| Make
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Audi
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| Model |
A1
Metroproject Quattro |
| Concept
year |
2007 |
| Production
year |
- |
| Engine |
Hybrid |
The Audi A1 Metroproject Quattro
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The A1 is Audi's version of the MINI |
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concept car is due to go on display at the 2007 Tokyo
Motor Show. The diminutive A1 is designed to go head-to-head
with the highly successful BMW MINI when it goes into
production around 2009.
The styling of the A1 Metroproject Quattro isn't as aggressive
as most of Audi's products, although the chunky lines,
high beltline, wheel hugging arches, and large central
grille do fit in with the rest of Audi's lineup. However
the rear panel and taillights have a shape more fitting
of a BMW than an Audi.
Inside the A1 Metroproject Quattro concept Audi have given
the car a simple yet stylish appearance, which looks nearly
production ready. The only far-out design feature of the
A1 Metroproject Quattro is the "Audi Mobile Device".
This is a removable, Audi-branded, phone, MP3 player and
navigation system with a touch sensitive screen. The device
is also capable of controlling some of the A1's functions
including locking/unlocking the doors, turning the climate
control on so you can heat up or cool down the interior
from the comfort of your house before you set out, and
it even acts as a surveillance system. Should your Audi
A1 go missing, cameras inside the car will send the Audi
Mobile Device pictures of the intruder, while at the same
time a tracking beacon is activated helping police to
locate the car.
Power for the A1 Metroproject Quattro comes from a hybrid
drivetrain incorporating a 150 horsepower 1.4 liter TSFI
engine up front, and a 41 horsepower electric motor at
the rear. The lithium-ion batteries supplying the electrical
power can be topped up from any mains socket, and give
the concept a 60 mile all-electric range.
To further reduce the A1's affect on the environment Audi
have fitted the concept with an engine stop/start system
to cut emissions when sat in traffic. While regenerative
braking helps top up the electricity supply during braking.
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Audi R-Zero
Audi TT Clubsport Quattro
Audi R8 (production Le Mans) |
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