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  • What changes did Audi make to its 2017 Model Year lineup? Here are the details [pricing included]

    Audi A7 piloted driving concept front view Audi has made full model line improvements for its vehicles from 2017 Model Year, offering better looks for the interior, exterior, more personalization options, additional smartphone interface, technology packages, and more. The pricing has been also officially announced, and here are the details.

    2017 Audi A5/S5 Coupe and Cabriolet

    Changes for the duo include standard S line competition plus exterior elements, and if your car is equipped with a Tiptronic® transmission it will also get a 3-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel with shift paddles. Rear parking sensors come with the starter’s pack, too.

    SEE ALSO: Have you heard about the Audi R8 V10 plus selection 24h? It is the perfect version of the most powerful Audi

    As an option, customers can now order the Convenience package, which comprises of heated front seats with driver memory, Audi advanced key and auto-dimming exterior mirrors. In addition, a Black optic package can be ordered for the A5 Coupe Sport models. It features 19” Audi Sport 10-spoke-Y design gloss black finish alloys and gloss black exterior mirror housings and grille surround.

    2017 Audi A6

    The A6, one of the most popular models out there, receives refreshed exterior, improved in-vehicle infotainment, smartphone interface and also gets the S line as a standard. Very cool standard feature are the 18-inch 10-spoke-V design wheels. When it comes to the optional goodies, the A6 gets a Sport package with 19-inch 10-spoke wheel as well as a Black optic package with 20-inch 5-arm-star wheel in a black polished finish.

    In terms of interior, the A6 benefits from S sport Valcona leather seats with diamond contrast stitching and a flat bottom steering wheel with shift paddles. The exterior is now sportier due to the addition of the standard S exterior, black mirror housings, 20-inch 5-double-spoke titanium wheels and red front and rear brake calipers. However, the major improvement for the 2017 A6 is the updated 3.0T engine, which produces 340 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque.

    2017 Audi A7

    2017 Audi RS 7 Sportback performance side view

    A7 and S7 get the new Audi smartphone interface, BOSE Surround Sound and 19-inch 5-spoke-V-design wheels as a standard. The A7 3.0T competition model is now proud owner of a standard S line exterior, red brake calipers and 20-inch 5-double-spoke titanium wheels.

    The optional Premium Plus trim level adds 20-inch 5-parallel-spoke-S design wheel. The opther optional pack is the S7 Sport package which comprises of 21-inch 5-arm-Rotor titanium wheel, Black optic package and red front and rear brake calipers.

    2017 Audi A8

    A8 is as pretty in MY 2017 as in other years. It will be offered however only in its A8 L (long-wheelbase) variant. When ordered with the Sport exterior styling, it will be equipped with the 3.0T 6-cylinder engine. The available Black optic package on 3.0T and 4.0T models adds black exterior accents, darkened taillights and 20-inch 5-double-spoke wheels with titanium finish.

    Another pack is called Executive and it includes advanced driver assistance features, Audi side assist and Audi pre sense rear. The flagship sedan, the S8 plus, comes equipped with a 4.0T 8-cylinder producing 605 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque. The car also includes new interior design options like the black leather seats with Arras red stitching.

    2017 Audi Q3

    The “tiny” Q3 crossover will come as a standard with the Premium entry-level trim level. This means that it will offer many standard features like the power front seats, panoramic sunroof and LED taillights and DRLs. The optional Premium Plus models are equipped with heated, power folding exterior mirrors with driver auto-dimming, and a power tailgate with a programmable preset opening.

    Another availability is the Sport plus package adding the Sport interior package with Audi drive select, front Sport seats and a 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles, 19-inch 10-spoke titanium matte alloys. The Black optic exterior pack contrasts with black Singleframe grille, black roof rails and black window surrounds.

    2017 Audi Q5

    The Q5 is probably the most successful car among the SUVs in Audi’s range. Of course, it also gets more standard equipment, like the 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles, Audi drive select and adaptive cruise control.

