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SR Auto Audi Q5 Vossen CV3 – Versatility in Action

SR Auto Audi Q5 Vossen CV3 is unique SUV given that it is a machine made by Audi! In addition it has been tuned by the specialist from SR Auto. What they have done here is to give the vehicle more versatility in terms of stance and visual appearance.

This is because the Q5 is now being equipped with new set of “shoes”, namely the Vossen CV3. They have universal five spoke design, which is the perfect match for this black beauty. The twenty-two inch, Machined Face Matte Black Windows rims give more aggressive presence to the SUV.

Furthermore, under the hood, one can find the 3.2-litre V6 petrol engine, which generates 199 kW (270 hp) at 6500rpm and 330 Nm (244 lb-ft) between 3000-5000rpm. Moreover, mated to a twin-clutch seven-speed ‘S-tronic’ sequential transmission, the V6 reaches 100km/h in only 6.9 seconds.

Source: SR Auto

October 29, 2012

Matured and Poised: SR Auto Audi A7

SR Auto Audi A7 is the next great vehicle we have prepared for you today. An Audi masterpiece, the A7 stands out with its fluidic forms, aggressive front end design and great power it delivers.

In particular, it is equipped with the mighty 3.0 liter TFSI supercharged V6 engine, delivering 310 hp (228 kW) and 440Nm (325 lb-ft) of torque. In addition, it has superb standard equipment.

Shot in the dusk under a haze of fog, this poised Audi A7 now runs on brand new set of shoes. All this of course thanks to the specialists from SR Auto. Nevertheless, power saloons such as this A7 have the ability to pull off a large list of looks no matter the wheel.

Having this fact in mind, SR Auto selected extremely intricate design from PUR Wheels – namely, the multispoke PUR 7EVEN Monoblock wheels. They include a brushed face with modern black windows, which makes a perfect contrast and at the same time gives a sense of balance between the dark exterior and the chrome accent trims.

Source: SR Auto

October 26, 2012

Audi F12 Prototype or a R8 with 204HP

Audi has announced a strange car – F12 Prototype, which is actually a R8 but with an electric motor. The sports electric car comes a 38 kWh battery and three motors with a combined power of 204HP (150 kW) and 550Nm (406 lb-ft) of torque.

When the car goes at low speeds, only the front axle is powered by a single electric motor and on high speeds or fast acceleration – the two rear motors are activated for full power and control.

“Our team united engineering art, creativity and a portion of lateral thinking,” said Dr. Christian Allmann, one of the project managers.

“Young, independent free-thinkers worked together with the experts from the Technical Development departments at Audi and Bosch. We enjoyed a constant sharing of our respective knowledge and different work cultures.” “The project was very dynamic with respect to personnel and technologies, resulting in a very flexible collaboration with open interfaces,” added Martin Schüssler, Allmann’s colleague.

The F12 driver controls basic drive functions – Park, Reverse, Neutral and Drive – by operating buttons on the center tunnel. All other operations are controlled via a tablet computer that can be removed from the center console. A user-programmable instrument cluster presents all key information in high resolution.

The car is actually planned for production, but nothing is sure for now.

Source: Audi

October 22, 2012

ABT 2013 Audi AS3 – A Beautiful Rear Also Can Endear

ABT Sportsline has announced the AS3, which is currently the benchmark for sportiness and dynamism. The project is based on the latest A3 and comes with complete aerodynamics kit, sets of big wheels and some performance updates.

The aerodynamics package includes a tailgate-mounted spoiler, a rear diffuser insert and a sports exhaust system. The car is closer to the ground thanks to a set of lowering springs and rolls sets of 18- or 19-inch CR and DR series alloy wheels fitted with proper tires.

The 1.4 liter TFSI engine can be boosted up to 170HP (125 kW) and the powerful 2.0 liter TFSI is able to develop whopping 280HP (206 kW). The economical two-liter TDI can be uprated to 180HP (132 kW) and 210HP (154 kW).

“We have dealt with Audi cars for many decades now. We developed the AS3 by utilising all our experience and know-how. Our customers can always depend upon getting a fully harmonised car.“, commented Hans-Jürgen Abt.

Source: ABT

October 17, 2012

Audi Q2 Crosslane Coupe at the Paris Motor Show

Audi will present the Q2 Crosslane Coupe Concept at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. Probably the vehicle won’t look like the picture shown here, but the new two-door SUV with feature a 2+2 interior layout. Also nothing is mentioned about production version.

The car features MQB platform, which is developed by the VW Group and used already on the new A3, Golf VII and Ibiza.

