Audi 20 electric vehicles will experience based on the hatchback A1

Audi is in the middle of next year will begin road testing of hatchbacks A1 electric power plants, the prototype of which - A1 e-tron - was first unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March this year. Twenty of these machines will be tested on the streets of Munich. This is stated in a press release. Tests electrical modifications Audi A1 will be carried out jointly with the Technical University of Munich and Germany's largest energy companies - E. ON and SWM. Partners to the top of the automaker's test is deployed in a network of 200 Munich elektrozapravok that will help determine the effectiveness and ease of use of such stations. It is expected that such elektrozapravki first be placed in the large parking areas. Munich authorities will invest in the development of electric vehicles and infrastructure for a total of 10 million euros. The German government hopes that by 2020 the roads of the country will travel about a million electric cars. Prototype Audi A1 e-tron has a 61-horsepower electric motor (for a short period of time can increase efficiency up to 102 horsepower), which causes the car in motion and gets its power from a set of lithium-ion batteries. To increase the power reserve is used in a way rotary-piston Wankel engine capacity of 254 cubic centimeters. The electric car can drive about 50 kilometers, and the gasoline engine Wankel, bred in the rear of the machine, it will increase the distance of 200 kilometers. Batteries are fully charged from a 380-volt outlet in about three hours.

Hatchback Audi A1 was 185-horsepower engine

Audi has extended the first details about the most powerful, 185-strong version of the urban hatchback A1, which will be equipped with 1,4 TFSI engine with dual charging. A similar power plant is already being used by the "charged" VW Polo GTI, Seat Ibiza Cupra and Skoda Fabia RS, but at the Aud A1 this engine will be equipped with not a "hot" version of S1, as previously assumed, but in a production car. Paired with 185-horsepower 1.4 will operate seven-step "robot" DSG with shift paddles, and from zero to a hundred miles an hour so the car can accelerate in 6.9 seconds. Maximum speed - 227 kilometers per hour, average (claimed) fuel consumption of 5.9 liters per hundred kilometers. In addition, the fastest A1 will brake discs 288 mm dimension in the front, stabilization system with the function of imitation interwheel-slip differential, as well as "sporty" body kit S line, 17-inch wheels and LED interior lighting. In Germany, the base price of 185-strong Audi A1 hatch will be 24 thousand euros, and its cost in Russia is not yet known. Competitor of a new modification becomes A1 Mini Cooper S, Turbo which, after a recent upgrade develops 184 horsepower.

The most powerful version of the Audi TT has received double-clutch gearbox

Audi has started selling the most powerful vehicle modifications Audi TT - RS - a version with a seven robotic gearbox S tronic dual-clutch, said in a news release. The transmission will be available for cars with a body "coupe", and for the Roadster. Earlier this model was offered only with six "mechanics". According to the Audi, the car with the TT RS preselektivnoy transmission and the system is "Launch control" will be able to accelerate from zero to hundred kilometers per hour at three-tenths of a second faster than "mechanical" version - in 4.3 seconds. The maximum speed of the car still is electronically limited to 250 kilometers per hour, but for a fee, this limiter can be removed. Average fuel consumption is 8.5 liters of novelty per hundred kilometers, which is seven-tenths of a liter less than that of cars with "mechanics". Four-wheel drive Audi TT RS is equipped with a 2.5-liter five-cylinder turbocharged engine, developing 340 horsepower. Maximum torque of 450 Nm is available in the interval from 1600 to 5300 revolutions per minute. In Europe, the cost of the most powerful coupe TT with "robot" is 79 000 739 euros. Prices start from 83 Roadster 647 thousand euros.

In Russia starts selling extended version of Audi A8

Audi has announced prodazh in Russia extended version of the executive sedan Audi A8, which received the designation L. By increasing the wheelbase car at 13 cm increased space for rear passengers. Extended version of a luxury sedan is available to the executive order in the salons of the Russian dealers at a price of 3.8 million rubles for the version with a three-liter TFSI engine power of 290 hp or three-liter turbodiesel producing 250 hp Standard equipment Audi A8 L is fully consistent with the status of the proposed model, all versions of the car equipped with 8-speed manual tiptronic; adaptive air suspension, all-wheel drive quattro ®; control system driving dynamics Audi drive select; proactive security Audi pre sense, which controls the area around car, and closes the window and pulls the seat belt, if an accident is imminent. The cost to the Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI petrol engine starts at 4.55 million rubles. In the rear seats can be installed separate, electrically adjustable and heated. The seats can be equipped with ventilation and massage, with additional devices, such as a folding table and a small refrigerator, make the interior more comfortable. The top equipment involves the installation of reclining chairs with adjustable footrest. The chair is equipped with all possible options, class "suite", including information and entertainment system for rear. Audi A8 L also offers plenty of interesting decisions in the field of multimedia technologies. Among them - the ultra-modern sound system Bang & Olufsen and various online services.

Audi quattro camp: new tracks - new opportunities

The famous ground Audi quattro ® camp in the park "Yakhroma" sums up the summer season and offers new opportunities for the autumn-winter period. In the 30th anniversary of technologies all wheel drive quattro ® package provides new routes and training programs. Audi model range is constantly updated, improved technology, the potential for cars is growing. Audi quattro ® camp is not going to lag behind: in the new season is ready to offer a unique range worthy test for vehicles equipped with the legendary all-wheel drive quattro ®. October 9, Audi quattro ® camp was opened polygon of the active handling and simulation of complex terrain. Equipped with the latest technology facility occupies over 10 hectares and includes: an asphalt pad area of ??50 000m ? with artificial lighting for all-weather operation, the hydraulic system for irrigation of certain areas with flow rates up to 1000 m3 per hour; site with a special slippery covering an area of 1750 m2. The size and configuration of the platform allow for test drives and training on all classes of four-wheel drive vehicles. If necessary, the Polygon class can hold two independent groups simultaneously. Some of the exercises, which offers a new set includes: "a sudden obstruction" - an exercise with artificial watering and fountains of water that simulates the most realistic nasty traffic situation, "aquaplaning" - a test that simulates a car hit a deep puddle when maneuvering; " slippery road "- the section of pavement, more slippery than pure ice, which allows you to simulate extreme situations for uniform motion of the car, as well as when performing maneuvers.

Became known characteristics of the first serial hybrid Audi

On its website, Audi has published technical specifications of hybrid versions of crossover Q5. The world premiere of this car is expected to take place at the Motor Show in Los Angeles, which will be held from 19 to 28 November. New is the first serial hybrid Audi. It will be equipped with hybrid power plant with total capacity of 245 horsepower, which combines a two-liter gasoline turbo engine, 45-hp electric motor, lithium-ion batteries and an automatic transmission Tiptronic. From zero to one hundred miles an hour so the car can accelerate in 7.1 seconds and its top speed will be limited at around 222 kilometers per hour. Also, the car will receive a system of "start-stop" system and energy recuperation during braking. Solely on electric hybrid SUV Audi Q5 will be able to move with maximum speed of 100 kilometers per hour, but what would be the reserve of driving in this mode is not specified. We only know that if the average speed exceeds 60 miles per hour, the battery will be enough only for three miles. According to some estimates, the level of CO2 emissions from such vehicles is 170 grams per kilometer. By European dealer New on early next year.

Audi has introduced the most affordable Q7

Audi has expanded its range of modifications of the Q7 SUV with a new diesel six-cylinder engine. A car with such a unit would be the most affordable in the range of Q7. In Germany the price of this machine will begin from 51 thousand 800 euros. Engine capacity of three liters, power is 204 horsepower and maximum torque of 450 Nm is available in a range from 1250 to 2750 revolutions per minute. The unit will also be fitted with a "start-stop" system of energy recovery during braking and can be paired with eight-speed automatic transmission. According to the German manufacturer, from zero to hundred kilometers per hour SUV, equipped with a propulsion system, accelerates in 9.1 seconds and its top speed versions with air suspension to reach 205 kilometers per hour. "Maximum speed" Audi Q7, fitted with conventional spring suspension will be for three miles per hour below. Average fuel consumption of a car will make 7.2 liters per hundred kilometers, and the level of emissions CO2 - 198 grams per kilometer. Note that in the European market, this model also available with 240 - 340 - and 500-horsepower diesel volume 3.0, 4.2 and 6.0 liters. SUV can be ordered with a three-liter gasoline engine capacity of 272 and 333 horsepower. In Russia, the price of the Audi Q7 with a 240-horsepower diesel engine start at 2 million 710 thousand rubles, and the most affordable petrol variant will cost 2.68 million rubles.

At Audi A3 will show the version with the body "sedan"

Audi Company will issue convertible model based on the Audi A3. This writes the British magazine Autocar referring to the head of the German company, Rupert Stadler. New product will be positioned as the most accessible version A3. Sedan, which did not exist in the range of A3, will be built on a new modular platform Volkswagen MQB, which will debut on the family of Audi A3 next generation. As previously reported, the architecture of the platform allows you to create on its base model class "B", "C" and "D". A3 sedan length of about 4.5 meters, and it is intended to be primarily for markets in the U.S. and China. In Ingolstadt future new product is described as the ideological successor of the legendary Audi 80. It is assumed that it will be available with both front and all wheel drive, and will be available by 2013. Similar models are now preparing competitors Audi - BMW plans to release a sedan based on the 1-Series Next Generation, and Mercedes-Benz is preparing A-Class "with the trunk." As previously reported, the debut of a new family of Audi A3 in 2011 or 2012.

