One of the most anticipated world premiere of the show in Detroit this was definitely a new generation of Audi A6, which will be available in spring, after being shown in Geneva. We remind you that the new Audi A6 is strongly influenced by the model A7 Sportback, but clear and the similarity in design to the A4 and A8. The car boasts more than 20% aluminum components including front fenders, hood over the engine, tailgate and doors. Engines, which will be offered initially A6 are five in number, with capacities from 177 to 245 h.p., they can be combined with six-speed automatic seven-speed S-Tronic automatic or Multitronic CVT transmission. At a later stage A6 will receive the hybrid modification, which is also exposed to the Audi stand in Detroit. It is equipped with 2.0-liter TFSI engine with a power 211 h.p. and electric supplying additional 45 h.p. According to the company, Audi A6 Hybrid offers an average fuel consumption of 6.2l/100km and can travel 3 km only on electricity. The acceleration from 0-100 km/h is for 7.3 sec and the maximum speed that reaches is 238 km/h.

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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