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Audi made sensation in 1991 when they unveiled the Quattro Spyder Concept at Frankfurt Motor Show. The concept was a flat sports coupé with a V6 mid-engine and a spectacular aluminium body.
The Quattro Spyder was powered by a V6 engine, installed transversely behind the seats, with an output of 174 bhp. This mid-engine concept ensures that weight is distributed optimally.
The aluminium body is 20 - 40 percent lighter than a comparable steel body. That is why the vehicle only weighs 1100 kilograms.
Initially there were rumors that the concept will go into production and Audi dealers received hundreds of enquiries. But in the end, only two prototypes were constructed.
dimensions & weight
Wheelbase 2540 mm 100 in
Track front 1545 mm 60.8 in
rear 1578 mm 62.1 in
Length 4215 mm 165.9 in
Width 1768 mm 69.6 in
Height 1173 mm 46.2 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.66
Ground clearance 120 mm 4.7 in
Kerb weight 1100 kg 2425 lb
Weight distribution
(Front) 48.00 %
Fuel capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
engine
Code
Manufacturer Audi
Type V-6
in 90.0° vee
SOHC
12 valves total
2 valves per cylinder
Main bearings
Construction
Bore × stroke 82.50mm × 86.40mm
3.25 in × 3.4 in
Bore/Stroke ratio 0.95
Displacement 2771 cc
(169.097 cu in)
Unitary capacity 461.83 cc/cylinder
Compression ratio 10.30:1
Fuel system
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic Converter Y
Max. output 173.4 PS (171.0 bhp) (127.5 kW)
@5500 rpm
Max. torque 245.0 Nm (181 lbft) (25 kgm)
@3000 rpm
Maximum rpm
Coolant Water
Specific output 61.7 bhp/litre
1.01 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 88.42 Nm/litre
Chassis
Engine location Mid
Engine alignment Transverse
Steering
Turns
lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Suspension Front
Rear
Wheels F/R 7J x 18/7J x 18
Tyres F 205/55 ZR 18
Tyres R 205/55 ZR 18
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-ABS-S
Key:
Ve: Ventilated
Di: Disc (Disk)
Dr: Drum
S: Servo-assisted
ABS: Anti-lock Braking System
Brake ? F/R / mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Drive AWD
Key:
FWD: Front Wheel Drive
RWD: Rear Wheel Drive
AWD: All Wheel Drive
4WD: Four Wheel Drive
