Interview with Executive Director of Audi America

The status quo - obviously not a situation with which to associate Johan de Nisshen (Johan de Nysschen). Less than 18 months, Johan deliberately rasshevelival Audi America. Executive Vice President, a native of South Africa - not satisfied with the idea about the Audi on the vast U.S. market. In Europe, the German department at this stage is on a par with competitors such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW. In the U.S., the company is not on that level, selling only a third of the volume sold may cars. Interviews were conducted in Northern New Jersey, where the journalists were given the opportunity to test a new model of Q7, the first sports car company profitable - and do not seem to last as stated enthusiastically Nisshen. According to the journalist, 46-year-old CEO is full of ideas about development and growth of the company. Imagine an interview with a journalist project THECARCONNECTION and CEO of Audi America Johan de Nisshen. THECARCONNECTION: Completed a series of car Audi? Do you plan to have the completion of off-road vehicles or other models? Johan de Nisshen: No, the car number of Audi is not yet complete - we're going to fill it. As the replenishment will make a new model SUV, possibly even two of its models. In addition, there will be more sports cars - models between TT and the new S8. The fact that we move from production-based platform to block the production gives us more flexibility and the ability to produce derivatives of the car. If you look at the concept of 2006 Road Jet, presented at the Auto Show in Detroit, slightly elevated and with a small footprint - then we can judge that we have in mind the words of the derivatives of the car.

Audi A2

Four years ago, after the Mercedes A-Class, it became clear that a trifle paunchy and welcome in the most decent car home. Audi - a decent house to stiffness, all fixated on its own solidity. In the guise of Audi A2 is no hint of frivolity inherent kids. Others want to compare with some there ladybirds, frogs and other sweet nonsense - this kid "audioznaya" solidity and pret. Where ever heard to a machine the size of a "Zaporozhets" base color was black lacquer-like habit of chlenovoza. And other colors are cheerful range A2 can not call - all couched in a conservative-soothing colors. Boring, frankly. Nutro also as adults. The man on the A2 peresevshy big Audi, you might not notice the change. Firstly, because there are a lot borrowed from the big ones - for example, corporate chetyrehspitsevy steering wheel (very easy in itself, and even with a full range of adjustments rake: up and down and back and forth), paddle switches, dashboard and even such stylish detail, as samovydvigayuschiesya holders on the center console. Second, because the cabin is very spacious. Four people in it more than comfortably, five of them - quite well, if the rear rider is not very wide in the bone. "Outside a small, inside a large" - the principle that once formed the basis of development of city-car format, implemented in the A2 just brilliant. The machine is solid, comfortable and convenient. That is only with the glove compartment did odd. Was quite possible to make it not so distrofichno-tiny, if not the top of the torpedo was flattened for a device with a shelf handrail.

Audi A8 L 4.2 quattro

This morning I even dressed in a special way: after all have to pretend to be a personal driver of a certain hypothetical big boss. Short leather jacket driver's carefully ironed pants, comfortable shoes are strong and at the same time. Only the cap, such as prescribed by bourgeois standards, did not wear. We like it has been made. Maybe because the personal driver also wants to master the machine sometimes seem, at least on the way to the garage? To equip the workplace. How can there comfortably! And they say that this car only for the boss in the back seat ... Yes, everything is for me the driver! Ergonomics and set various "luxuries of life" is much better than in the car "for the boss behind the wheel" - the new Audi A6. Adjustments to the chair is more, an ashtray in his place, that is to come, and not under his elbow, and in general as something roomier. It is clear that the higher class car, but so much attention to the driver? .. No, it's nice of course. And a heated coaster for him, and small screen TV on-board computer can see and listen to music again without interfering with the boss: localize sound audio system in the driver's position (is there such a function), and fun. But the boss behind it will be boring. No, much to the comfort level is something else - it's already too much. Space for the "couch" - the sea. Even the most beautiful top manager be as comfortable to place their limbs. Chairs, of course, governed by servo - you can organize themselves sofa chaise, and you can build and something like an office favorite leather chair.

A little more about the Audi S8

Dusseldorf, Germany - AUDI Enterprising finds its place in more and more new models. One such model was the S8, a model that appears in the October 2006 Well-equipped model, the estimated more than 100 000 $. S8 - model, separated from the expressive A8 equipped with FSI VlO-dvigatalem a volume of 5.2 liters, 450 hp As with all S-models equipped with auto polnoprivodoy system, with torque distribution - 60/40. On external parameters S8 characterizes understated spoiler, special grille, emblem V10, LED edge lights daytime travel in foggy weather, aluminum mirrors, dual exhaust with square tips, and special S wheels. Interior before details such as sports seats, upholstered in leather Valcona. For the first time in the Audi combines FSI VlO-engine and 6-speed automatic Tiptronic. Steering wheel is equipped with aluminum walls, comfortable for the driver when driving fast, if you want a transition to a transmission with manual control. Engine sound barely audible in a quiet ride, but with the rapid acceleration of a powerful 5.2-liter engine makes itself known. 265/35 tires and 20 * 9 inch wheels, adaptive air suspension, set at 20 mm below the typical S-system suspension. Suspension system to European standards, without the typical system to mitigate - used for the U.S. market. Excellent leather Valcona proposed for the interior, including black or silver along with black / silver and silver / gray combination. Salon in the completely black tone - stunning, and in its way, magnificent.

Germany's largest automaker Volkswagen has created a new Crafter.

The largest German automaker has created a new Crafter. This car has a six-speed manual gearbox, but the buyer has the opportunity to replace a manual transmission to automatic. Technical capabilities Crafter are advanced in the world-ton carriers. Perfect braking system works smoothly and evenly, regardless of the presence or absence of cargo. To ensure complete safety Crafter is equipped with more and ESP and ABS. Visually, this car has nothing in common with their predecessors. Clean lines, bright upright glass lights, protective strips on the sides betray this car a modern, expressive and powerful appearance. Crafter - dynamic helper in all situations. Creation of this motor truck means the emergence of a new mode of transport in the nomenclature of Volkswagen. The campaign to introduce new models, which started 3 years ago with the new Transporter, continued emergence Caddy, completed the new LT. In April 2006, Crafter begins the next chapter in the history of the Thirty Years' LT. Nelly Lomteva

Under the gaze of Audi A3

Manual says Audi, A3 model - is not something new, it's just the next model. Thus, the automaker says that A3 - this is the first new class of auto vehicles in Europe - "the highest class of compact cars." In truth, this class is already released a few years ago model Mercedes-Benz C230. But the emergence of A3 indicates the seriousness with respect to the total premium category, which soon will include the BMW 1 - series and the new B-Class from Mercedes. A3 - a new model for North America and can be equipped with a new Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) from Audi - manual 6-speed transmission with automatic gear-driven and multi-disc clutch two. 6 denote positive qualities in models 2006 - Audi A3: 1) The combination of 2-liter turbocharged engine and the new DSG transmission gives us great power. Double overhead cams, direct injection gasoline turbo-charged and 10.5:1 ratio transformation gives a small amount of motor ability of high power and torque curve of change. The maximum torque between 1,500 and 5,000 rev / min. A pair of balance shafts helps the engine run more smoothly and stroke on fuel - efficient enough to estimate both A3 cars with ultra-low emissions to the environment. A bold and effective - a great combination, and the model satisfies all the provisions of the Office for Environmental Protection - gallon at 38 miles per gallon in the city and 50 km on the highway. Of course, you can agree on a standard transmission with manual control switch and speed independently, or can opt for the new DSG and not worry about pressing the clutch pedal and shifting the gear lever or the speed.

2003 Audi A4 Cabriolet

Tenerife, Canary Islands - Audi has conquered our gig, which serves as a base for the new A4. Of course, the management of Audi would like to become a model worthy competitor to the BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz CLK320. Style, space and durability - the main qualities of this exceptionally well-made model. The car would look even more striking if the interior was lined with not a black and cream leather. But then it would have had to suffer because of spots of rain, because of divorce from the particles of soot, in such an abundance of flying from the exhaust pipes of old trucks and buses. Sometimes it seems that for them to introduce a rule exhaust "the square root of a Euro." Exterior and interior finishes are not like other cars. TT round air vents, regrouped equipment, excellent seats with adjustable backs, and even a long list of standard equipment - automatic climate control, multifunction steering wheel, the group switch that can manage all the side windows simultaneously. Along with the advantages, there are drawbacks - the front seat belts are not built into the seat structure, the visibility of the rear view of a third with an open roof. But with the handling during acceleration the situation is somewhat worse. Despite the front-wheel drive, convertible demonstrates reduced steering precision under acceleration. Gather in the night travel, and be prepared to constantly keep an eye in the rearview mirror. But at high speeds while driving on the highway A4 Cabriolet feels like home.

2005 Audi A4

For the first time he saw Andi A4 - model 1996 it was clear that Audi has not only refused to enter into the abyss, but thanks to this model, the company began to rapidly climb to the summit. It was a brilliant solution to the German engineering and a model of style. Time has shown that this model was destined to become the first in a series of spectacular models and «haute couture» interior. But time goes on, the changes occur. And though they have touched and the Audi A4, they were not so much. Housing cars has become more wedge-shaped, although the platform, which is based on the model remained the same, remained the same and the upper threshold for external drain, in the case of S4 - all in the cabin. The modified model - a bit expensive, especially with the controversial massive metal bars. It's hard not to notice the chrome front of tending forward. None impulsive man in the main streets of Palermo has not left unnoticed and apparently himself said car on which we passed. Interior A4 (with the wooden surface finish) - more than straights. Prevoshodnyya radio-navigation system - is clear to everybody. Any basic function, has its own button, like an adjustable rotary button surrounded by four others. CD changer for 6 CDs - is standard, as the multifunctional steering wheel, central control, cup holders have been modified in design to prevent spills on the radio. The model is equipped with the best new FSI engine. The main engine of 2.0 liter turbo generates 197 hp power, which achieved a large jump from 170 hp.

