Audi A3 TDI Clubsport Quattro concept
May 17, 2008 by George Skentzos
Audi has unveiled its newest concept, the Audi A3 TDI Clubsport Quattro.
Past the flamboyant front end sits a 2.0-litre TDI engine developing 165kW and a massive 450Nm.
This results in a power-to-displacement ratio of 84kW per litre, and torque-to-displacement ratio of 229Nm per litre while still complying with Euro 5 emissions standards – figures which comparable petrol engines are simply unable to match.
Coupled with Audi’s trademark Quattro all-wheel-drive system and a six-speed manual gearbox, this oiler covers 0 to 100km/h in just 6.6 seconds and will go on to a top speed of 240km/h.
Audi assures us this is no ordinary diesel engine – sounding better than it looks courtesy of its sonorous exhaust, I think I’ll wait on YouTube to confirm that one.
The exterior is dominated by the large DTM-style aerokit, rear spoiler and the wheel arch extensions housing enormous 20-inch wheels with stopping power provided by six-piston brake calipers and ceramic discs up front.
Racing bucket seats, a flat-bottomed steering wheel and an open gear lever gate in aluminum form the highlights of the interior.
While production plans have not been revealed, Audi’s TDI past with the Touareg V10 and R8 V12 make it a tantilising prospect.
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I like it! It’s good to see more diesel-sports cars. I wouldnt necessarily buy one, but i like seeing the other options out there. Would prefer to see one without the over-the-top graphics.
i like it to. but for those looks id expect alot more power.. however. its still very cool
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The rear fog lights and pumped out wheelarches are a bit much, but that front end looks great! I think it would look even better in the one colour.
Ahhhh the side and rear scream out “riced out honda civic”
love it!
drive hard all day and still get >600 Ks per tank :)
The grunt available from 2 litres is pretty awsome.
An Audi looks like a Honda – hahahahahahaha not in your worst nightmare.
Only downside to this car is how fast you will lose your points, even when trying to drive slowly :)
These guys at Audi can do no wrong. Their range of performance cars just gets better although. I’d like to see 0-100km/h times for this A3 emulate the S3 or, bring out an S3 TDI
Cool – what can you say “The diesel does it again”. What performance is that. Diesel it getting better and better by the day and sounsly outperforming petrol by a country mile.
What a nice car :)!