The Q2 Crosslane Coupe Concept is 4250mm long, 150mm high and it’s 1,900mm wide, with a 2500mm wheelbase.

It will be powered by an electric motor with 116HP (86 kW). Nothing is mentioned about the battery, but the expected range is around 130km (80 miles). The car will also have a small three-cylinder 1.5 liter petrol engine, which will work only as a generator to charge the batteries.

Stay tuned for more details!

Source: WCF

September 26, 2012

Prior Design Audi R8 PD GT850 – Seduction in Red

Prior Design Audi R8 PD GT850 is the latest and breathtaking tuning of the folks from the studio Prior Design. Being a true Audi R8, the supercar impresses with both outstanding look and spectacular driving performance. However, this fact didn’t stop the tuners and they have put all their efforts in order to make it even better.

The result is truly impressive, we must admit. They have turned this Audi model into a brutal PD-GT850 racing style car. Here we can see that the front is entirely revised, where a front apron with widenings and an integrated carbon spoiler was installed.

Furthermore, two air inlet covers were integrated and were applied with two carbon struts each. In addition, the motor cowl has an integrated air outlet with four lamellae. And if we have to ask why this incredible car looks much wider, well the answer lies in the installation of a set of new front mudguards.

Next to be mentioned is the improved air circulation along the vehicle sides. This was achieved by installing aerodynamically formed side sills that also optionally light the vehicle underbody with four LED lamps.

The tail area could have been taken off of a GT3-racing car. A massive tail spoiler and a tail bumper with lateral air inlets, as well as a Carbona application put a lot more power onto the rear axle. Of course, the powerful stance here is complemented by tail widenings.

A great deal here is also the matching wheel/tyre combination for the R8. Now the car runs on a 3-part ADV1 Concave-wheel in 20 inch with Continental tyres in 265/30R20 and 325/25R20.

Prior-Design also offers as an option here a special sports exhaust system with flap control. For the “small” 4.2 FSI engine the power can be raised from 420 (309 kW) to 475 hp (350 kW). In addition there is an option which includes compressor conversion with power upgrade which reaches a full 565 hp (415 kW).

Source: Prior Design

September 26, 2012

ABT Audi A1 Quattro – Power and control

The Audi A1 Quattro is truly an exceptional car, which has everything that a petrol head needs – speed, stability, handling and nice aggressive vision. Still, there are a few tweaks which can be done to make it even better.

As Hans-Jürgen Abt emphasises: “A dynamic engine, an intelligent 4WD and a low weight – our A1 quattro is a real racer.“

The ABT A1 Quattro is powered by a 2.0 liter four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine boosted to sensational 307HP (226 kW) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. This is an increase of 51HP and 50Nm. The result on the track is 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds (0.3 quicker) and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited.

Still, the boost doesn’t affect the fuel consumption, which makes the A1 Quattro a suitable everyday vehicle, despite the hard as rock suspension.

Hans-Jürgen Abt commented: “If needed, the A1 quattro reacts immediately if you hit the pedal to the metal and your body won’t lack adrenaline …. But it is also easy to drive through narrow inner city streets.“

Once unleashed, this combination of ABT POWER and quattro drive is a sure winner!

Source: ABT

September 21, 2012

Audi’s Electric Bi-turbo Engine

Audi will produce a super high-efficient electric bi-turbo diesel engine. In this future technology, a secondary compressor boosts the main turbocharger at lower engine speeds.

Audi has announced they are testing an electric bi-turbo diesel engine.

The latest bi-turbo diesel from Audi is the 3.0 Bi-TDI. It develops 313HP (230 kW) and 650Nm (480 lb-ft) at just 1450RPM. This is a specific power output of 106HP (78 kW) per liter displacement. However, its combined fuel consumption in the A6 is only 6.4 / 100 km (36.75 US mpg) and CO2 emissions of 169 g/km.

What all turbocharged engines have in common is that the turbocharger is driven by energy from the exhaust. This means that starting from very low revs, the rise in boost pressure and therefore torque becomes gradually greater only as the exhaust energy increases.

A new development stage is the electric biturbo. This makes it possible – independently of the exhaust energy available – to build up charge pressure quickly and achieve high levels of torque even at very low revs.

In advanced diesel development at Audi’s site in Neckarsulm, a 3.0 V6 TDI was built and calibrated with an electric biturbo. It is a combination of a conventional gas-driven turbocharger with a secondary electrically driven compressor – whose exterior appearance is almost identical to that of a conventional turbocharger.

