Audi presented its second version of the A1 metroproject quattro, renamed the A1 project quattro in Paris 2008 (above).
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The A1 was previewed at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show in the form of the hybrid Audi "metroproject quattro" concept car.
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Audi unveiled a second A1 concept car at the Paris Motor Show in October 2008. The A1 Sportback concept was a restyled 5-door development of the metroproject quattro (BlueGrey - lead top photo). Like the earlier concept, the A1 Sportback concept car had a hybrid powertrain, with the same 1.4 litre gasoline engine and S-Tronic dual-clutch transmission, plus a 27 hp electric motor. However the electric motor drives the front wheels, rather than the rear as was exhibited the first time in Tokyo (2007). Quoted 0-62 mph acceleration is 7.9 seconds and average CO2 emissions are given as 92 g/km. The A1 Sportback retains the dimensions of the "metroproject quattro", except for being slightly longer. |
The metroproject quattro shown in profile here - will seat four.
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The car will be assembled in Brussels, Belgium with a 5-door sportback destined for the USA. A 3-door sportback, coupe and convertible are also considered to be part of the future mix. The A1, first showcased at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show was a concept/project car known by the moniker Audi metroproject quattro. This particular car (illustrated in Red with this article) qualifies as a hybrid and featured a 40 hp electric motor providing power to the rear wheels in addition to the 1.4 litre (148 hp) Turbo FSI engine powering the front wheels. The lithium-ion batteries are projected to save 15% in gas consumption when in use and the battery would require charging approximately every 60 miles. A 2 litre turbo diesel and probably the hybrid are expected to be released in Europe, but it is the S1 that is expected to make it big in North America. |
Audi's concept hybrid metroproject quattro. Look to LLTeK for body kit styling and tuning when this car makes it to our shores.
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BMW's MINI COOPER will start looking in the rear view mirror to see its competition coming - and that will be soon. Audi is expected to launch sales of the Audi A1 mid-2010 to be followed in
quick succession by the Audi S1. Now the A1 will make market as an urban alternative fitted with lean low gas-consuming engines (1.2 litres and 1.4T litres) generating 86 and 122 horses respectively. The competition for the MINI will be an S1
powered with Volkswagen's 1.4 litre Twincharger ( both turbocharged and supercharged) - IT is expected to produce 0-60 times in less than 7 seconds and a top speed of 150 mph.