The two-liter TDI unit under the bonnet of the Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro delivers 165 kW (224 hp) and musters up 450 Nm (331.90 lb-ft) of torque – the sort of pulling power normally associated with a sports car. The show car races from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in just 6.6 seconds and attains a top speed of 240 km/h (149.13 mph).

Engine

• Four-cylinder TDI with common-rail injection system
• Displacement of 1968 cc, output of 165 kW (224 hp) and torque of 450 Nm (331.90 lb-ft)
• Optimized exhaust system, sonorous soundtrack
• 0 – 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 6.6 seconds, top speed 240 km/h (149.13 mph)

Power transmission

• High-efficiency six-speed manual transmission with a lightweight casing, open gear lever gate made of aluminum
• quattro all-wheel drive with extremely fast-action multi-plate clutch

Chassis

• Four-link rear suspension for dynamic handling and good comfort
• Power steering with highly efficient electric drive
• Wheels measuring 9 J x 20, tire size 265/30
• Six-piston brake calipers and ceramic discs at the front wheels
• Audi drive select driving dynamics system with Audi magnetic ride adaptive damper control

Body and interior

• Length 4,254 millimeters (167.48 inches), width 1,825 millimeters (71.85 inches), height 1,385 millimeters (54.53 inches)
• Motorsport-look design, large rear spoiler
• Racing bucket seats and extra aluminum components in interior