Audi is presenting this super
duper Sport quatttro Concept at the 2013 Frankfurt International Motor Show. Figures released point to a car
that defies current laws of car
manufacturing in terms of overall performance
– power, acceleration, and fuel
consumption. Take a look below.
First off it’s a hybrid
that combines petrol and electricity
to make stupendous amounts of power. The 4.0-litre
twin turbo V8 engine that produces 412kW
is here too. But of course it’s not alone. There’s a disc-shaped electric motor
making an extra 110kW and 400Nm of torque, powered by its own liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack. Total system output is 515kW and 800Nm of torque, delivering an acceleration time of 3.7 seconds through an 8-speed Tiptronic gearbox and quattro
all-wheel-drive (AWD). Top whack is 305 km/h.
These are undoubtedly supercar figures, yet fuel consumption
is akin to that of a wheelbarrow. At
2.5 litres per 100km of unleaded
petrol, the Sport quattro Concept is a study in absolute motor engineering
amazement. They say it can even go up to 50km
on electric power alone. That means you could conceivably travel between Jozi and Pretoria without even tapping
into the V8 bay.
While it may look compact from a distance, the vehicle is
actually 4.6 metres long, 1.96m
wide, 1.386m high and has a wheelbase of 2.78m. So it is spacious inside, while
exhibiting a wide stance. Great for cornering prowess.
Some of the hi-tech stuff that makes it all possible includes
things like Matrix LED headlights
consisting of many individual diodes. They are activated, deactivated or dimmed
individually according to the situation. Racing
bucket seats with folding backs, space for four passengers, a multifunction
sport steering wheel that can switch between a number of virtual 3D displays, are just some of the interior features. Audi
says the use of carbon fibre-reinforced
polymer (CFRP) for the roof, bonnet and rear hatch, as well as aluminium doors and fenders have
contributed to restricting weight to about 1
850kg. While this looks quite high for the size of the car, remember that
hybrids tend to be heavier because of the extra kit used, like the batteries.
Audi South Africa,
can we please see this marvel at the 2013 Johannesburg International Motor Show
next month? Pretty please.
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