Audi has released photos for its new A1 Metroproject Quattro concept. The new Metroproject Quattro will be displayed at the Tokyo Motor Show. The Audi metroproject Quattrois a pretty small car, designed to take on BMW???s MINI Cooper with its more masculine and upscale design.
The coup??-like roof line and aluminium arches that run along the top edge of the car give it an aggressive stance, while the large Audi grille features up front.
Under the bonnet is a 1.4L TFSI engine developing 110kW (150 bhp), whose power is directed to the front wheels through an S-tronic dual-clutch gearbox. A 30kW (41hp) electric motor positioned on the rear axle is able to deliver an additional 200Nm of torque when you put the foot down. A true plug-in hybrid, the electric motor is capable of powering the metroproject on its own for zero-emission driving in residential areas. The capacity of the lithium-ion batteries allows the metroproject to travel up to 100km in pure electric mode and the motor can be recharged from any power socket, however the system does add 70kg to the total weight of the concept.
The Metroproject Quattro will start at 0-100km/h in 7.8s, and a top speed of 201km/h. The concept uses just 4.9L of premium fuel for every 100km, while CO2 emissions average a low 112 g/km.
