Quattro/S2 Audi unveils the legendary Quattro's successor at the 2013 IAA
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donkeykong
Track Technician
They took a step back with this version,disappointed to say the least.
hoffmeister_fan
Kraftwagen König
Looks good, but prefer the blunter rear of the previous concept and a turbo 5-cyl seems more appropriate.
Giannis
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Ever since Audi first introduced the Quattro Concept at the 2010 Paris Motor Show we were anticipating an official confirmation that the legendary Quattro coupe is back. Up until now many rumours were circulating the web, others suggesting that the project is cancelled and others saying that there is still hope in Audi producing a true Quattro coupe. Today Audi unveiled the Sport quattro concept, "the original Quattro's legitimate successor" by the company's words. Is it a concept preview of what will soon be a production car? We tend to think that way, as the tons of technical details on the concept's drivetrain suggest.
First of all, as per the latest trend, the Sport quattro concept is a plug-in hybrid. Under the hood lies the 4.0 TFSI, a four-liter, twin-turbo V8 that produces 412 kW (560 hp) and 700 Nm (516.29 lb-ft) of torque. It comes with a cylinder on demand (COD) system, which deactivates four cylinders under part load, and a start-stop system. Between the 4.0 TFSI and the transmission is found a disc-shaped electric motor producing 110 kW and 400 Nm (295.02 lb-ft) that draws its traction energy from a liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery in the rear with a capacity of 14.1 kWh. The total combined power output is 515 kW (700 hp) and 800 Nm (590.05 lb-ft) of torque, transferred to all four wheels through a modified eight-speed tiptronic to the quattro powertrain, which features a sport differential on the rear axle.
The average fuel consumption is at 2.5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (94.09 US mpg), with a CO2 equivalent of 59 grams per kilometer (94.95 g/mile). As far as performance is concerned, the Audi Sport quattro concept accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 3.7 seconds, while the top speed is at 305 km/h (189.52 mph). In EV mode, only the electric motor is active, good for a peak electric output of 110 kW and 400 Nm (295.02 lb-ft) of torque. With the batteries fully charged, the Audi Sport quattro concept can cover up to 50 kilometers (31.07 miles) on electric power alone.
Moving on, the Audi Sport quattro concept comes with a unique and quite distinctive design, that combines the DNA of the Ur-quattro with modern details, such as the Audi Matrix LED headlights, comprised of numerous individual diodes, the “blisters” above the fenders. The new single-frame grill is a further evolution of Audi's design language. Its lower section is virtually vertical; the upper section follows the line of the engine hood. The interior is focused on the driver, with all controls, such as the digital instrument cluster and HUD, in the direct field of view. The attention to details is magnificent, as is the targeted use of CFRP parts for the body, which consists of ultra-high-strength steel panels and cast aluminum structural elements. Despite the doors and fenders being made of aluminum, and the roof, the engine hood and the rear hatch of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer, the curb weight including the battery pack comes at 1,850 kilograms (4,078.55 lb).
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Giannis
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- Hybrid powertrain
- 4.0TFSI with 412 kW (560 hp) and 700 Nm (516.29 lb-ft)
- cylinder on demand (COD) system/ start-stop system
- electric motor producing 110 kW and 400 Nm (295.02 lb-ft)
- liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery in the rear with a capacity of 14.1 kWh
- combined power output is 515 kW (700 hp) and 800 Nm (590.05 lb-ft)
- average fuel consumption is at 2.5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (94.09 US mpg)
- CO2 equivalent of 59 grams per kilometer (94.95 g/mile)
- 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 3.7 seconds
- top speed 305 km/h (189.52 mph)
- up to 50 kilometers (31.07 miles) on electric power alone
- curb weight including the battery pack comes at 1,850 kilograms (4,078.55 lb)
JHF
Driving Dynamics Pro
Audi has officially revealed its modern recreation of the iconic Quattro with a new concept car for next week’s Frankfurt motor show.
The Audi Sport Quattro concept is understood to be more than a flight of fancy, and is intended to preview a production model that will sit above theR8 at the very top of Audi’s range as a technical and performance flagship.
The plug-in hybrid concept celebrates 30 years since the original Sport Quattro appeared at the 1983 Frankfurt motor show. Audi openly refers to the new concept of the same name as the “legitimate successor” to the 1980s icon.
The new Sport Quattro is a petrol-electric plug-in hybrid with a combined 690bhp, which makes it the most powerful Audi ever. It is understood to be based on the Volkswagen Group’s next-generation MLB platform, which will go on to underpin a whole range of big new Audis as well as new models from Porsche, Bentley and Volkswagen.
