectors and water rescue service with the “Pickerljäger” and “Wasserwacht” A1 special editions respectively.

Audi A1 Worthersee 2010 Pickerljager

The designers at Audi describe the seventh model with an offbeat eggplant purple paint as a fashion model, and they couldn’t have been more right. The ingenious checked-pattern implemented in both the interior and the exterior forms the central element of the vehicle’s design. Extra highlights are brought to the table by a fascinating interplay between the gloss finishes and the matte.

Audi A1 Worthersee 2010 Wasserwacht

It’s not only the exterior that is different from the production car, but also the interior. The interior of the Audi A1 Wörthersee 2010 motto vehicles was styled by giving good attention to details, which is Audi’s traditional way of designing cars. The “legends interior plus” package and the A1 component kit remind onlookers of the great Audi rally cars of the 1980s.

Audi A1 Worthersee 2010 Interior

The interior combines well with the exterior visual cues to resurrect the nostalgic images of the racing triumphs that were gained by the Quattro technology about thirty years ago. The rearview mirror, the door handles and the center console make up the rally design with an imprinted bold Number 1 that thematically stretches throughout the whole cabin.

For those car enthusiast’s who think that Audi doesn’t have the time to create subcompact cars – well think again. The Audi A1 e-tron concept car is what you might call “Audi’s giant leap to pleasing subcompact vehicle lovers”.

Now, before I go into what makes this Audi concept car “Da Bomb!” Let me tell you a little story (don’t worry, you won’t yawn), The 2012 Audi A1 e-tron concept car was unveiled (for the first time) for all to see at the 2007 Tokyo Auto Show and it was again unveiled at the 2008 Paris Auto Show as well, and lastly, it was unveiled as a production car in the month of March 2010 at the Geneva Auto Show.

And FYI, the A1 e-ton lovers should expect a 5-door variant sometime in mid 2011.

The electric motor of this Audi concept car is mounted diagonally in the front, with this motor’s low installation benefitting the center of gravity. The motor has a continuous power of 61 hp, a torque of 110tion benefitting the center of gravity. The motor has a continuous power of 61 hp, a torque of 110 lb-ft that is already available from a standstill. Its peak performance is 102 hp, and the maximum torque is 177.01 lb-ft – great huh?!
Though it may look small, this powerful “lil guy” from one of the world’s leading car manufacturers accelerates in 10.2 seconds from 62.14 mph and still keeps on going at a top speed of over 80.78 mph.

The battery of the 2012 Audi A1 e-tron concept car is shaped like the letter “T” and is located underneath the rear part of the car’s center tunnel and beneath the car’s back seats – this is THE purrrfect position for weight distribution. The car’s lithium-ion battery operates at 270 volts and also has a normal energy level of 12 kWh, and in order for it to stay within an optimal range, the battery is water-cooled.

The 2012 Audi A1 e-tron concept car is specially painted in an “Aqua Mint, pear effect” color, the roof contrast arch is painted in “Dark High Gloss Steel” color. This concept car’s roof, rear spoiler and its various components are made from CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic), highlighting Audi’s brilliant skills in lightweight design.

The Audi A1 “e-tron” lettering simply appears on the front fenders of this beautiful concept car. But missing from the car’s rear diffuser are the tailpipes – this is simply a solution emphasizing the car’s width and emission-free drive.

Last Word
What I love most about the Audi A1 e-tron concept car is that you get to drive around in this baby and not worry about polluting the environment – yay!

This is not all the drive train is incorporated with a 20 kW electric motor which gives an extra 150 Nm of torque on accelerating the vehicle. One gets very impressive propulsion when the electric motor and the TFSI engine functions at the same time. The Audi A1 Sportback Concept Car ensures maximum power transfer especially because of the ESP controlled differential lock.

The electric mode gives up to 62.14 miles with the help of the batteries of lithium-ion and these can be charged at any power socket, this gives as added advantage. If you thought that this was all then much is awaiting. This Audi car also features automatic stop and start ability and energy regeneration. When it comes to being energy efficient this car uses the regenerative braking system. This system changes the braking energy into electrical energy when it is released in place of wasting it.