Audi A1 quattro: 256 hp and 350 Nm, only 333 units

Audi A1 quattro: 256 hp and 350 Nm, only 333 units

Audi has announced the arrival of the range-topping A1 model called the A1 quattro. Just 333 examples of the form will be built in 2012, and all will be left-hand drive units.

The vehicle is powered by a 2.0 TFSI mill offering 256 hp at 6,000 rpm and 350 Nm of torque available between 2,500 and 4,500 rpm, which is of course delivered to all four wheels. Performance figures include a 0-100 km/h time of 5.7 seconds and a 245 km/h top speed.

The 2.0 TFSI delivers its power to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system via a six-speed manual transmission, which features an electronically controlled, hydraulically actuated multi-plate clutch whose package of plates rotates in an oil bath. There’s an electronic differential lock in the mix, of course.

Audi A1 quattro: 256 hp and 350 Nm, only 333 units

The car’s chassis has been adapted to the dynamics of the drivetrain, and is much more tautly tuned than that of the production model. The front suspension is a McPherson construction, while a four-link axle is used at the rear, and the electrohydraulic power steering on the car features a direct 14.8:1 steering ratio.

The Audi A1 quattro rides on 18-inch cast alloy wheels, finished in Glacier White, wrapped with 225/35 series tyres. Elsewhere, the internally vented 312 mm diameter front brake discs are clamped by black calipers.

The car is available only in Glacier White metallic, with a high-gloss black roof, some dashes of red and a two-colour rear wing providing contrast. Decent amount of tint to be found too – the rear windows are blackened, as are the LED rear lights. The exhaust system terminates in two polished dual tailpipes on the left and the right, adding yet more flair to the equation.

Audi A1 quattro: 256 hp and 350 Nm, only 333 units

Inside, black is the thematic shade, with the seats and door armrests 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.

Elsewhere, the lower section of the centre console is in high-gloss black, while the footrest and the pedal caps are in brushed stainless steel. Red seams frame the floor mats, and the door sill trims bear A1 quattro badges.

As for the instrument cluster, unique cues include white needles, a red tachometer and a quattro logo. Meanwhile, the multifunction flat-bottom sport steering wheel is wrapped in leather, again with contrasting red stitching and it also sports the car’s serial number.

Audi A1 quattro: 256 hp and 350 Nm, only 333 units

There’s also plenty of other mod cons, 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.

Rounding things off are a Bose sound system with 14 speakers and 465 watts of power, and the woofers in the doors are indirectly lit with light guide LEDs.

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Comments

  • BMW POWER FOREVER on Dec 22, 2011 at 12:01 am

    love those rims

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  • nebula87 on Dec 22, 2011 at 12:24 am

    futuristic rims, but weird…=.=

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  • Carify on Dec 22, 2011 at 1:08 am

    Just like VW R series.. i wonder how much is this. The Rim is weird man..

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  • Masked Ryder on Dec 22, 2011 at 1:36 am

    worst looking audi…

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  • pretty cool for Audi to actually put that concept car into production. but does that mean the RS version is not gonna happen?

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  • azlan on Dec 22, 2011 at 2:48 am

    weird rims

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  • droll on Dec 22, 2011 at 2:59 am

    those look like old school vdub rims except it is in white. look it up.

    the engine looks like the s3 engine??? since max torque only comes up at 2500rpm. i believe this is not the new golf R’s ea888 engine, yes?

    so if this has 256bhp, where would the s1 (and hopefully rs1) sit?

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  • blackrythms on Dec 22, 2011 at 3:28 am

    one glance, its like abarth 500..the back looks like audi r8 wanna be..but its a very good car

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  • The interior somehow reminds me of……saga flx? With rounded air-cond vent and square and simple center console with silver audio unit and red light.. huhuhu..

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  • seriously looks like savvy

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  • @8250rpm on Dec 22, 2011 at 6:42 am

    wrc rims shaped like propeller…either u like it or hate it….so wierd doesn’t match the car….

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  • jazzer on Dec 22, 2011 at 7:39 am

    overall shape is just like savvy….

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  • bvc100 on Dec 22, 2011 at 7:46 am

    Exterior not my cup of tea, still loved the old RS4 generation styling… interior is as desirable as usual; Very desirable!

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  • sweet… pls make the A4/A5 mil to 256hp as well….
    err… the rims is quite a head turner…

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  • confused on Dec 22, 2011 at 8:21 am

    *drool*

    Seriously a very good designed car. Love the rims, love the overall design, love the 6-speed tranny! :D

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  • chevy on Dec 22, 2011 at 8:26 am

    i think if this comes out first then savvy sure savvy becomes more popular than myvi

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    • blmers on Dec 22, 2011 at 10:26 am

      i think if this baby comes 1st p1 wont make savvy as ugly as current design.. hancus..

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  • Shame on you Protongkat….that’s how Savvy design done right…TUV quality assurance on Savvy…joke clown car of the century…

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  • quottro on Dec 22, 2011 at 9:17 am

    Can’t wait to see fifth gear or topgear featuring this…

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  • The Enthusiast on Dec 22, 2011 at 9:31 am

    OMG! 256 bhp??!! It might look like a Savvy but the performance is far too different. Looks brutal as well. With AWD, 6-speed manual gearbox, axle rear suspension, dare I say that this is probably the hottest hatchback ever! Does it mean Audi is making a comeback to rally racing?

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  • jay8393 on Dec 22, 2011 at 10:01 am

    Nice car. Too bad it’s all LHD…

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  • Chris on Dec 22, 2011 at 10:32 am

    Dear Santa…

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  • sawi cool on Dec 22, 2011 at 10:49 am

    quattro.

    this is a car.

    makes me remember group B rally, with 205gt, lancia and RS200, and quattro S1…

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  • albag on Dec 22, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    if they can change to 5 twin-spoke gun metal rims… then it will look perfect… seriously, i think the rims spoil everything…

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  • ni audi ke proton savvy

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  • FatCat on Dec 22, 2011 at 5:58 pm

    Audi should joint The WRC with this A1 and kick some ASS !

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  • Ini Proton Savvy sport edition.

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  • Wak Segan GTI on Dec 22, 2011 at 7:58 pm

    HAHAHA….SAVVY LOOKALIKE…THAT’S WHY I PREFER POLO GTI OR GOLF..!!

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  • janjidicapati on Jan 15, 2013 at 10:30 am

    can we ask for special order of the audi A1 in manual transmission? the interior of this car is just lovely and i love the performance

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