Shooting Brake Concept Drive concept

The second key to its excellent dynamics on the road is the intelligent suspension with McPherson strut layout at the front and the new four-link independent suspension at the rear. Large 19-inch wheels with size 255/35 R19 tyres promote driving fun and safety. The dynamic suspension is designed for sporty, agile handling with a high standard of stability – perfect, in fact, for taking every bend with relish. It also offers a high standard of ride comfort, as befits a car in a segment further up the range.

The Audi Shooting Brake Concept features ceramic brakes which ensure the appropriate braking performance. Compared with conventional steel discs, these not only last four times longer, but also offer maximum resistance to fading and high braking performance, even when driving at the limit. The significant reduction in weight also leads to advantages in terms of comfort and handling thanks to reduced unsprung masses.

An innovative technology is used for the shock absorbers: Audi magnetic ride. Instead of the conventional damper fluid, a magnetorheological fluid is used – in other words, a fluid whose viscosity can be influenced by an electromagnetic field. This effect enables the damping characteristic to be influenced electronically at will by applying a voltage to the electromagnets. Audi uses this property to deliver the correct damping forces in every driving situation, thus optimising ride comfort and road behaviour.