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  • Audi: Successful start to 2008

    Following a very successful 2007, Audi is on course to achieve top figures once again in 2008. “We will continue to pursue our course of profitable growth,” said Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG, today at the company’s 119th Annual General Meeting in Ingolstadt. “We produce cars in such a customer-orientated and individualized way that they are like “made-to-measure” suits. In this sense we will deliver a million “made-to-measure” cars to customers in 2008. The new A4 Sedan and the new A4 Avant will play a major part in achieving this. And countless innovations will help us expand our “Vorsprung durch Technik” when it comes to efficiency.” (more…)

  • Audi Q5: Sporty and versatile – New Photos!

    The new Audi Q5 combines the dynamism of a sports sedan with highly variable interior and versatile options for leisure-time and family use. Strong and efficient engines, quattro permanent all-wheel drive and agile running gear have been brought together to create a superior technology package for both on- and off-road driving. Highlights such as the innovative seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission and the Audi drive select control system are proof of Audi’s Vorsprung durch Technik. The sportiest SUV in its class is dynamic, multifunctional and comfortable.

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  • 1.8 TFSI now as entry-level engine in the Audi TT

    New four-cylinder engine with 118 kW (160 hp) for Coupe and Roadster Dynamic performance with high fuel efficiency 2.0 TFSI now also available with quattro all-wheel drive. (more…)

  • Audi TTS – with 2.0 TFSI – the perfect sport engine

    Audi is taking the wraps off a new sports car model. In early summer, the top model of the TT line, the TTS, will be appearing at dealers in both Coupe and Roadster body versions. Its two-liter TFSI engine develops an awesome 200 kW (272 hp) that catapults the Coupe with S tronic dual-clutch transmission from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in just 5.2 seconds and on up to a governed top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph). (more…)

  • The Audi TT 2.0 TDI quattro – Coupe and Roadster

    Performance and efficiency
    Purist sportiness and compelling performance, combined with sensational efficiency – Audi is setting the trends yet again. The Audi TT Coupe 2.0 TDI quattro and Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI quattro are the first series-production sports cars in the world to be powered by diesel engines. The two-liter fourcylinder engine delivers dynamic thrust, with a power output of 125kW (170 hp) and 350 Nm (258.15 lb-ft) of torque. (more…)

  • The Audi A3: Fresh dynamism increasing driving pleasure

    The Audi A3 and A3 Sportback, the premium compact models from Audi, are raising their sporty profile with a raft of improvements and an accentuated design. Innovative technologies such as the S tronic dual-clutch transmission with seven speeds and Audi magnetic ride, the suspension control system, makes for even greater driving pleasure. Its sharper, more striking design lends even greater expression to the A3 family. (more…)

  • „Iron Man“: Spektakulärer Auftritt für Audi R8

    Robert Downey Jr. umrundet von Stars auf dem Roten Teppich: Diese Situation ist nicht ungewöhnlich. Wenn der „Iron Man“-Darsteller mit seinem aktuellen Filmpartner Audi R8 auftritt, dann wird die Performance allerdings spektakulär.

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  • Audi R8 TDI Le Mans

    Audi is presenting a revolution in the top class – the first 12-cylinder diesel engine in a high-performance roadgoing sports car. The V12 TDI with a displacement of six liters powers a concept car based on the Audi R8. This unit generates a huge 500 hp and 1,000 Newton-meters (737.56 lb-ft) of torque. Audi is writing a new chapter in diesel technology with this power unit. Equipped with the expertise that Audi has built up through its motor sport activities, the R8 TDI Le Mans in Brilliant Red embodies superb road handling, pioneering technology and fascinating design. (more…)

  • Audi A4 Avant

    Audi advanced into new dimensions with the A4 sedan. In just a few weeks the A4 Avant—the sportiest, best-looking mid-sized station wagon on the market— will follow. In addition to impressive handling characteristics and a captivating feel of quality, the Audi A4 Avant also offers a practical bonus for sports and recreation enthusiasts: Its dynamic, elegant bodywork conceals up to 1,430 liters (50.50 cubic ft) of cargo space and numerous well thought-out details. (more…)

  • Audi R8 vs Bugatti Veyron vs Porsche 911 GT3 vs Lamborghini Gallardo vs Aston Martin DB9

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    Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2007

