Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Geneva 2011: Audi presents Audi A3 Concept Technology Study

With the Audi A3 Concept presented at the Geneva Motor Show (1st-03.13.2011) a technical study that goes far beyond the current series. The four-seat saloon with coupe-like roof line combines the technological expertise of the brand from further optimization of the MMI operating system on the high-end infotainment to its engine.

The 2.5-liter five-cylinder turbo that produces 300 kW / 408 PS. It is coupled with a seven-speed S-tronic and quattro permanent four-wheel drive. The Audi A3 Concept measures 4.44 meters in length and 1.84 meters in width, but only 1.39 meters high. in height. The frame of the grille is made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP).

The lights present a new evolutionary step in LED technology. On the front spoiler is a continuous, enclosed by a metal clasp air intake, which is also made of CFRP. The spoiler integrated into a splitter that increases downforce on the front axle. Strongly flared fenders symbolize the power of the engine, the exterior mirrors consisting of aluminum and carbon fiber are sitting, like a sports car on the door sills.

The door handles with brushed aluminum clips are flush injected, when the driver touches them, they drive out of electricity. The-art components, construction methods and related techniques keep the weight of the body low. The doors, bonnet and the tailgate of the 410-liter trunk are made of aluminum.

The wide application of solid aluminum bar cockpit is shaped in three dimensions and integrated control functions. The high-quality sound system in the doors and on the parcel shelf has aluminum panels. At the start of the audio system to drive a few millimeters from the top. The knob for the automatic climate control in the bottom of the center console on its own, distinctive extracted panel.

Behind the compact, flat-bottomed three-spoke multifunction steering wheel, two analogue dial instruments are complemented with black dials and red needles, through cardioid additional ads. Between the large round watch is the eight-inch display of driver information system (FIS). The display is programmable - the driver, the content, want to see it, I can choose from a wide menu.

On the console of the central tunnel is the front panel of the multimedia system MMI. The surface of its large rotary control / pushbutton incorporates the touchpad, the touch MMI. This new solution is designed to make operation more intuitive. Audi will soon be with them in series. The MMI monitor builds extremely thin and is electric up and out from the instrument panel.

A UMTS module offers the Audi A3 Concept forth the full access to the Internet, and that the convenient services of Google into the car. Thanks to the Wi-Fi hotspots, passengers can surf and email at will, on the back of the front seat back brackets are attached to iPads. The engine of the A3 Concept provides its maximum torque of 500 Nm between 1600 rpm and 5300 rpm.

The vehicle accelerates in 4.1 seconds from zero to 100 km / h, electronically limited top speed of 250 km / h. The consumption is 9.1 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers, which means CO2 emissions of 212 grams per kilometer. About the Audi drive select driving dynamics system the driver can switch the characteristics of the motor, the power steering and the seven-speed S-tronic in five maps: Comfort, Auto, Dynamic, Individual, and efficiency.

The alloy wheels have a diameter of 20 inches. held in five double-spoke design, they are made of carbon fiber and aluminum. The tire size is 245/30 front and rear. The front discs are tackled by four-piston calipers. The ESP comes with a Sport mode and can be switched off completely. The parking brake is actuated electromechanically.

(Ampnet / jri)

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