“Audi Bahrain” launches the “Audi Sport” showroom concept during the test drive at the Bahrain Circuit Comments

Audi Bahrain announced the launch of the 'Audi Sport' showroom concept during a special test drive event for its high performance models at the Bahrain International Circuit. Over the course of three days, the event brought together more than 160 guests from the press and media community to test some of the most powerful Audi models in an exciting program of circuit driving activities. In addition to driving the Audi R8 V10 plus, Audi RS 6 Avant performance and RS 7 Sportback performance, participants will also have the opportunity to drive the Audi RS Q3, the first RS model in the Q-segment, which will make its local debut during the event.

On this occasion, Gitan Jessen, Agency Director of the Audi Center in Bahrain, said: “Audi's rich sports car heritage influences every car we produce, but its time-honored traits are most evident at the heart of the R and RS models. We aim to give participants the opportunity to experience the true potential. Audi sports models in the place where they were born and where they belong, which is the racetrack.”

He added, “It is a real privilege to be able to do this on the same circuit as our WEC team for the 6-hour FIA WEC Endurance Race Tour that will take place in Bahrain at the end of this month. We are sure this is the perfect way to celebrate. by appointing us as the official agency of the Audi Sport brand.”

During the event, each attendee participated in several activities on the track that lasted for half a day, which saw their driving skills tested through the Le Mans Challenge, autocross activities, and other track handling exercises.

The Audi Bahrain showroom in Sitra now includes a special booth for the Audi Sport brand, which will be staffed by a group of employees specialized in the exclusive R and RS models. This booth has been specifically designed to meet the needs of fast and sports car enthusiasts. It also displays a range of Audi Sport promotional merchandise, such as accessories and clothing.

Audi Bahrain is one of the seven Audi distributors in the Middle East who became official distributors of the Audi Sport brand in 2016, following the establishment of the subsidiary company for high-performance models in the region under the Audi Sport brand. Only the high-performance Audi R and RS models are included in the Audi Sport range, which underlines the close relationship between motorsports and Audi's powerful supercars.

And no model embodies the essence of this relationship better than the iconic R8 Coupé V10 plus, the most powerful and fastest Audi to date. The innovative combination of materials and the highly efficient Audi technology on which the ASF concept is based ensures the vehicle is extremely light, as well as flexible and rigid at the same time, setting a new benchmark in the automotive world. The distinctive design of the car, with side blades and air vents, and a muscular upper side line emphasize the sporty roots of the Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus.

After being named "2016 Performance Car of the Year" at the World Car Awards, the Audi R8 brings you impressive performance and a dynamic driving experience that is breathtaking. The top model has a naturally-charged, ten-cylinder V10 mid-engine with a power of 610 hp and a capacity of 5.2 liters. The car accelerates from stability to a speed of 100 km / h in 3.2 seconds; and from stability to a speed of 200 km / h in 9.9 seconds; Its top speed is 330 km/h.

In addition to the Audi R8 V10 plus, the Audi RS 6 Avant performance and RS 7 Sportback performance, featuring a 4.0-liter TFSI V8 engine that produces 605 hp and a torque of 750 Nm at Acceleration (3.7 seconds), which is close to the levels of a supercar. Thanks to the intelligent cylinder-on-demand technology, four of the eight cylinders are disabled when needed, with no significant difference other than reducing fuel consumption. The two high-performance RS models accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.7 seconds, 0.2 seconds shorter than the standard model. Despite the impressive power of the Audi RS 6 Avant performance and RS 7 Sportback performance, their fuel consumption rates are best in their class, with the V8 biturbo power unit consuming 9.6 and 9.5 liters of fuel per 100 km, respectively.

With its official debut in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Audi RS Q3 promises to impress the participants with its power and sporting qualities during the 3-day event. As the first RS in the successful Q-segment, this car combines everyday practicality with high-performance driving dynamism. It goes from 0 to 100 km in just 4.8 seconds. Its 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine produces 367 horsepower, while its fuel consumption is 4.4 liters per 100 kilometers.

The RS Q3 is powered by the award-winning 2.5-liter TSFI five-cylinder high-performance engine, having been named International Engine of the Year in its class three years in a row.