Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Audi A3 Concept-tron

In ten days even Audi A3 has transformed the old and new models in series of high efficiency, low polluting, equipped with alternative drive systems and advanced technical solutions. The average German family and thus enters into a version-tron with an electric motor and a plug-in hybrid, the latter made inspired by the Concept A3.

A3-tron and the Concept will be on display during the exhibition in Shanghai and measures 4:44 m in length, 1.84 in width and height 1:39. For a step of 2.63 The body uses a number of CFRP carbon fiber components, including Grid Single Frame, rear puller front splitter, side mirrors. Composite materials are therefore destined to minor details, which in fact does not allow to hold the weight (1,720 pounds) but show the interest of the mark By employing fiber parts for components are easier to produce and therefore suitable for the production of series.

The boot measures 410 liters. The A3-tron and uses a new platform plug-in hybrid, composed of 1.4 TFSI (211 hp) and an electric motor that provides 27 more horsepower. The latter is powered by lithium-ion battery with capacity of 12 kWh and positioned behind the rear seats. The autonomy in electric mode is 54 km.

The German sedan then have a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, also provided the launch-control mode that allows you to tap a hundred flights per hour standstill in 6.8 seconds while top speed is equal to 231 km / h. The chassis is derived from RS3 Sportback and provides MacPherson front suspension and rear four-link.

Light-alloy wheels measure 20 inches and wear 245/30 tires.

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