Let's forget that we're in the middle of the silly season and let's believe this rumor about the Audi RS1. Even because there are reasons to believe...
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Rumors have been circulating for over 3 years about the possibility of the German brand launching an Audi RS1, without the last version of the sports compact from the Ingolstadt brand having ever seen the light of day. According to the French publication Automoto (TV station TF1) this will be it! According to this publication, Audi is working at full throttle to bring the production version of this model to the next edition of the Geneva Motor Show.NOT TO BE MISSED: Low Law: Tuning in Portugal
If, on the one hand, the launch of the Audi RS1 at this stage of the championship seems somewhat late, since the 2nd generation of this model arrives on the market in 2018, on the other hand, the truth is that it is relatively easy and inexpensive (from the point of view). from a technical point of view) for the German brand to launch an even more muscular version of the A1, starting from the excellent base of the S1 that uses a 2.0 TFSI engine with 231 hp and a competent quattro all-wheel drive system. Furthermore, it would be a deserved tribute to the 1st generation of the A1 and an excellent way to anticipate the launch of the new generation, putting the model back in the mouths of the world.
With a more performance-oriented suspension setup, a more appealing design and using some of the Audi S3's mechanical parts (namely engine, gearbox and brakes) it won't be difficult for the ring brand to prepare an Audi RS1 to perfection. If produced, the maximum power of the 2.0 TFSI engine could reach 300 hp. Naturally, as is already the case with the entire RS range from Audi, the power reduction will be handled by an S tronic dual-clutch gearbox.
The boring part of this Audi RS1, if you see the «daylight», is just one: the price. Like the Audi S1, the price should be uninviting, approaching values in which other sports cars enter the equation. In March 2017 we will find out whether or not we will have price concerns...