In the range of next-generation Audi A6 will be a hybrid

Audi has extended the formal details of the Audi A6 sedan new generation. The new model is based on the new platform and on its size quite a bit shy of its flagship sedan A8 - its length is 4.92 meters, width - 1.87 meters, and height - 1.46 meters (new to 3 cm below the precursor .) Dimensions wheelbase - 2.91 meters, which is slightly larger than that of fresh Mercedes-Benz E-Class, but less than the current "top five" BMW (2,97 meters). The base petrol engine will be the first time a 2.8-liter atmosfernik, which develops 204 hp (280 Nm). Coupled with the CVT A6 2.8 FSI accelerates from zero to hundred kilometers per hour in 7.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 240 kilometers per hour. Average fuel consumption in combined cycle - 7.4 liters per hundred kilometers. The second petrol engine - a top three-liter "six" with a mechanical supercharger that develops 300 horsepower and 440 lb.-ft. of torque, which are available in a range from 2900 to 4500 revolutions per minute. Sedan with the engine and robotized transmission S-tronic dual-clutch is able to accelerate to sixty miles per hour in 5.5 seconds. The average claimed fuel consumption - 8.2 liters per hundred kilometers. Gamma diesel engines starts with the two-liter unit capacity of 177 hp (380 Nm), which will be available as the "mechanics" and with stepless variator. From zero to one hundred miles an hour with the A6 engine accelerates in 8.7 seconds. The three-liter diesel V6 will be available in two capacities - 204 and 245 horsepower, and in the first case, the motor is equipped with a CVT, while the second - robotized transmission S-tronic.

Photos of Audi A6 new generation on the network ahead of schedule

Dutch Autoblog.nl site published photos of Audi A6 sedan next generation. Meanwhile, earlier reported that the official premiere of new items should be held only 1 December this year. The new sedan kept the silhouette of its predecessor, but it is based on a modular platform, which debuted a little earlier on the model Audi A7. The chassis and body Audi A6 manufactured in steel and aluminum (the share of "winged metal" in the design of the sedan is about 20 percent) - due to this new product will be easier for the previous generation, and economical. In addition, the A6 will receive an upgraded suspension with optional adaptive dampers and pnevmoelementov and electromechanical power steering. By not officially confirmed until the information range of engine models will also be completely revised: among the petrol engines will be turbocharged two-liter power unit 180 or 200 horsepower three-liter unit with a compressor, which develops 290 horsepower and a 2.8-liter "atmosfernik." In the line of diesel units will be presented in volume two and three liters. Transmission - the traditional "mechanics", variable (in monoprivodnyh variants) and seven-Robot S-tronic in versions with all-wheel drive. Later, A6 will be "charged" version with biturbo gasoline "eight" with a capacity greater than 500 horsepower. The interior is nearly the same new salon Audi A7 - it uses the same asymmetrical architecture of the front and pretty much the same layout of the center console and the central tunnel.

Audi A6 new generation will show December 1st

Audi has extended the official video teaser A6 models the next generation. The car will be fully declassified December 1, and the general public it will show in the middle of January 2011 at the Motor Show in Detroit. New products will be built on a modular platform, which is already used for models A4, A5, A5 Sportback and A7 Sportback. In addition, the body of the car will be manufactured in part out of aluminum and partially - from the various grades of steel, which will reduce vehicle weight and improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions of harmful substances into the atmosphere. "Six" will also have a new design of front and rear subframe, and upgraded suspension. According to preliminary information, the model range of engines will be completely revised. Moreover, among the petrol engines will be turbocharged two-liter power unit 180, a three-liter with a compressor, which develops 290 horsepower and a 2.8-liter "atmosfernik." In the line of diesel units will be presented in volume two and three liters. Depending on the modification of engines will be aggregated with eight-step "automatic" or with the seven "robot" with two clutches.

Audi Russia announces prices for new Audi TT Coupe

Audi TT Coupe Updated appeared in the salons of Russian dealers. Prices start from point 1 million 542 thousand for the car, equipped with a 1.8-liter turbocharged engine producing 160 horsepower and a six-speed manual transmission. In addition to the motor to line power units appeared redesigned Audi TT four cylinder 2.0 TFSI, which develops power of 211 hp (155 kW) and is characterized by a modest appetite. In combination with a manual transmission this engine consumes just 6.6 liters of fuel per 100 km. At the same time it makes the car very dynamic overclocking coupe Audi TT, equipped with a transmission S tronic, up to 100 km / h takes only 5.6 sec. By the beginning of sales in Russia are available for order next version of the car: Audi TT Coupe 2.0 TFSI 6G at a price of 1.771 million rubles.; Audi TT Coupe 2.0 TFSI S tronic - from 1.842 million rubles. and all-wheel drive version of the Audi TT Coupe quattro 2.0 TFSI S tronic value of 1.926 million rubles. Audi TT Coupe differs pronounced sporting character and a high level of everyday practicality. The standard equipment models include: on-board computer, park distance control, Bi-Xenon Headlights, front and side airbags, sound system Chorus with CD-player, aluminum interior trim elements, with the electric wing. Comfort and functionality of the car can be enhanced by the many options premium. Among them: the depreciation system Audi magnetic ride; assistant traffic on the rise, adaptive headlights with cornering function of coverage, multi-function sport steering wheel with leather trim; packages exterior and interior finishing of the directory quattro GmbH and much more.

Audi will spend to develop new machines a record amount

Up to 2015, Audi will direct the development of new cars and technologies of 11.6 billion euros. This will be the largest investment ever produced, said in a press release from the automaker. About 80 percent of the amount (9.5 billion) will go on researching and developing so-called "future technologies" that are used in the electric vehicle and hybrid cars. In particular, the company spends significant resources to launch a series of electric models R8 e-tron, with sales planned for the end of 2012. For the same purposes in 2011, the automaker will hire 1,200 new employees. On the development of its two German factories - in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm - Audi will send five billion euros, which will increase the amount produced at the enterprises of models. In 2011, Audi plans to begin selling sedan A6 and the next generation of the first serial hybrid - Q5. In addition, next year the automaker will present a compact crossover Q3.

Audi will introduce a new "kupeobrazny" sedan in 2012

Audi is planning to present "kupeobrazny" A9 sedan in early 2012. The project car has not yet received approval for production, but now the company is already working on the design and range of engines for future models, according to Autocar magazine, citing its own sources in the Audi. According to preliminary data, the vehicle will be built on one platform with a future sedan Lamborghini. Previously CEO Stephan Winkelmann Italian brand said that if the company decides to issue a four-machine, "Lamborghini" will have to develop its production version, with the financial support of the group Volkswagen. In this case, Audi could use that platform to build a new sedan. At the same cars Lamborghini and Audi will be equipped with different engines: A9, will most likely get a new four-liter engine V8, while for the top version of the machine is W12 powerplant capacity 6.3 liters. Meanwhile, sedan Lamborghini, most likely, will receive 5.2-liter V10 engine compartment from the Gallardo. It is expected that "kupeobrazny" sedan will compete with Audi A9 is now produced by "four-door sedan" Mercedes-Benz CLS, Porsche Panamera, as well as the future of car BMW GranCoupe. As previously reported, the company Lamborghini in the near future intends to expand the range by four-car, a prototype of which is likely to be a concept car Estoque. This car was presented at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. After the car was greeted with approval and the public and the press, he decided to start a series in 2011.

Concern VW denied the rumors about the development of the 210-strong hatchback Polo R

Concern Volkswagen denied the rumors about the development of the most powerful versions of hatchback Polo, which was supposed to get 210-horsepower engine, and the index R in the title. According to the Australian edition of the Drive, with reference to the head of technical department of the German manufacturer Ernst Linder, the idea of ??registration of such vehicles abandoned in order to minimize internal competition and other "charged" model - Audi S1. "I must say that the thoughts of the release of Polo R really were, but they occurred mostly in the media, rather than the company itself. In" Volkswagen "is already" charged "version of this car - GTI, while the Audi brand will be a hatchback S1, which will be in the range above concern Polo. And if we put on these cars yet another modification, it is likely this model will be for us economically disadvantageous. We simply can not achieve the necessary volume of sales ", - said Linder. Volkswagen Polo GTI is equipped with a 1.4-liter 180-horsepower gasoline engine with a turbine and a mechanical supercharger, as well as robotic gearbox with two clutches. A similar power plant will receive and hatchback Audi S1, which is scheduled to be presented this autumn. Note that Linder appear before the confirmed information about the imminent appearance of the sedan version of the R-Volkswagen Jetta. According to some reports, she will receive a 270-liter turbo motor from a strong model Golf R.

At the Nurburgring began testing the most powerful version of Audi A3

On Thursday, at the disposal of some foreign media have been spy shots of the most powerful versions of hatchback Audi A3 - RS3. The car was captured near the German Nurburgring track. The pictures presented to the so-called "mule" - a five-door body S3 Sportback (though with a slightly increased lateral air intakes in the front bumper) hidden units "hot" version. As previously reported, in the engine compartment new items will be located five-cylinder turbocharged engine of 2.5 liters and output of 340 horsepower that can be paired with the robotic gearbox with two clutches. It is expected that from zero to hundred kilometers per hour the most powerful Audi A3 hatchback can be dispersed in about 4.6 seconds, 1.1 seconds faster than the car version of S3. The maximum speed of new items will be electronically limited to 280 kilometers per hour. According to preliminary information, the premiere of four-wheel drive Audi RS3 will take place in September this year at the Motor Show in Paris.