The concept is 4602mm long, 1964mm wide and 1386mm high, with a wheelbase of 2784mm. This makes the two-door coupé concept slightly shorter, a fair bit wider and a touch taller than the RS5 coupé, with a marginally longer wheelbase. The fact that it is shorter than the RS5 despite the wheelbase being longer is due to the reduced overhangs, which give the concept a low-slung look and an elongated profile.
Audi first flirted with a Quattro rebirth in 2010. That earlier concept was a shorter (by 150mm) and, at 1300kg, significantly lighter version of the RS5, and was powered by a turbocharged five-cylinder engine.
The switch to a significantly more powerful model for the latest Quattro rebirth is a sign that Audi believes there is a greater demand for a modern successor to the more powerful Sport Quattro than the ‘standard’ Ur-Quattro the 2010 concept paid tribute to.
Audi is also keen to have a halo model to popularise its roll-out of plug-in hybrid technology, something it sees as the most viable short to mid-term way of reducing CO2 emissions and improving fuel economy while maintaining current range expectations and driving performance.
The powertrain for the new concept mixes the co-developed Audi/Bentley twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 engine with a powerful electric motor and a liquid-cooled lithium ion battery pack.
The front-mounted engine produces 552bhp and 516lb ft, while the electric motor that’s mounted between the V8 engine and eight-speed automatic gearbox produces 148bhp and 295lb ft. The peak combined outputs are 690bhp and 590lb ft. Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive system also features, with a sport differential used on the rear axle. A rear-mounted 14.1kWh battery pack powers the electric motor.
Despite the headline power and torque figures, Audi is also making impressive claims for the Quattro’s economy and CO2 emissions: 113mpg and 59g/km respectively on the EU combined cycle. The concept’s efficiency is aided by features such as cylinder deactivation technology, which shuts down four of the V8 engine’s cylinders on partial loads, a stop-start system and the ability to travel up to 31 miles on electric power alone.
The concept also features an ‘intelligent management system’ to regulate the on-demand power from the hybrid system, but the driver is able to select from one of three driving modes: EV, Hybrid and Sport.
In EV mode, the concept runs solely on electric power. In Hybrid mode, it optimises the two power sources for economy and includes features such as the ability to save electric range for later in a journey. In Sport mode, the hybrid system is tuned purely for performance, with the electric motor providing extra boost to the engine.
The concept has a claimed 0-62mph time of 3.7sec and a top speed rated at 190mph. Only the more potent R8s in Audi’s line-up have figures that can beat this.
The added hybrid components make the Sport Quattro a significantly heavier proposition than the 1300kg Quattro concept of 2010, with Audi quoting a figure of 1850kg for the new car. High-strength steel and aluminium are used in the construction to minimise the weight, along with carbonfibre-reinforced polymer for some components and body panels, including the bonnet and bootlid.
Audi is talking up the handling characteristics of the Sport Quattro to match the performance potential, with the firm claiming the car is “as dynamic as it is stable”.
“Tautly tuned” spring and damper settings are used for the suspension, which features five control arms per wheel at the front and a track-controlled trapezoidal link at the rear. Steering weight and feel are variable depending on speed, with stopping power coming from carbon-ceramic discs. Wheels are 21-inch centre-locking alloys shod in 285/30 R21 tyres.
There are clear nods to the original Quattro in the design, with rectangular double headlights, angular C-pillars and blisters above the front wings. More modern features include the latest interpretation of Audi’s low-set hexagonal single-frame grille that previews the new front-end design for upcoming sporty Audis.
Other exterior features include a prominent front splitter fashioned from carbonfibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP), vertical, blade-shaped air intakes at the front, big front wheel arch vents, muscular shoulders, a narrow greenhouse, flared side sills, a rear spoiler and a CFRP diffuser. The spoiler deploys from the tailgate at higher speeds.´
Audi Sport Quattro reborn with 690bhp | Autocar
The Audi Sport Quattro concept is understood to be more than a flight of fancy, and is intended to preview a production model that will sit above theR8 at the very top of Audi’s range as a technical and performance flagship.
The plug-in hybrid concept celebrates 30 years since the original Sport Quattro appeared at the 1983 Frankfurt motor show. Audi openly refers to the new concept of the same name as the “legitimate successor” to the 1980s icon.
The new Sport Quattro is a petrol-electric plug-in hybrid with a combined 690bhp, which makes it the most powerful Audi ever. It is understood to be based on the Volkswagen Group’s next-generation MLB platform, which will go on to underpin a whole range of big new Audis as well as new models from Porsche, Bentley and Volkswagen.
The concept is 4602mm long, 1964mm wide and 1386mm high, with a wheelbase of 2784mm. This makes the two-door coupé concept slightly shorter, a fair bit wider and a touch taller than the RS5 coupé, with a marginally longer wheelbase. The fact that it is shorter than the RS5 despite the wheelbase being longer is due to the reduced overhangs, which give the concept a low-slung look and an elongated profile.
