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  • 2012 Audi S8

    According to the latest leaks, the premium German automaker Audi is almost ready to introduce the auto scene its latest high-end masterpiece, the 2012 Audi S8. (more…)

  • Audi A8 L with LTE technology

    Audi has exclusively took-off the wraps on its even more technologically-advanced variant of the long-wheelbase Audi A8 luxury saloon, which is ready to offer passengers up to 100Mbps transfer via its broadband internet with long-term evolution (LTE) technology. (more…)

  • Audi A9 – details

    Audi A9 flagship 4-door coupe is based on the current A8, so that means that it will be over 5 meters long and the interior will deliver extraordinary good comfort. A9 is expected to hit the market in 2014 and there will be two variant – cabriolet and coupe. The price will be around €80 000, which is a bit expensive for a GT car.

    Audi A9 will compete directly against Mercedes CLS and Porsche Panamera.

    The body-style features an aluminum space-frame and source its main components from the MLB architecture. A9 will also have the air-sprung chassis architecture and the assembly line at Audi’s Neckarsulm plant.

    Another innovation is the newly developed engine – a 4.0 liter V8. The engine range will also include some V6s and V8s of the A8 range.

    The most powerful 6.3 liter W12 will also be available as an option.

    There is no further data for Audi A9, but one thing is for sure – It looks amazing!



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  • 2011 Audi A8L Price – £60 010

    2011 Audi A8L (long version) officialy goes on sale in Bratain.

    A8L is 130 mm longer than the regular version and offers superb comfort and a lot more leg room for the rear passengers. The standard equipment is just astonishing – heated outer rear seats, sunroof, deluxe four-zone climate control and electric rear and side window blinds. (more…)

  • Audi A8, R8 4.2 Spyder, TT and TT Roadster priced for US

    2011 Audi A8 and R8 4.2 Spyder are now available to order in the US.

    The limousine (A8) is priced at $78 050 and the long version (A8L) starts at $84 000. The standard equipment of both is extremely rich. Both feature 4.2 liter V8 with 377PS (277kW), quattro AWD system, 19” alloys and Nappa leather interior. GPS NAV system and MMI touch with handwriting recognition are also available.

    The small sports convertible car (R8 4.2 Spyder) starts at $127 700. (more…)

  • 2011 Audi S1 will make its official debut at the Paris Motor Show

    This year’s Paris Motor Show will introduce a lot of interesting cars and one of them is the Audi S1, which will make its official debut.

    The car will be practically the same like the A1 with S-line package, but with lowered suspension and bigger 17” alloys.

    Audi S1 is powered by the famous 1.4 liter TSI with 180PS. An innovation is that the S1 wont be equipped with quattro as standard. Instead, the small will be front wheel drive. (more…)

  • ABT Audi A1 – real eye-catcher

    ABT A1 is a cool, trendy and extravagant vehicle. There are three versions of the model – KLECKS, ALOHA and HIGH-VOLTAGE.

    The first one – KLECKS, which literally means „splash”. Its casual splashes of colour stands for the urban lifestyle in the A1. The second – ALOHA is the laid-back “beach boy” for everyone who prefers relaxed enjoyment. The “evil brother” of these two versions is always a live-wire: HIGH-VOLTAGE is the name of the “most toxic” skull design of the ABT A1. (more…)

  • 2011 Audi A7 Sportback completes the line-up

    A7 Sportback is the new vehicle presented by Audi. It is big, five-door model, which combines practicality and unique style. The vehicle features advanced technologies such as super lightweight body, powerful and efficient V6 engines, sporty chassis, superb safety and premium multimedia systems. Audi A7 Sportback starts at €51 650 as a direct oponent of BMW Gran Turismo.

    Audi A7 Sportsback has four V6 engines – two diesel and two petrol units. The output ranges from 204hp to 300hp. The new 3.0 TDI with  204 hp and multitronic consumes on average just 5.3 l per 100 km (44.38 US mpg), corresponding to CO2 emissions of just 139 g per km. All engines use Audi’s innovative thermal management system, a recuperation system and a start-stop system.

    The car is very big, it measures 4.97 meters (16.31 ft) long and 1.91 meters (6.27 ft) wide, but only 1.42 meters (4.66 ft) high. Featuring long hood, , the short front overhang, the long wheelbase, the sportily flowing C-pillars and the sharply dropping rear create a dynamic overall impression.

    The trunk capacity is 535-liter and with the rear seats folded down – 1 390 liters.

    The LED headlights come as an option and further emphasize the unique style of A7 Sportsback. Bi-xenon headlights and LED tail lights come standard. The innovative all-weather light function has also been integrated into the headlights, replacing the classic fog lights.

