Mako Report post Posted August 13, 2009 Audi Project Anniversario – Grandson of Quattro By Georg Kacher and Tim Smith (artist's impression by Wayne Batty) CAR Magazine 05 August 2009 16:21 Ever thought that Audis are a bit on the boring side these days? This one certainly isn't. Project Anniversario is a shot in the arm for Ingolstadt, a hardcore sports coupé carrying on where the ur Quattro and Quattro S1 Rallye left off. Our artist's impression captures the essence of Project Anniversario – a lighter, stronger, faster Audi S5 Quattro planned for 2012. It was conceived as a back-patting anniversary present to mark Audi's centenary, but that date has now slipped back owing to the global financial slowdown. But the latest intelligence received by CAR suggests that Audi is still deadly seriously about putting the uber-S5 into production. Project Anniversario: the lowdown Remember the Quattro S1 Rallye? We certainly do. With a revised version of the original Quattro’s 2.1-litre five-cylinder engine, it kicked out 302bhp over the normal car's 200. The new 2012 car (the neu Quattro?) takes inspiration directly from the S1 with revised body panels, shorter overhangs and a twin-turbo V6 massaged to a fulsome 425bhp. Project Anniversario is light as well as strong. Audi's engineers are targeting a 1400kg kerbweight; insiders inform us that lighter hang-on body panels, new seats and a revised cabin trim will achieve the 240kg saving over the regular S5. Also in the mix are lighter drivetrain parts, a miniaturised air-con compressor and electrically operated auxiliaries. Other techincal features under discussion include a Flybrid energy recovery system and a 400bhp version of the TT RS’s five-cylinder turbo. Visually the new Quattro again takes its inspiration from the S1 with flared wings, bonnet scoops and an angular rear spoiler, depicted in our artist's impression. Rally-inspired alloys finish the purposeful look. All looks very promising, so why is Audi delaying the project? As we’ve all noticed, the world is in the grip of the greatest financial depression since the aftermath of WW1. The new model will have to present a solid business case as well as justifying its existence within a Volkswagen group focused on making ecological brand statements. Project Anniversario is signed off and ready to go, but is on hold while the number crunchers do their thing. If a business case is made, expect to see the uber-Quattro revealed in late 2010 in time for the original Quattro’s 30th anniversary. We can hardly wait. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentS Report post Posted August 14, 2009 Oooh, I like that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VCR Report post Posted August 14, 2009 Wow, a contemporary Quattro! Or an Audi Superleggera that's good for off-road! Looks pretty good but the rendering somehow reminds of Subaru. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Placid Report post Posted August 14, 2009 Needs a much bigger wing to honor the S1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin2772 Report post Posted August 14, 2009 Kinda reminds me of a Skyline R33. I like it, pretty cool looking, and hopefully they go with the 425bhp engine. That thing would move. Cant imagine what the sticker would be on this thing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentS Report post Posted August 14, 2009 Wow, a contemporary Quattro! Or an Audi Superleggera that's good for off-road! Looks pretty good but the rendering somehow reminds of Subaru. You have to go a bit further back, to the early 80's... Subaru copied the ORIGINAL Audi Quattro! This is a modern day version of the Ur-Quattro. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecyrax Report post Posted August 15, 2009 I like the idea, but that rendering looks way too busy IMO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VCR Report post Posted August 15, 2009 You have to go a bit further back, to the early 80's... Subaru copied the ORIGINAL Audi Quattro! This is a modern day version of the Ur-Quattro. Good point! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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