8/05/2008

Audi's Hot Diesel Hatch





THIS LOOKS FUN. WHAT IS IT?It’s the Audi A3 TDI Clubsport Quattro. IS IT GOING ON SALE ANY TIME SOON?No, but Audi doesn’t usually do frivolous concept cars so a production version of this Audi A3 TDI Clubsport Quattro is probable. WILL IT LOOK LIKE THIS?Audi doesn’t really make shouty cars so it’s more likely it will look like the understated S3. The 20-inch alloys, DTM bodykit and huge rear spoiler will be ditched. IS IT ALL SHOW AND NO GO?No way. The A3 TDI Clubsport Quattro is powered by Audi’s 2.0-litre TDI engine, tuned to produce 224hp and a whopping 450Nm of torque! THAT’S GOT TO BE FAST THENIt sure is. How does 100km/h in 6.6 seconds and a top speed of 250km/h sound? IT SOUNDS QUICK. HOW TRICK IS THE CHASSIS?It’s got a six-speed manual gearbox, six-piston brakes with ceramic discs and Quattro all-wheel drive, while the throttle, dampers, ESP, steering power assistance and even the exhaust note are all electronically adjustable.

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