Audi has demonstrated a prototype four-wheel drive hatchback test A1

In January of this year at an event titled "Fascination of quattro", held in Montreal, Canada, Audi introduced the all-wheel drive test prototype versions of hatchback A1. On it informs edition Autocar. In wheel drive system uses an electronically new multi-plate clutch with hydraulic drive, which runs in an oil bath for better weight distribution and the axes is placed closer to the rear axle. In normal driving mode most of the torque is transferred to the front wheels, and if necessary of the thrust is thrown back. Audi has not specified what kind of engine installed on a test copy of a hatchback, as well as the timing did not name the emergence of such a vehicle in the series. Originally, the four-wheel drive will be equipped with the most powerful version Audi A1 - S1, whose premiere was held last year at the Motor Show in Paris. At this car show really showed the fastest to date version of the model with 185-horsepower 1.4 liter supercharged with a double. However, such a machine it was decided not to use the index S1, as is the only front wheel drive hatchback, and all machines with the letter S in the name traditionally equipped with all-wheel drive. Note that the presence of all-wheel drive transmissions for the compact model will allow Volkswagen Group to release the "charged" modification of a hatchback VW Polo - R, a version CrossPolo-drive all four wheels.

Audi is preparing a 580-strong four-door coupe version of the A7

Audi is preparing a "charged" modification of a large four-door coupe A7, which will receive the title of a traditional console RS, said the publication Autocar. The car will be equipped with atmospheric ten-cylinder petrol engine with 5.2 liters and output of 580 horsepower. Motor will be aggregated with a seven-preselektivnoy gearbox with two clutches. Information about the dynamic characteristics of the Audi RS7 were not disclosed. As previously reported, the model Audi A7 will be based on the modular platform used for the A8 flagship sedan of the new generation. Four-door coupe will be offered with two petrol engines: a three-liter "six" power of 270 horsepower and 372-hp eight-cylinder unit of 4.2 liters. In the line of diesels will be a three-liter V6 rated at about 240-250 hp and 350 hp V8, the maximum torque of 800 Nm is. The car will receive a brand-wheel drive system and the eight-quattro "machine". New company will take in the range of the gap between models A6 and A8, and its competitors will become Mercedes-Benz CLS and the next generation of a similar model BMW, a conceptual version of which debuted in late April at the Motor Show in Beijing. It is expected that the world premiere of the Audi A7 will be held in August at the Moscow Motor Show. Then the car will present on autoshow in Paris. European sales of the model will begin in 2011.

Extended version of Audi A8 receives a 12-cylinder engine

Audi has announced the extended version of the sedan A8 - A8 L. The wheelbase has increased by 13 new inches on the same overall length has increased and the car - up to 5.26 meters. In this case, "long" A8 initially will be equipped with only a 6.3-liter engine W12 with direct fuel injection. Engine power is 500 horsepower, and torque - 625 nm. From zero to hundred kilometers per hour Audi A8 L W12 can be dispersed in 4.9 seconds and a top speed of the sedan will be limited to 250 kilometers per hour. Transmission - automatic eight-ZF. It says an official press release, the most powerful version Audi A8 will consume only 12 liters of fuel in combined cycle - 1.6 liters less than its predecessor, six-liter (450 horsepower), is set for the previous generation A8. In addition, the extended version of A8 W12 with a motor to get new brakes - with 400 -mm discs front and 356-millimeter rear. As for the base model, brake discs are composite - cast iron with aluminum hubs. Long Audi A8, depending on the configuration, can be delivered as a three-and two-seater with rear sofa. In the latter case, passengers will share a high central tunnel with a personal climate control unit and installing the system MMI. The list of options - 10-inch LCDs, which are mounted on the front seats, adjustable rear seats with massage function (four programs), tilting stand legroom in the back of the front passenger seat, retractable table for a laptop and a refrigerator is integrated into the central armrest.

Audi has updated the family car A3

Audi has introduced an updated family car A3, who received cosmetic changes in the design of the exterior and interior. In front of the body horizontal crossbar in the grille, which carries the license plate and the central bar is now painted in glossy black, the air intake in the front bumper and door handles chrome accents appeared, slightly modified form of rear-view mirror housings. Behind a three-door A3 variants appear "toned" taillamps, and all other versions will be changed, only the lower part of the bumper. In addition, the restyled Audi A3 will be four new variants of the exterior, as well as 17 - and 18-inch wheels of the new design. The interior trim of cars will change the form of ducts and gear lever (in versions with a "robot" S-tronic), and there will be various new chrome elements. New items will be offered with five petrol and four diesel engines ranging from 90 to 265 horsepower. In selling the updated Audi A3 will go this summer.

Four-door coupe Audi has started to test at the Nurburgring

Audi has started lapping tests of a large four-door coupe Audi A7 on the famous "North Loop" Nurburgring. Photos camouflaged prototype of new items, made during the trial, on Wednesday appeared on several overseas websites. As previously reported, the model Audi A7 will take place between models of the Audi A6 and A8, and will be based on a modular platform, which was previously used for the Audi A8 the new generation. The base engine for the new items will be a three-liter V6 rated at 270 horsepower, and the range of petrol units will complement the 4.2-liter V8 (372 horsepower). Gamma diesel engines will include a three-liter V6 rated at 240 or 250 horsepower, and eight-cylinder motor of 350 hp (800 Nm). Transmission - automatic eight-and four-wheel drive quattro. Competitors Audi A7 will be the next generation Mercedes CLS and a similar model BMW, whose prototype was presented at a motor show in Beijing in late April. The debut four-door coupe Audi A7 will be held at the Moscow Motor Show in late August, and then show a novelty at an auto show in Paris. A7 Sales start in early 2011.

Audi Q7 will get the supercharged engine and eight-"machine"

In the autumn of this year for Audi Q7 SUV will have a new gasoline engine - three-liter "six" with a drive supercharger, which will be available in two capacities - 272 (400 Nm) and 333 hp (440 Nm). The most "weak" version of the new engine propels the car to a hundred kilometers per hour in 7.9 seconds and a 333-strong version - 6.9 seconds. In addition, the petrol versions now Audi Q7 will be equipped with energy recovery system, which recharges the battery when braking. Appears on the Audi Q7 and the new three-liter turbo diesel, developing 240 horsepower and 550 lb.-ft. of torque. This engine can accelerate a massive SUV to a hundred kilometers per hour in less than eight seconds. Fuel consumption in combined cycle - 7.4 liters per hundred kilometers, thanks to the use of stop-start, which suppresses the engine at stoplights and in traffic jams. Finally, all 2011 model year cars will be equipped with a new eight-speed automatic transmission borrowed from VW Touareg second generation. Moreover, in contrast to the "Tuareg", Q7 buyers as an option to be able to order a paddle switches for manual gear changes. Photos of Audi Q7

Audi has begun testing an electric sports car e-tron

Audi has begun testing an electric sports car e-tron, a conceptual version of which was presented last fall at the Motor Show in Frankfurt. About the beginning of testing the first prototypes of this car show spy photos taken in Germany and published edition AutoExpress. As previously reported, electric Audi e-tron will be built on the R8 supercar, and will be available at approximately 2012. It is expected that production aircraft will receive the same technical stuffing, and that the concept car, namely: four electric motors (one for each wheel) with a total capacity of 313 horsepower and a set of lithium-ion batteries that will drive sports car without charging about 248 kilometers . To "hundreds" novelty can be dispersed in 4.8 seconds. Maximum vehicle speed limit will be at around 200 kilometers per hour. Fully charge the battery Audi e-tron will be from the usual outlets for six to eight hours. Audi's chief designer exteriors Mayor Bedstabner said earlier that the electric sports car scheduled to be released in limited edition of a thousand copies, and the cost such a machine would be much more expensive convertible R8. According to him, to sell all the e-tron German company will not be difficult, especially taking into account that the "Audi" is about five thousand dealerships worldwide. However, the manufacturer does not exclude the possibility that the demand for novelty is disappointing. In this case, the issue of a sports car will be immediately suspended.

Audi has introduced a compact hatchback A1

Audi has extended the official details about the new compact hatchback Audi A1, which will debut in early March at the Geneva Motor Show. This car is built on the same platform as the VW Polo and Skoda Fabia, and will be equipped with line of compact diesel and gasoline turbo engine. Dimensions Audi A1 - 3,95 meters long (30 centimeters longer than the Mini), 1,74 m wide and 1.42 meters in height. Wheelbase dimensions - 2,47 m (y Mini - 2,468 meters). The luggage compartment in the rear podnyatnyh is 267 liters, and when folded - 920 liters of boot under a roof. Originally hatchback Audi A1 will be available with two petrol and two diesel engines. The base will be the 1.2-liter turbo power of 86 horsepower, which develops 160 Nm of torque, from a five-step "mechanics" A1 with the motor will drive a hundred miles per hour in 12.1 seconds and its top speed of 179 kilometers per hour. A more powerful machine - a 1.4-liter TFSI - develops 122 horsepower and 200 lb.-ft. of torque. This engine can be equipped with either a six-step mechanics (9.2 seconds up to a hundred), or seven-speed gearbox preselektivnoy S-Tronic (9,1 seconds to hundreds). Diesel engine 1.6 will available in two variants of power: 90 hp (230 Nm) and 105 hp (250 Nm). The first accelerates the Audi A1 to hundred kilometers per hour (paired with a five-step "mechanics") in 12.2 seconds and consumes 3.8 liters of fuel per hundred kilometers, and the second - in 10.8 seconds and consumes 3.9 liters of fuel with the same transmission.

Named the Russian prices on new Audi Q7

On Monday, the Russian representative at Audi has announced prices for new SUV Q7. Such a machine is expected to debut at the Moscow International Motor Show and will be available by late summer. The most affordable car, equipped with a three-liter 272-strong petrol turbo engine, will cost 2.68 million rubles, while the 333-strong version would cost 3.1 million rubles. Both engines are aggregated with eight-speed automatic transmission. According to the manufacturer, the least powerful version of the updated Audi Q7 will be dispersed to "hundreds" of 7.9 seconds (333-hp SUV a second faster), and its fuel consumption in city cycle was 14.4 liters per hundred kilometers. Maximum speed - 225 miles per hour. Also restyled Q7 will be available with three diesel engines in 3.0, 4.2 and 6.0 liters, develops 240 (500 Nm), 340 (760 Nm) and 500 hp (1000 Nm), respectively. The most powerful twelve-unit will allow the SUV accelerating from zero to hundred kilometers per hour in 5.5 seconds. Fuel consumption in city cycle was 14.8 liters per hundred kilometers, and the maximum speed - 250 miles per hour. Audi Q7 with the least powerful diesel will cost 2.71 million rubles, the price of an intermediate version start at 3 million 690 thousand rubles, and a car with a V12 will cost 5.3 million rubles.