Audi TT Roadster

Great style, intricate and sophisticated technology and more power. We had a lot of concern about the gearbox DSG. Do you? TT model comes with a price of $ 47,295, and can compete with this car with a top opening, as the Corvette, Z4, 350Z and Boxster. This will be an unusual article - an article containing statements as of muzhschiny journalist and a woman, because the dialogue will continue to lead - He and She. 2005 Audi TT Roadster with a V6-engine in volume of 3.2 L: German design and execution together in sporty driving, but if you're ready to put no small amount for it? She: I never could understand what to call Audi, releasing their own models, even with the emergence and after driving 2005 Audi TT 3.2 Roadster Quattro, with it the heavy base MSRP - $ 42 900. Of course, any of us knows what the owner paid the Audi is not a small price for the car, but what justifies this high quality? - For the fuzzy and rough style of execution? He: TT with the engine capacity of 3.2 liters and 250 hp - A great car, easy maneuvering in traffic, good performance and style that still attracts the attention of all as well as 5 years later, when the first model appeared. She: Chic? Speaking of seats, with manual control? Yes, the model includes an improved audio package worth $ 1200, 18-inch wheels with 7-spoke, high-quality winter tires - worth $ 775, the optical skin - $ 1000. In addition, the proposed package «Premium Package», which includes heated front seats and a transmitter system Homelink Remote Transmitter.

2006 Audi A3

Audi A3 - a completely new car in the U.S. market, opening a new class of compact cars of higher quality. A3 comes equipped with new technology and high quality standards of German sedan. The new A3 - five-door hatchback equipped with a 4-cylinder turbo 2.0-liter and a system of front-wheel drive. A3 Quattro with four-wheel drive system is equipped with 6ti cylinder engine of 3.2 liters, will be available in the model number 2006 A3 - an example of elegance in design and use of materials that distinguish the new model Audi. What is like to A3 buyers? Perhaps a combination of dynamism on open roads, friendly to large distances, the usefulness of driving around the city and the full savings. Audi A3 2.0 T is equipped with front-wheel drive and 2.0-liter engine producing 200 hp There are two transmissions: a standard 6-speed manual or automatic Direct Shift Gearbox (DGS), which allows the transfer switch with minimum time delay and without breaking the transmission of torque from the engine to the wheels. In the U.S. market version of the A3 is available in 5-door Sportback hatchback, the European market - and in other embodiments of buildings. Three-door A3 and A3 Sportback five-door versions of S will get new bumpers, grille, rear roof spoiler, 18-inch 5-spoke wheels, logo, S, trim sports seats with leather cloth in half and the steering wheel in perforated leather. S version will be available for all A3 and A3 Sportback Sport, but 100-strong petrol 1.6 and the 103-strong diesel 1.9 TDI, and will cost 2276 euros more expensive than conventional versions.

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro Tiptronic

Bankers. This is the sort of people whom we expect to see behind the wheel of Audi. Or lawyers. People standing firmly on its feet. I'm sure you'll agree. The problem is that they are a little bit boring and bothersome. In this issue, and Audi. Because with each new model, Audi is trying to add leadership to a few additional new features sports. The most obvious attempt at this is the new common front car. First shown on Nuvolari concept metal grille on the front of the car found a continuation of its existence, the new A8, A3 and models next year - A4. In our opinion, best of all it is represented on the A6. Although Audi - more car for conservative people, there is no doubt that the company hopes to sell to those who irritate the new BMW 5-series. Inside, the central panel at an angle in a way that was previously used in the BMW. However, the quality of materials - high, and finish, made by the metal-metal really. Despite this strong moments, there are several minor weaknesses - switches on the top look cheap and fragile, like the console stand, and none of the many buttons are not emphasized in the interior and we can say that these buttons are only tactile. Intuitively, you can not figure out what features are responsible for each button. Only a button click can help you determine what you need it. We thought that the idea of ??systems Audi MMI and BMW iDrive is needed to get rid of pletormy buttons and switches. However, when we see about 15 buttons on MMI - how can we think about simplifying the management?

2004 Audi A6 2.7T S-Line

So I had the opportunity to explore and try out in the 2004 Audi A6. Once I found myself inside the car driver's seat in the proportional and the front driver's door separated me from the outside world, I forgot about all their problems and gravitate thoughts that swirled in my head all day. Surrounded by muted tones and soft skin of detail in the decoration of fine wood and exquisite detail of aluminum, I sank into a state about which we can say - automotive utopia. I heard that the A6 - and saw how good is not cheap this car, but now, at least, I understood why German brands such wring their prices - "authenticity" and "purity" of the four-door of happiness can not be cheap. A6 Model 2004 has evolved from excellent luxury sport sedan, the turbo of 2.7 liters and 265 hp Beginning in 1996, Audi started the modernization of the A6, which has touched smooth lines, rounded surface. Proportionally, A6 - perfect. Its spacious interior is surrounded by glass, which contributes to a sense of airiness and openness in a sedan. The narrow rear pillar helps the driver for the 360 ??gradusovogo review. Without doubt, the passengers will enjoy a high level of comfort in the cabin of cars. Evaluation were subjected to many of the characteristics corresponding to characteristics of the class of vehicles of high quality - and it's power and heated seats, dual-system and climate control, air conditioning and audio system. But what really distinguishes the A6 from the class of luxury cars - Audi is attention to detail, quality materials and a stunning design work.

Audi A3

A small car must be inexpensive - is convinced the majority of car owners. It is laid on a subconscious level: large crayfish - five rubles, small - three. The problem of choosing just difficult when suddenly offer little in five. And these are small - not even some special (non-sporting, not a discovery, not trendy), and the usual conventional hatchbacks same engines and transmissions. The compact front-wheel-trehdverka, 102-horsepower engine with the "mechanics", 16-inch alloy wheels, leather-interior and parking sensors alkantarovy, CD-changer and separate climate control - is a new A3 for 25 thousand dollars. Former Audi A3 is also worth more than their classmates. Being virtually a copy of the fourth "Golf" (the same platform and same range of engines), this machine differed only overpriced by several thousand price. Why? "Because the owner of a big Audi, if it wants to buy a car less, buy it anyway, of course, Audi», - as people talked of Ingolstadt. Maybe he miscalculated. VW Golf in millions "edition" every year, and the compact Audi at any time since the beginning of production in 1996 was made only 875 thousand in Russia for the Audi A3 firmly ingrained image of the car that his father financially secure family gets to his wife or to their adult offspring (often - "a burden" to his new Allroad or A8). Therefore, before you test drive the new "treshki" We had already decided to myself that if this situation Audi satisfied, we expect nothing from the revelation of the new A3.

Looking to the future with Audi

Company Audi - the company producing passenger cars of good quality and excellent generalists, but now is not about that. Let's look a little forward - for future models that will face us more exotic. Together with the corresponding project Worldcarfans.com Konradt Andreas (Andreas Conradt) learn about some of the company's plans. Inspired by the success of mid-size sedan, represented by companies Mercedes (CLK) and BMW (3 series), Audi will soon introduce a new Audi A5, if you will - the successor to the legendary later A4 sedan. The new chassis, depending on the pointed body, form the basis of the next generation A4 and A6. Next model A4 will be launched in autumn 2008, as a model for the 2009 model year. Nevertheless, the new framework will be first applied to the A5 coupe, which is positioned (as evident from the title) between the A4 and A6 in price and size. A5 style is influenced by the concept Nuvolari concept car, which can see the reflection and on new-generation TT. This will be a spacious 4 local auto and it is expected that the model will be available by the end of 2007, a year later with a convertible soft-top roof and tissue replaces the current model A4 cabrio. The new A5 will have a large model on the same platform. A7 will be bigger and presented in 4-door version, and therefore, it will be a sort of answer Mercedes-Benz CLS and even Porsche Panamera. But let's take a different look at the A5. Audi is planning to combine in a "5" coupe and SUV, similar to the Opel Signum, offering a more spacious interior than the A4, a higher roof and a hatchback rear door.

Audi Q7 was awarded the highest mark of safety

Large German SUV Audi Q7 earned the highest safety evaluation (Top Safety Pick) crash test of the American Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Specialists of the Institute noted that the machine has proved excellent in all the trials and, plus everything in the basic version is equipped with Vehicle Stability Control, which experts say greatly reduces the risk of serious accidents. To determine the reliability of the Audi Q7 was subjected to the 3rd test. The first - front crash test at 64 km / h on the deformable barrier, the impact in this case falls on the driver's half of the car. Another test - side impact, for the mobile barrier, simulating a heavy SUV, breaking up to 50 km / h and hit the middle rack in the car. The third test - a blow to the back of the vehicle at a speed of 32 km / h, here focuses on the design of head restraints as well as back injuries and cervical spine are most common in these accidents. In all three crash tests Q7 scored 4 points out of 4 possible. Cab car is not deformed after impact, the dummies and the sensors have not detected significant damage. In the more reason for the success - of the car, which is "standard" includes in addition to front airbags, "pillow-curtains" for all 3 rows of seats and side airbags for the front torsion-row seat. At the request of customers can order side airbags and torsion for the rear seats. The institute noted that the typically large off-road vehicles do not fall within the interests of IIHS.

