Audi creates limited edition, 252-hp A1 QuattroThe A1 Quattro comes equipped with the automaker’s legendary all-wheel-drive system, with power provided by the same 2.0-liter turbocharged and direct-injected four-cylinder used in the S3. The reworked mill puts out 252 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 258 pound-feet of torque from 2,500 to 4,500 rpm – a boost of more than 70 hp and 74 lb-ft over the standard 1.4-liter A1.

A six-speed manual shuttles that power to a Haldex AWD setup and on to center-locking 17-inch wheels that ape the original 80s-era Quattro’s style. There’s no word on weight, but Audi claims the hi-po A1 will match the S3′s 0-60 mph time of 5.7 seconds and top out at 152 mph.

In addition to grippy 225/35 R18 rubber, the wheel wells are filled with a modified MacPherson strut suspension in front and a multi-link setup out back, while the braking hardware has been upgraded with larger discs at all four corners with black painted calipers. The electromechanical steering has also been tweaked to provide a 14.8:1 ratio, the ESP has been modified for high-performance duty and a new electronically controlled differential lock will keep wheelspin at bay. Although Audi decided to keep the rear seats in place, the AWD components have reduced trunk space to 7.4 cubic feet – or 2.1 cubes less than the standard model.

Specifications

VEHICLE TYPES: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 3-door hatchback

BASE PRICE (GERMANY): $19,500

ENGINE TYPE: turbocharged and intercooled SOHC 8-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection; turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, iron block and aluminum head, direct fuel injection; turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve diesel inline-4, iron block and aluminum head, direct fuel injection

Displacement: 73 cu in, 1197 cc (1.2)/85 cu in, 1390 cc (1.4)/98 cu in, 1598 cc (1.6 TDI)
Power (SAE net): 85 bhp @ 4800 rpm (1.2)/122 bhp @ 5000 rpm (1.4)/90 or 105 bhp @ 4400 rpm (1.6 TDI)
Torque (SAE net): 18 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm (1.2)/148 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm (1.4)/170 or 185 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm (1.6 TDI)

TRANSMISSIONS: 5-speed manual, 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 97.2 in Length: 155.7 in
Width: 68.5 in Height: 55.7 in
Curb weight (mfr’s est): 2300–2500 lb

PERFORMANCE (MFR’S EST):
Zero to 62 mph: 8.9–11.7 sec
Top speed (drag limited): 112–126 mph

PROJECTED FUEL ECONOMY (MFR’S EST):
City/highway driving: 36–50/51–67 mpg

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