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Audi unveils Q3 Jinlong Yufeng in Beijing



 
 
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Old April 24th 12, 06:40 PM posted to alt.autos.audi
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Default Audi unveils Q3 Jinlong Yufeng in Beijing

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Audi Q3 Jinlong Yufeng

At Auto China 2012 in Beijing, Audi is presenting two themed vehicles
based on the Q3 – the Q3 jinlong yufeng and the RS Q3 concept. Both
cars interpret the character of the compact SUV, which will launch on
the Chinese market this year, in a very special way – the one is
recreationally oriented and rugged while the other was systematically
designed for dynamic performance.

2012 is the Chinese year of the dragon. Jinlong yufeng means
"Golden Dragon in the Wind." In this way, jinlong yufeng
fits in with the character of the themed vehicle. It follows the
Detroit showcar and the RS Q3 concept as another variant of the
compact Audi Q3 SUV and is based on the trendy and fast-moving sport
of kitesurfing, in which the objective is to fearlessly control the
power of the wind.

Mounted to the roof of the Audi Q3 jinlong yufeng are two kiteboards
made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP). The designers
developed a flat outdoor pouch as a special cargo floor liner. It not
only provides protection against dirt, but can also be used to stow
wet beach articles or can even be used as a sun umbrella or a seat
cover. The kite itself can be stowed in a kite pouch, which was also
specially designed for this themed vehicle. Two rugged and compact fun
sport cameras known as "Audi Cams" are stored in the left
side wall of the cargo space.

Kite surfers can mount the Audi Cams to the sail bar, their equipment
or a helmet with an elastic band. The images are transmitted to the
car via a strong WLAN router connection. From there, they can be sent
with Bluetooth car phone online to any receiver via UMTS – a new
unconventional idea within the range of features of Audi connect.

Zest for life and energy: the exterior
The Audi Q3 jinlong yufeng is an off-road vehicle for young, active
sports enthusiasts. Its paint finish is Liuli Yellow, a luminous
monochrome color that expresses a zest for life and high energy. The
body add-on parts, many of which match those of the off-road package
for production cars, are painted in matt quartz; this paint, built up
from different gray pigments, has a natural look and is slightly rough
to the touch. The high-gloss package adds small highlights around the
windows.

Vertical aluminum struts in the single-frame radiator grille extend
over its full height; they form a wave shape in the area where the
logo appears on the production cars. The struts match the two-tone
color scheme of the Audi Q3 jinlong yufeng: their sides are painted in
a quartz color, while their front edges have a high-gloss finish.
Certain areas inside the xenon plus headlights are tinted in
anthracite, and aluminum panels cover the upper sections of the air
intakes. The underbody guard protecting the engine is made of
aluminum.

Flared wheel arches and brushed stainless steel running boards are
prominent features on the sides of the Audi Q3 jinlong yufeng; these
items will soon be added to the Q3 accessories program. The front
cross-bar of the aluminum roof rail integrates small LED spotlights
for illuminating the area around the car. The two flush tailpipes of
the dual-branch exhaust system are integrated in the diffuser, which
is partly made of aluminum – as is the rear underbody guard.

Yellow as contrasting color: the interior
Three colors dominate inside the themed vehicle, – black, gray and
yellow. The roofliner consists of titanium gray Alcantara; many of the
interior surfaces are black in color. The instrument panel is
upholstered in black Fine Nappa leather and is decorated with yellow
contrasting seams.

Fine aluminum accents glisten in the instrument cluster; cross-ribs
and small fins give the dials and pointers a sculpted look. The
leather-trimmed steering wheel has contrasting yellow seams, and
behind it there are two large shift paddles for control of the
seven-speed S tronic. The sturdy foot rests and pedal set are made of
stainless steel with rubber caps.

The seats are upholstered in woven leather – narrow strips of leather
just a few tenths of a millimeter wide are interwoven with yarn. The
material is accentuated by yellow piping and contrasting seams. The
side panels of the seat cushions and seatbacks are bright in yellow
Velvet leather – a material whose look is similar to that of nubuck
leather, but with a finer grain. Yellow Velvet leather is also
integrated in parts of the door trim panels.

Stainless steel mesh is used for decorative inlays. Other decorative
panels in high-gloss black appear all around the instruments and in
large areas of the center console and tunnel; display elements and
controls appear to hover in front of them. The gear selection lever
has an aluminum plate with the "Q3" signature, and yellow
seams decorate its shift boot.

High performance: the powertrain
The Audi Q3 jinlong yufeng employs a powerful engine. The 2.5 TFSI, a
five-cylinder unit with direct injection and turbocharging, produces
228 kW (310 hp) from 2,480 cc engine displacement. The cylinder
numbers are marked, and the valve cover is painted red. A cover panel
conceals sections of the engine.

Power from the turbocharged five-cylinder engine flows to a
seven-speed S tronic and then to the quattro permanent all-wheel
drive. The Audi Q3 jinlong yufeng sprints from zero to 100 km/h (62.14
mph) in 5.5 seconds and can keep accelerating to a top speed of 250
km/h (155.34 mph).

The five-arm wheels are 8.5 J x 20 in size; their faces are
machine-polished, while their sides are painted in matt quartz paint,
similar in appearance to the single-frame grille. The off-road tires
are 255/45. The front and rear track widths are 40 millimeters (1.57
inches) wider than those of the production version, while the ride
height of the body is about 30 mm (1.18 inches) higher.

The equipment, data and prices specified in this document refer to the
model range offered in Germany. Subject to change without notice;
errors and omissions excepted.

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