Instead of a turbine wheel driven by the exhaust gas stream, this is an auxiliary charging stage arranged in line with the gas-driven turbocharger. It integrates a small electric motor that can accelerate its turbine to very high speeds in an extremely short time. The electrically driven compressor is placed after the main turbocharger and intercooler in the charge air path. In most operating states, the charge air is routed around it via a bypass. However, when the flap integrated in the bypass closes – i.e. when the main turbocharger’s energy output is low – the air is directed into the electric compressor and is compressed there a second time.

The results of the new concept are impressive. Torque buildup occurs significantly earlier in every drive-off, which the driver perceives as a distinct boost in performance.

The energy required to drive the electric compressor is largely offset by battery regeneration during coasting phases, so that the end effect is essentially neutrall with regard to energy consumption.

The flexible and compact charge air path enables two-stage turbocharging with just one turbine that is driven by exhaust gas. The reduced heat demand enables earlier activation of the catalytic converter.

Source: Audi

September 21, 2012

2013 Audi A3 Sportback – €22,500

Audi has released full details about the new 2013 A3 Sportback. The compact five-door model with the spacious luggage compartment breaks new ground in terms of vehicle weight thanks to ultra-lightweight construction technology. The engines are powerful and efficient. The infotainment and driver assistance systems available in the new A3 Sportback set new standards in the premium compact segment.

The new Audi A3 Sportback is long and lean – length 4,310 mm, width 1,780 mm and height 1,425 mm. This are only slightly greater than on the previous model, the wheelbase now measures 2,636 mm (8.65 ft), an increase of 58 millimeters (2.28 in). This makes the five-door model 35 mm (1.38 in) longer between the axles than the three-door version.

As a result of these dimensions, the passengers get some more legroom, a boot space of 380 liters and 1220 liters, when rear seats folded down.

The design with the three side windows is taut and concentrated, with every detail precise and expressive. The distinguishing element at the front of the vehicle is the distinctive, stone gray single-frame grille with the angled upper corners. The lower edges of the flat headlights taper off at an angle. Audi offers optional xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights, with LED headlights to follow somewhat later. Large air intakes up front hint at the power of the engines.

The new A3 Sportbck is coming with a choice of one TDI and two TFSI engines.

The 1.6 TDI is the most efficient engine in the model lineup. It can average just 3.8 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (61.90 US mpg) when paired with the manual transmission. This corresponds to CO2 emissions of 99 g/km (159.33 g/mile). 0-100 km/h in 10.9 seconds and a top speed of 194 km/h (121 mph).

The other more powerful diesel will be available later next year, the 2.0 TDI has 184HP (135 kW) and 380Nm (280 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 7.4 seconds and a top speed of 232 km/h (144 mph). The average fuel consumption is 4.3 liters per 100 km (54.70 US mpg) and 111 grams CO2 per km.

The petrol range includes a new 1.4 TFSI – 122HP (90 kW) and 200Nm (148 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 9.3 seconds and a top speed of 203 km/h (126 mph). The average fuel consumption is excellent – 5.3 liters / 100 km with 123 grams of CO2/km.

The same engine has a second more powerful version – 140HP (103 kW) and 250Nm (184 lb-ft). It features the innovative cylinder on demand (COD) system, which deactivates the second and third cylinders at low to intermediate loads and while coasting. Average fuel consumption is 4.7 liters of fuel per 100 km (50.05 US mpg) with CO2 emissions are just 110 grams per. Performance is sporty, with a time of 8.4 seconds for the standard sprint (with manual transmission) and a top speed of 213 km/h (132.35 mph).

The new 1.8 TFSI, the most powerful gasoline engine in the lineup, produces 180HP (132 kW) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque. It combines FSI direct injection with indirect injection and uses the Audi valvelift system to vary valve lift as required. The exhaust manifold is integrated into the cylinder head – a similar solution is also used in the two smaller TFSI engines. Key performance data with S tronic and front-wheel drive: from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 7.3 seconds, top speed of 232 km/h (144.16 mph) and average fuel consumption of 5.6 liters per 100 km (42.00 US mpg) corresponding to 130 grams CO2 per km.

The 2013 Audi A3 Sportback is scheduled to hit the German market in February next year. The base model with the 1.2-liter TFSI starts at 22,500 EURO.

Source: Audi

September 20, 2012

2013 Audi SQ5 TDI Exclusive Concept to Make Official Debut in Paris

2013 Audi SQ5 TDI Exclusive Concept is the limited edition model of the popular Audi SUV. The vehicle will make its official first appearance in Paris later this month and is envisioned only as a limited 50-car production run.