Audi cars assembled in Russia will appear in November

In November, Russia will assemble sedans Audi A4, A5 coupe and crossover Q5. Two months later - in January 2010 - to join him the Audi A6 and SUV Q7. The specific volumes of each of the models are not specified. Prices for the Audi assembled in Russia, as in the case of "Volkswagen", not down. But the company issued in Russian cars will be cheaper - Components for assembly of automobiles imported to the customs rate from 0 to 5 percent, and finished machine - a 30 percent duty. Experts believe that the launch of production in Russia will allow Audi to contain the rising prices of the most popular models. In addition, the price freeze will give the company a chance to fight for Audi leadership in the premium segment of the Russian market with the brand BMW, which sold for the nine months 11 000 782 car, and Audi - 11 000 464 cars. Earlier it was reported that on Tuesday at the Kaluga factory VW car production was running a full cycle - from the welding and paint finishes. While in this way will produce two models - VW Tiguan and Skoda Octavia, - and later joined the new budget sedan Volkswagen, Skoda Fabia and, most likely, VW Passat. Photos of Audi A5 Photos Audi Q5

Audi A2 successor will be electric cars

The second generation car Audi A2, which is present in 2012, initially will be available exclusively with an electric motor, according to Autocar. Thus, Audi intends to prepare a rival electric car BMW Megacity, sales will begin in 2013. Later joined by electric version of petrol and diesel versions. Previously reported that the A2 will have the same four-cylinder engines that are installed on the model A1. According to preliminary information, the new A2 will receive a steel body construction, not aluminum, as the first generation car. In this new appearance will be performed in a similar style to its predecessor. A2 in size becomes a little more minicar VW Up! and hatchback Audi A1. Production of the first generation of Audi A2 started in 1999 but in 2005 Audi management has decided to stop production of the model due to low demand. A2 was too expensive to maintain and repair - especially in case of damage to body panels made of aluminum. In the six years of A2 was sold just over 175 000 vehicles.

"Charged" version of the hatchback Audi A1 will be shown in October

Audi is planning to hold at the international Motor Show in Paris, which will be held from 2 to 17 October this year, a presentation of "charged" versions of compact hatchback A1 with the index "S". Car sales on the European market will begin six months after its debut. New products will be built on the PQ25 platform Concern Volkswagen, which is already used for the Skoda Fabia, as well as for VW Polo and Seat Ibiza last generation. In the engine compartment of the smallest "charged" Audi hatchback will be positioned 1.4-liter turbocharged engine with 180 horsepower, working together with the seven robotic gearbox S-Tronic dual clutch. As previously reported, Audi S1 ??having a system full of drive, but according to magazine Autocar, the car will be the first in a line of "charged" cars of the company, equipped with only front wheel drive. As reported earlier Audi board member for technical development, Michael Dick, from zero to hundred kilometers per hour will drive hatchback S1 less than seven seconds, while its top speed of 225 kilometers per hour. Premiere usual Audi A1 will be held in March at the Geneva Motor Show. First, the German company plans to release its three-door version of the model in 2011 - a five-door Sportback, and by 2012 - with a soft convertible folding top. Initially, the novelty will be offered on the European market with two petrol engines of 1.2 and 1.4 liters and output of 85 and 122 horsepower respectively, and with 1.2, 1.6 - and 2.0-liter diesel engine.

Audi has unveiled a new sedan A8

On Monday, the U.S. took place world premiere of the Audi A8 sedan new generation. The car was slightly larger than its predecessor (it is 75 millimeters long, 55 mm wider and 16mm lower), and its body is made of aluminum - 24 percent stiffer. As for the Audi A8 provides all three motors: two eight-cylinder 4.2-liter unit - Gasoline (366-horsepower, 5.7 seconds to "hundreds") and diesel (345 horsepower, 5.5 seconds up to "hundreds" as well as a six-cylinder diesel (3.0 liter, 247 horsepower, 6.6 seconds to "hundreds"). Transmission - a new eight-step "automatic" ZF. In addition, all versions of the A8 is already a "base" will have all-wheel drive transmission, quattro with center differential Torsen, distributes torque between front and rear axle in the proportions 40:60, and mechatronic chassis Audi Drive Select. Plus, the expensive versions will be installed on new adaptive air suspension. The emergence of more powerful engines and the available versions of the engines V10 and W12 are expected over the next eighteen months. The new sedan will be equipped with a host of new security and entertainment. In particular, the car will receive a warning system for accidents Pre Sense, which will not only prepare the driver and passengers to an inevitable clash, closing windows and pulling the seat belt, but also to control the space around the vehicle, warning collisions at low speeds and rear impacts. In addition, A8 having a system of night vision, pedestrian recognition system on the roadway, adaptive cruise control, LED headlamps, and so on.

Production version of Audi A7 is ready for the premiere

Photographers managed to capture a ready for series production car Audi A7 - it's a big five-door "hatchback-sedan" which will take place between the Audi A6 and Audi A8. Debut of new items will be held either at one of the Asian auto show later this year or in January at the Auto Show in Detroit - the same place where it was premiered conceptual prototype. Data on technical stuffing of the new model yet. According to some estimates, Audi A7 will be built on the modernized platform Audi A6 and get a proprietary system of full drive quattro. Engines for the A7 provides the most powerful - is a three-liter V6 petrol engine with a mechanical supercharging, as the base and eight-cylinder petrol and diesel motors. It is not excluded that the top-end modification get a new V8 engine with two turbines - a debut in a few days on the sedan Audi A8. Externally, Audi A7 will be similar to the recently shown Audi A5 Sportback - with strongly sloping roof Linin, spectacular lights and side windows without frames. The main competitors Audi A7 will be Mercedes-Benz CLS and BMW 5-Series GT. Compete with the Aston Martin Rapide novelty probably will not - this is a Volkswagen Porsche Panamera.

A large five-door coupe Audi will present at the Moscow Motor Show

Audi Company will hold a premiere of the "big five-door coupe" Audi A7 in Moscow - the Moscow Motor Show to be held in August 2010. It is reported by the British magazine Autocar. Meanwhile, earlier reported that the debut of Audi A7 will be held either at one of the Asian dealers at the end of 2009 or at an auto show in Detroit in January 2010. It is not excluded that the world premiere will take place before actually A7, and in Moscow show car, designed for the European market. It is assumed that the Audi A7 will be built on the modernized platform Audi A6 and get a proprietary system of full drive quattro. Engines for the A7 - a three-liter V6 petrol engine with a mechanical supercharging, as the base and eight-cylinder petrol and diesel motors. It is not excluded that the top-end modification get a new V8 engine with two turbines - a debut on the sedan Audi A8. Externally, Audi A7 will be similar to the recently shown Audi A5 Sportback - with strongly sloping roof Linin, spectacular lights and side windows without frames, and its main competitors will be Mercedes-Benz CLS and BMW 5-Series GT.

Audi will spend on developing new models of 5.9 billion euros

On Tuesday, Audi announced plans to invest between 2009 and 2012 in its development 7.3 billion euros, of which 5.9 billion will be spent on developing new products and technologies. According to the German automaker, after six years the number of Audi models increased from 34 to 42, and will appear in a range of serial hybrids and electric. As the Audi Board Member for Finance and Organization Shtrotbek Axel, the first machines that extend the range of the company, will be compact hatchback A1, a big "five-door coupe" A7, A8 flagship sedan and a new generation of open version of a supercar R8 - Spyder. These cars will hit the market next year, and in 2011, dealers will do the first full hybrid Audi - crossover Q5 Hybrid. These models have been developed, and the allocated funds will be spent on modernization of traditional power plants, the creation of hybrid and electric cars. In addition, the companies intend to invest in the modernization of the enterprises in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm, a total of EUR 3.8 billion. The first of these will be stamping equipment for the model A1, the manufacturing capacity to A3 and A4, as well as a special center dedicated to transmissions and optimization of CO2 emissions from cars. In Neckarsulm investment will start production of new A7 and A8 and install equipment for testing engines.

Audi has developed a sport package for the hatchback A1

Audi has extended the official information about the sports package S-Line, which is designed for compact hatchback A1, whose world premiere took place at the Motor Show held in Geneva. It includes the wheels and tires, larger dimensions, tighter suspension tuning and body kit additional items that give the car a sportier look. Sport S-Line package will be offered in two versions. The first one (titled Exterior) includes only the installation of another front bumper with enlarged air intakes and additional ventilation holes on the sides, the new plates on the body thresholds, rear spoiler, and slightly different rear bumper with diffuser. The second option - S-Line Sport Package - includes 17 - or 18-inch wheels, adjustable sport suspension and a second steering wheel and seats, leather steering wheel. Modernization of the engine modifications to these programs is not included. The compact hatchback will continue to be offered with standard engines - two petrol units with direct fuel injection and two turbodiesel. Among transmissions - "mechanics" and the seven-speed gearbox preselektivnaya S-Tronic dual clutch. Photos of Audi A1

Supercar Audi R8 will become easier and get double-clutch gearbox with

Audi has plans to expand the range of modifications of the R8 supercar at the expense of three new versions, one of which will be presented later this year. On it informs edition Car and Driver. The first of the new versions - this spider is equipped with eight-cylinder petrol engine of 4.2 liters and output of 420 horsepower (now open Audi R8 is only available with 5.2-liter V10). Such a car would cost about 135 thousand dollars and will be available in the U.S. market in early 2011. The second innovation will be a lightweight version of the car, created after the racing prototype R8 LMS, participating in "24 Hours of Le Mans." It is expected that such a machine, some body parts will be replaced by carbon, and the engine will be forced to supercar performance Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera (570 horsepower). Earlier, in the Western media appeared spy photos of test specimens "charged" R8, which differed from standard cars a large rear wing, additional vents in the front bumper and more powerful brakes. It is expected that this car will get the name prefix Sport. For the first time a modification of that name appeared in the model TT-five years ago. The car was fitted with uprated engine, stiffer suspension and sports seats Recaro. Also for the R8 supercar, Audi plans to offer seven-speed gearbox preselektivnuyu with two clutches, which will replace the six-step "robot" R-tronic. According to Car and Driver, manual transmission will still be in the range of transmissions.