    The 3.0T, SQ5 comes a standard with dynamic steering. Also optional is the new Black optic plus pack adding matte black rear diffuser and high-gloss black rear spoiler, door handles and exterior mirror housings. Audi’s Q5 2.0T Premium Plus models will now ride on 19” 5-arm-star-design wheels shod with all-season tires. And this is as standard.

    2017 Audi TT Coupe and Roadster Model Line

    At last but not least, the 2017 TT and TTS feature updated exterior and interior, camera and auto-dimming, power-folding side mirrors. Optional packages include Black optic pack with black Singleframe grille surround, black exterior mirror housings and 19-inch 5-double spoke titanium finish alloys. The black optic pack has been created for the TTS only. It adds black rear diffuser and 20-inch 5-V-spoke design titanium finish alloys.

    2017 Audi R8 V10 Plus side view

    Audi 2017 Model Year Lineup US Pricing

    Model Premium Premium Plus Prestige Single Trim
    • A4 Sedan
    		 2.0T S tronic FWD $37,300 $41,100 $45,900 /
    • A4 Sedan
    		 2.0T S tronic q $39,400 $43,200 $48,000 /
    • A5 Cabriolet Sport
    		 2.0T Tiptronic q / / / $48,600
    • S5 Cabriolet
    		 3.0T S tronic q / / / $61,100
    • A5 Coupe Sport
    		 2.0T Tiptronic q / / / $42,200
    • A5 Coupe Sport
    		 2.0T Man q / / / $41,200
    • S5 Coupe
    		 3.0T S tronic q / / / $54,100
    • S5 Coupe
    		 3.0T Man q / / / $53,100
    • A6 Sedan
    		 2.0T S tronic FWD $47,600 $51,600 / /
    • A6 Sedan
    		 2.0T Tiptronic q $49,800 $53,800 / /
    • A6 Sedan
    		 3.0T Tiptronic q / $58,600 $61,600 /
    • A6 Competition
    		 3.0T Tiptronic q / / $67,600 /
    • S6 Sedan
    		 4.0T S tronic q / $70,900 $74,100 /
    • A7
    		 3.0T Tiptronic q / $68,800 $71,350 /
    • A7 Competition
    		 3.0T Tiptronic q / / $76,550 /
    • S7
    		 4.0T S tronic q / $79,900 $82,900 /
    • RS 7
    		 4.0T Tiptronic q / / $110,700 /
    • RS 7 performance
    		 4.0T Tiptronic q / / $129,500 /
    • A8 L
    		 3.0T Tiptronic q / / / $82,500
    • A8 L
    		 4.0T Sport Tiptronic q / / / $91,500
    • S8 plus
    		 4.0T Tiptronic q / / / $115,900
    • Q3
    		 2.0T Tiptronic FWD $31,800 $34,500 $39,200 /
    • Q3
    		 2.0T Tiptronic q $33,900 $36,600 $41,300 /
    • Q5
    		 2.0T Tiptronic q $40,900 $43,150 / /
    • Q5
    		 3.0T Tiptronic q / $46,400 $53,200 /
    • SQ5
    		 3.0T Tiptronic q / $53,300 $60,800 /
    • Q7
    		 3.0T Tiptronic q $54,800 $58,800 $64,300 /
    • R8 Coupe
    		 V10 S tronic q / / / $162,900
    • R8 Coupe
    		 V10 plus S tronic q / / / $189,900
    • TT Coupe
    		 2.0T S tronic q / / / $43,500
    • TTS Coupe
    		 2.0T S tronic q / / / $52,500
    • TT Roadster
    		 2.0T S tronic q / / / $47,000

    Source: Audi

  • Can this ABT Audi S6 Beat the RS6 with its 550 HP?

    ABT Audi S6 Front and Side ViewThe day begins very nice, not only because of the NSX information, but also because the specialists at ABT Sportsline just sent us a couple of photos and details on their latest project. This time they have worked on an Audi S6, thus giving it super-strengths and some minimal styling tweaks.

