15 May 2014

Audi show A3 clubsport quattro concept

Audi is presenting the A3 clubsport quattro concept at this year's Worthersee Meeting in Reifnitz from 28-31 May.

The Worthersee Tour is centred around the Maria Worth region of Austria.

Audi claim they 'have pushed the limits in every respect with this show car: power dynamics, sound and design'. The concept study is based on the S3 saloon and has a 2.5 five-cylinder TFSI engine under the hood producing 525hp.

Maximum torque of 600 Nm is available 2,300 and 6,000 rpm. The Audi A3 clubsport quattro concept accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 310km/h (192.6 mph).

The car features a seven-speed S tronic with a compact three-shaft layout. Its tall seventh gear reduces fuel consumption and the final gear ratio has been modified accordingly.

Compared to the production Audi S3 saloon, the body has been lowered 10 millimetres and both the springs and dampers are very taut. The cabin seats four in comfort. The driver and front passenger enjoy racing seats with high side bolsters. Black is the dominant colour of the show car's interior. Black faces, red needles and white numbers define the look of the instrument cluster; the footrest and pedals are made of stainless steel.

Audi people say the A3 clubsport quattro concept shows just how much sporty potential there is in the A3 family.