Audi has a large hatchback sport package

On Wednesday, at the disposal of a number of foreign editions appeared the first information about the sports S-Line package for the car Audi A7. Program enhancements, in addition to upgrading the interior and suspension, includes a new front bumper with air intakes and other forms of spoiler, sill other body, modified rear bumper with diffuser and chromed exhaust pipes on. Inside, the car will sport seats, leather and Alcantara as well as decorated lototipom S-Line, trimmed in perforated leather and aluminum three-spoke steering wheel with a "cut" the lower part, the metal inserts on the instrument panel, center console and door panels. In addition, the sports package includes installation of 19-inch wheels with 255/40 tires in the dimension (as an option - 20-inch tires 265/35) and lowered suspension by 10 millimeters. Large hatchback Audi A7, which the German company called "five-door coupe" was introduced on Tuesday, July 27. The novelty will appear on the European market for sale this fall, after the premiere at the Motor Show in Paris. The car will be offered with four six-cylinder engines ranging from 204 to 300 horsepower. All "sevens", except with the modification of low-power motor, a base equipment will be equipped with all-wheel drive and seven-speed robotic gearbox with two clutches. Prices for a novelty in Europe will begin from 51 thousand 650 euros.

Audi RS5 coupe will be dispersed to "hundreds" of 4.6 seconds

Audi has extended the official information about the model RS5. Novelty 4.2-liter naturally aspirated eight-cylinder engine from the Coupe R8, boosted from 420 to 450 horsepower and working together with preselektivnoy seven-gear S-tronic dual-clutch. According to the German manufacturer, from zero to "hundreds" of such a vehicle will be dispersed in 4.6 seconds and its top speed of 250 kilometers per hour. The surcharge in the Audi pushed the bar for "maximum speed" of 280 kilometers per hour. Audi RS5 coupe will be equipped with quattro all-wheel drive transmission, center differential Torsen, distributes torque between front and rear axle in the proportions 40:60. Thus, depending on the situation on the front wheels can kick about 70 percent of the time, and at the rear - up to 85 percent. "Charged" car will also have underestimated by 20 millimeters suspension, powerful brakes with 365 millimeter discs at the front axle (option offers carbon-ceramic discs 380 mm), completely off the stabilization system with a special sport mode and 19-inch wheel wheels with size 265/35 tires (fee - 20-inch wheels). In addition, new items will be an aerodynamic body kit with larger air intakes in the front bumper, another grille, front splitter and rear diffuser, as well as with a spoiler that automatically extends when reaching 80 miles per hour. Premiere Audi RS5 in March at the Motor Show in Geneva. Car sales on the European market will begin in the spring.

Declared the Russian prices for Audi A7 Sportback

On Monday, Audi has announced prices for Russian model A7 Sportback, which will premiere August 24 on the eve of the Moscow International Motor Show. In Russia, the car will be offered only with two petrol engines of 2.8 (atmospheric) and 3.0 liters (with a mechanical supercharger) with capacity of 204 and 300 horsepower respectively. The cost of the basic version of the machine will be 2.379 million rubles, and the most powerful version will cost 2.695 million rubles. Audi A7 Sportback with any of the engines is equipped with a system of energy recovery during braking, as well as auto stop and start the engine. Among the transmission - CVT and seven-speed robotized gearbox with two clutches. In the first case for the car will only be available four-wheel drive, while the second - a proprietary all-wheel drive quattro with a new center differential with crowns, which will now be used in cars instead of the differential Audi Torsen, and an optional active rear differential. The basic package includes new front airbags, side airbags for front and rear passengers, stability, light sensors and rain, xenon headlights with LED daylight lights, alarm, climate control, heated front seats, parking sensors, audio system with nine-speaker 180-watt subwoofer, and six-channel amplifier. As options are available rearview camera, Night Vision, Head-Up Display, Adaptive air suspension, 20-inch alloy wheels and so on. Photos of Audi A7

In Kaluga, stop assembling cars Audi

Audi is planning to build their vehicles to stop at the Russian plant of Volkswagen in Kaluga in the current year. The exact date when production will be halted until the not specified, but according to one of the employees of the plant, report it to the newspaper "Vedomosti", the model of German brand will be removed from the pipeline in three months. According to the Audi, go to the full assembly of vehicles with welding and paint finishes in the company had never planned, and the production model VW brand in the company was started only in order to fulfill its obligation to the administration of the Kaluga on employment of workers. SKD production cars at the factory Audi began last fall. First with his belt went only model A4, A5 and Q5, and then joined A6 sedan and SUV Q7. Now the power plant will be busy with other cars - in early June in Kaluga began collecting VW Polo sedan designed specifically for the Russian market. According to some experts, with the cessation of car production Audi models in Kaluga sale brand in Russia can only grow, since the choice of place of its production machinery for the buyer is one of the most important criteria. As the CEO of a motor show "Audi Centre Samara" Sergey Byvatov, currently about 80 percent of all cars shipped to the dealer, collected at the Russian factory VW. A stop local assembly may extend the waiting vehicles for customers. Note that in the period from January to April this year, sales of Audi in Russia over the same period of 2009 grew by 27 percent - up to 6030 cars.

Audi makes the most powerful TT coupe even more powerful

Available Qarsi.de site was page of the official catalog of spare parts of Audi, which contains information about modifying the new TT RS coupe called Plus. Her feature - the five-cylinder turbo engine more powerful 2.5-liter that develops 360 horsepower, 20 more horsepower than the standard TT RS. According to preliminary information, a new version of Audi TT RS can also be a little easier by replacing certain body panels, for example, the front wings on the carbon analogs or rejection of rear seats, as well as ease of plating. The dynamic characteristics of the most powerful version of TT is not yet known. Note that the coupe with 340-horsepower engine and six-step "mechanics" will accelerate to "hundreds" of 4.6 seconds, and with the seven "robot" with two clutches - in 4.3 seconds. Judging from the published catalog page, selling a more powerful version of the car will start in May this year.

Audi has declassified a new model

Art Museum "Pinakothek der Moderne" (Pinakothek der Moderne) in Munich, presented a new model of Audi - A7, which the German manufacturer calls a "five-door coupe." overall length innovations, built on a modular platform, the A8 flagship sedan, is 4.97 meters, width - 1,91 m, height - 1.42 meters. wheelbase car is 2.91 meters, which is approximately 5.6 centimeters greater than that of one of its nearest competitors Audi A7 - Mercedes-Benz CLS, but at 16 inches less than the BMW 5-Series GT. Cargo capacity five-door coupe is 535 liters, and with folded rear seats of space for luggage is increased to 1390 liters. According to a press release from Audi, due to the wide of aluminum (over 20 percent of the body is made of this metal, and the rest - Steel) engineers have been able to make a model A7 easy enough. car body weight by approximately 15 percent lighter than made entirely of steel and similar in dimensions of the body. The three-liter version with a diesel engine and variator weight five-door coupe is 1695 pounds (excluding the weight of the driver.) Novelty will be offered with four six-cylinder engines: two petrol and two diesel. In the first case in the range will include the atmospheric unit volume 2.8 liters, develops 204 horsepower and 300 -hp 3.0-liter engine with mechanical supercharger. The first car will accelerate from zero to hundred kilometers per hour in 8.3 seconds ("maximum speed" - 235 kilometers per hour) and the second - 5.6 seconds ( top speed is electronically limited to 250 kilometers per hour).

In the open version will be available to Audi R8 modification

Audi Company anonosirovala "budget" version of Spider R8 - with 430-horsepower V8. The debut of this car in September at the Paris Motor Show, while sales of new products in Europe will begin before year's end. Previously reported that the Audi R8 Spider will be equipped with only the "top-end" engine V10. However, the fall of an open version of R8 will be available with two engines to choose from. The new version of the Audi R8 Spyder with a V8 engine can be ordered as a mechanical, robotic and manual transmission. From zero to one hundred miles an hour 430-strong spider can accelerate in 4.8 seconds and its top speed of 300 kilometers per hour. Ten-modification, for comparison, from zero to hundred in 4.1 seconds and a top speed of 313 kilometers per hour.

Audi has developed a new generation of surround sound

Audi Company jointly with the German Institute for Digital Technology (IDMT) has developed a prototype acoustic system for Audi Sound Concept SUV Q7, which allows playback of surround sound effect. In this audio system can adjust to each passenger individually. The work of multimedia systems based on the principle of the sound field synthesis, where a few small sound sources, arranged in series, recreates the wave front. This allows the driver and each passenger to listen to music at the highest possible quality. To recreate this effect in the Audi engineers have installed 62 car speaker: five high, five low-frequency (including subwoofer) and 52 small mid-range, which are located in the doors, roof racks and the dash behind the windshield. Currently, the prototype Audi Sound System is being tested in the laboratory plant ingolshtadskogo: experts are looking for the best materials for the conservation of salon-quality sound. After completing the tests, the system will be installed on SUVs Q7 as an option. For the first time Audi has presented an advanced audio system in 2005. It was developed by Bang & Olufsen especially for the sedan A8, the total capacity of 14 speakers was 1000 watts.

