#2010ParisMotorShow.
Shorter, lower, sleeker and more brutal than an RS5, the Audi Quattro Concept is making quite an impact at the 2010 Paris Auto Show. The Quattro concept, at 2,866 is a lightweight for Audi and is made primarily from aluminum. The bits that aren't aluminum, like the hood and rear hatch, are carbon. The Quattro Concept is also significantly smaller than the RS5-- the car on which it's based-- seating only two and sporting a nearly 8-inch reduction in rear overhand and 6-inches are lost from the wheelbase. This was done in an effort to "enhance agility and reduce weight." Just making some extra wiggle room for the weight of those 20s, right?
No official tech specs given, but the Audio Quattro Concept is most likely powered by a five-cylinder turbocharged engine.
Vision7 says:
01:18 PM, 09/29/10
For years we have been hearing ardent pleas from Audi-Fandom to resurrect the mighty Sport Quattro. Now we have a glimpse at what could be Audi's biggest and latest tease or a very real hint that they have been listening. I certainly hope it's the latter.
bankerdanny says:
01:23 PM, 09/29/10
Given that Audis have all the engine weight ahead of the front wheels, I'm not sure it's that great that they reduced rear overhang. I wonder what the front/rear weight distribution is on this car.
roadburner says:
02:43 PM, 09/29/10
Gorgeous car.
half_ton says:
03:13 PM, 09/29/10
Very good point bankerdanny. I would love to see this make it to production though as this car is simply too sexy not to. I've also read a lot of glowing reviews of the engine in question (currently powering the RS TT) and even though the TT only offers straight line speed I'm sure Audi would add some sporty character to this car.
I'll take mine in Phantom Black with 19' wheels!!
coolb944 says:
03:57 PM, 09/29/10
Looks very close to the last e-tron concept they showed.
mazda609 says:
05:22 PM, 09/29/10
Not a big fan of the the front but its still great. The rear on the other hand makes up for it...and some.