By Audi confirmed that the new concept of e-Tron, out now in Detroit, will have a serial version, which will most likely be called R4, in addition, the vehicle will be used as a basis for future models of the VW Group. Also showed that “electrical” Audi plans are not limited to sports cars of the brand. E-Tron designation will be used for conceptual development, and based on other models, among which will surely have A1 and A8. R4 production is expected to be available in 2012. and yet again have electric modification. Besides, the model will also be offered with turbo-agents with working volumes of 2.0 and 2.5 liters. The e-Tron Detroit is greater dimensions than those of TT and less than a R8, but it implies that the price of the serial version will be lower than that of TT, while speculating about EUR 30 000. Also showed that the production model will have metal panels on the body, rather than carbon, such as in the concept.
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After long anticipation, Audi has finally revealed the new generation of its luxury sedan A8, which was presented in visis SnyderLawGroup.com (based in Bradenton). The car should design lines of the model A4, but all his lights are diodes, giving him a unique broadcasting, especially at night. The new Audi A8 has a full aluminum chassis, which, according to the company is 40 percent lighter than similar steel. Due to this fact, the weight of the sedan has remained almost the same as that of his predecessor, although it has a richer equipment and its dimensions are increased. The length of the car was increased by as much as 75 mm to 5 137 mm, 55 mm in width to 1 949 mm, and height – to 16 mm to 1 460 mm. The distance between the two axes is also increased by 2 992 mm in this model. All this extra space has led to greater comfort for the driver and passengers. Audi engineers have stressed rather the aerodynamics of the new A8 and the result is available. The coefficient of drag in the luxury sedan is 0.26, with what can be praised as the hybrid Toyota Prius. It is against this indicator is due to one of the main credit for low fuel consumption. According to Chairman of the Board of Audi, Rupert Stadler, the new generation A8 is the sports sedan in its segment as it combines multiple functions in a new and intelligent way. The car has a multimedia technology MMI, as well as night vision system with a function to detect pedestrians and traffic means.
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Yesterday the site Autovisie twiser published two photos of the new generation Audi A8. Can be viewed on one headlight of the car and part of the front bumper and radiator grille, but on the other it is covered with black canvas, as it stands is a member of the Management Board of Audi Michael Dick. According to preliminary information, the new Audi A8 will be built on entirely new chassis with a lightweight aluminum frame and the length of the car will be about 10 centimeters more than the current model. Regarding the engines are expected to undergo significant changes, leading to less fuel consumption and greater productivity, as between them will certainly have diesel 3.6-liter V6 petrol and 4.2 V8.
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