Declared the Russian prices for hatchback Audi A1

Audi has issued a full price list with the equipment and the cost of a hatchback A1 in Russia. The premiere will take place on the car in late August at the Auto Show in Moscow, after which the dealerships will "live" machines. This is stated in a press release. Prices start at Audi A1 799 000 rubles. In the same amount would cost car buyers in the base Attraction with 1.2-liter gasoline turbo engine capacity of 86 horsepower and a five-speed manual transmission. In the model, standard equipment includes front and side airbags for driver and passenger, the stabilization system, air conditioner, audio system with eight speakers, side mirrors, electrically operated and heated, heated front seats, windshield washer nozzle heater, powered windows and immobilizer. Cost of 86-strong vehicle in a more "advanced" configuration Ambition (includes the addition of fog lights, sport seats and a three-spoke steering wheel trimmed in leather) of 883 thousand rubles, and the price of a car with a 122-horsepower engine from just 828 000 rubles. The top version of the hatchback with a seven robotic gearbox with two clutches would cost 983 000 rubles. As options for the Audi A1 offers the climate control (67 186 rubles), Bose sound system with 13 speakers and a subwoofer (37 300 rubles), the system of access to the salon without the key (15 586 rubles), a navigation system with 6.5-inch color display (62 344 rubles), Xenon headlamps and rear LED lights (47 125 rubles), light sensors and rain (6431 rubles) and so on.

Audi cars owners will learn to not be mistaken with a choice of fuel

The company will equip the future Audi models specific blockers for fuel filler cap, preventing the possibility to fill in a diesel car petrol. Innovation will be available in 2011 on the machines A4, A5 and Q5. The principle of the interlock based on the fact that diesel "guns" at the pump diameter greater than that of gasoline. The mouth of fuel tanks at Audi will be made so that the "gun" closely adjacent to it. Feeling the pressure lock is opened, and fuel will fill the tank. In this case, if the driver tries to fill the car with gasoline, the neck is simply not open. Thus, the Audi engineers are hoping to help their clients, who sometimes make mistakes and fill with petrol diesel cars, which can lead to engine failure. In 2008, the British conducted a study which revealed that 150,000 of their countrymen periodically attempt to fill in their gasoline, diesel cars. To prevent this, the company released the DDN in the local market a special lock, which prevents the ingress of fuel into a diesel tank. Currently, interlocks, taking into account the difference in the construction of gas "guns" for gasoline and diesel fuel, are already being installed, for example, the cars Ford.

Audi will curtail production of "supersedanov" and "superuniversalov" RS6

Audi is the end of September this year, plans to curtail production of the family "charged" sedans and station wagons RS6, V10 engine that equipped with two turbines. Informs TopSpeed. Their return to the market "supersedanov" and "superuniversalov" will take place only after a year or two, but they already constructed on the basis of Audi A6 new generation, which will debut next spring at Geneva. Audi A6 next generation will get a new platform and a new body, which will be made partly of aluminum, and in part - of the various grades of steel. In addition, this model will get a completely new design of front and rear subframe, as well as an upgraded suspension. In this version of the Audi RS6, as reported by some sources, will be equipped with a new power plant: instead of the V10 engine with dual supercharged "supersedan" and "superuniversal" will have a V8 engine with two turbines, which will develop, approximately, 550-600 horsepower. Earlier on decommissioning of its own "supersedana" M5 company said BMW. The new version of "Em-five", is expected to be presented in autumn at the Paris Motor Show and also receive a 4.4-liter V8 with around 580 horsepower. Her predecessor was equipped with weather-V10, developed the 507 horsepower.

Audi to increase production due to high demand for models A1 and A8

Audi is planning to increase production of cars in order to avoid a deficit of two new models - Audi A8 and A1. This writes Automotive News citing Chief Financial Officer Alex Strotbeka. According Strotbeka, up to date on the basis of estimates of the demand in the first year of sales model Audi A1 - compact minicar, a competitor MINI, - can break up a circulation of considerably more than originally planned 100 thousand units. In 2010, Audi plans to submit or update of 12 models, including the latest "four-door coupe" Audi A7, which will debut at the Moscow Motor Show. Globally, the Audi this year - to sell more than a million vehicles worldwide, thereby improving performance in 2009, when it sold 949,000 cars. The problem in 2015 - to become the largest premium brand in the world, overtaking sales BMW. As the Strotbek, the world market is now being actively restored after the crisis, which allows you to make positive forecasts for 2010 and subsequent years. In addition, a significant increase in sales provides the Chinese market, where demand for cars is growing rapidly for the second consecutive year. Photos of Audi A1

For the next Audi A2 will develop a new modular platform

The company plans to use the Audi A2 car for the next generation is not an all-aluminum body, like its predecessor, and a new design called Multimaterial Space Frame (MSF), which will be simultaneously used steel, aluminum and carbon fiber reinforced plastic. The car also will receive a new modular platform - it is expected to then be used for all future Audi, A4 starting and ending Q7. It is reported by Autocar citing its own sources. According to the official edition, Audi A2 will be the next generation of German high-tech car brand, which will be used the most recent developments of the company. In addition, also like its predecessor, this machine will produce small print runs. Autocar source also said that the engineers have done a lot of the task model A2 as low as possible. It is expected that the new product will weigh about 800 kilograms, or about 95 pounds lighter predecessor. As previously reported, the new Audi A2 initially be offered only with an electric motor. Later he was joined by petrol and diesel versions, among which are four-cylinder engines and establishing the model A1. Appearance of the car will be done in a similar style to its predecessor, but in terms of size A2 will be a little more minicar VW Up! and hatchback Audi A1. It is expected that the second generation of Audi A2 will present next year, but in January this year, the head of design department at Audi Wolfgang Egger said that the project for the production of the car while suspended. Production of the first A2 was completed in 2005.

Audi A6 wagon launched a new generation of tests

Audi has begun testing in cold climates, the versatile new-generation A6. This is evidenced by the car spy pictures, published by the British publication Autocar. According to the magazine in the UK novelty appears at the end of this year, while sales of sedans A6 in this country will begin in April. Audi A6 sedan new generation was declassified in December last year. The car is built on a modular platform, which debuted just before the model A7, and is available in versions with front and all wheel drive. In the European market, "six" is available with two petrol engines - 2.8-liter capacity atmosfernikom 204 horsepower three-liter six-cylinder unit and a mechanical supercharger, developing 300 horsepower. In addition, the sedan can be ordered with diesel engines of 177, 204 and 245 horsepower. Sales of Audi A6 sedan in Russia have already begun. The base front-drive car with a 204-horsepower engine and CVT is 1.85 million rubles. Version of the machine with the same engine, but with a "robot" with two clutches and all-wheel drive, will cost 84 thousand rubles more expensive. Prices for the most powerful modification starts from 2 million 350 thousand rubles.

Audi Quattro lights

In 2010, broke up 437.8 thousand cars are to the transmission Quattro, - that is, about 38% of all sales of Audi. Last year, Audi celebrated the 30th anniversary of a remarkable four-wheel drive powertrain Quattro. And tellingly, in 2010, broke up 437.8 thousand cars are all wheel drive - that is, about 38% of all sales mark with 4 rings. And among the highest performers Quattro demand was "Adapters» (crossover) Audi Q5: they sold 155 thousand more are expected soon A compact and Q3, which will premiere at the motor show in Shanghai - also with four-wheel drive transmission. Quattro idea has proven its viability. However, it should distinguish Quattro - and "Quattro". Model A4, Q5 and higher rank are equipped with permanent four-wheel drive - with a central differential Torsen. Whereas the A3 simplified transmission 4WD - without interaxle difera, but with an automatic connecting the rear axle by multi-plate clutch Haldex. It is quite another - the same as that of the countless "polnoprivodnikov" under various brands. Also works fine, but the difference with the classical transmission Quattro thorough. Keep in mind when it comes to choice.

Issued five millionth Audi A4

March 30, 2011 at the factory Audi in Ingolstadt, with five millionth vehicle rolled off the Audi A4 - model Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro colors Misano Red («red pearl"). This industrial achievement was yet another confirmation of the success of models Audi A4, the first generation of which appeared in 1994. The share of Audi A4, are very popular with customers, account for a significant part of the production capacities of the plants in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm. Production of the model line Audi A4 started at the factory in Ingolstadt (Ingolstadt) in 1994. Today, the conveyor of the plant go Audi A4, Audi A4 Avant, Audi A4 allroad quattro, Audi S4 and Audi S4 Avant, Audi A4 and in the sedan is also going to plant in Neckarsulm (c 2007). The range of engines, starting with a 2-liter turbo-diesel power of 143 hp also includes a 1.8-liter TFSI engine with direct fuel injection and turbo with 160 horsepower. Average fuel consumption of the car with the engine 7.1 liters per hundred kilometers. Also, a new car can be equipped with turbodiesels 2.7 TDI with 190 hp and 3.0 TDI 240 hp At the top of the range petrol "six" 3.2 FSI direct-injection power of 265 hp Audi A4 is available with both front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive transmission with quattro. The range of transmissions has six-speed manual transmission, stepless variator Multitronic, as well as a six-speed "machine." Even in the base Audi A4 is equipped with all standard premium. The list of optional equipment includes a variety of options, vehicle class "luxury", such as Bang & Olufsen sound with an amplifier output of 500 watts, 10 active channels and 14 speakers.