Audi first flirted with a Quattro rebirth in 2010. That earlier concept was a shorter (by 150mm) and, at 1300kg, significantly lighter version of the RS5, and was powered by a turbocharged five-cylinder engine.
The switch to a significantly more powerful model for the latest Quattro rebirth is a sign that Audi believes there is a greater demand for a modern successor to the more powerful Sport Quattro than the ‘standard’ Ur-Quattro the 2010 concept paid tribute to.
Audi is also keen to have a halo model to popularise its roll-out of plug-in hybrid technology, something it sees as the most viable short to mid-term way of reducing CO2 emissions and improving fuel economy while maintaining current range expectations and driving performance.
The powertrain for the new concept mixes the co-developed Audi/Bentley twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 engine with a powerful electric motor and a liquid-cooled lithium ion battery pack.
The front-mounted engine produces 552bhp and 516lb ft, while the electric motor that’s mounted between the V8 engine and eight-speed automatic gearbox produces 148bhp and 295lb ft. The peak combined outputs are 690bhp and 590lb ft. Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive system also features, with a sport differential used on the rear axle. A rear-mounted 14.1kWh battery pack powers the electric motor.
Despite the headline power and torque figures, Audi is also making impressive claims for the Quattro’s economy and CO2 emissions: 113mpg and 59g/km respectively on the EU combined cycle. The concept’s efficiency is aided by features such as cylinder deactivation technology, which shuts down four of the V8 engine’s cylinders on partial loads, a stop-start system and the ability to travel up to 31 miles on electric power alone.
The concept also features an ‘intelligent management system’ to regulate the on-demand power from the hybrid system, but the driver is able to select from one of three driving modes: EV, Hybrid and Sport.
In EV mode, the concept runs solely on electric power. In Hybrid mode, it optimises the two power sources for economy and includes features such as the ability to save electric range for later in a journey. In Sport mode, the hybrid system is tuned purely for performance, with the electric motor providing extra boost to the engine.
The concept has a claimed 0-62mph time of 3.7sec and a top speed rated at 190mph. Only the more potent R8s in Audi’s line-up have figures that can beat this.
The added hybrid components make the Sport Quattro a significantly heavier proposition than the 1300kg Quattro concept of 2010, with Audi quoting a figure of 1850kg for the new car. High-strength steel and aluminium are used in the construction to minimise the weight, along with carbonfibre-reinforced polymer for some components and body panels, including the bonnet and bootlid.
Audi is talking up the handling characteristics of the Sport Quattro to match the performance potential, with the firm claiming the car is “as dynamic as it is stable”.
“Tautly tuned” spring and damper settings are used for the suspension, which features five control arms per wheel at the front and a track-controlled trapezoidal link at the rear. Steering weight and feel are variable depending on speed, with stopping power coming from carbon-ceramic discs. Wheels are 21-inch centre-locking alloys shod in 285/30 R21 tyres.
There are clear nods to the original Quattro in the design, with rectangular double headlights, angular C-pillars and blisters above the front wings. More modern features include the latest interpretation of Audi’s low-set hexagonal single-frame grille that previews the new front-end design for upcoming sporty Audis.
Other exterior features include a prominent front splitter fashioned from carbonfibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP), vertical, blade-shaped air intakes at the front, big front wheel arch vents, muscular shoulders, a narrow greenhouse, flared side sills, a rear spoiler and a CFRP diffuser. The spoiler deploys from the tailgate at higher speeds.´
Audi Sport Quattro reborn with 690bhp | Autocar
martinbo
Staff member
Average fuel consumption is claimed to be 2.5 litres per 100km. Yeah right, out of 4.0 twin-turbo V8 weighing almost 1.9 tons. Sure, it's got an electric motor to aid the cause but really... 2 point 5! If you drive it like a golf cart maybe.
That this is slated by Audi to sit as a halo model above the R8 is bemusing to me.
That this is slated by Audi to sit as a halo model above the R8 is bemusing to me.
MarcinM
Schwarzwald Sprinter
It is 600 kg heavier than the new La Ferrari, and 250 kg heavier than the 918, that says it all.
On the other hand it is 150 kg lighter than the RS6 on which it probably is based. It also has 150 bhp more than the RS6 yet it is only 0.2 seconds faster to 100 km/h. Also it has a better weight to power ratio than the Nissan GTR yet it is 1 second slower to 100 km/h.
All a massive disappointment.
On the other hand it is 150 kg lighter than the RS6 on which it probably is based. It also has 150 bhp more than the RS6 yet it is only 0.2 seconds faster to 100 km/h. Also it has a better weight to power ratio than the Nissan GTR yet it is 1 second slower to 100 km/h.
All a massive disappointment.
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