Audi RS Q3 concept revealed

Audi RS Q3 concept

The German carmaker Audi has recently announced the RS Q3 Concept will be unveiled at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show.

Based on the Q3, the concept features a carbon fiber body kit consisting of a front spoiler, a single frame grille, side sills, rear diffuser, subtle wheel arch extensions and side mirrors, plus 20-inch rims wrapped in 255/20 tires.

Inside, the cabin comes with a glass sunroof with black surfaces, floor carpet, floor mats, leather-upholstered instrument panel and on large areas of the seat upholstery. Dark blue Alcantara is used as a contrasting element.

Under the hood, the RS Q3 concept is powered by a 2.5-liter straight-five turbocharged gasoline engine with 360 hp, allowing the it to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 5.3 seconds and hit a top speed of 265 km/h. The power is transmitted to the front wheels through the company’s seven-speed S-tronic transmission system. When the powertrain detects lost traction, it redistribute forces to the rear axle via a hydraulic multi-plate clutch with electronic control. 

More details will be unveiled next week in China.

Audi RS Q3 concept

Audi RS Q3 concept

Audi RS Q3 concept

Audi RS Q3 concept

Audi RS Q3 concept

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