Audi has declassified the smallest crossover

Audi has extended the first official images of the compact crossover Q3. The world premiere will take place in a car in Shanghai Motor Show, which opens to the press on April 19 and the first owner of the car will be delivered in September. Overall length of the new items will be 4.4 meters - nearly 20 inches less than the model Q5. In the European market the car will be available with two diesel engines in two-liter, developing 140 and 170 horsepower, as well as 1,4 - and 2,0-liter petrol turbo engine with 160 horsepower and 211. For all units will offer a system of "start-stop" system and energy recuperation during braking. In addition, Audi Q3 SUV can be ordered in both versions, with front-and four-wheel drive, equipped with clutch Haldex. In the latter case, the car will receive a list of options specific off-road package with big moves suspension and enhanced protection of the bottom. Mini, as well as all the latest brands, get warning system for involuntary crossing the line marking and monitoring of "dead zones", as well as the modernized system of MMI and navigation system with maps of Google Earth. According to preliminary data in Europe prices on Audi Q3 will begin from 29.5 thousand euros. The car will compete with compact crossover BMW X1 and the future of Mercedes-Benz BLK. Q3 Production is planned to organize at the company's Seat in Spain.

"Charged" Audi S8 sedan will receive bi-turbo engine Bentley

"Charged" Audi S8 flagship sedan will be powered by a new generation of 520-horsepower four-liter gasoline engine with Twin Turbo and direct fuel injection, which the German manufacturer is developing in conjunction with Bentley. On it informs edition Car and Driver. Thus, the future Audi S8 takes place between 507-strong "Seven" BMW Alpina from the studio and 544-horsepower sedan Mercedes-Benz S-Class, prepared by AMG. As previously reported, for Bentley vehicles on the same engine will be available in two versions: with one and two turbochargers. In the first case, the power motor will make 415 horsepower, while the second - 555 horsepower. At the moment, the British company offered a model with two motors. The line of bulk vehicles Continental has a family of dual-turbocharged W12, and the flagship sedan Mulsanne - a modernized classic V8 volume of 6.75 liters, develops 505 horsepower. Previous Sedan Audi S8 came with a 5.2-liter, ten-cylinder engine, borrowed from a supercar Lamborghini Gallardo. For executive car engine was deforsirovan from 520 to 450 horsepower, but he still allowed two-ton car to accelerate to "hundreds" of just 5.1 seconds. Maximum speed S8 was electronically limited to 250 kilometers per hour. Also had a previous S8-wheel drive system and six-speed "automatic". A new generation of this model S8, is expected to appear no earlier than 2012.

Audi RS5 special model for the 50th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's flight

The company is an exclusive version of Audi sports car RS 5, which was released on the 50th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's flight into space. The car is called Audi RS 5 Zero-G and will be released on 50 ekzemlyarov circulation. Standard equipment will include a special version of the adjustable suspension Audi Dynamic Ride, sport differential for the rear axle, body paint in a special "steel" color Suzuka Grey Metallic, stylish 20-inch wheels, a unique number plate car exterior decorations, painted in black color. For an additional charge buyers a special version of Audi RS 5 Zero-G have the ability to increase top speed to 280 km / h. Audi RS 5 Zero-G, as the "basic" model is equipped with engine V8, the volume of 4.2 liters and 450 hp In combination with 7-speed gearbox with two clutches car accelerates to the "hundreds" of 4.6 seconds. And a top speed of "standard» RS5 limited to 250 km / h. Cars exclusive series available at dealerships Audi. Photos of Audi RS5

Audi takes orders for the charged hatchback RS3 Sportback

Audi has announced the price charged for a hatchback Audi RS3 Sportback, whose sales in Russia will begin in Q3 2011, the starting value of the vehicle will be 2.35 million rubles. Audi RS3 Sportback-Sport line of compact representative of Audi, car is built on a platform of five-door hatchback Audi A3 Sportback. Sports car character makes five-cylinder turbo engine model inherited from the Audi TT RS. In the 2.5-liter engine power is 340 hp (250 kW) and torque of 450 Nm. The specific power of the engine is 137.1 hp / liter. Audi RS 3 Sportback sprints to 100 km / h in 4.6 seconds and top speed is traditionally limited to 250 km / h. In this car is economical, average fuel consumption of just 9.1 liters per 100 kilometers. The seven-gear S tronic gearbox is standard on the Audi RS 3 Sportback. Transmission with double clutch switch performs very quickly, almost without breaking the flow of power. The seventh transmission has a high gear ratio that helps reduce fuel consumption. In addition to the two automatic modes, the CP allows for manual gear shift paddles optional with the petals. Launch control system allows you to start from a place with maximum acceleration. Due to stiff sports suspension ride height reduced by 25mm compared with the standard version of the Audi A3. Diameter wheels Audi RS 3 Sportback is 19 inches. The front tires are 235/35 dimension, rear - 10 mm narrower. This ratio allows for improved manageability. The car is equipped with ventilated front and rear brake discs with diameter 370 mm and 310 mm respectively.

Audi starts taking orders on the Audi Q3

To start selling are two engine variants, two types of transmissions, a wide choice of auxiliary systems and many design options. The first cars will arrive in dealer showrooms this fall, Audi for the price of 1.279 million rubles. The compact SUV with premium goes to start with two 4-cylinder TFSI (170 hp and 211 hp). Both engines combine direct fuel injection, turbocharged and equipped with systems recovery and start-stop. Vehicles with a 170 hp TFSI engine equipped with manual six-speed gearbox, a more powerful petrol version equipped with a CP S tronic dual-clutch. For transmission of torque to the wheels meet the legendary all-wheel drive quattro ®. Standard equipment includes Audi Q3 Stability ESP (integrates ABS, EBV, ASR, EDS); climate control with individual settings for driver and front passenger, leather steering wheel, the design of the "4 spokes", the system of care when driving on the rise; day running lights, rain sensors and light. At the request of standard can be complemented by a variety of luxury options. Among them - the adaptive lighting function with adaptive light cornering lighting, the control system driving dynamics Audi drive select, as well as advanced driver assistance systems: Audi lane assist (the lane keeping), Audi side assist (aid for rebuilding), and different versions parking assistant. For installation on the Audi Q3 offers a wide range of information and communication systems. List is topped by the navigation system MMI Navigation plus with hard drive and a large amount of speaker Bose Surround Sound with a spectacular illuminated front woofers.

Audi A3 Hatchback converted into electric trolley

Audi has extended the first pictures and details of the conceptual modification of the electric hatchback A3 Sportback, dubbed e-tron. Novelty is equipped with an electric capacity of 136 hp (270 Nm), which is powered by a set of lithium-ion battery capacity of 26.5 kilowatt-hours established under the floor in the rear and central parts of the car. Weight of batteries, equipped with liquid-cooled, 300 pounds, but at Audi say that the whole car weighs a little more than conventional diesel A3 - 1592 pounds. The power plant hatch has three modes: "automatic" when the electronics adjusts the operation of all vehicle systems to achieve the maximum of the range, "dynamic" when the available maximum power the electric motor, as well as "economy". In the latter case, the motor output is limited to 68 horsepower and top speed - 110 kilometers per hour. The total power in this mode may be available for a short period during the "kick-downs" to make overtaking. According to the company's Audi, A3 hatchback electric can accelerate from zero to "hundreds" of 11.2 seconds and its top speed is 140 kilometers per hour. Power reserve a car reaches 140 km. Full battery charging from a 230-volt outlet will take about nine hours, and 400-volt station - four hours. Also, the car has four modes of operation of energy recovery during braking, the driver can choose which paddle petals. On the prospects of production of such electric is not reported.

Audi introduced the concept of urban electric vehicle

Audi released the first images of the new concept car urban concept, which will premiere in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show. This ultra-lightweight car with the scheme of the seat 1 +1 for congested streets of the metropolis. In technical terms, the novelty can not be attributed to any of the known categories - based model fell radically new concept that combines elements of a racing car, a roadster, the car segment, and Fun-Cars city car. Audi urban concept is built on a unique platform that is not used for other models of Audi. In this case, when you create clear criteria into account: the ease, efficiency and reduced size. The result is a concept with the maximum reduction in weight and true sporting characteristics. Design a concept car is different smooth contours. The wheels made out of the case, they are equipped with strips of protective elements with integrated indicator lamps with LEDs. The dynamic and emotional appearance of a new car emits swiftness, a new design language interpreting Audi. The seats for the passenger and driver's Audi urban concept staggered, the concept has a low, like a sports car, landing. Controls and finishing materials are ideally combined with the concept of lightweight and give a whole new tactile sensations. Steering wheel and pedals are regulated under the driver's landing in the car via the rear tailgate. The roof structure is designed so that it can be open and slide back. The technology used in new Audi urban concept, reflects the latest achievements of the famous German manufacturer - especially in terms of ease of construction.

Audi has decided to build a plant in the United States

Audi has decided to build a car factory in the United States. Currently, brand leaders are discussing where it appears the company and what models it will produce. The final decision on the construction site will be made in the next three years, reports Automotive News citing the head of the "Audi" Rupert Stadler. Management believes that Audi, the output of machines in the United States will help the company increase sales in the local market and worldwide. Thus, by 2020, expects to sell brand to two million cars a year. For comparison, in 2010 this figure amounted to 1.1 million vehicles. In this case, by 2015, U.S. sales would have grown from 101 thousand (up last year) to 150 thousand "Audi" in a year. In addition venture to produce cars in the near future, Audi can also build a factory to manufacture engines and transmissions, but the decision on the matter will be decided later. Of intent to organize in the American production car, Audi announced in 2008. However, the global crisis and falling demand for vehicles around the world did not allow the German mark so far finally approve plans to build a plant in the U.S.. As previously reported, the first half of 2011, Audi sold in the U.S. 55.6 thousand thousand machines, finishing fourth and last place in the premium segment of the U.S. market. Its brands ahead of Mercedes-Benz (118 thousand units), BMW (113,7 thousand cars) and Lexus (88 thousand cars).

