A new performance study by Audi is making an appearance at the 2012 Auto China in Beijing next week. The car is called RS Q3 and is of course, based on the Q3 small SUV/ crossover. This is the
same car Audi is launching in South Africa tomorrow. Q3 is targeted at
the BMW X1 and the upcoming
Mercedes-Benz small SUV.
The concept
showcases Audi’s use of a material called carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) which is very light but also
strong. CFRP forms the basis for parts like the front spoiler, parts of the
front bumper, door mirror casings, rear
diffuser, indicator stalks and others.
The interior is a combination of CFRP, nappa leather, Alcantara,
normal leather and velvet, as well as some brushed aluminium, all meshed with a sporty blue hue. Paying homage to its
hosts, the RS Q3 features some Chinese
characters on the speedo.
Thrust is supplied by a 2.5-litre
5-cylinder turbo engine – presumably the same as RS 3 Sportback and TT RS
– which pulls out more power than those two. At its peak it makes 265kW of power, sends it all to the
four wheels (8.5Jx20 with 255/30 rubber) through quattro, and goes from 0 –
100km/h in 5.2 seconds.
Since BMW does not have an
X1 M, this car would be the first of its kind. That’s if Audi fans like it
enough to persuade the big bosses they want it and will pay the asking price
for it.
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