Just tell the navigator: "Time to go home»

A five-year cooperation of BMW and Garmin navigation systems, the design has a consequence. When you create a PNS Plus and PNS Pro company took into account everything: the readability of information in bright light, the ability to give voice commands to its PNS, PNS use in walking, memory space parking lot and even muting the music when a voice command returns. BMW designers and Garmin have developed a special easy-holders, which allow you to safely and securely fix PNS in the cabin. Such holders are flush mounted and have no suckers. PNS can be easily removed and taken with you in a walk. At the same PNS automatically remembers the coordinates of the location where the device was removed from the holder. And on the way back, you will not get lost and can easily find a parking place of the car. The devices available 'where am I?' (Where am I?), The Navigator shows your position and displays the information on nearby shops, petrol stations, hospitals, police stations and, of course, public toilets. Navigators have 4.3-inch touch screen with high resolution, with which it is convenient to read the information even in bright sunlight. The current location is marked with colorful icon car BMW. The devices work with both two-dimensional and three-dimensional maps, supported by Turn-by-Turn Navigation instructions, and can warn of approaching the various points of interest POI, the device can "remember" up to 200 points on the same route. On both the PNS determined set of multimedia features: Bluetooth hands-free with speaker and microphone, built-in MP3 player.

"Smart" lighting

In the development of new automotive technology major lines of work are now improving vehicle safety and environmental performance. BMW contributes to the development of the first areas: road safety. The innovative lighting technology from BMW is able to take into account the vertical and horizontal relief road, and the presence of oncoming vehicles traveling ahead, and vehicle speed. Depending on all these factors, "intelligent" system changes the intensity and direction of the headlamps. How? Read on. Adaptive HA, developed by BMW, is able to change the angle of the light cone lights, depending on the vertical profile of the road. Simply put, the system keeps track of which way you go, and if you start moving up the hill or from it, changing the angle of incidence so as to best illuminate the space in front of the car. For the relief of watching the special sensors, they detect the slope of the road surface and transmit data to a control unit which, in turn, given the speed and angle of the road, looking forward to what angle to turn lights and transmits a signal to the light cones, so they turned to the calculated angle. lighting of the roadway allows for the vertical profile of the road. Adaptive HA works not only when driving uphill or into it, it also compensates for the high loading the car, slightly lowering the light cones of headlights, and lift the heavy braking lights, respectively. Another innovative feature of the BMW - it's rotating adaptive light.

Ford Hi Pa - 600 horses electronics

The exhibition SEMA Show, held in Las Vegas, was a new model of the American manufacturer Ford - F-150 Hi Pa. What is it so remarkable? Hi Pa has an output of 600 horsepower and goes with the ... electricity! The secret to achieving such power is simple - the developers of Ford «remembered" about the technology, invented in the early 20th century, the motor-wheels. Motor-wheel - a kind of electric motor, located in the wheel of a car. Originally they were used by ... bicycles. And then, with the advent of this technology gasoline engines postponed collecting dust on the shelves in the archives. In motor-wheels were a few significant drawbacks: they increased the weight of the car and nepodsensornuyu gap between the rotor and the stator near the road surface, due to significantly worse handling car, especially in bad weather conditions. Now Ford has decided to revive the forgotten technology, eliminating its shortcomings (in the Ford Motor Company helped PML and DST Industries), and making a huge breakthrough in electric cars. At Ford Hi Pa is set as four-wheel motor. Each of them has an output of 150 horsepower. The use of motor vehicles on wheels eliminates the need for transmission, and frees up space under the hood. After all, there is now no motor and transfer case. Instead, Ford put the rechargeable lithium-ion battery capacity of 40 kilowatts, and system recovery of inhibition. Depending on the mode, Ford Hi Pa can go from 120 to 160 miles without recharging. Its high-capacity battery must be recharged overnight.

Audi RS7 - a seven-step creation of Audi

Company Audi has a very interesting history of its origin. In 1909, the engineer August Horch (August Horch) founded the company «Horch-Werke». He sought to create the first 6-speed manual gearbox, but his writings were not successful and the company suffered huge losses. He was forced to leave his own company. And due to the prevailing circumstances, it created another company he could not name, as well as the first. But Horch found a way out of adversity. He called his automobile concern - Audi Automobil-Werke, as its name horch translated from German means "listen." But, unfortunately, the owner of this company Horch had not be for long, and in 1928 it passed into the possession of Jorgen Skafte Rasmussen. 4 years later the company became one with the automotive companies Auto Union. Acclaim at Audi brought Ferdinind Pitch. He introduced the production 1974 all-wheel drive cars of this brand, in which individual parts are made of aluminum. He also will marketing policy. Pitch decided to produce cars for the army and not only. Since then, production has been established model SUV Volkswagen Iltis. This car had a good cross on the ice, snow and poor weather conditions. Volkswagen Iltis took a leading position in the rankings of other brands of cars. In Geneva, in 1980 there was world-famous model Audi 80 Quattro, whose first passenger models present four-wheel drive, before it was inherent in a SUV and trucks. Each new invention of Audi engineers group was surprised and delighted his fans. 1994 was interesting for the new model Audi - RS2 Avant, which was injected turbocharged engine with 315 liters capacity.

Large German SUV Audi Q7

Reliable elegant car Audi Q7 earned the highest safety assessment in crash tests of the American Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Each of us would like to be confident with their own security, and protect their families. This car is proof of that. All this positive vehicle equipped with this mark a basic system of exchange rate stability, which significantly reduces the likelihood of serious accidents. The American Insurance Institute for Highway Safety conducted three trials in the car. In the first test has been subjected to risk of the driver, with car moving at 64 km / h. In - the second test, Audi Q7, accelerated to a speed of 50 km / h, hit the middle rack in the car. And finally, in the third, the impact falls on the rear of the vehicle at a speed of 32 km / h. Much attention was paid to head restraints, since the major accident injuries are back injuries and spinal cord. In all three crash tests Q7 of the 4 possible maximum number of balls scored. After inspecting the car found that the cab driver is not damaged, and the sensors have not detected significant dummies strains. The absence of negative outcomes due to the fact that in addition to front airbags in cars is "the pillows - curtains" for all 3 rows of seats and side airbags for the front torsion-row seat. Most SUVs are not subject to inspection by the IIHS. But in this case, the initiative took place on the part of Audi. The company management wanted, what would their customers are confident in their own security by 100%.

Audi 100/A6

We used Audi 100 list of possible defects is much shorter than many other models. The most striking thing in cars Audi - this is their extremely high corrosion resistance. Since September 1985 the manufacture of machines used fully galvanized steel. Therefore, the cause of rust can become a non-professional repairs after an accident, or very poor care of the car. Paint finish is also durable. Inside the cabin immediately catches the eye of its capacity. There are many places along the front and rear, good trunk, good ergonomics. The only thing that is a bit confusing, so it's hard seats. Fabric lining - high quality, strong, dark colors. In vehicles in 1991 marked the aerodynamic noise (wind whistling in the front doors) that are fixed in any car repair shop by a simple adjustment. At the same cars that were released since 1991, almost no external noise penetrating the cabin. Ride comfort is undeniable, but in no particular problems with parking as well as in cars set to light and precise steering with hydraulic booster (in cars with 4-cylinder engine can be set for an additional fee). Only in the release of the 1991-1992 cars. sometimes there is leakage of hydraulic oil. Suspension is not enough soft, with fast driving feel their response to small bumps. For small defects can be attributed cabin vibration and pedal unit speedometer (especially at low speed) in the diesel versions that were released in 1991-1994. In the turbocharged version of the S4 wear out brake discs. The point was to fix the spring of 1993, picking up the new disks with the "classical" calipers, as well as in versions S4 V8.

Audi 80: German thoroughness.

"Audi-80" debuted in 1972 and soon won the prestigious title of 'Car of the Year. " In September 1986, saw the light of the third generation of this model. Four-door sedans were equipped with front-wheel drive four-cylinder petrol engines and a turbodiesel 1.6-1.9 liters 1.6 liters. Two years later a two-liter gasoline engine, and in 1989 - its 16-valve version. Auto complete a four-(1.6 liters) and five-speed manual transmission, as well as a four-"machine". Released and all-wheel drive version - "Quattro". In 1991, rolled off the new "Audi-80" the fourth generation. In 1994 it was replaced by the model under the symbol "A4". Sitting behind the wheel in a wide, comfortable and German rigid chair, one notices that the massive front panel, and steering wheel with an impressive rectangular nave, decorated with four rings, and other elements of the interior, though not call "refined", conceived and worked on conscience. For example, the steering column is not adjustable, but you can adjust the height and tilt the seat cushion, which means that the driver of any growth will be convenient to steer. Ahead does not seem cramped and two fares very solid build. But the rear seat "Audi" is not as freely as, say, in the cabin her classmate, "Peugeot 405". Truckers slightly disappointed trunk. By volume it is not small, but, alas, the opening for loading and unloading narrowish, besides the back of the rear seats do not fold forward, because it is placed exactly over the gas tank.

What is the Audi S2?

