A1 clubsport quattro (Germany, 2011)

In 2011, Audi unveiled the A1 Clubsport quattro concept, created specifically for the Wörthersee VW-group owners’ meeting.

The Clubsport features 19-inch ‘Turbine’ alloys, with adjustable coilover suspension providing a purposeful stance further enhanced by front wings, doors and rear side panels widened by 60 millimetres. The exterior of the car shows-off large bonnet air outlets, carbon fibre elements and a prominent side-exit exhaust, reminiscent of Audi’s successful A4 DTM racer.

The motorsport theme continues on the interior – with the rear bench seat being lost in favour of a large cross-brace and two helmet holders. Carbon-fibre accents on the steering wheel spokes, aluminium pedals and a host of extra dials; for oil pressure, boost pressure and system voltage respectively complete the look.

The Clubsport uses modified TT-RS components to produce 503 hp and 487 lb-ft of torque from the 2.5-litre engine. This accelerates the Clubsport from 0 – 62 mph in 3.7 seconds and onto 124 mph in a further 7.2. Top speed is limited at 155 mph. The drive comes through a six-speed manual gearbox and feeds an enhanced permanent four-wheel drive system. Perforated carbon-ceramic discs and six-piston calipers, take care of slowing the front axle whilst large, though more conventional, steel discs are used on the rear.