2011 Audi A1 clubsport quattro

The heart of the Audi A1 club sport quattro is a classic Audi gasoline engine – a five-cylinder unit displacing 2.5 liters with turbo charging and straight fuel injection. Compared with the version used in the Audi TT RS and RS 3 Sportback on which it is based, the output of the TFSI has been augmented dramatically to 370 kW (503 hp) and 660 Nm (486.79 lb-ft) of torque. Maximum power is obtainable between 2,500 and 5,300 rpm.

The powerful engine catapults the car from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 3.7 seconds. From 0 to 200 km/h (124.27 mph) takes just 10.9 seconds, while the car goes from 80 to 120 km/h (49.71 to 74.56 mph) in fourth gear in just 2.4 seconds. A six-speed manual transmission and quattro permanent all-wheel drive, both taken from the TT RS and enhanced, deliver the power to all four wheels. Top speed is governed at 250 km/h (155.34 mph).

The Audi A1 clubsport quattro showcar rolls on 255/30 low-profile tires mounted on 19-inch alloy wheels with a sole turbine design. Sitting behind the wheels are large, inside ventilated disc brakes. Up front, six-piston calipers grab perforated carbon fiber-ceramic discs. Large steel discs are mounted on the rear axle. The coilover suspension of the A1 clubsport quattro features adaptable compression and rebound damping.

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2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8

Under the hood of the 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8, the new 6.4-liter HEMI® V-8 makes its debut in the Chrysler brand product lineup delivering an predictable 465 horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of torque, up 40 horsepower and 45 lb.-ft. over the 6.1-liter HEMI V-8 it replaces. Projected performance numbers include 0-60 mph acceleration in the high 4-second range; quarter mile in high 12 second range; 0-100-0 mph in less than 16 seconds, top speed of 175 mph and stopping power from 60-0 mph in 120 feet.

Under the hood of the 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8, the new 6.4-liter HEMI® V-8 makes its debut in the Chrysler brand product lineup delivering an predictable 465 horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of torque, up 40 horsepower and 45 lb.-ft. over the 6.1-liter HEMI V-8 it replaces. Projected performance numbers include 0-60 mph acceleration in the high 4-second range; quarter mile in high 12 second range; 0-100-0 mph in less than 16 seconds, top speed of 175 mph and stopping power from 60-0 mph in 120 feet.

New for 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 is an Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS) system that is tuned specifically for the Chrysler 300 SRT8 to offer a submissive and comfortable ride. The ADS system also uses a wide range of on-road and driver inputs – such as vehicle speed, steering angle, steering speed, brake torque, throttle position and lateral and vertical accelerations – to automatically tune the suspension for specific situation when necessary.

In addition, drivers can physically choose between “Auto” and “Sport” settings that quickly change the shock damping and harshness characteristics from everyday commuting to more forceful driving situations.

The performance SRT-tuned, fully-hydraulic steering system also has been enhanced with a new, heavy-duty pump and revised gearing to give drivers more straight feel and on-center response.

New seven-spoke, 20-inch lightweight copied aluminum wheels and available three- or four-season tires provide great looks with fun-to-drive performance and handling.

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