Audi S2 as a model appeared in 1991, more than 10 years ago as a successor UrQuattro. C heart in the form of 5-and 20-valve tselindrovogo turbo engine and a constant drive to all four wheels. S2 Coupe version was a continuation of A80 Soupe, is elaborated in 1988, only with more powerful engine and all wheel drive. In 1993, the series was launched A80 S2 Avant. In this class, S2 c successfully competes with cars like Audi Lancia Delta HF Integrale (210 PS), Ford Escord RS Cosworth (220 PS), Opel Vectra 4x4 Turbo (204 PS), Peugeot 405 Turbo 16 (200 PS), although significantly lose them on price. For S2 Avant - yavlyayuschigosya essentially high-speed freight-passenger car Audi can try to find a comparison with Subaru Legancy Turbo Super-Station 4WD while the power (less than 200Ps) Subaru unlikely, if appropriate. At the heart of S2 - are pure high-performance technology, designed and oprobirovanye on UrQuattro. It is based on the Audi engine RR. S2 Coupe won the first modification of the RR - motor 3B, early before it operated on A200 from 1989-1991 onwards, who had a power of 220 hp. S2-Avant, appearing later, got the motor 230 hp had ABY and torque of 350 N / m. v. 309 N / m at 1950 r / min. Moreover, the section from 1800 to 5100 rev / min curve at the motor point ABY - almost horizontal and torque is 300 N / m for the entire range of speed given argument. ABY had another advantage over 3B - through a fully depressing the accelerator pedal is stepped up mode "Overboost" when for a few seconds can be achieved 380 N / m between 2100 and 4000 rev / min.

Audi 80

Asymmetrically (60x40) divided rear seat allows carrying bulky items. Additionally there is a tunnel with a case for skiing (in the model, "2.8E" - series). In short, the rear part of the "Audi-80" is finally consistent with modern views. This was made possible thanks to the new design of the rear axle. When used before the suspension springs allowed such an arrangement was only the fuel tank, which excluded redesign the rear seat. Now equipped with a borrowed "a Volkswagen Passat," elements of the design of the rear axle allowed to lay flat fuel tank under the rear seat. Model "Quattro" was a completely new rear suspension with stabilizer bar and shock-absorbing struts. All models increased wheelbase, wider tires are used (standard 195/60 R15). These innovations greatly changed for the better characteristics and ride comfort. Has clearly responsive steering wheel, "Audi" is very obedient, also equipped with a hydraulic power steering (all versions), which speeds the movement keeps the driver feeling confident of the road. Superb stability in cornering and stability while riding in a straight line make "Audi-80" car pleasant and obedient. As well as good road holding and reliability afforded by a new form of bodywork. Proconten system in case of collision, permits operation of the airbag (standard - only the driver) and pyrotechnical belt tensioner, preventing the possibility of injury. Amplifiers provide additional security at the door.

STAINLESS AUDI 100 under the nickname

"For cars with rust in 1985 has no role, of course, if in front of you," Audi-100 "!" - This can be found in German magazines when it comes to used cars. In fact, the only thing that can disturb the owner of a well-worn "Audi-100", it traces of pebbles on the front end, but they are easy to paint. In general, the body, "Audi-100" is worthy of praise. He, as already mentioned, comfortable and capacious. Trunk volume 570 l agree, is impressive, and the machine load - 550 kg - often exceeds even the "universals" of other models. Salon is spacious: driver and passenger of a large growth will not abut the head in the ceiling. Provided a lot of pockets for all sorts of little things, but adds to their large Russian-style "glove." Construction of interior comfort and harmony, except, perhaps, a light switch, perched to the steering column. Slischkom not "cool", but nice. The car with the steering servo is easy to manage. But if you offer a model without the need to work hard in the parking lot. Lights adjusted in height are very good in the dark. It is true that the airbag in an old "hundred" You will not find - it installed just for the next model in December 1990, but the ABS is there on any modification of the "Audi-100", and on models of the same "turbo" and "Quattro" it is in standard equipment. "Weaving" is different about the legendary stability control and performs well in the corners.

Audi 100 - Cigar? Herring? Weaving!

In comparison with "classmates" of such formidable competitors as the "Mercedes" and BMW, the price of this car is not too high. Hence the steady demand. For example, a car in 1988 in the following configuration: full power accessories, power steering, ABS, radio, Mul-T-Lock, Auto, etc. can be purchased for 9000 dollars. And the average price of cars of different years of release are as follows: 1985 - 5, 5 thousand $, 1987 - $ 7 thousand, 1989 - $ 9.5 thousand. What is the secret of success "Audi-100" in our market? This model combines the excellent dynamic performance and acute administration, economy, comfort, a large amount of interior and luggage compartment (570 liters!). At the same time the car is reliable and undemanding. In addition, spare parts for "Audi" (relatively cheap) to get much easier than the BMW or the "Alfa Romeo". The history of "Audi-100" began with a concept car "Audi Forshungauto" contours of which were almost completely transferred to the 44th body, resulting in a drag coefficient was - Sh = 0.3. Truly outstanding figures for August 1982, when the car was off the production line. Thanks to an ingenious form of aerodynamic car still looks modern and young. The silhouette of this car, unlike many of today's "remnants", is remembered for all time. In July 1983, on the basis of "weave" comes with a wagon body "Avant." In September 1985 the body begin to galvanize.

Audi A4 - a respectable car at a reasonable price

Do not confuse the "Quattro" with off-road! "A4" is available in two types of transmissions. The vehicle may have front-or all-wheel drive. Version "4x4," called the "Quattro". All-wheel drive "A4 Quattro" found in the Russian market of used cars is very rare. If you want to buy just such a machine, there is a direct reason to order it from Europe. Rare "A4 Quattro" due to distrust of our customers for all-wheel drivetrain, which was common in the second half of the '90s. Like, is too complicated. And if you break ... In fact, the scheme all wheel drive with differential Thorsen (motor power is distributed between front and rear wheels equally) is quite reliable. As they say mechanics, transmission problems on four-wheel drive "A4" do not occur more often than the front wheel. One thing to mention - the high cost of maintenance. The content of "A4 Quattro" costs about 20% more than the usual "four". However, some motorists manage our own "organize" a problem in transmission, using the 'A4 Quattro "... as an SUV. Remember: all-wheel drive on this car is only for public roads! The cost of treating" injuries "which transmission" A4 Quattro "can get off the asphalt, set thinking about buying a new car. Now - about the transmissions. For the" A4 "to a three-person: 5-speed manual, 4-way" automatic "and 5-band automatic" Tiptronic "with manual switching.

The unexpected decision of owners of Audi

In 2010, the Volkswagen plant in Kaluga will cease production of vehicles known to the whole world, the brand Audi. Head of Audi Russia Till Brauner said that the decision was not spontaneous, it was taken long ago. During the crisis, but rather the fall of 2009 Audi began to produce at the Kaluga plant, in order to involve all staff and ensure a full load power plant. But originally it was known that the vehicle assembly in Kaluga was a temporary solution to the German company Volkswagen. From an interview with Till Brauner, it was found that during the production of Audi factory in Russia, sales grew by 28%. Achieved sales of $ 7663 car in five months of this year. Of course, we can not say that the crisis has not affected the brand Audi. But compared with the financial policies of the manufacturers of other brands, which reduced the cost of cars beyond recognition, Audi one of these companies does not apply. They went the other way, creating a program for trade-in. The essence of the program lies in the fact that people who can not afford a new car brands Audi, referring to the managers of each dealership network, can buy second-hand cars of this brand. Age of the cars can be very different, even more than 30 years. Trade-in program is a very good account of itself. She became one of the most effective anti-crisis program. Manufacturers of cars of this brand is not planning to expand the model range of production, in addition to those models that are available now, namely the Audi A4, Audi A5 Coupe, Audi Q5, as well as the Audi A6 and Audi Q7.

Premiere entirely new generation of Audi A6

Design of the car, given the sport direction of the Audi brand in the Group Volkswagen, promises to be quite memorable, but not in the bright sporty style. In many ways, A6 image will overlap with the new generation Audi A8, shown recently. In addition to the sedan in the line of next-generation Audi A6, according to tradition, there will be a car with the body "sedan". This modification will be a so-called sport wagon, with the appropriate clearance rear. The appearance of this version of the A6 will be held six months after the premiere of a sedan. The new A6, as spoken by the German company, will be the first car in the brand lineup, which will fully meet the sporting image of Audi. The main emphasis when developing a new generation of chassis Audi A6 is to create a truly refined sports car handling. In this new adjustable suspended will receive, as used by the Audi A8, and a host of modern 6 - and 8-cylinder engines and a new turbodiesel capacity of more than 200 horsepower. Best version of Audi A6, which by tradition will be named RS6, a 10-cylinder engine with 500 horsepower and will have to compete with the "charged" versions of the BMW 5-Series and Mercedes AMG. But even before the premiere of the new Audi A6, in the first half of 2003 on one of the Auto Show, Audi will present the conceptual design, which is actually pre-production version of the future innovations. This car should be "run" on the A6 design auto show visitors and see their reaction.