    Brakes & Tires
    Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc
    Driveline: Rear Wheel Drive
    Tires F-R: 235/35 ZR19 – 305/30 ZR19
    Engine
    Displacement cu in (cc): 219 (3600)
    Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 415(305) / 7600
    Redline at RPM: 8400
    Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 300(407) / 5500
    Type: Flat-6
    Exterior Dimensions & Weight
    Length × Width × Height in: 176.9 × 72.9 × 50.4
    Weight lb (kg): 3031 (1375)
    Performance
    Acceleration 0-60 mph s: 4.0
    Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): 17/24 (n.a.)
    Top Speed mph (km/h): 193 (310)

    Audi R8 2007

    Brakes & Tires
    Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc
    Driveline: All Wheel Drive
    Tires F-R: 235/35 R19 – 295/30 R19
    Engine
    Displacement cu in (cc): 254 (4163)
    Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 420(313) / 7800
    Redline at RPM: 8250
    Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 317(430) / 4500
    Type: V8
    Exterior Dimensions & Weight
    Length × Width × Height in: 172.8 × 74.1 × 48.8
    Weight lb (kg): 3434 (1558)
    Performance
    Acceleration 0-60 mph s: 4.4
    Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): n.a.
    Top Speed mph (km/h): 187 (301)

    Bugatti Veyron 16.4 2006

    Brakes & Tires
    Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc
    Driveline: All Wheel Drive
    Tires F-R: 265-680 ZR500A – 365-710 R540A (PAX System)
    Engine
    Displacement cu in (cc): 488 (7993)
    Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 1001(736) / 6000
    Redline at RPM: 6500
    Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 923(1250) / 2200-5500
    Type: Quad-Turbocharged W16
    Exterior Dimensions & Weight
    Length × Width × Height in: 174.2 × 77.9 × 47
    Weight lb (kg): 4162 (1888)
    Performance
    Acceleration 0-62 mph s: 2.5
    Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): n.a. (24.1)
    Top Speed mph (km/h): 253 (407)

    Lamborghini Gallardo 2006

    Brakes & Tires
    Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc
    Driveline: All Wheel Drive
    Tires F-R: 235/35 ZR19 – 295/30 ZR19
    Engine
    Displacement cu in (cc): 303 (4961)
    Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 520(362) / 8000
    Redline at RPM: n.a.
    Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 376(510) / 4250
    Type: V10
    Exterior Dimensions & Weight
    Length × Width × Height in: 167.7 × 74.1 × 45.4
    Weight lb (kg): 3153 (1430)
    Performance
    Acceleration 0-62 mph s: 4.0
    Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): 9/15 (17.0)
    Top Speed mph (km/h): 196 (315)

    2007 Aston Martin DB9

    Brakes & Tires
    Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc
    Driveline: Rear Wheel Drive
    Tires F-R: 235/40 – 275/35 ZR19
    Engine
    Displacement cu in (cc): 362 (5935)
    Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 450(331) / 6000
    Redline at RPM: n.a.
    Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 420(570) / 5000
    Type: V12
    Exterior Dimensions & Weight
    Length × Width × Height in: 183.2 × 73.1 × 51.4
    Weight lb (kg): 3769 (1710)
    Performance
    Acceleration 0-62 mph s: 4.7
    Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): n.a.
    Top Speed mph (km/h): 186 (300)

  • Audi RS 6 Avant

    Outstanding top performance and maximum dynamism combined with excellent suitability for everyday use are the impressive features of the new Audi RS 6 Avant, which will be unveiled to the public for the first time at the IAA 2007 in Frankfurt. A newly developed V10 engine with FSI direct injection and twin turbochargers, permanent quattro four-wheel drive and sports suspension with Dynamic Ride Control DRC set the standard for high-performance vehicles in the luxury class. 426 kW (580 bhp) and a maximum torque of 650 Nm add up to an unforgettable performance experience. At the same time, the new Audi RS 6 Avant offers a high standard of travel comfort – on long journeys, too. (more…)

  • Audi A4

    In its design, the new A4 reveals its sporty, progressive character: taut and dynamic in its outlines, it speaks the language of technical perfection. With an overall length of 4.70 metres, the saloon has a substantial, powerful road stance and offers its occupants ample space in an interior full of light. The workmanship is typical of an Audi – quality with no compromises. The controls can be backed by the extra refinement of innovative assistance and multimedia systems. In the safety area, the brand with the four-ring emblem sets new standards: the coordinated action of the airbags and front seat belt force limiters protects the occupants even more effectively. (more…)