A new interpretation of the Audi Q5 SUV featuring a power-enhanced 3.0-litre TFSI petrol engine delivering a mighty 408PS will be one of the stars of the 2009 Worthersee Tour (May 20-23), Austria’s now legendary GTI meet for enthusiasts from all over Europe.



The purpose-built Q5, which also features a unique paint job and a lowered and widened chassis connected to the tarmac by 21-inch wheels, will take centre stage on a 3,000 square metre Audi stand dedicated to the centennial celebration ‘100 years of Audi’. In addition to historic models from various decades, the Ingolstadt carmaker will feature showcase vehicles such as the Audi TT RS, the Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro, R8 LMS and the Audi A1 Sportback.



Audi engineers prepared the Q5 custom concept especially for the Worthersee Tour. Finished in the matt custom colour Daytona Grey, the test bed for Audi Genuine Accessories rolls on 21-inch wheels of seven twin-spoke design, and features a 90 millimetre wider track and a 60 millimetre lower ride height compared to the standard Q5. The power output of the supercharged 3.0 TFSI V6 engine, which until now has been reserved for the S4, the S5 Cabriolet and the A6, has been increased from a maximum of 333PS in the S4 and S5 Cabriolet to 408PS, allowing the Audi Q5 custom concept to accelerate from 0 to 62mph in 4.4 seconds. Top speed is governed at 155mph.