There were pictures of the most powerful Audi A6

Available publication Autocar were spy photos of the most powerful sedan A6 versions of the new generation, who will receive the title of a traditional index of S. The pictures, taken during the test car in the U.S., the car depicted without camouflage. According to preliminary information, "charged" station wagon Audi S6 will be equipped with four-liter eight-cylinder petrol engine producing 450 horsepower and a seven-speed robotic gearbox with two clutches. In the future version of the same engine, equipped with two turbochargers and boosted to 555 horsepower, will be offered for a top modified RS6. As previously reported, at Audi are also considering the possibility of expanding the range of engines for model S6 by six-cylinder diesel capacity of three liters and rated at 300 hp (609 Nm). Brand leadership suggests that the emergence of such variants will increase competition Audi models with BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Diesel versions will be offered exclusively S6 in Europe. In other countries, the model will continue to be equipped with a gasoline-powered units. Four-liter V8 will also be available for models of Audi S7 and S8 (this car it will develop 520 horsepower), as well as for cars Bentley. For the British car plant will be offered in two versions: with one and two turbochargers. In the first case, capacity will be 415 horsepower, while the second - 555 horsepower. Premiere Audi S6, S7 and S8 in September this year at the Motor Show in Frankfurt.

Audi R8 supercar will make updates more powerful

Audi is preparing to debut new supercar R8, which will receive more powerful engines and slightly modernized exterior design. It is reported by the British publication Car. According to sources, the magazine, eight-cylinder engine of 4.2 liters will accelerate from 420 to 450 horsepower (thus, it will develop the same power as a similar unit in the model Audi RS5). Ten-5.2-liter engine R8 supercar will be a more powerful 20 hp. His return will be 540 horsepower. In addition, the parties Car not exclude that the new Audi R8 supercar will be available with seven-speed gearbox preselektivnoy S-tronic dual-clutch. Now this car is available with either the "mechanics" or a "robot» R-tronic. Updated R8 will be in European dealerships next summer. Subsequently restyled car will also receive a track modifications of GT and GT Spyder.

Audi has updated the family A5

Audi has extended the official information and photos of the updated family A5. Cars have modernized the exterior, new engines and refined suspension. Orders for the restyled car will take place in September this year, while the European dealers, they appear to December. With new bumpers overall length increased by only Audi A5 by one millimeter, and the modification of A5 Sportback reaches 4.71 meters, while the coupe and convertible - 4.63 meters. Cars have a new front bumper with enlarged air intakes, slightly modified grille and headlights other head light with LED sections in the style of the last A1, A6 and A8. Inside, restyled vehicles will be a new steering wheel, the other selector automatic transmission, upgraded multimedia complex MMI, as well as new options for decoration materials. In addition, for Audi A5 Sportback now can be ordered in a version with five seats. Updated family cars A5 also got migrated and upgraded rear shock rear suspension bushings, which, according to representatives of the German company will provide "more precise handling and more comfort." Also, all machines, the hydraulic power steering electro-mechanical mechanism is used, which first appeared on the model A7. In the basis of "Five" will be offered with new 17-inch wheels with 225/50 tires in the dimension, and for a fee - to 20-inch wheels and tires 265/30. All Audi A5 will be offered with three petrol engines. Basic of these is the 1.8-liter four-cylinder turbo-unit capacity of 170 horsepower, the average fuel consumption which is 5.7 liters per hundred kilometers, and the level of CO2 emissions equal to 134 grams per kilometer, which is 21 percent less than before.

Audi has started testing a new crossover

The network edition published Motorauthority spy photos of test prototypes of the new crossover Audi - Q6, which will compete with BMW X6 and the future of Mercedes-Benz GLS. The pictures presented to the so-called "mule" - a model of an elongated body Q5 (see additional inserts in the central stanchion) tested powerplant, the chassis of the future and set the crossover electronic security systems. Besides, judging by the photos, track crossover Audi Q6 will be wider than the "five", and the car will be lower. Subsequently, the new model also will be "charged" modification. This car, according to some, will be equipped with a hybrid, which will be based on a six-cylinder petrol engine with mechanical supercharger. It is expected that for the first time Audi Q6 will be presented in late 2013 or early 2014. As previously reported, rival BMW X6 and the company is preparing a Mercedes-Benz. The machine, which will be called GLS, will be built on a platform of M-Class new generation gets a sloping roof line and exterior style model CLS. In the new range of engines will include a six-and eight engines of 3.5 and 4.6 liters. Also the car can be ordered with a three-liter diesel and hybrid diesel-electric propulsion. Edition Mercedes-Benz GLS starts in three years at the plant in the United States.

"The fifth space»: Audi Russia opens an exhibition in GUM

June 30 in Moscow has opened a unique exhibition, prepared jointly by Audi Russia and the Central Museum of Contemporary Russian History. The project is timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the flight of Yuri Gagarin's space is devoted to technological achievements of mankind. Among the exhibits - two cars exclusive series Audi RS 5 Zero-G. The concept of the exhibition follows the definition of five "space velocity": the first allows the body to free movement come to a stable orbit around the planet, the second - to overcome the attraction of the planet, the third - to break out of the star system, the fourth - to leave the galaxy. And let mankind obeyed in practice only the first cosmic speed, we tend to look ahead - this is the essence of progress. "The fifth space" - a symbol of creative thought, which does not tolerate restrictions. The exhibition is hosted in five runways, the first and fifth occupied cars Audi RS 5 Zero-G - exclusive sports cars, available only to the 50th anniversary of human space flight. Aerodynamic contours of the body adjusted and the soft glow of devices in the cabin - the modern Audi cars are more like space ships. Like a rocket, they can break off and within seconds turn into a point on the horizon. In the construction of a sports car Audi RS 5 Zero-G uses high-tech space-age materials - carbon fiber and aluminum. The similarity of design and emphasizes the podium, staring skyward and remind launch pads. On three other podiums exhibits from the collection of "space age" in the Central Museum of Contemporary Russian History.

Audi has announced details of a new turbo

Audi has extended details on the new four-cylinder gasoline engine with a turbocharger, which will be offered as a basic unit for the updated family A5. In the European market these machines can be ordered in September this year, but the first buyers will receive their cars by December. The volume of new motor is 1798 cubic centimeters, and the power and maximum torque of 170 horsepower (at 3,800 rpm) and 320 Nm (available in a range from 1400 to 3700 revolutions per minute), respectively. When paired with a manual transmission, this unit will allow Audi A5 coupe to accelerate to "hundreds" of 7.9 seconds and a top speed of 230 kilometers per hour. Average fuel consumption is 5.7 liters per hundred kilometers, and the level of CO2 emissions do not exceed 134 grams per kilometer. In addition to direct fuel injection technology, the new engine is also equipped with a system of "indirect" injection - when the fuel is fed into the intake manifold and sprayed in the vicinity of the inlet valves, where it is intensively mixed with air. This technology is used for small loads on the engine, improving fuel efficiency and reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Compared with the previous engine of similar volume FSI injection pressure was increased from 150 to 200 bar and installed another turbine which develops pressure to 1.3 bar. The mass of the engine was reduced from 135 to 131.5 pounds: the pistons are now made of new high-strength alloy, lighter than steel cylinder head, crankcase is cast from gray iron by the new technology, which allowed to reduce the wall thickness of three millimeters, while the crankshaft is now being used four instead of eight counterweights.

Audi has unveiled a prototype "charged" crossover

The event, dedicated to the press showing crossover Audi Q3, head of quattro GmbH Stephan Riley presented a preproduction prototype of the "charged" versions of the model. On the hood has been installed 340-horsepower five-cylinder turbo engine, familiar from the TT RS models and RS3. On it informs edition Autocar. According to Riley, the company is still exploring the possibility of launching this car into mass production. He noted that the engineers in the construction of machines having trouble with the installation of the five-cylinder unit in the hood crossover. "Compared with the RS3 engine is 40 millimeters farther away from the partition between the engine compartment and cabin. We have made experimental versions of gasoline and oil lines and electrical wiring. We need to find out how expensive is to install similar units in the car and only then make any final decision ", - said Riley. Top-manager of quattro GmbH, adding that bringing the first prototype of "Charged» Q3 at the press launch of the model, it was decided to obtain comments from the experts about this car. "We need to find out opinions about the idea of ??registration of such a car, so we brought him here. And it is worth adding that the trade will be a completely different instance. He will be retuned suspension, there will be other body parts and so on "- added Riley. Currently a prototype, "charged» Q3 represents the usual crossover with S-line package and a powerful engine. "While in the car reacts very well, but we have yet to discuss it, what is the business perspective of this model.

New engine for Audi A6

In Russia starts selling Audi A6 seventh-generation gasoline-turbocharged 2.0 TFSI 180 hp The cost of front-wheel drive Audi A6 2.0 TFSI, equipped with a manual transmission, starts with a mark of 1.66 million rubles, with the automatic multitronic version offers customers from 1.73 million rubles. The car is available for orders in all official Audi dealerships in Russia. The 2.0 TFSI four consecutive years (from 2005 to 2009.) Became the winner of international contest "Engine of the Year" category of 1.8 - 2.0 liters. According to the manufacturer, the engine power to be installed on a new generation of Audi A6, achieves 180 horsepower, which allows you to overclock the front-wheel drive car with manual gearbox from 0 to 100 km / h in 8.1 seconds. Dispersal models with manual multitronic is carried out at 8.3 seconds. The vehicle is very economical consumption model for the combined cycle not exceeding 6.5 liters. per 100 km.