The new Audi A6

Heir A6 is much longer (4.92 meters on 13 cm longer), wider (1.86 meter, plus 5 cm) and above (1.46 meters, plus 1 cm.) wheelbase car has also become more and is 2.84 meters (plus 83 mm). The new Audi A6 became the first independent model with a new grille in the style of car Auto Union and is the same as in the Audi A8 W12. Furthermore, it is the first Audi model to dynamic xenon headlights. behind the car lost smooth contours, which gave way to clear lines. The interior of the vehicle recalls "Big Brother", model A8. innovative elements here are unusual steering wheel and a wide center console with integrated entertainment system. Well, thanks to the electromechanical parking brake, the Audi abandoned massive "parking brake". Due to the greater wheelbase Audi A6 offers a lot more legroom for rear passengers. trunk volume has increased slightly - to 546 liters, but this is due to the fact that the car body is unified to create a version of Quattro. Like the A4 and A8 rear axle is attached to the trapezoidal wishbone. Under the hood can be hidden one of three petrol and two diesel engines. They are all more or less contemporary. The basic version will be powered by a 2.4-liter V6 engine 177 hp engine on the addition will be installed on the A6 3.2-liter V6 engine with direct vprysokm FSI (225 hp) and 4.2-liter V-shaped "figure eight" power of 335 hp to more efficient purchasers Audi offers two turbo-diesel - a 2-liter (140 hp) and a 3-liter V6 (225 hp).

Audi 80

In our country the most prevalent third-generation machine, which is not surprising: they are replicated on a gigantic scale for five years. This is the most famous "barrel", Audi-80 B3, body 89, 1989 - 8A. It put engines ranging from 1.6 to 2.0 liters., Petrol and diesel, carburetor and fuel injection; box manual and automatic, front wheel drive and a full (quattro). All in all, "barrel" re-measure 16 types of engines and three - KP. Most popular in Russia - in the base car - mechanically operated mirrors and windows, no air conditioning, often without a booster. Electric fan pozhuzhzhat, poskripet leather "saddle" and bets again have to look for keys to the air conditioner 80 Audi-B4 1991-1994 gg. In contrast, B4, "vosmidesyatka" third generation produced only one type of body - sedan. Outwardly, of course, is amazing - all body shapes are simple, no frills. Striving to achieve the best aerodynamics, to increase space at waist level in the cabin doors and racks to ensure acceptable safety in a side impact, the designers gave the unusual shape - convex in the middle, "littered with" top and bottom. Incidentally, such a decision and live on the old "acres", simply because of the large size "of barrel" is not visible. Note that this is "corporate" design "barrels" divided the whole army of motorists into two camps. Opponents - men of stature and plump - feel left out: the model of barrel does not help them at ease stay in the cabin.

Audi - What would chose Lenin?

By the way, here in the Lenin Hills, kept the famous Leninist wheel-track Rolls-Royce, by no means ascetic, and certainly not a domestic car Audi. And therefore, if the party in office lay a hundred thousand dollars on transportation needs of the leader of the proletariat, then, most likely, now Lenin could select one of the cars Audi, which we drove up to his last residence. So, Mercedes S500, Audi A8 4.2 quattro and the Lexus LS430. On the eve of this test, we had to overtake all the cars in the Audi garage of our technical center in Kuzminki. I had the place to deliver the Mercedes. I'm going with the Color Blvd. Friday, rush hour, packed with Moscow. A Mercedes is a version of Lang, which is "long". Taxied to the Boulevard Ring, squeezed to Petrovka crossed Tver ... And then realized that I was not afraid of this car Audi! I feel fine dimensions, one does not bother me, no one is annoying. Of course, the Mercedes S-Class readily give way. But I had gone to the big Mercedes, and in front of me, too, parted. But such lightness, such a "sense of Audi car" was not in sight. In the garage I found Divakova and Kadakova (they just drove here Lexus LS430). Hooray, a grateful audience! Mercedes praising, fill the nightingale, waving his hands ... A Divakov puts his hand on my shoulder: "A boy. You're on a new Lexus went? That's when the train, then let's talk ..." The guys that drove the Audi A8, we have not waited, went home. Why there is no "Seven" BMW?

RS2 Avant 1994-1997 (8A). Engine. Powered by Porsche

The original number of turbines directory VAG: 034 135 703 D (old) and 034 145 702 B (new) (KKK p / n 5324 970 7200 (7200 denotes RS2) Come across cases of installing a hybrid K24/K26. To see this, it suffices to check: 1) a driving part (the body of the turbine): it has a number 5326 101 7388 and the diameter of the outlet 55 mm 2) of the compressor turbine It comes in two forms - actually RS2, with the number 5326 101 5202, and 5326 101 5160 nozzle diameter of 48 mm. EXCHAUST MANIFOLD RS2 exhaust manifold is different from standard 20V that has a shorter line for the 1st and 5th of the cylinders. The original number VAG: 034 253 031 A BYPASS valve bypass the turbine is located between the inlet and the feed line. VAG: 034 145 710 C BOSCH: 0280142108 PORSCHE: 993 110 337 50 (the cheapest :-)) Turbocharging (Powered by Porsche) history dates back to the ADU engine turbo motors S2 Coupe (3B), S4/S6 (AAN) , S2 Avant (ABY), having a much more modest performance than engine RS2, though structurally they are very similar. What structural differences Motor RS2 (ADU) from S2 (ABY) to give the increase 315ls (410Nm)? 1. Turbine I will not go into mathematical details of calculating the parameters of turbines, the more that KCC does not publish his calculations. Those interested can go and look at analogues http://www.turbonetics.com/. I will only note that the turbine is installed on RS2 KKK K-24 (large) has the highest PR = 2.8, more typical of K-26 than the KKK. K-24 (small) from S2 (ABY) has a PR = 2.4, where PR (pressure coefficient) = (atm pressure + pressure inflating) / Air pressure on the charts for details KKK K-26 and the KKK K-24.

Standard and extra equipment Audi RS6 4.2 V8 (2002 -...)

- Bolt sekretki - Stability ESP (integrates ABS, EBV, ASR, EDS) - Power Steering - Immobiliser Engine - Climatronic c system regulating air flow - Steering column manually adjustable for 2nd destinations - Air Safety for driver and front passenger - Side airbags for driver and front passenger - electric height adjustment front seats - Heat side and rear windows - Tinted windshield with tinted top - central locking system to lock the doors, hood and cap - Fuel tank with DU - external electrically adjustable mirrors with heating (right-convex aspherical left) - the handbrake lever, leather-covered (except TDI and 1.8) - the shift lever leather-covered (except TDI and 1.8) - Three-point automatic seat belt for rear seat passengers medium - Secure the rear view mirror in the cabin with protivoosleplyayuschim effect - with potentiometer wiper and the inclusion of a certain interval - Fog lights and rear fog light - Distance adjustment of lighting - First aid kit and emergency triangle - Additional insulation (for 4.2 quattro, TDI, S6 and RS6) - Head Restraints behind (3 pieces) - Disc brakes front and rear - Spare wheel, full size - Ornamental aluminum plates - front and rear pads - washer nozzles Heated - Radio equipment for 4 speakers - Grid in the trunk in addition to modifications of the four-wheel drive quattro: folding seats, separated by 1 / 3 and 2 / 3, increased to 30,000 km maintenance intervals. RS-6 for more: four-wheel drive, Tiptronic, Alloy wheels 8 1 / 2 Jx18, tires 255/40 R18 Y, sport suspension, leather upholstery, trim, "Alcantara", sports seats Predn "Recaro", decorative carbon-fiber inserts, housing mirrors made of aluminum, a device for carrying long objects with a bag for skis, alarm system, acoustic parking system front and rear, cruise control, rear spoiler, xenon headlights, rear view mirror in the cabin with auto-dimming, electrical lumbar support in the back of the front seats, sport steering wheel with the logo "RS", with the sound system speakers "Bose", separating the front armrest, trip kompyuter, radio "concert", a tire pressure control, electric adjustable front seats, heated front and rear seats, washer lights, emergency kit, which includes a means for sealing the damaged tire.

Audi S6 - What was that?

And history will not forgive me - I had the wonderful chance to become the first Russian journalist to write about the Audi S6. This is really not a drop of cheap posturing - to dig extensive editorial archive, which collects nearly all Russian (and many of the world), Audie automotive publication, but for loyalty and search sites on the Internet, has not detected any full-fledged story about this car Audi only scant information novostiynye - they say, there is such, completed a series of sporty Audi (S3, S4, S8) and was first presented last fall at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Even the "auto-review", which is known to his love-charged engines Audi and extreme test conditions, could not get this car to your Audi test. Well, get ready for the last time his thoughts and see what happens. Are you ready to meet one of the fastest cars in our region, the Audi? Monolith, licked up the ideal of impinging jets of air, without a single unnecessary line. This left the impression of the appearance of the S6. Simple A6, which was also given a "favorite" to "contrast" does not look so unapproachable. Amazed at the sleight of some journalists central avtoizdany writing about such "metamorfoznyh" Audi cars - they say, and you can accidentally transposed some regular Subaru Impreza Turbo with its version of the same or the Audi A4 with the RS4. Just say - by a wide low-profile tires on cast for two or three sizes larger than usual and to some spoiler only seasoned eye can tell the difference from the original source.

Audi A8L 6.0 quattro

Twelve-Audi A8: The new flagship, the new icon of Ingolstadt. And the brand new face with a chrome "muzzle" in the style of conceptual supercar Audi Nuvolari, Audi Le Mans and ... just declassified Audi A6 new generation. It is unlikely that "eight" of this was beautiful, but unique - beautiful, meaner and even more brazen. We will appreciate it. And in front of a giant lit ingolshtadtskogo stray sparks: a dozen LED tail lights - the first time in a production car. Two five-pointed "star" shining constantly under clear lenses, and only slightly faded, when the passing beam. Finally, the head of the clan Audi guaranteed one hundred percent recognition. In Salzburg brought not only "ordinary» Audi A8 6.0, but the long wheelbase version, "stretched" by 130 mm - the same car, but with engine V8, already sold in Russia. The "long" sedan unexpectedly harmonious silhouette - the big rear door here at the time. Shifted his gaze to the standard car - and it already seems to be "wrong", a shortened, with truncated doorways ... Rear seats - the apotheosis of comfort: in this version, double sofa, and its halves are equipped with numerous electric and built Vibrating. A good profile of backs, the impressive range of adjustment, comfortable fit geometry, excellent climate system ... And the mass of leg room. Feels like - no less than in a long "seven» BMW, and more than a "stretch" the Mercedes S-Class (see AR № 16, 2003).

