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Specification

Engines

The engines used are the same as for many other cars in the Volkswagen Group.

Name	Type	Engine code	Output@rpm	Torque@rpm	0–100 km/h,s	Top speed	Years
Petrol engines
1.6 8v	1,595 cc (97 cu in) I4	AEH/AKL/APF	101 PS (74 kW; 100 hp) @5600 rpm	145 N·m (107 lb·ft) @3800 rpm	12.0 s	188 km/h (117 mph)	1996–2000
1.6 8v	1,595 cc (97 cu in) I4	AVU/BFQ	102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) @5600 rpm	148 N·m (109 lb·ft) @3800 rpm	11.9 s	189 km/h (117 mph)	2000–2003
1.8 20v	1,781 cc (109 cu in) I4	AGN/APG	125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp) @6000	170 N·m (125 lb·ft) @4200	9.6 s	202 km/h (126 mph)	1996–2003
1.8 20vT	1,781 cc (109 cu in) I4 turbo	AGU/ARZ/ARX/AUM	150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @5700	210 N·m (155 lb·ft) @1750–4600	8.2 s	217 km/h (135 mph)	1996–2003
1.8 20vT	1,781 cc (109 cu in) I4 turbo	AJQ/APP/ARY/AUQ	180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp) @5500	235 N·m (173 lb·ft) @1950–5000	7.5 s	228 km/h (142 mph)	1999–2003
1.8 20vT(S3)	1,781 cc (109 cu in) I4 turbo	APY, AMK	210 PS (154 kW; 207 hp) @5800	270 N·m (199 lb·ft) @2100	6.8 s	238 km/h (148 mph)	1999–2001
1.8 20vT(S3)	1,781 cc (109 cu in) I4 turbo	BAM	225 PS (165 kW; 222 hp) @5900	280 N·m (207 lb·ft) @2200	6.6 s	243 km/h (151 mph)	2001–2003
Diesel engines
1.9 8v TDI	1,896 cc (116 cu in) I4 turbo	AGR/ALH	90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) @4000	210 N·m (155 lb·ft) @1900	12.4 s	181 km/h (112 mph)	1996–2001
1.9 8v TDI	1,896 cc (116 cu in) I4 turbo	ATD/AXR	100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) @4000	240 N·m (177 lb·ft) @1800–2400	11.0 s	188 km/h (117 mph)	2001–2003
1.9 8v TDI	1,896 cc (116 cu in) I4 turbo	AHF/ASV	110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) @4150	235 N·m (173 lb·ft) @1900	10.5 s	194 km/h (121 mph)	1997–2000
1.9 8v TDI	1,896 cc (116 cu in) I4 turbo	ASZ	130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp) @4000	310 N·m (229 lb·ft) @1900	9.2 s	205 km/h (127 mph)	2000–2003

Equipment

Standard features include xenon HID headlamps with high pressure washers and auto levelers, front fog lamps, 17" "Avus" alloy wheels with 225/45R17 tyres, electrically adjustable Recaro leather seats, climate control, alarm and Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) with traction control (ASR).

Options include a Bose sound system, boot/trunk or in-dash mounted 6 disc CD changer, metallic paint, 18 inch 9-spoke RSTT wheels, glass sunroof, centre arm rest, privacy glass (B-pillar backwards), auto dipping rear view mirror, parking assist, luggage net, heated front seats, cruise control, aluminium door mirror casings and part leather/alcantara (blue/silver/yellow) combination seat coverings. These items are standard in some export markets, where Audi is a prestigious brand.

Drivetrain and chassis

The engine in the concept car is a turbocharged 2.0 litre diesel producing 224 horsepower (167 kW) and 332 ft·lbf (450 N·m). of torque. It produces 113.8 horsepower (84.9 kW) per litre while meeting Euro 5 Diesel emission standards. It uses the quattro drive system with a six-speed manual transmission.

The chassis has Audi's Magnetic Ride Suspension system, lowering the vehicle 1.4 inches (36 mm) from the base model. It also has ceramic front brakes, a four-link rear suspension and electro-mechanical servo assist for the rack and pinion steering.^[15]

Exterior and interior

Exterior modifications include the widening of the grill, modifying the odd, and enlarging air intrakes. Bolt-on fender flares and a large rear spoiler have been added. The interior changes include sport seats and a flat-bottomed steering wheel.^[15]

Performance

Audi claims performance of 0 to 62 miles per hour (100 km/h) in 6.6 seconds with a top speed of 149 miles per hour (240 km/h).^[16] It is expected to get approximately 40 miles per US gallon (5.9 L/100 km; 48 mpg_-imp).