Wednesday, April 20, 2011

E-tron Audi A3 Concept

Audi continues to promote hybrid technology, in this case, an Audi A3 with a 1.4 TFSI of 211 hp combined with a 27 hp electric motor. It was unveiled at the Shanghai. The Shanghai Motor Show was the venue chosen by Audi to present the A3 e-tron Concept, a prototype hybrid joins others such as A1 or R8, and has a 1.4 TFSI of 211 hp combined with a 27 hp electric motor, thus increasing the total combined power to 238 hp.

With this engine is capable of reaching 231 km / h top speed and accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.8 seconds. As for the transmission, we are talking about technology with dual-clutch S Tronic seven-speed. Also consider this Audi A3 e-tron Concept disc brakes with four pistons, a fully disconnectable ESP, and a McPherson suspension geometry for multi-link front axle and the rear.

Its design is very similar to the Audi A3 Concept shown at the Geneva Motor Show, with a sporty, four seats inside, and its measures 4.44 meters long, 1.84 meters wide and 1.39 meters high. The weight of this e-tron A3 Concept stays 1,720 kg., Having offset the extra drag produced by the battery with the use of aluminum doors and hood.

Outside we see the usual rack of the latest models of Audi headlights equipped with LED technology. They also highlight enormous alloy wheels that accommodate 20-inch 245/30 R20 tires. Moreover, elegant lines at the same sports that do not break with that seen previously. Inside, we see that it has opted for minimalism.

Simplicity, combined with white shades chosen by Audi, give it a futuristic avoiding any sense of recharge that can accompany some prototypes. It also features a sports court seats in white and black, and a central console where you can see all the data imaginable, and allows passengers to surf the Internet.

E-tron Audi A3 Concept

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