As predicted, Audi has released the first sketches of the A3 sedan concept.
Set to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, the concept features an aggressive front fascia, distinctive headlights, and a truncated rear end. Overall, the sedan measures 4 meters (14.57 feet) long, 1.84 meters (6.04 feet) wide and 1.39 meters (4.56 feet) tall - roughly the same size as the original A4 (B5) that launched in 1994.
Under the hood, power comes from a turbocharged five-cylinder engine that produces 408 PS (300 kW / 402 hp). It is connected to a seven-speed S tronic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive.
Additional information will be released when the concept is unveiled on March 1st, but in the meantime, rest assured that the sedan previews a production model based on the next-generation A3.
Audi presents A3 concept in Geneva
- Attractive concept car as a four-seater notchback sedan
- Five-cylinder, 300 kW (408 hp) turbocharged engine with quattro drive
- Based on the successor to the Audi A3
Audi will present an attractive technological concept car based on the coming generation of the Audi A3 at the 81st International Geneva Motor Show in early March 2011. The four-seater notchback sedan offers a glimpse of the future expansion of the A3 family.
The sporty yet elegant design of the Audi A3 concept integrates the single-frame grille with its tapered upper corners and headlights with the latest generation of LED technology. The low, flowing roof dome and a coupe-like, low C pillar are among the defining features of the side view.
The Audi A3 concept is 4.44 meters (14.57 feet) long, 1.84 meters (6.04 feet) wide and just 1.39 meters (4.56 feet) high. These proportions emphasize the dynamism of the car's appearance, as do the performance figures for the drive unit. The five-cylinder turbocharged engine has a power output of 300 kW (408 hp). It distributes its power to all four wheels through a seven-speed S tronic transmission and permanent all-wheel drive.