Furthermore, the Sq5 is equipped with 3.0-litre bi-turbo TDI engine, which generates 313 hp (230 kW) and 650 Nm (480 lb-ft) between 1,450 and 2,800rpm. This means that the Audi model can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.1 seconds on its way to the top speed of 155mph.

In fact, the Audi SQ5 TDI is the new top model in the Q5 model series and also the first S model in the history of Audi with a diesel engine.

In addition to this, the performance SUV will showcase new design features in the interior and an exclusive exterior finish as a limited production run. As you can see this exclusive concept is colored in stunning Aral Blue crystal effect shade, which conveys feeling of depth.

The exterior mirrors here are in aluminium look, and xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights come as a standard. The four exhaust tailpipes dominate the rear of the vehicle.

On the other hand, the interior of the SQ5 TDI Audi is equipped with leather multifunction sports steering wheel, gear lever gaiter in black Fine Nappa leather with accents of contrasting stitching in snow white, black sport seats covered in Fine Nappa leather with contrasting stitching in snow white and black, and woven leather in the centre section of the seats.

In addition to that the designers have also added finished in snow white Alcantara headlining, blind for the sunroof and inlays, and applications in the doors. At last, the open-pored veneer has been specifically treated in order to bring the attention at the grain. The door trims and the entry sills carry Audi exclusive badges.

The starting price of the new limited edition 2013 Audi SQ5 TDI Exclusive Concept is €92 000.

Source: Audi

September 15, 2012

2013 Audi RS5: Naturally Aspirational

Motor Trend has released a full video review of one of the best sports coupes on the market – the new 2013 Audi RS5.

It features LED-infused headlights, nice matt aluminum trim and enormous 19” forged aluminum wheels fitted with low-profile tires. There is also a new rear diffuser, a dual sports exhaust system with nice deep sound and the final touch is a carbon fiber rear spoiler.

The interior features a sports steering wheel, leather and Alcantara heated sport seats, some metallic accents and of course – carbon fiber trim.

The Audi RS 5 is delivered with an extensive set of standard extras. They include the parking system plus, driver and front passenger seat heating, automatic belt feeder, wind deflector, lighting package, driver information system with rest recommendation and a comprehensive package of restraint systems. In case of an impending roll-over accident, strong aluminum plates deploy upwards behind the rear head restraints. Sporty and luxurious options include three-stage head-level heating, convenience key, high-beam assistant, adaptive light and three-zone deluxe automatic air conditioning.

The engine is a 4.2 liter naturally aspirated V8 with 450HP (331 kW) and 430Nm (317 lb-ft) of torque. It is mated to a 7-speed S-tronic gearbox sending all that power to Quattro AWD system. 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. However, upon request, Audi can increase it to 280 km/h (174 mph).

September 11, 2012

2013 Audi RS5 Cabrio – wind in the hair and V8 sound [video]

Audi has unveiled the new 2013 RS5 Cabrio, ahead of its official premiere at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. The four-seat convertible with a cloth soft top entices with a unique combination of elegance and power. The wind in the hair and the massive sound of the big V8 in front are just the perfect combination.

Furthermore, the new RS5 Cabrio features a lightweight soft top that can be opened in 15 seconds. The exterior boasts LED-infused headlights, nice matt aluminum trim and enormous 19” forged aluminum wheels fitted with low-profile tires. Other interesting parts are the new rear diffuser, a dual sports exhaust system with nice deep sound and the final touch is a carbon fiber rear spoiler.

The interior boasts a sports steering wheel, leather and Alcantara heated sport seats, some metallic accents and of course – carbon fiber trim. There is also a wind deflector and a driver information system.

The Audi RS 5 Cabriolet is delivered with an extensive set of standard features. They include the parking system plus, driver and front passenger seat heating, automatic belt feeder, wind deflector, lighting package, driver information system with rest recommendation and a comprehensive package of restraint systems. In case of an impending roll-over accident, strong aluminum plates deploy upwards behind the rear head restraints. Sporty and luxurious options include three-stage head-level heating, convenience key, high-beam assistant, adaptive light and three-zone deluxe automatic air conditioning.

The engine of the RS5 Cabrio is a 4.2 liter naturally aspirated V8 with 450HP (331 kW) and 430Nm (317 lb-ft) of torque. It is mated to a 7-speed S-tronic gearbox sending all that power to Quattro AWD system. 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. However, upon request, Audi can increase it to 280 km/h (174 mph).

The 2013 Audi RS5 Cabrio will hit the European market in the beginning of the next year. It is priced from €88,500, which is a lot and hopefully the car will worth its price.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3aqUYRYaG0

Source: Audi

September 7, 2012

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