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autoexpress.uk blocked us out after the first couple of views:

<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/06/audi-readying-sub-tt-elise-fighter/">autoblog</a>

Article itself:

UK pub Auto Express is claiming that Audi has plans to bring out a sports coupe smaller than the TT (a new model of which Audi unveils later today). While many of Ingolstadt's production offerings have been known for their high performance capabilities, light weight has rarely figured as part of their charm. But that may be about to change.

Audi is reportedly co-developing a Lotus Elise fighter with Austrian motorcycle concern KTM. The program evidently originated among the two-wheeled specialists` planners and was pitched to both Volkswagen and Audi, with the former turning down the opportunity to lavish its attention on the coming GX3 trike.

Auto Express is predicting a curb weight of under 750kg (1,650 lbs), 0-60 mph in under 6 seconds, and 50 mpg. In what would be a remarkable about-face on Quattro technology, Audi is reportedly considering going rear-wheel drive.

A concept is expected to be shown by year's end.

Q: If it reaches showrooms, the bantamweight Audi will likely be a thriller. But given the company's linkages to Porsche, will the model clash with the Cayman?

[Source: AutoExpress, Tower Hobbies]<ul><li><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/06/audi-readying-sub-tt-elise-fighter/">http://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/06/audi-readying-sub-tt-elise-fighter/</a</li></ul>

DiscerningInfusco

hmmm....... Audi must be making some money... their designs are starting to 'branch out'

HarnessedLunacy

<img src="http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/picture_library/dir_49/car_portal_pic_24929.jpg">

jpc-S4

Given the "broomstick rule", very few people six feet tall and over can actually use one at an ACNA event.

I'm only 6'0", but a little longer in the torso. Any 'vert is a no-go for me without a HUGE roll bar.

-JPC

Car Crazy

And all ragtops are now banned from ACNA events per insurance rules

jpc-S4

In fact, the info for the Mid-Ohio event said that they must have a four-point roll bar installed (and pass the broomstick rule), but did not mention banning them.

-JPC

Car Crazy

<a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/lrqc/msgs/67558.phtml"> drop top ban </a>

jpc-S4

My local chapter (which does things by the book, and in many cases WROTE the book) will allow convertibles at the Mid-America event next weekend. It also appears, from what I've gotten regarding the event, that they will be allowed at te Mid-Ohio event in July.

I know that the ban has been discussed a lot, and I don't mean to rehash it, BUT: I would think that they would put something official about this on their (nice, new) web site... but alas, I see nothing, and there is no search functionality (at least that I can find)...

-JPC

Car Crazy

possible