Audi A4 quattro - Forward Snowmobile!

To the first frosts have prepared ahead of time. Audi drive received a fresh batch of oil 0W40, a sprayer filled "nezamerzayka" under the neck. Make sure the battery "holds the density," the salon put rubber mats on top of "textiles" and threw the driver's seat for a brush-scraper, so beautiful, "four" in the morning did not look like "published in People 'snowbank with frozen for through glass . Inspected by the state running, check the "integrity" of rubber on anther Driveshaft And rejoice for the A4, impeccably rendered the 20 000 km on the Russian open spaces, and have gone ahead, "change one's shoes in his boots." After analyzing the supply of winter tires, chose to set studless Nokian Hakkapeliitta Q standard dimension 195/65 R 15 - last summer convinced that the meaning of Audi car shoe in low-profile wheel is available for crossing the border of the expanding NATO to countries standing in the queue Warsaw Pact. On the far surface of our flawed casually impervious off-road 65th first profile assumes the "blows of fate" and greatly increases the service life of suspension parts Audi. A 2400 Finnish blades each tire still on the tests in polar Finland led us to a complete delight - the feeling that for the road to the Ice "kyushka" kept as a good summer tire for wet asphalt. The main thing - keep in mind that all wheel drive paired with a "correct" the wheels might as well "push" virtual machine limit opportunities for Audi in the winter, that frustration with the "gathering of the race" be an adequate value of written-off "in the trash," Audi car.

Audi S4

And here we have chosen a mere Audi S4 Autotiptronic Quattro 2004. Apparatus such as a small, start to think where to put his head on landing and stomach after. But only one of the salon, which says that a little further and you'll be like a driver Nikolai Fomenko on the track Les Mann, who drowns ice doubt. Really - this is a serious salon of being a sport. Rigid seat with decent features ergonomic, color is tied to the color of the car. In the red - red inserts in blue - stunningly intense blue. However, no other seats, apart from driving, we have not tried. And all because he sat down once during this short drive, you do not want to change and become a passenger out there with a cigar in his mouth and a DVD-player before his eyes. In front of your eyes - just rushing prospects. True, the first of these perspectives you will feel the soft parts of the body. It is one thing - sports car with the engine S4 4.2 on the shore of the Wolfgangsee, and another - on the banks of the Moskva River. Extremely stiff suspension will give you some unforgettable moments, especially considering the kind of hysterical love Muscovites to speed bumps. Especially good are the rear springs: they can withstand the landing on the rear seat not only of your immediate family but also your Aunt Rose from Donetsk. But only you can still back no plant, because you are a real autopilot, rushing to meet prospects Podushkinskoe highway. You can not mix and motorsports bytovuhu, Niki Lauda and shopping bag.

CLUB "12 CYLINDER»

A thin rim tire sank into the snow - it seems the car is worth only a giant devyatnadtsatidyuymovyh wheels, but through the "spokes" look through the huge pancake of brake discs. If you do not look into the details behind a top-side of "eight" is not very different from the more modest versions with engines V8. Another thing is the front: a luxurious chrome grille, trapezoid style of racing, "Auto Union" 30's seen a mile away, is particularly impressive it will look in the rearview mirror. Serious sizes falshradiatora hinted on engine capacity - say, it is necessary to breathe! Another innovation - the world's first LED daytime lights. Outlining the logo in the shape of a trapezoid instead of the previous ring appeared on the hub and wheel - well, there is a single style. And with quality finishing order: beige and brown skin, light or dark wood, shiny chrome - a modest charm of luxury. I'm trying to adjust the seat and just down from the account: there is servo head restraint and seat belt retractable roll under the knees, "break" back, built-in heating, ventilation and massage for four memory control. Why, mirror on the back of the sun visor - and then the "dual mode": flat under the top - and even magnifying makeup! While the cabin to settle in, get warm, obsoh - I feel life is getting better. Forces of inertia and a dozen in the Square, you know that I did not like the new "Audi"? The fact that, having won a complete victory over the noise and vibrations, the designers could not "undo" the forces of inertia.

Sport - Powerful - The best, the Audi S4 Avant

Cars Audi's S-Series combines superior power and sensitivity control while remaining at the same time practical. This is achieved without forcing the engine. Indicators of a new 2.7-liter V-type 6-cylinder engine with Audi's two small turbochargers, which are seamlessly incorporated, if necessary, are able to make an impression. The power unit with 5 valves per cylinder, produces a maximum 265 hp (195 kW) at 5800 rev / min. The torque curve is almost flat. 400 Nm of torque available in a range 1850 - 3600 / min. Use 2 small blowers, one for each cylinder bank, instead of one big, Audi V6 engine has its advantages. More rapid response of small turbine can get more torque at low revs. Short distance between the outlet of the cylinder and the intake of a turbocharger, lead to a more efficient filling and emptying of the cylinders. Each cylinder bank has an intercooler, which lowers the air temperature. Efficient cooling - a necessary requirement for forcing the engine Audi: the lower the temperature, the higher the density, the more air will fit into the combustion chamber. The form of the intake manifold is made such that the incoming air to spin. This allows for more efficient cleaning of the combustion chamber. Tightening fuel mixture to optimize combustion. The intake camshaft in two five-cylinder heads - hydraulically adjustable to optimize the torque curve. Setting the time of opening of valves increases torque by 10% at low and medium engine speeds the Audi. Indicators S4 and S4 Avant are impressive: the sedan accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 5.7 seconds, and to be precise, wagon behind him by only 0.1 seconds.

A pair of unknown Audi 200

But - join clubs, share information. Instances that are close to the ideal state, are fabulously expensive, though far from retromobiles. Both models developed at the time of the very success of the legendary "weave" "Cigar," "herring" (as she also has the names?). Base model indeed good - comfortable, fashionable, with excellent driving characteristics. And it is very reliable. In addition, the Ingolstadt at the moment there are ready-tested turbines, which have been used in so-called ur-quattro, so the solution was obvious - to create a top model based on the Audi 100 with a supercharged. Thus, a model 200, first front-wheel, and since 1985, and four-wheel drive. Was "dvuhsotka" and with a body Avant (wagon). Imagine this car at the Auto Show in 1984 - four-wheel drive, turbo, acceleration - 8.2 with! Fantastic! In 1988, on the basis of "dvuhsotki" created a representative V8 with a V-shaped "figure eight" of 4.2 and 3.6 liters. V8 released directly into the quattro-versions, but by the end of issue emerged front-drive version with the motor 2.8. Since both models were designed with the claim and ambitious drivers with a decent income, their average equipment was much higher than the set of "weave". In the V8 from the first days of release were all conceivable equipment. A special delight is such a "dribs and drabs," as heated washer nozzles or autonomous Webasto engine heater with timer and Remote Control dvuhprogrammnym with a zone of up to one kilometer.

Audi - Pros and Cons of alyuminizatsii

When I was shown a concept Audi Al2, few doubted that he will be released as a production model - too complete and realistic looking car Audi. But at the same forecasts were cautious: perhaps the smallest Audi will still be steel? And so it appeared. Aluminum. A2 were waiting, and some special furor he did not make - as always happens when the model is actually announced a few years before the official debut. Even when real living A2 are increasingly fall on European streets, believe in it is somehow not up to the end. Still, all-aluminum body Audi - Is it conceivable in the mass production of automobile Audim! Of course, aluminum - a great construction material. Very easy, lends itself well to many types of treatment, resistant to corrosion. But regarding his prospects in avtomobilest Audiroenii always been (and maybe still?) Doubts. On experience (very common!) On the strength of aluminum structures, perhaps we can see that three quarters of the dry weight of modern passenger aircraft accounted for aluminum parts. And nothing, fly ... But in reality, it is certainly not an argument: Planes and Audi cars to work in different conditions. The big issue - the cost. Chernyshevsky knowingly wrote on aluminum, "But how does all this richly ...». There has been mention about the earrings and brooches, in mid-XIX century aluminum was so expensive that it made of jewels. Of course, since then things have changed but today and aluminum - very expensive, much more expensive steel. In aviation, mass reduction - in the foreground, even at the expense of increasing the cost of the final product.

Description Audi S6 Avant

Under the hood, Audi S6 Avant - Audi V-engine 8 engine with 340 horsepower aluminum engine block, familiar from the A8. All-wheel drive the Audi system is so intelligently distributes the torque that cause wheel spin at the start is almost impossible. In normal mode, torque distribution between the axles is on 50/50. You will not find in the car Audi manual gearbox instead of the front of your eyes appear a 5-speed automatic Tiptronic, with manual shift. This can be done two ways: by using the (+/-), located on both sides or gearshift lever through direct transferring the one position to another. The indicators on the dashboard prompt you to select how transmission at the moment. In addition to the Drive mode and Tiptronic, there is also a mode 3 - sports in which the shifting is automatic, but you can deliberately increase the number of revolutions. Speaking about the appearance of the Audi S6 Avant, we can not pay attention to the wheels shod with tires S6 P255/40R-17. Trunk and side windows are significantly different from the A6. changes were also Audi suspension and chassis, which consisted of aluminum parts. By controlling the Audi S6 Avant, you will not feel any vibration or hear outside sounds. The car is extremely comfortable and the Audi is well insulated from street sounds and drafts. the Audi climate control system and heated seats ensure you a pleasant journey and protect from the weather. Salon is decorated with soft materials, and although known for certain how well it will be cleaned of dirt and how it is practical, but clearly this stuff is better and nicer than the leather.