    Audi A7 Sportback combines a new level of technical intelligence with logical, intuitive ergonomics and self-explanatory operation. The advanced MMI operating system with central menu button and reduced number of buttons comes standard, while one of the options is a new head-up display that projects the most important information on the windshield. The MMI touch system combines a hard drive navigation system with the convenience of touchpad input.

    The driver can use the touchpad to perform numerous functions, such as using his or her finger to write the letters of the destination or the digits of the telephone number.

    The online services work together with Google to connect the five-door Audi coupe to the Internet via the Bluetooth car phone. A UMTS module delivers images and information from Google Earth to the monitor and combines them with the navigation route. A WLAN hotspot is used to connect mobile devices. Further to the Bose sound system, the top-of-the-line option is the Advanced Sound System from Bang & Olufsen featuring 1 300 watts of power and 15 speakers.

    The standard automatic transmissions also play a role in the high efficiency of the Audi A7 Sportback. Audi offers two different transmissions depending on the engines: The continuous multitronic sends the power to the front wheels, while the sporty seven-speed S tronic works together with quattro permanent all-wheel drive.

    A7 Sportback stands on huge 18” to 20” wheels. Furthermore, the optional adaptive air suspension with controlled damping ensures perfect handling and driving dynamics.

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    Audi A7 Sportback

    Design and body

    • Elegant coupe design with four doors and a large, wide-opening luggage compartment hatch that opens and closes electrically (standard)
    • 4.97 meters (16.31 ft) long; variable luggage compartment with up to 1,390 liters (49.09 cu ft) of capacity
    • LED headlights optional; bi-xenon headlights and LED tail lights standard
    • Lightweight body, large percentage of aluminum and high-strength steels

    Interior and controls

    • Elegant, modern lines, a craftsman’s level of workmanship, elegant colors and materials, novel layered wood inserts
    • Start-stop button standard
    • Front seats optionally with ventilation and massage function
    • MMI radio operating system standard; head-up display available as an option
    • Optional MMI navigation plus system with touchpad and large 8-inch display, Internet services from Google, Audi music interface and Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System
    • Optional ambient lighting package with LED technology in the roof module, in the center console ringed with lights and the illuminated door sill trims
    • Advanced safety and assistance systems such as Audi pre sense, adaptive cruise control with stop & go function, Audi active lane assist, night vision assistant, speed limit display and park assist system
    • Highly efficient, fuel-saving climate control system

    Engines

    • Four V6 engines – two powerful and highly efficient gasoline and TDI units each  with power ranging from 150 kW (204 hp) to 220 kW (300 hp)
    • All engines with thermal management, start-stop system and energy recovery
    • 3.0 TDI with 150 kW (204 hp) and multitronic (front-wheel drive) with just 139 g CO2/km (223.70 g/mile)

    Drivetrain

    • Front-wheel drive with multitronic; quattro all-wheel drive combined with seven-speed S tronic
    • quattro with crown-gear center differential and torque vectoring
    • quattro with sport differential for the active distribution of power at the rear axle available as an option

    Chassis

    • Sophisticated chassis construction, aluminum control arms
    • Newly developed, high-efficiency electromechanical power steering
    • Audi drive select assistance system comes standard
    • Optionally available adaptive air suspension with controlled damping
    • 18-inch to 20-inch wheels, powerful brakes

  • Audi A7 Sportsback will make its world debut at the art museum Pinakothek der Moderne

    Audi A7 Sportsback is being presented at the art museum “Pinakothek der Moderne”. The car is in the same segment as BMW Gran Turismo and combines sporty elegance of a coupe and the functionality of a five-door car. The car fulfils the emptiness between mid-size A6 and huge limousine A8. (more…)

  • ABT Sportsline goes easy on the 2011 Audi A8

    Renowned for its astonishing VAG automobiles conversions, ABT Sportsline, the Bavarian aftermarket expert has exclusively unveiled the details on its astonishingly elegant creation, the new ABT AS8. The extraordinary luxury ride is based upon the recently launched, new-generation premium sedan 2011 Audi A8 and offers more sophisticated yet unobtrusive sporty vision. (more…)

  • 2011 Audi A8 L – new era of styling and comfort

    Audi has unveiled the 2011 Audi A8 L, the top version of its all-new, recently introduced A8 flagship model. Packed with long wheelbase and a twelve-cylinder power unit, the top-of-the-range A8 L W12 quattro starts new era of comfort, efficiency and exclusiveness in the premium car manufacturing. (more…)

  • 2011 Audi A8 hybrid – amazing luxury and matchless efficiency

    Power like a big V6, fuel economy like a modest four-cylinder unit – Audi presents the A8 hybrid as a technology concept at the Geneva Motor Show. (more…)