After BMW and Mercedes have introduced hybrid versions of its luxury 7-Series models and S-Class, it is quite normal from Audi to do the same with its sedan A8, although slightly delayed. On the ongoing Geneva Motor Show, Audi showed conceptual A8 Hybrid, however, whose production version will appear in the European market until the end of 2011. Hybrid vehicle system consists of a 2.0 TFSI petrol engine with a power 211 h.p. and a maximum torque of 350Nm. and compact electric generating 45 h.p. and 211 Nm. When working together, the two units provide a combined capacity of 245 h.p. and 480 Nm of torque. Audi’s report that conceptual A8 Hybrid accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h for 7.6 sec and developed 235 km/h while its average fuel consumption is 6.2l/100km. and emitted CO2 emissions – 144 gr/km. The car can move in and fully electric mode for 2 km. At up to 65 km/h operate both units, where the speedometer passes this limit, the car is driven only by this internal combustion engine, a The motor serves to maintain the electronics.
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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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The company Abt, who won the DTM championship with Audi TT in 2002, now presents a new generation of tuning the car. Several options for tuning in sporty coupe were presented at the exhibition in Essen. For variants of 2.0-liter TFSI engine Abt offers a new module for managing “intellidentSport”. It increases engine power from 200 to 240 horsepower. This model is called the Audi TT-Sport. TT-Sport 2,0 TFSI has another option to power 300 horsepower. 310 horsepower is the power of the Audi TT-Sport with the 3.2-liter V6 engine with direct fuel injection. It was increased from standard 250 hp electronically. The most powerful model TT, which Abt presented in Essen, is TT-R. He has a 3.2-liter engine, whose power was increased to 355 horsepower. Thanks to this car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 5.1 seconds. The car has a special aerodynamic package and builds on a 19-inch wheels with tires with thick 255.
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The Company from Ingolstadt officially presented two versions of the new Audi S4, Sedan and Avant for 2009. Audi S4 provide official data on versions Sedan and Avant. They are driven compressor TFSI V6 with 3 liters volume, offering an impressive 333 hp and a maximum torque of 440 Nm. With this engine S4 Sedan accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 5.1 seconds, while a station wagon he needed 5.2 seconds. The maximum speed of both versions is electronically limited to 250 km / h. Novelty of the model is the active differential. Its main function is to reduce the resistance when turning the steering wheel. The new technology uses multi-plate clutch and electro hard to forward movement of each wheel of one of the two axes. The computer takes care of the car’s instantaneous reaction to changing traffic conditions, which is 100 milliseconds of data to Audi. Both versions are equipped with a dynamic system, Drive Select, which can be set to three modes of driving: comfort, auto and dynamic. Cars have adjustable shock absorbers, dynamic steering system and sport differential. Furthermore, it is noticed and changes in the exterior, such as: special 18-inch wheels S-design, new trim and four tip of the exhaust. The interior of the S4 is resolved in blacks and many aluminum.
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From Audi has finally spread official information and numerous pictures of his first 5-door compartment – A5 Sportback, which will debut in auto exhibition in Frankfurt in September. The founder of Audi A5 Sportback argue that the model combines in himself sedan comfort, practicality and elegance of the wagon body. Trunk of the car fit with load capacity 480 liters, but if lower back rear seats, it can reach 980 liters. Overall design of the A5 Sportback is not radically different from that of the coupé version, such as bumpers, lights and even tracks are identical. Changes were made only in the rear as they were needed because of the specificity of the model. The interior of the car is identical to that of the body and convertible. The engines, which will be Audi A5 Sportback again are the same as other versions of the model. Petrol units are the 3.0 FSI (265 PS) and two versions of the 2.0 TSI, whose capacities are 180 and 211 PS and diesel – 2.7 TDI (190 PS) and 3.0 TDI (240 PS) as at a later stage will be introduced 2.0 TDI (170 PS) and a potent 3.0 TFSI, generating 333 PS Absolutely all modifications A5 Sportback will be equipped with a system for recovery of energy from the brakes.
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