After long waiting and numerous photos and teaser videos, Audi has finally revealed all about 3-door version of the newest model in its product range, A1, which is the smallest. At a later stage and the company will introduce its five-door version. World premiere of the Audi A1 will be held on the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in March, while sales in Europe will start a month later. The price of pipsqueak will start from around 16 000 euro, the company guarantees that it will meet the highest standard and the other models, although in the compact class. Audi A1 share a common platform with the Volkswagen Polo and Skoda Fabia, in which, however, minor changes were made. Dimensions of the car are 3 950 mm length, 1 740 mm wide and 1420 mm height and the distance between the two axes is 2 470 mm. The volume of baggage is 267l. But the rear seats folded, it aims to increase 920l. This compact model features a four turbine engines, which have direct fuel injection and the start / stop system. When all is transmitted to drive the front wheels, and is not currently provided for the introduction of the system Quattro.
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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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When a new model of Audi, then you can be sure that sooner or later ABT Sportsline will run sports programs for it. At the exhibition in Frankfurt in September took the official debut of the A5 Sportback and behold, that Advent tuning company introduced its product for it. For the outside of the car from ABT offer very stylish bodikit consisting of new front bumper, grille and rear bumper with integrated carbon diffuser in it. There are also wheels that may be of a size 18, 19 or 20 inches, and the suspension is replaced with a more sporty. The engines of the Audi A5 Sportback also not overlooked by ABT Sportsline, by offering programs for 2.0 TFSI petrol and diesel 3.0 TDI. The first power was increased from 180 h.p. to 275 h.p. and the maximum torque is 320 Nm. For A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI has two levels – ABT Power and ABT Power S, as the first power increase from standard 240 h.p. to 282 h.p. and the maximum torque is 560 Nm.
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The German tuning company MR Car Design presented its new project Audi S3 Black Performance Edition, covering a number of mechanical and cosmetic changes to the standard S3. Tuning specialists have installed in your car engine kit Stage III, which includes re-block management unit, a sports exhaust system and improved cooling. As a result of improvements made, two-liters turbo can now boast 337 h.p. power and maximal torque reaches 450 Nm. In comparison, these features in the standard model are 265 h.p. and 350Nm. MR Car Design by not revealing what the dynamic performance of the car, but they are certainly much better than the standard Audi S3, which accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 5.7 sec but its maximum speed is limited to 250 kilometers per hour. To improve the stability of the car, he received an adjustable suspension KW Automotive, and its brake system was replaced with one of StopTech.
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With his appearance in 1999., Audi A2 seemed outnumbered their time. He e compact and ultra super-economy, but then people are not interested in such cars. The German company was forced to cease production of the model in 2005. Because it was sold only 176 377 units. Now clients’ attitudes are precisely the opposite pole, but unfortunately for Audi, they do not have a similar model in its product range. Probably for this reason, the German company is currently developing a new model A1, which will be available in the 2010th, but it turned out that A2 is not forgotten. Early in the year there were rumors that Audi is preparing the next generation of A2, but this week, CEO Rupert Stadler confirmed the information, but without mentioning any details about it and when it will hit the market. Old Audi A2 car was revolutionary for its time and the second model of the company after the A4, which can boast a full aluminum body. Modification 1.2 TDI is the most economical, and its coefficient of drag is 1.25, with what can not boast even this Toyota Prius.
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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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The car looks like a photo absolutely normal Audi TTS, with several antennas on the roof, but this is not true, because it can be driven without a driver. Autonomous Audi TTS, as its creators call it, is a joint development of Volkswagen Group Electronics Research Laboratory (ERL), Stanford University Dynamics Design Lab (SDDL) and Sun Microsystems. Revolutionary vehicle is equipped with a fully automatic drive-by-wire system, controlling the steering, throttle, brakes, gearbox and handbrake, as well as a special GPS system provides connection with manned software developed at Stanford University. Although tests of Autonomous Audi TTS are more than successful, the German company did not intend to make full use of the system but only parts of it, which can drastically reduce the number of accidents and deaths, as in dangerous situations take matters into their own “hands “and carry out routine procedures such as parking the car in the garage. Autonomous TTS prototype is still in test phase, but if all goes well, Audi intends to launch deadly race Pikes Peak, which supermashini trying to climb as quickly as possible titled Peak in Colorado, as the route length is exactly 19.99 km.
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We all know the model BIMOTO the German tuning company MTM, which is based on the previous Audi TT and is equipped with two 1.8-liter turbo engine, with total capacities 1 020 h.p. With the advent of new-generation Audi TT, MTM is expected to be developed and its similar version. The Germans still do not mention anything on this issue, but at the expense of this program presented their most powerful version of the model – TT RS. From MTM offer three levels of power increase of 2.5-liter turbo engine of Audi TT RS. When they are done modifying the control unit and replaced with a new exhaust system, which has a valve to regulate the volume, and the result is the presence of three more torque at lower revs. In Stage 1 engine power increase from standard 340 to 404 h.p. and the maximum torque is 450 Nm. Stage 2 adds more 4 h.p. and 10 Nm. and for Stage 3, the vehicle has 424 h.p. and 560 Nm. enabling it to accelerate from 0-100 km/h for 4.2sec and develop 297 kilometers per hour.
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The masters of ABT have proven expertise in the modification of the SUV cars. After the Touareg and the VW-based and Q7 AS7 now comes the turn of the few “copy” Q5. Aerodynamic kit includes a front apron brutal and vicious serial interpretation of the grille. Four rear exhaust nozzle are also surrounded by a new apron, and between them lies a protective plate to the floor. Wings are inflated to accommodate large tires 20 inches, clad aluminum wheels of business-type BR. Changes in mechanical and technical characteristics depend largely on the modification of the original factory model. The two-liters TDI has increased to 190 hp power (170 hp from factory), thanks to the module ABT Power. 3.0-liter version, also diesel, generating 310 hp (in 240 series) with ABT Power S module. 2.0 Petrol he is “inflated” to 240 hp initial value of 211 hp Addition to the increased potency of the bikes is optional air suspension system with ABT Level Control. If you choose the standard packaging system will receive a lowered sport springs and clearance.
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The tuning company PPI modified Audi TT, named as their model PS TT Coupe. Sports car has 245 hp, optical changes and much improved driving dynamics. The tuning company modified Audi TT Coupe, as head of aerodynamics stressed. Front and rear bumper, side skirts and rear spoiler are specially designed to cool radiators, brakes and the intercollers and create the necessary attractive force, which gives extra grip at higher speeds. The exhaust system is completely changed, in sports and ending with two pairs of rear mufflers. The 2.0-liter TFSI turbo engine is “inflated” to 245 hp and 366 Nm of torque, and these figures are quite close to the 3.2-liter V6 engine that is embedded in series. The suspension is in sport, wheels are 19-inch tires are a high-dynamic Michelin Pilot Sport. Thanks to all this car is 30 mm lower. The brake discs are larger and apparatus – many-strokes.
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