Audi RS4 458 Hp

The 337 kW power tuning (458 hp) Torque 580 NM Acceleration 0-100 km / h 4.1 sec Acceleration 0-200 km / h 14.8 sec Maximum speed 308 km / h further modify bypass valve Fast Road Closed Loop KW variant 2 suspension system Vyhlonaya Milltek Sport PPC B & M Short Shift -25% Modification "Audi RS4 "produced only one year - from 2000 to 2001. As a result, only 6030 cars left for the world. Today in Moscow can be counted about ten of aggressive species, collected by German craftsmen by hand. On one of them we met a windy autumn day RS4 - car loaded with uncompromising sports character, combining technology and an interesting appearance, was released on the market Quattro GmbH, subsidiary of Audi AG. Quattro GmbH has developed a model based on the RS4 Audi S4, top model in the series, A4 with Audi AG. RS4, like its predecessor RS2, available only in the back of wagon. To customers, who appreciate sporting driving, calculated 380 strong (280 kW) bi-turbo, V-shaped 6-cylinder engine, four-wheel drive, sport-tuned suspension and high-tech brakes corresponding to the engine. RS4 is devoid of excessive modesty in appearance, inherent S4: swollen wheel arches, 18-inch alloy wheels easy, low lowered front bumper with large air intakes, aerodynamic tail harmoniously blended in the design of the machine, correctly emphasizing its character. Engine with twin turbos on each row of cylinders, the hydraulically adjustable intake camshafts, its own ignition coil for each spark, a modern engine management system and more allows the car to accelerate to "hundreds" of just 4.9 seconds.

Audi - S6 + specific features of the car

Top Model S6 + is aspirated V8 and does not differ so much from S6 (as of RS2 S2). Collaboration with Porsche in this case was not. This is the first car Audi, created entirely Quattro GmbH. A statement that the RS4 - Audi created the first machine of Quattro GmbH, is wrong! Documentation, PLUS is a product not AUDI, and Quattro, but because of the complexities of certification for German law because the chassis number, not put AUDI, to obtain operating permits and the launch of the Audi car went under the brand Audi S6 +. Quattro GmbH has released 97 sedans and 855 Avanti. With the release of a processing carried standard equipment. For example, xenon headlights, leather upholstery Alcantara, remote control central locking, luggage rack (avant), ski sack, and special, matched in color mats are included as standard equipment Audi. PLUS issued only with fur. CAT. The visual and technical differences outside, only a trained eye distinguish from non-PLUS PLUS. Perhaps the visible differences are two: the big wheel (6-spoke 8h17J 255/40 ZR17) and instead of chrome trim elements (with the exception of four rings) are used, black, anodized. A more detailed examination can be seen more bevels wheel arches, in order to hide the huge wheels and big brakes (four piston, 323 mm) with black patent leather slides from the alloy bronze. Inside, above all, striking blue and white dials devices. Speedo ends at around 300 km / h and the tachometer red zone starts at 7000 rev / min. The tachometer and three-spoke steering wheel emblem are S6PLUS.

3,500 miles on Audi A4 Avant

The Audi for those who like to order I hate it when the trunk of the car Audi reigns mess. Particularly infuriates me when there anything rolling or fidgeting loudly on the turns. Behind the wheel "A4 Avant" I have not experienced such discomfort as to maintain a constant order of the boot fits wagon much more than the bowels of a sedan, say, or a hatchback. "Avant" is well adapted to carry not only large but also small luggage. On the left side of the trunk there is a deep mesh pocket where you can hide a couple of rags and a can or two of car care products. In the right side of the belt is built on a spring, which allows you to tightly pull to the side of the objects of different sizes, ranging from road atlas and finishing with an impressive briefcase traveler. Finally, if you picked up a couple of bags and suitcases, they will not remind myself knocking at every little bit fast turn - the large deposit is attached to the floor using an elastic net, covering almost the entire trunk area. And again, this grid can be transformed into a large hanging pocket that spans the entire width of the car Audi. You can put it in even more bulky packages from the supermarket, filled with various eatables in different-sized containers - all to arrive at the place intact, preserved, and the trunk becomes a visual aid on Brownian motion. I think it makes no sense to tell how much suitable wagon for those who enjoy mountain biking or windsurfing. These thoughts are already on edge stuffed, is not it? ..

Audi - Black doctor

I open the door three fixed positions, while the far fling it allows almost 90 °. So sit very comfortably, and if, moreover, someone obligingly slam shut the door behind you, you very well, because, as it seemed, "Closer" is set to such work, and close the door the first time from inside of our team could not be anyone ... Once behind the wheel of first A8, it would seem that there a little cramped. But later, when the train in different modes, it becomes clear that this is done without reason: in a leisurely and measured driving style a certain uneasiness can not relax to the point of losing control, and with the active - you will mobilize the entire "inside and out." Adjust the steering wheel and seat adjustment multilevel seem account for 99% of the anthropometric parameters of the population of the globe. Take not the way you're used to - it is simply impossible, especially since the seat remembers the individual settings of the four drivers. Inserting the key in the ignition, you "relive" color screen, which is located between the speedometer and tachometer. Now, by pressing the rotary switch and imitating the work of "mouse" (located under the lid on the center console), you can select from four programs. For example, the driving mode, in which the top of the screen will indicate the frequency of the radio and temperature settings "overboard". At the bottom will show the average and maximum fuel consumption and distance information, which in these modes you will be able to overcome (what a blessing that these figures have not seen the editorial accountant!).

Audi 80 German thoroughness

Interest in the "Audi-80" the third generation is not a poor market for used cars Audi has not diminished. The Secret - in a suitable combination of comfort, German quality and relative simplicity of design. And, of course, attracts shoppers durable galvanized body Audi. Here and in nine car Audi, selected for dating, rust was not found. And this despite four wintering in the capital and 230 thousand kilometers. In several places due to mechanical damage cleaved paint, but careless owner did not bother even primed it. Only a year later to cover cleavages began to darken, and then only on a wing and door, which falls into the sand and water from beneath the wheels. "Audi-80" debuted in 1972 and soon won the prestigious title of "The Audi year." In September 1986, saw the light of the third generation of this model. Four-door sedans were equipped with front-wheel drive four-cylinder petrol engines and a turbodiesel 1.6-1.9 liters 1.6 liters. Two years later a two-liter gasoline engine Audi, and in 1989 - its 16-valve version. Audi cars complete a four-(1.6 liters) and five-speed manual transmission and four-stage "automatic". Released and all-wheel drive version - "Quattro". In 1991, rolled off the new "Audi-80" the fourth generation. In 1994 it was replaced by the model under the symbol "A4". Sitting behind the wheel in a wide, comfortable and German rigid chair, one notices that the massive front panel, and steering wheel with an impressive rectangular nave, decorated with four rings, and other elements of the interior, though not call "refined", conceived and worked on conscience.

Winged metal (about the Audi S8)

But now, Ingolstadt is one of Germany's automotive center and a kind of Mecca, a place of pilgrimage for many car owners Audi. Contrary to the accepted rules of European dealers' sales, some buyers prefer to pick up the car ordered directly from Ingolstadt, so that a day at the factory to make hundreds of visitors. Therefore, in the Munich airport and built the Audi Forum. Future owners meet here in the hall of the Forum, and in half an hour they are in Ingolstadt. A short lecture about the firm, completed the video display and laser show - and then follows the tour of the plant. Pilgrims pass deserted galleries welding robots, Kuka, reconciling the place of spot welding body panels with up to half a millimeter. Bypass the quality control position in which each day torn pieces of a body, analyzing the quality of welding. Visitors must show sprinkler camera and a roller dynamometer, which is checked tightness of seals, suspension geometry and the brakes. And, as if by chance, escort linger near the small cavern, where the individual program are more rigorous test and configure powerful Audi S4 - sports sedans modified Audi A4 with 265-horsepower V6 Biturbo. And then the customers will leave at the Ingolstadt brand new Audi, taking with them the impression of quality build your own car. However, with one caveat - here, at the head ingolshtadtskom company, collect only the Audi A3 and A4. And in order to see how produce sedans Audi A6 and A8, they would have to go to another plant in Nekkarsulme.

Description Audi A8

Design of the Audi sustained in the new corporate style - the general architecture of the body such as Audi, like the A4 and A6. Receiving podsmotren at the main competitors, but creatively redefined: by eliminating "blown" and angular contours of Illumination, the flagship of the production program, as it should, "according to the ordinance" is not just impressive, but a little conservative. Audi shifted the burden on the welded aluminum profiles bodyshell Audi - space truss, to which the bolts attached hinged panels of sheet aluminum. Branded in the Audi quattro system with an electronic locking center differential, complete with 4-channel 4-sensor ABS completely eliminates slippage: all-wheel drive "paddle" with optimal performance, and, if necessary, the entire flow of power going to have rear-wheel traction. The car Audi - Audi four-link suspension front and rear wheels. Clearance of 120 mm is more than enough. The engine Audi - hydraulic lifters, variable intake tract length, petrol injection. TipTronic - «machine" installed on the A8, stupidity is no different: if it is the position of the selector Drive to transfer the right, in a round neckline, then you can switch at will. True, a certain brooding over the "mechanics" still holds (and the spring-loaded lever lock definition leaves much to be desired), but it's better than nothing. In short, Audi in any of his incarnation - the Audi driver.