    The best thing about this tuning is the added “New Generation” performance package, which puts the S6 very near to the RS6. As a result, this car produces 550 hp (404 kW) and 680 Nm (502 lb0ft), instead of 450 hp (331 kW) and 550 Nm (406 lb-ft). The maximum speed was also raised to 290 km/h. Nice, isn’t it? The good news here is that if you have an S7 you can get the same power package.

    Hundred additional horses also mean that the car needs new rubbers in 21-inches of size which were of course mated with super cool wheels. The other styling features are the new fender inserts, exposed carbon mirror caps and carbon-made rear spoiler.

    SEE ALSO: ABT Releases 400HP Volkswagen Golf R 

    Moreover, there is an electronic ABT Level Control for the air suspension. It will perfectly position the wheels in their arches, while the lowered CoG will also help the S6 corner much better.

    Although there aren’t any pictures of the interior, we believe ABT specialists when they say that it now includes entrance lights with their own start-stop button, floor and trunk mats with tuner’s logo and LED shifting lights in the steering wheel.

    Well, does it sound plausible now that the Audi S6 can beat the RS6?

    2015 ABT Audi S6
    2015 ABT Audi S6

    Source: ABT 

  • ABT Audi AS6-R Avant – 600HP and 750Nm

    ABT Sportsline has announced their latest project called AS6-R based on the performance touring – Audi S6 Avant. The AS6-R boasts styling and performance upgrades. It combines lifestyle and dynamics with the characteristics of a real family estate car.

    The exterior boasts a complete aerodynamics package including carbon fiber air intake surroundings, carbon fiber mirror covers and new front fender vents. There is also a pair of revised side skirts, new rear bumper and a carbon fiber rear spoiler. Upon request, the AS6-R will be fitted with a stainless steel sports exhaust system with nice deep sound and a set of enormous ABT DR gun-metal sport-type wheels – 9J x 21” fitted with 265/30 ZR21 tires.

    The twin-turbocharged 4.0 liter V8 engine is boosted to 600HP (441 kW) and 750Nm (553 lb-ft) of torque. This is an increase of 180HP (132 kW) and 200Nm (147 lb-ft). The result is thanks to bigger turbochargers, optimized cooling and a reworked exhaust system. 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 12.9 seconds and a top speed of 310 km/h (192 mph), which is actually pretty good for an estate car.

    ABT AS6-R:

    ABT ENGINE TECHNOLOGY

    • Engine: 4.0 TFSI, 3.993 cc capacity, V8
    • Performance tuning: ABT POWER S
    • Performance: 600 HP/441 kW (standard: 420 HP/309 kW)

    ABT AERODYNAMICS

    • ABT front skirt attachment in Carbon
    • ABT mirror covers in Carbon
    • ABT side skirt attachments in Carbon
    • ABT rear spoiler in Carbon
    • ABT rear skirt set
    • ABT fender inserts
    • ABT WHEELS DR 21″ – Available also as complete set of wheels with sports tires

    ABT EXHAUST TECHNOLOGY

    • ABT 4-pipe stainless steel exhaust system

    Source: ABT

  • America vs. Asia vs. Europe

    Despite the hard financial circumstances some car manufacturers keep developing and releasing sports luxurious cars. The three cars in question here are: The 2009 Audi S6 coming from Europe, the 2011 Infinity M coming from Asia and the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V.

    3 cars, 26 cylinders, more than 1300hp altogether and let the fun begin.

    Being sports cars first of all, it is power on the first place. All three have lots of it, but the Cadillac has 121hp more than the Audi and 136 more than the Infinity. Being supercharged the Cadillac has the most torque as well – 551 NM.

    Both the Audi and the Cadillac can be equipped with a six-speed automatic, while the Infinity offers a seven-speed transmission. If you are more conservative, the Cadillac is the only one to offer a manual gearbox – a 6-speed one.

