Audi Roadjet

The Audi Roadjet is a compact concept car developed by the German manufacturer Audi, and was officially unveiled at the North [American International Auto Show#2006|2006 North American International Auto Show] in Detroit, Michigan. 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 petrol engine with direct fuel injection. The engine develops a maximum output of at 7,000 rpm and 363 Nm 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 in 6.4 seconds, while its top speed is electronically limited at 250 km/h. The vehicle also features Audi's trademark four-wheel drive system - quattro.
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. 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.