Thursday, June 2, 2011

Audi A1 Clubsport Quattro - Showcar Worthersee Tour 2011

Surprise, surprise: the most powerful Audi A1 Audi RS1 is not, but the A1 Clubsport quattro, presented at the meeting at Worthersee VAG fans. A small bomb on wheels, 500 hp, with a look insane and, unfortunately, only small unicat.Fanii already waiting eagerly A1 mini hot-hatch version RS1, but at Worthersee Tour in 2011, the Germans give them a very pleasant surprise: showcar's Clubsport quattro Audi A1. A very aggressive concept that promises to inspire many tuners A1 and hopefully the future will borrow many elements flagship Audi RS1. The front is dominated by braided grid, which is not distorted by the registration plate and the Audi logo is very well highlighted.

The scales are large side bumper, while also benefiting the hood ventilation slots, decent but not so impressive. The front is taped and carbon fiber trim, headlights with black background and have a small "Eyelash" red to emphasize the car's very nervous.

Back Clubsport quattro Audi A1 is dominated by a huge spoiler on the tailgate, which makes an interesting couple of bumper diffuser. The center of the back is painted black, incorporating a very sporty form red lights.



It may seem strange lack of releases - but they were moved to the side, behind the door, having large oval exits. Also in the side, doors and wings were flattened, thus placing pemiţând brake ventilation slots behind the front wing.

One one 19-inch wheels unique design "Turbine", is finished in white and black, with red central part. Tires have very low heel size 255/35 ZR 19 and the front braking system is equipped with ceramic discs, ventilated and with six-piston calipers.

Clubsport quattro Audi A1's appearance is completed by the combination of White Glacier White body, ie High Gloss Black roof pillars and mirror housings. Furthermore, the ceiling is made of CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced polymer) for a lower center of gravity.


On a technical level, Clubsport quattro Audi A1 take the five-cylinder engine, 2.5 liters and equipped with turbo system, the Audi TT RS. However, if the roadster comes to a maximum power of 340 hp, if A1's showcar power was carried to a value of 503 bhp, while maximum torque reaches 660 Nm between 2,500 and 5,300 rpm obtained.

Obviously performance is exceptional, Clubsport quattro Audi A1 start announcing a 0-100 km / h in just 3.7 seconds, respectively 0-200 km / h in 10.9 seconds. Generous torque provides half 80-120 km / h in just 2.4 seconds in 4th gear, and the maximum speed was limited to 250 km / h, though the car would be achieved without problems 300 km / h.

With a mass of 1390 kg, a manual gearbox with six-speed transmission and quattro racing adjustable suspension, Clubsport quattro Audi A1 announces outstanding handling on the track, especially since the rear seats in place, the car benefits from reinforcing bar, which can be stored and the pilot and copilot headphones.


Interior is designed in a style relatively Spartan, dedicated to those who appreciate the full adrenaline. Thus, the wheel has a unique design, being clothed in Alcantara inserts and with CFRP. Levers behind the steering wheel have been replaced with buttons, ergonomically placed on it.


Cockpit Clubsport quattro Audi A1 is simply racing

The center console and door sides are finished in Alcantara both and the CFRP and the classical and gauges are categorized in a unique way, rev counter with reddish background. To emphasize the purist, maşinu is equipped with the MMI multimedia system, its place being taken by three small sports dials for oil pressure, turbo pressure and electrical system voltage.

Racing seats with four point fixing belts, were taken directly from the Audi R8 GT, having reinforced with CFRP housing, gear lever and the ear tip is made of aluminum, while the pedal steel is perforated. Overall, the atmosphere is a very successful sport.


Rear seats have been removed, Clubsport quattro Audi A1 with a reinforcing bar.


Even if Clubsport quattro Audi A1 remains at the stage of showcar unique meeting dedicated Worthersee Tour in 2011, the car will be "tested" in the virtual environment between 1 and 4 June in Need for Speed ​​World, where they can be "rented" free of enthusiasts.