RE: Audi A3 Clubsport Quattro for Worthersee
Thursday 15th May 2014
It's just a concept, don't get too excited. But still, as a signal of intent for future fast Audis, this A3 Clubsport Quattro augurs rather nicely.
Intent is clear from this angle!For this year's Worthersee concept Audi has taken the 2.5-litre five cylinder turbo, as used in the RS Q3, TT RS plus the last RS3, and installed it in the new A3 saloon. With just a tad more power. A new turbo, intercooler plus tweaks to the intake and exhaust have liberated 525hp from that engine, along with 442lb ft. Augmented by the DSG's launch control, Audi is claiming a 0-62mph time of 3.6 seconds as well as a 192mph top speed. In an A3!
Carbon ceramic brakes sit behind 21sThe brakes are 370mm carbon ceramics all round, reassuring in an A3 that's faster than a V8 R8. Moreover, Audi has fitted an airbrake which reputedly reduces the stopping distance from 155mph by 12m. It can't be seen yet but we're promised the rear segment of the boot raises to nearly vertical 'in the blink of an eye'.
Audi A3 Clubsport Quattro for Worthersee
Standard S3 saloon a little predictable? Try 525hp then says Audi
Intent is clear from this angle!
Predictably there are myriad tweaks elsewhere to contain that power. Audi says the quattro system has been 'specially designed' for the increased torque but is more specific elsewhere. There is aluminium in the front suspension to reduce unsprung mass along with adjustable springs and dampers. And not just in the normal Audi Drive Select parameters; they're coilover units infinitely adjustable via the struts. As standard the clubsport sits 10mm lower than an S3 on 21-inch wheels, shod in 275/25 tyres. Anyone wish to speculate on the ride?
Carbon ceramic brakes sit behind 21s
If Audi ever make an RS3 saloon, let's hope it looks akin to this. What a fabulously mean silhouette. The rear in particular exudes menace with two huge exhaust outlets, a giant diffuser and those swollen arches clearly visible.
Audi's theme for this year's Worthersee meet is 'Audi Sport'. We'd wager the A3 clubsport certainly gets that message across! Watch this space for the other Worthersee show cars as they are revealed.
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Discussion
PHMatt said:
If they made that it would screw up the sector.
It'd be like Porsche making the Boxter a better and faster car than the Carerra GT or 918.
In that regard, it may look like that if they make an RS3 but I'd wager most of my assets on it being nearer 350bhp.
I agree with the general sentiment but given the power of the Golf R, I should think the new RS3 will have to be around 400bhp.It'd be like Porsche making the Boxter a better and faster car than the Carerra GT or 918.
In that regard, it may look like that if they make an RS3 but I'd wager most of my assets on it being nearer 350bhp.
The horsepower war doesn't look to be ending any time soon.
Zoin said:
PHMatt said:
If they made that it would screw up the sector.
It'd be like Porsche making the Boxter a better and faster car than the Carerra GT or 918.
In that regard, it may look like that if they make an RS3 but I'd wager most of my assets on it being nearer 350bhp.
I agree with the general sentiment but given the power of the Golf R, I should think the new RS3 will have to be around 400bhp.It'd be like Porsche making the Boxter a better and faster car than the Carerra GT or 918.
In that regard, it may look like that if they make an RS3 but I'd wager most of my assets on it being nearer 350bhp.
The horsepower war doesn't look to be ending any time soon.
te all over my new S3!Dave Hedgehog said:
rumours are its going to be a 350-360 bhp 4 pot as its a mass produced normal model not an end of line skunkworks special like the old one. what ever they do it will neatly fit into the range performance wise as do all other audi's
I guess it's likely to be the same as the rumoured Golf R400?EDIT: Glad I'm waiting til the end of the year to decide what to trade my S6 in for now...
Coddy85 said:
Dave Hedgehog said:
rumours are its going to be a 350-360 bhp 4 pot as its a mass produced normal model not an end of line skunkworks special like the old one. what ever they do it will neatly fit into the range performance wise as do all other audi's
I guess it's likely to be the same as the rumoured Golf R400?EDIT: Glad I'm waiting til the end of the year to decide what to trade my S6 in for now...
but we wont know for sure until its officially announced
although not only can you have wider front rims, you can have different front rims
PHMatt said:
If they made that it would screw up the sector.
It'd be like Porsche making the Boxter a better and faster car than the Carerra GT or 918.
In that regard, it may look like that if they make an RS3 but I'd wager most of my assets on it being nearer 350bhp.
Couldnt the same thing be said about the m135i ?It'd be like Porsche making the Boxter a better and faster car than the Carerra GT or 918.
In that regard, it may look like that if they make an RS3 but I'd wager most of my assets on it being nearer 350bhp.
Plainview23 said:
Fantastic.
I saw the A3 sportback/estate today, it's a nice size. Do this to it and you'll have a spiritual successor to the B5 RS4 I reckon.
A3 Sportback is just the normal 5-door hatchback version of the A3. It's not the estate. A real estate would be base on this saloon which has a longer wheelbase and greater over hang at the back. I saw the A3 sportback/estate today, it's a nice size. Do this to it and you'll have a spiritual successor to the B5 RS4 I reckon.
So Audi reveal a car that in one fell swoop apparently out-performs virtually all the rest of their high performance cars.
I can't see that the PR and/or marketing people would be too happy with one of their smallest cars making it to production in a guise as reported and pummelling all the RS's, and the R8.
I would agree with a previous post about power output; probably nearer 350-400 bhp, if only to maintain the status quo within the S and RS models.
I can't see that the PR and/or marketing people would be too happy with one of their smallest cars making it to production in a guise as reported and pummelling all the RS's, and the R8.
I would agree with a previous post about power output; probably nearer 350-400 bhp, if only to maintain the status quo within the S and RS models.
rtz62 said:
So Audi reveal a car that in one fell swoop apparently out-performs virtually all the rest of their high performance cars.
I can't see that the PR and/or marketing people would be too happy with one of their smallest cars making it to production in a guise as reported and pummelling all the RS's, and the R8.
I would agree with a previous post about power output; probably nearer 350-400 bhp, if only to maintain the status quo within the S and RS models.
the 5 pot as its been released would have 400bhp if it was not for marketing restrictions so 525 is very believable with a bigger blower I can't see that the PR and/or marketing people would be too happy with one of their smallest cars making it to production in a guise as reported and pummelling all the RS's, and the R8.
I would agree with a previous post about power output; probably nearer 350-400 bhp, if only to maintain the status quo within the S and RS models.
i suspect this like 99% of the cool cars VAG show wont ever turn into a real car
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