    Having such immense amount of power feels great and engineers were well aware of this. All three cars can benefit from at least 350mm rotors on the front wheels. The Audi has the largest brakes – 385mm and two-piston sliding calipers. The Cadillac’s are just 5mm smaller; the Infinity has 356mm rotors.

    America vs. Asia vs. Europe
    America vs. Asia vs. Europe

    So it seems the Cadillac has it all in terms of driving experience. It lacks some other stuff though – No DVD player is to be found inside. Also, it is only sold as RWD, which is indeed fun, but AWD provides more stability and control especially if you have more than 400 hp.  Another small detail -it does not have a sunroof unlike the other two that have one as standard. At the cost of $62,360.00 the Cadillac is the second cheapest but mpg wise it is doing the worst of all three.

    So which is the most fun to drive? The Cadillac is RWD, so maybe young people would prefer it, hence the supercharged Corvette engine and 556 hp. The Infinity is the only one offering 7 speeds meaning you always have enough power and torque to get your back firmly on the seat. The Audi has 2 cylinders more and offers the best picture under the bonnet, also its peak of torque is at the lowest RPM and the peak of power is at the highest. Also it costs 14-16k more than the other two.

    Which is the fastest – definitely the Cadillac, considerably.

    Which one is the most beautiful – the Infinity for sure slightly reminding of a Jaguar or a Maserati.

    What does the Audi lack?

    – A little more power to face the competition and let’s face it

    – Arguments to justify the 14k gap in price.

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    2009 Audi S6

  • 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…)

  • Audi A5 Cabrio refined by Senner Tuning – Gorgeous!

    Audi A5 is an amazing car, especially, when it is a Cabriolet. If this is not enough stylish, Senner Tuning now offers a new aerodynamics and performance package for the beautiful convertible.

    The RS bodykit includes a new front bumper in RS6 Design, a revised cooler grille, mirrors in the RS5 Design and a rear bumper with diffuser. To complete the exterior look, Senner added enormous Scwhert (“Sword”) SC1 light metal rims in dimensions – 9Jx20″ and 10.5Jx20″ in  with 245/30 R20 and 295/25 R20er Vredestein tyres, respectively at the front and at the rear. (more…)

  • Audi Sets Prices on the New and Upgraded A6 / S6 Lineup for MY 2009

    Audi of America today released pricing for the updated 2009 model-year Audi A6 sedan, A6 Avant and S6 sedan, which are scheduled to arrive in U.S. dealerships by the beginning of January.

    Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price for the Audi A6 3.2 sedan Premium will start at $45,100.  The Audi A6 3.0T quattro sedan Premium will start at $50,100. The Audi A6 3.0T quattro Avant Premium will start at $53,310.  The Audi A6 4.2 quattro sedan will start at $60,950, and the Audi S6 will start at $75,900.  Prices do not include a destination charge of $825, taxes, title or dealer charges. (more…)

  • 2009 Audi A6/S6 Product Improvement

    Audi A6• Sales: A6 is segment leader in worldwide sales (vs. BMW 5 series and Mercedes E class).
    •Design: New front/rear lighting and front bumper/grille design; LED lighting technology for both front DRL and side mirror lighting; new wheel program, and interior accent updates. (more…)

  • Audi Q7 V12 TDI

    A time of 5.5 seconds for the sprint from a standstill to 100 km/h and an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h put the performance SUV from Audi on a par with high-calibre sports cars. The engine limits its consumption to an average of just 11.9 litres/100 km.

    The new V12 TDI is the crowning glory of an engine line-up brimming with dynamic performance – each and every one of the diesel engines from Audi generates a high output and tremendous pulling power for a sporty drive. This character has emerged over and over again in the brand’s models, not least in the form of the six- and eight-cylinder 2.7 TDI, 3.0 TDI and 4.2 TDI models. (more…)