Audi Roadjet
| Audi Roadjet | |
|---|---|
Audi Roadjet at the 2006 North American International Auto Show | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Audi AG |
| Production | 2006 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact concept car |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front engine, quattro on-demand four-wheel drive |
| Platform | B7 (PL47) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.2L V6 engine FSI |
The Audi Roadjet is a compact concept car developed by the German manufacturer Audi, and was officially unveiled at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan.[1] It is a study of a sporty and luxurious mid-size hatchback. According to Audi, this study was a technology demonstrator of new electronic systems that would be built into future production models.
Specifications
The Roadjet is the first model to feature a newly developed 3.2-liter V6 Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI) petrol engine with direct fuel injection. The engine develops a maximum output of 300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp) at 7,000 rpm and 363 Nm (244 lb·ft) of torque at 4,500 rpm, which is reached through the fixed intake manifold and a valve control system called Audi Valvelift System. The Roadjet is also equipped with a new 7-speed version of Direct-Shift Gearbox, and reportedly should be able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.4 seconds, while its top speed is electronically limited at 250 km/h (155 mph). The vehicle also features Audi's trademark four-wheel drive system - quattro.[2]
This concept previewed the styling of the Audi A3's 2008 facelift.
The interior of the Roadjet features four individual bucket seats, a 10-inch screen in front that is part of Audi's Multi Media Interface system, two 7-inch screens for the rear seats, and a Bang & Olufsen stereo system.[3] The space between the two rear seats can be configured to fit a storage box with an armrest, a rear facing baby carrier, or an espresso machine. It also reportedly has a system designed to communicate with nearby vehicles and roadside infrastructure via wireless LAN.[4]
References
- ^ "Audi Roadjet Concept at the NAIAS Detroit". www.classicdriver.com. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ Team, Top Gear (9 January 2006). "Audi Roadjet news - Audi unleashes the Roadjet - 2006". Top Gear.
- ^ "Car Brief: Audi Roadjet Concept | Autoweb". www.autoweb.com. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ [email protected] (2006-01-08). "Detroit Auto Show: World Premiere of Audi Roadjet concept". Autoblog. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
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