After the stunning R8 TDI Le Mans, which boasts a 6.0-liter V12 diesel engine that produces 500 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque, Audi is presenting yet another diesel-engined race car concept.
The A3 TDI clubsport quattro is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter, common-rail inline-4 diesel engine. It produces 224 horsepower and a stump-pulling 332 lb-ft of torque, and is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. All this power is directed to all four wheels via Audi's quattro system.
Other mechanical highlights include 20-inch wheels with 265/30ZR20 tires, ceramic disc brakes with 6-piston calipers up front, and the company's Magnetic Ride shock damper control.
With 1,475 kilograms (3,252 lbs) to move, the A3 TDI clubsport quattro is said to reach 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds, and can gun it all the way to 240 km/h.
The car is based on the 3-door A3, and is painted red and white, with a giant '8' on the doors that is a reference to the year 2008. The color scheme is inspired by Austria's national flag, since the car is presented in that country, at the 27th Annual Lake Wörther Tour--don't worry if you haven't heard of that event before, because neither have we.
Exterior visual attractions include huge air intakes in the front bumper, flared fenders, a grey rear bumper diffuser as well as a DTM-inspired rear wing.
Climb inside the A3 TDI clubsport quattro, and you'll be greeted by illuminated door sills, racing bucket seats, and the rear bench has been re-sculpted with foam to created individual seats.
The steering wheel has a flat bottom just like in the TT and R8, and the latter also donates its navigation and entertainment control panel for duty in this A3. The shifter gets an exposed aluminum gate. Using Audi's drive select system, the driver can adjust throttle response, the sound of the exhaust, power steering assistance as well as the stability-control system's level of interaction.
With the success of the R10 TDI race car, and the development of the R8 TDI Le Mans and A3 TDI clubsport, Audi is clearly on a mission to convince sports car enthusiasts that you can the best of both worlds with diesel engines: a high level of performance, and good fuel economy.
The German company is launching the TT 2.0 TDI quattro, their first production sports car motivated by a diesel powerplant. Available in Coupe and Roadster body styles, the oil-burning TT delivers an output of 170 hp and 258 lb-ft or torque, while consuming 5.3 L/100 km. The TT 2.0 TDI won't be coming to North America, at least not yet.
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The A3 TDI clubsport quattro is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter, common-rail inline-4 diesel engine. It produces 224 horsepower and a stump-pulling 332 lb-ft of torque, and is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. All this power is directed to all four wheels via Audi's quattro system.
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Other mechanical highlights include 20-inch wheels with 265/30ZR20 tires, ceramic disc brakes with 6-piston calipers up front, and the company's Magnetic Ride shock damper control.
With 1,475 kilograms (3,252 lbs) to move, the A3 TDI clubsport quattro is said to reach 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds, and can gun it all the way to 240 km/h.
The car is based on the 3-door A3, and is painted red and white, with a giant '8' on the doors that is a reference to the year 2008. The color scheme is inspired by Austria's national flag, since the car is presented in that country, at the 27th Annual Lake Wörther Tour--don't worry if you haven't heard of that event before, because neither have we.
Exterior visual attractions include huge air intakes in the front bumper, flared fenders, a grey rear bumper diffuser as well as a DTM-inspired rear wing.
Climb inside the A3 TDI clubsport quattro, and you'll be greeted by illuminated door sills, racing bucket seats, and the rear bench has been re-sculpted with foam to created individual seats.
The steering wheel has a flat bottom just like in the TT and R8, and the latter also donates its navigation and entertainment control panel for duty in this A3. The shifter gets an exposed aluminum gate. Using Audi's drive select system, the driver can adjust throttle response, the sound of the exhaust, power steering assistance as well as the stability-control system's level of interaction.
With the success of the R10 TDI race car, and the development of the R8 TDI Le Mans and A3 TDI clubsport, Audi is clearly on a mission to convince sports car enthusiasts that you can the best of both worlds with diesel engines: a high level of performance, and good fuel economy.
The German company is launching the TT 2.0 TDI quattro, their first production sports car motivated by a diesel powerplant. Available in Coupe and Roadster body styles, the oil-burning TT delivers an output of 170 hp and 258 lb-ft or torque, while consuming 5.3 L/100 km. The TT 2.0 TDI won't be coming to North America, at least not yet.
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