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Nothelle 210 Spatha Review

March 2005
Filed under: NOTHELLE Car News | NOTHELLE Headlines
Ex ungue leonem - You may tell the lion by his claws.

The Name


Spatha: a Roman sword (longer than a gladiator sword), usually single-edged and carried as a one-handed or bastard sword.

Like a lion’s claws, the Spatha short sword is designed chiefly for cutting. Primarily used by the Roman cavalry in the 4th century, horsepower was a decisive factor in those days as well. Usually fitted with a wooden handle, occasionally made of fine walnut, the Spatha sword is exemplary of the accomplished craftsmanship of that era.

For tuning firm nothelle the name captures the relationship between innate dynamism and the art of craftsmanship: bold energy and consummate design.

The Concept


On the heels of the successful 210 Gladius based on the A3, nothelle now is introducing the 210 Spatha based on the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI. Thus a warrior is entering the arena to stand up against mass transportation and fight for a return to individuality and powerful emotion.

The nothelle 210 Spatha unites four elements:


- With powerful torque of 465 Nm that provides power and driving force at all rpm levels for unlimited driving pleasure.
- The joy of agility and good handling that turns a compact vehicle into a mighty Secutor of the curve.
- A visual profile of functional elegance and dynamic sportiness.
- Sophisticated technology makes the 210 Spatha extremely frugal at the pump, most uncommon for a thoroughly sporty vehicle of this class.

This unique combination of power, spirited responsiveness, boldly expressive design and fuel economy will transport you into a thrilling driving experience!

The Makers


nothelle, a manufacturer of vehicle enhancements from Duisburg, Germany, brings together concepts seldom thought compatible in car making: taut sportiness and dignified elegance, exhilarating driving pleasure with the functionality for everyday driving.

Specialising in vehicles from Audi and Volkswagen, nothelle has a 37-year tradition of working with world-renowned firms in areas spanning from engine design to suspension enhancements on down to interior refinements.

With its concentrated know-how nothelle is now shaping the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI into a vehicle after its own philosophy. This diesel is hitting the big time – powering a nothelle.

nothelle 210 Spatha. A driving experience in facts and figures

The most powerful diesel today in its category:


- 154 kW (210 PS) and 465 Nm torque available across an rpm range rarely seen with diesels.
- Top speed: 227 km/h
- Acceleration: 0-100 in 7.8 sec.
- Elasticity seen otherwise only in sports cars.

The Features


Technical configurations of the nothelle engine :


High performance turbocharger with improved fan efficiency, optimised air ducts (pressure/intake) and specially adapted engine management.

For a look of strength:


nothelle aerodynamics concept specially for the Audi A3 Sportback consisting of expanded wheel arches, front spoiler, side skirts, rear apron and rear spoiler.

For secure contact with the road:


nothelle Novedra VII RS 8.5 x 19 alloy wheels for optimal traction, taking this tremendous force safely onto the streets. Increased mechanical grip with the Kumho Ecsta KU19 tyre. A high-performance tyre loved for its outstanding steering precision and smoothness as well as its perfect, long-lasting grip.

Guarantees safe deceleration in every situation:


nothelle high-performance braking system with 4-piston technology with 328x28 mm disks, internally ventilated and perforated. Exhibits almost no fading even under constant use.

Agility you can feel:


nothelle Performance full suspension set with infinitely variable height adjustment. Its superb agility provides dynamic, sportscar-like handling on every kind of road surface.

Turning performance into sound:


nothelle Sport exhaust system made out of stainless steel with ram air and temperature-optimised exhaust ducts.

Makes your vehicle distinctive:


nothelle bi-colour leather interior. Seat midsections in the colour carnella with nothelle’s trademark red thread on one of the leather seams, seat side sections in Alcantara for better ergonomics along with sporty aluminium fittings.

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