2013 Audi A1 quattro Review and Picture - The Audi A1
quattro is powered by the 2.0 TFSI engine. The 1,984 cc, four-cylinder
engine combines gasoline direct injection with turbocharging in the
classic Audi manner. Among its highlights are the adjustable intake cam
shaft and the two balance shafts, which ensure smooth operation. Maximum
torque of 350 Nm (258.15 lb-ft) is continuously available between 2,500
and 4,500 rpm, and peak power (188 kW/256 hp) is developed at 6,000
rpm.
Every detail of the sporty, sonorous four-cylinder engine has
been optimized for high performance and low fuel consumption. Common
rail injection, a turbocharger with intercooler and a regulated oil pump
are just a few examples. The Audi A1 quattro is expected to consume on
average less than 8.5 liters of fuel per 100 km (27.67 US mpg). Yet it
performs like a top-notch sports car: The standard sprint takes just 5.7
seconds, and top speed is 245 km/h (152.24 mph).
2013 Audi A1 quattro Review and Picture - The 2.0 TFSI delivers its power to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system via a precisely shifting six-speed transmission, bringing Vorsprung durch Technik to the small-car class. The heart of this system is an electronically controlled, hydraulically actuated multi-plate clutch whose package of plates rotates in an oil bath.
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The Audi A1 quattro rolls on 8.0 J x 18 cast alloy wheels. They are
Glacier White, feature an exclusive turbine design and are fitted with
225/35-series tires. The internally vented front brake discs measure 312
millimeters (12.28 in) in diameter and are gripped by black calipers.
The ESP stabilization program includes a sport mode and can be switched
off entirely for a trip to the race track, for example.
One look
is all it takes to see that the Audi A1 quattro is a very special
vehicle. It is available only in Glacier White metallic, and its roof is
painted high-gloss black. The front bumper is muscular, the frame and
grate of the single-frame grille are high-gloss black. The curved bars
in the headlights - the wings - are red. The grille, the roof arch and
the rear hatch sport quattro badges.
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2013 Audi A1 quattro Review and Picture - The rear windows are tinted;
the roof flows into a large, two-color wing. The color black accentuates
the rear hatch and the diffuser. The LED rear lights are tinted; the
rear bumper sports a distinctive look. The exhaust system terminates in
two polished dual tailpipes on the left and the right, each measuring
100 millimeters (3.94 in) in diameter. The Audi A1 quattro is 3,987
millimeters (13.08 ft) long, 1,740 millimeters (5.71 ft) wide and 1,416
millimeters (4.65 ft) tall, making it somewhat longer than the model on
which it is based. Luggage capacity is 210 liters (7.42 cu ft); folding
down the rear seats increases this to 860 liters (30.37 cu ft).
Cool,
sporty black dominates the interior of the Audi A1 quattro. The seats
and the armrests on the doors are covered in Silk Nappa leather with
contrasting red seams. The S sport seats up front have pronounced
bolsters, integrated head restraints and a quattro badge on the backrest
covers. The seats feature multi-way adjustment. The lower section of
the center console shines in high-gloss black; the footrest and the
pedal caps are made of brushed stainless steel. Red seams frame the
floor mats, and the door sill trims bear A1 quattro badges.
The
instrument cluster has a number of eye-catching features, including
white needles, a red tachometer, the quattro logo and the color display
for the driver information system. The multifunction sport steering
wheel is flattened at the bottom, wrapped in leather with contrasting
red stitching and sports the car's serial number. The shift lever knob
is made of aluminum. Many control elements have an aluminum-look finish.
The
Audi A1 quattro will be available from the second half of 2012 and will
be supplied to customers with a full range of equipment. It includes
many features taken directly from the luxury class, including xenon plus
headlights, high-beam assistant, adaptive brake lights, LED interior
lighting package, light and rain sensor, automatically dimming interior
mirror, rear parking system, automatic air conditioning, alarm system,
storage package, convenience key and cruise control.