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The Pretender
February 11th, 2010, 20:11
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4349208976_6a4cb2f1ee_o.jpg
Benman
February 11th, 2010, 20:13
For me, the only thing I am not hip on is the Alumi look A-C pillars. Everything else is not too shabby at all. I could see drving one if they have a S Line quattro TDI (and yes, I know the "S" will not be TDI ;) ).
Ben:addict:
RXBG
February 11th, 2010, 20:16
how much DOES it weight. not sure an S1 would be feasible sans quattro- it might make 170 hp.
The Pretender
February 11th, 2010, 20:25
The A1/S1 is a NO quattro car, FWD only.
Benman
February 11th, 2010, 23:19
The A1/S1 is a NO quattro car, FWD only.
You mean like the A2?
If so, BUMMER!
Ben:addict:
ChicagoAudi
February 12th, 2010, 00:12
Is it really confirmed that the no variant of the A1/S1 will have quattro? One rumor has a form of quattro based on the fronttrak configuration and an electric motor(s) powering the rear wheels in a hybrid format. This approach is similar to that unveiled earlier today on the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid.
If, for example, the rear wheels are driven by an electric motor, then around the city, it would be rear wheel drive, if powered by electricity alone.
OfftheHeZie
February 12th, 2010, 00:38
I agree. The aluminium trim has to go. It works for me on the A4 Cabriolet(just wind shield trim), but not on this. Way too thick, too much.
~Mason
PeterJohn
February 12th, 2010, 06:13
You can choose the color of the trim, like the sideblade of the R8. I think the aluminium isn't even the standard trim. There'll be a number of colour options, probably increasing as the model ages. The interior is equally custom-able. They are obviously aiming square for the Mini.
The car weighs just over 1000kg, no need for AWD, it would just make it heavier and less playful. It is one of the lightest cars in its class, and has a very good weight balance. AWD would spoil it. I think it's going to be markI GTi type fun.
Benman
February 12th, 2010, 17:20
The car weighs just over 1000kg, no need for AWD, it would just make it heavier and less playful. It is one of the lightest cars in its class, and has a very good weight balance. AWD would spoil it. I think it's going to be markI GTi type fun.
Is that weight confirmed? That is lighter than the first gen BMW Mini! :thumb:
Ben:addict:
Lmg
February 12th, 2010, 20:48
Is that weight confirmed? That is lighter than the first gen BMW Mini! :thumb:
Ben:addict:
Yes, the car is said to weight around 1045 kg.
Benman
February 12th, 2010, 23:22
Yes, the car is said to weight around 1045 kg.
Wow, then that is quite good. The MkI BMW Mini first weighed @ 1115 I think...
Ben:addict:
darkop
January 8th, 2011, 19:04
A1 quattro announced.
http://www.quattroholic.com/2011/01/audi-a1-gets-quattro-all-wheel-drive.html
youry
January 8th, 2011, 23:21
sounds good and means S1 is getting closer for a release most likely
Benman
January 10th, 2011, 17:05
This is great news!
My ideal commuter:
A1 TDI quattro S line.
Ben
darkop
January 10th, 2011, 17:08
This is great news!
My ideal commuter:
A1 TDI quattro S line.
Ben
Don't hold your breath for any A1 tdi quattro. Probably it won't come with less than 1.4tfsi (182ps)!
Joker
January 11th, 2011, 14:27
Don't hold your breath for any A1 tdi quattro. Probably it won't come with less than 1.4tfsi (182ps)!
Probably not now but given the fact that Audi offer a quattro version of both diesel and petrol on every other model it would be logical to expect the same thing to happen here.
audidriven
January 11th, 2011, 15:35
A1 quattro announced.
http://www.quattroholic.com/2011/01/audi-a1-gets-quattro-all-wheel-drive.html
The pics are of two prototypes currently being test driven by german auto press in Canada.
The final version is supposed to get the 2.0 TFSI with 200+ HP (talk of even 230 HP).
Initial limited run of 500 units planned for autumn 2011 to test the market acceptance.
Weight addition through quattro: ~150 KG
Sure promises to be a hot rocket :hihi:
Joker
January 12th, 2011, 09:46
The pics are of two prototypes currently being test driven by german auto press in Canada.
The final version is supposed to get the 2.0 TFSI with 200+ HP (talk of even 230 HP).
Initial limited run of 500 units planned for autumn 2011 to test the market acceptance.
Weight addition through quattro: ~150 KG
Sure promises to be a hot rocket :hihi:
This must be the S1 you are talking about it can't be any other model, especially if it gets 230hp, that would mean Audi having a more powerful A1 quattro than A3 quattro which would be unheard of. Since they have two prototypes being tested by the press would this not suggest that two versions will make it to production. :brag:
The Pretender
January 12th, 2011, 11:00
Exactly the weight addition through quattro is only 120 Kg.
The system will be the same as used in the RS3.
Joker
January 12th, 2011, 16:26
Exactly the weight addition through quattro is only 120 Kg.
The system will be the same as used in the RS3.
Taking that the 1.4TFSI fwd weighs 1200kg (DIN) and quattro on it's own would add another 120kg, lets say we add an extra 30kg for bigger brakes, the larger 2.0L engine and some other bits and bobs, that would put the weight of the S1 2.0TFSI at roughly 1350kg.
S1 vs S3
Weight : 1350kg vs 1455kg (DIN)
Power : 230hp vs 265hp
Now if this weight and output are approximately right then this is very believable.
youry
January 12th, 2011, 20:26
yes makes total sense. performance then about same as S3 8P.