Quattro/S2 Audi Nanuk quattro concept makes surprising IAA debut

[JHF]

When supercar meets crossover

Audi has unveiled today on the eve of IAA the spectacular Nanuk quattro crossover concept.
The Ingolstadt-based automaker made a surprising announcement today by showing the Nanuk quattro concept which can be considered as Germany's answer to the Italdesign Giugiaro Parcour. The two-seater is powered by an all-new twin-turbo V10 5.0-liter TDI engine mounted longitudinally in front of the rear axle. The diesel mill churns 544 HP (400 kW) and 737 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque mated to an upgraded 7-speed S tronic gearbox installed behind the engine.
Tipping the scales at 4,188 lbs (1,900 kg), the Nanuk quattro needs 3.8 seconds until 62 mph (100 km/h) and can achieve a top speed of 189 mph (305 km/h). Despite the hefty curb weight, Audi says it has a fuel consumption of 7.8 liters / 100 km (30.1 mpg US or 36.2 mpg UK) thanks to a new oil pump and thermal management system that can separate cooling loops.
The concept rides on massive 22-inch wheels wrapped around in 235/50 tires for the front axle and 295/45 rubbers at the back, with stopping power coming from a carbon fiber ceramic braking system. The Nanuk quattro is equipped with an air suspension that has electronically-controlled dampers which allow the driver to manually adjust ground clearance from normal to lower (30mm) and higher (40mm). Based on predictive route data available via the navigation system and also on the driving speed the system can automatically control the body's level.
As far as dimensions are concerned, the Audi Nanuk quattro concept is 4541mm long, 1990mm wide and 1337mm tall, with a 2710mm wheelbase and a body structure made from aluminum Audi Space Frame with carbon fiber-reinforced polymer components featuring an Extreme Red finish. Another highlight of the car is the integral steering which at low speeds will turn the rear wheels up to nine degrees in the opposite direction of the front wheels, while at higher speeds all wheels are turned in the same direction.
More info can be found in the press release attached below.

Source: Audi

 

[7saen]

Oh my god!!
Audi, You're drunk. Go home!!

 

[Merc1]

Throw it away. Please.

M

 

[DeDe]

LOL, I thought its rear end is its front. Or inversely. Nevermind.

 

[Levi68]

The Ingolstadt-based automaker made a surprising announcement today by showing the Nanuk quattro concept which can be considered as Germany's answer to the Italdesign Giugiaro Parcour.

LOL, Audi answering to Audi? Audi owns Giugiaro which is a subsidiary of Lamborghini. This Audi Concept is just an Audi badged Giugiaro Parcour. Nothing new.

 

[SCOTT27]

I wonder if it is a subliminal preview of the shape of the next R8 or influenced by it?

I like it , because we are probably looking at the next stage of progress after Sport Activity Coupes, the big wheel keeps on turning.

 

[Tumbo]

Wtf is this?

 

[SKY]

Hey, look at that. The new R8 with a few 4x4 touches to hide what is obvious.

 

[Levi68]

If that is the "new R8", I prefer the current one.

 

[MarcinM]

Nice concept that combines sportiness of a supercar with rally car plus off road capability, however it does not need to weigh 1,900 kg it is not a hybrid after all.

 

[ACE]

The only thing that I like is the S tronic gearbox that can handle 1000Nm. That's the highest rated DCT gearbox apart from the Ricardo unit in the Veyron. I wonder if this is a Borg Warner unit and how much it weighs.

 

[Levi68]

A new S-Q7 with this 5.0l V10 TDI would be nice.

 

[SKY]

So they use a bigger diesel engine to get the same performance of a smaller gas engine?

 

[Giannis]

Audi bought the rights to remake the Lancia Stratos?

 

[Levi68]

So they use a bigger diesel engine to get the same performance of a smaller gas engine?

No, they use smaller engine to get more performance (5.0l V10 550 PS vs. 6.0l V12 500 PS).

 

[martinbo]

It is surely a mere preview of certain next-gen R8 elements?

 

[Betty Swollocks]

It is surely a mere preview of certain next-gen R8 elements?

That's exactly what I thought.

Take it off the 4x4 steroids and thats how I imagine the next R8 will look.

 

[SKY]

No, they use smaller engine to get more performance (5.0l V10 550 PS vs. 6.0l V12 500 PS).

Vs 4.0 V8 TT with 560 PS.

The fuel saving must be very high if they launch this engine.

 

[Poverty]

Wtf is this?

Another Audi fail. What is wrong with them lately????

 

[EnI]

Another Audi fail. What is wrong with them lately????

The new design philosophy & new product strategy.