Audi - The new A6 Avant - a freedom of choice

Choose your Audi Avant - sporty or elegant, personable, dynamic, or noble. The new A6 Avant - is synonymous with mobility. Rare Audi car so clearly demonstrates the difference between space and place so well expresses the synthesis of charm and practicality. Here harmoniously merge high demands on equipment and design in the car Audi. vag.ru

Audi Le Mans V8:

Audi Le Mans - a show car but very close to the production model, which will appear at the end of 2006. By testing pre-production, Le Mans for the first time brought to a public road, or rather to the former public road. In splendid isolation test pilots "annealed" back and forth on a secondary highway dvadtsatikilometrovomu section, with both ends blocked by police. The car is built on a platform of mid-engine Lamborghini Gallardo. But if the number comes in Lambo 2500-3000 units per year, Audi's estimated annual gathering of about 10,000 supercars. Price Le Mans in Europe will start with 90 000 euros for a car with an engine V8. In this price range the car will compete Porsche 911 C 4S and Mercedes-Benz CLK 55 AMG. Option with V10 will cost 120-135 thousand. His rivals - Porsche 911 Turbo, Aston Martin DB9 and Mercedes-Benz SL 600. Gallardo, incidentally, is much more expensive - about 170 thousand. The test car was an experimental engine V10 5.0 biturbo - almost like the Gallardo, only 60 "horses" is more powerful. However, in 2006 in a series of car will go with another engine - atmospheric V8 4.2 FSI power of 380 hp The decision was taken to avoid internal competition among brands. In the hierarchy of Audi Group, which includes the company Lamborghini, Le Mans has to stand on a step below the Gallardo as the price, and on the strength of the motors. Fears of leadership Audi Group is clear: if the serial machine turned out to be a full copy of the prototype plant in St.

Audi 80: deservedly popular

Even the theater begins with a hanger, and so in the car "clothes" - first and foremost. Therefore will concentrate on the body and interior Audi 80. From its predecessor, B4 differs increased luggage, modified wings, bonnet, bumpers and grille falshradiatornoy. Wheelbase has been increased to 70 mm, and the total length of the machine - up to 80 mm. Spacious trunk is just not enough of the old "vosmidesyatke" so as not to embarrass the company competitive. She got it at the same time adding to the solidity. Folding rear seats, luggage compartment volume can be increased from 430 to 712 liters. To this day, Audi 80 looks modern. Classic never gets old, not only morally. Body Model galvanized, corrosion and does not suffer. Quality paint too high, so the "red plague" should not be afraid. At least the owners of "peace" of machines, without the "battle" of the past. Broken and badly restored "vosmidesyatka" rusts much faster, but, interestingly, to the critical state it still does not get it. Pockets of corrosion can be regularly cleaned and touch up without fear pierce a hole in the back. In addition to the sedan and wagon was manufactured. As a major carrier to consider it not necessary, and for wanting to stand out - completely. Interior Audi 80 "kill" is difficult. High-quality finishing materials are aging slowly, and even ten-car with a mileage of 300,000 km is capable of pleasing to the eye an ideal state of the cabin.

Audi S2

Audi S2 as a model appeared in 1991, more than 10 years ago as a successor UrQuattro. C heart in the form of 5-and 20-valve tselindrovogo turbo engine and a constant drive to all four wheels. S2 Coupe version was a continuation of A80 Soupe, is elaborated in 1988, only with more powerful engine and all wheel drive. In 1993, the series was launched A80 S2 Avant. In this class, S2 c successfully competes with such cars as the Audi Lancia Delta HF Integrale (210 PS), Ford Escord RS Cosworth (220 PS), Opel Vectra 4x4 Turbo (204 PS), Peugeot 405 Turbo 16 (200 PS), although significantly lose them on price. For S2 Avant - yavlyayuschigosya essentially high-speed freight-passenger car Audi can try to find a comparison with Subaru Legancy Turbo Super-Station 4WD while the power (less than 200Ps) Subaru unlikely, if appropriate. At the heart of S2 - are pure high-performance technology, designed and oprobirovanye on UrQuattro. It is based on engine Audi RR. S2 Coupe won the first modification of the RR - motor 3B, early before it operated on A200 from 1989-1991 onwards, who had a power of 220 hp. S2-Avant, appearing later, got the motor 230 hp had ABY and torque of 350 N / m. v. 309 N / m at 1950 r / min. Moreover, the section from 1800 to 5100 rev / min curve at the motor point ABY - almost horizontal and torque is 300 N / m for the entire range of speed given argument. ABY had another advantage over 3B - through a fully depressing the accelerator pedal is stepped up mode "Overboost" when for a few seconds can be achieved 380 N / m between 2100 and 4000 rev / min.

Audi A2 - Junior in the family

Now, on the order of a new marvel: the smallest car in the Audi program «Audi» built on the same technology as the representative "A8". Let's go far away. Ten years ago my friend and I tried to throw a rusted body Audi «Moskvich", which was filmed with absolutely everything in the trash. Right, but remember, just not overstrained. The first meeting with the author of «Audi-A2" took place not in the winter of 2000, and in the fall of 1999 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. At the same time more interesting for me is not even represented by the machine itself Audi, a detached body structure Audi - Audi Space Frame (spatial frame of «Audi»). How much weight is it? The temptation was too great to know. Grabbing both hands on the crossbar at the bottom of the back door, and I (by the way, is not Hercules) ... suddenly raised to the level of the chest cage. Wow! It turns out that aluminum is actually two and a half times lighter than steel ... According to the calculations of engineers firm itself Audi body without decoration and interior design is 40% lighter than steel. But if we take the Audi as a whole, the spatial frame of aluminum profiles and variable section aluminum outer parts allowed to save about 150 kg. However, at curb weight of gasoline «Audi-A2" 895 kg is unlikely to be called "ultralight". Just send the saved weight to improve comfort and safety equipment Audi. At first glance, «Audi-A2" is much less than that indicated specifications.

Audi A4 1.8T

1.8T - a 1.8 liter 4-cylinder engine with a turbocharged Audi 170 HP According to the manufacturers, front-drive A4, equipped with this engine in combination with manual gearbox or with Multitronic, can be dispersed from the scene to 100 km / h in 7.8 seconds. Wheel-drive models with an automatic Tiptronic - a bit slower - only 8.5 seconds. Representatives of the Audi claim that the engine Audi 1.8T - Audi's first turbocharged engine, which is characterized as "one of the most environmentally friendly engines." If you like the Audi with a powerful engine for Audi, you fit the model, with the new, all-aluminum, 3-liter V6 rated at 220 hp, which was created specifically for Audi vehicles in 2002 model year. Choosing the A4 with 3-liter engine and front drive Audi, you get a CVT Multitronic. Such equipment will be dispersed to places with a speed of 100 km per hour in 7 seconds. All-wheel drive models can also go in a set with 6-speed manual gearbox or automatic with Tiptronic. With a manual transmission four-wheel drive A4 with 3-liter Audi accelerates a bit slower - 7.7 seconds behind. According to test the most fun was a trip to the all-wheel drive version with a 3.0 liter engine and Audi 6-speed gearbox, but it is all-wheel drive A4 with Audi 1.8T engine and five-speed manual transmission - this is the car Audi «which is worth spending money." Manufacturers should carefully study the market manual transmissions and make the appropriate corrections to your own.

Audi RS4

Despite the deliberately slippery pavement and 430 Nm of torque, which is so aims to deprive the tires grip, RS4 calmly off and strongly accelerates without any hint of slippage. Mighty point, 100 "horses" with a liter of displacement and the desire to spin the motor as soon as possible to limit 8250 rev / min - all of it is used here strictly on business. "Charged" sedan effortlessly overcomes the first few turns: the car simply grabs the asphalt, no matter how slippery it was, turns and goes further. I added a little gas, and relaxed, when suddenly, a rather impressive speed, traction is lost - instantly and completely. I'm speechless - which, incidentally, does not prevent my mind feverishly to think how I will defend to the folks at Audi for broken grille and gravel stripped of roadside bushes sides of the car. Instinctively, I for one second take our foot off the gas pedal. The BMW M3, this would lead to the fact that all my worst fears would materialize in an instant. RS4 behaved very differently: by the time I finally collected his thoughts and then hit the gas, the stabilization system has had time to turn the car sliding out of the unpredictable in a controlled, four-wheel drive and gently pulled the "nose» Audi in the right direction. The threat has passed. Of course, the ability to correct blunders car driver is not in itself a sufficient reason to introduce oneself to you a new high-speed sedan from Audi as the best car in the world. Nevertheless, in this case, this is what distinguishes it from the RS4 main competitor - the above M3.

Audi RS6

Introduced in 2000, RS6 - this is not tuning. After all, the machine worked the factory engineers and designers from the "native" unit Quattro. Supercar appeared in two guises: as a sedan and wagon. The choice of body styles - a matter of taste, but the wagon attracts not only provocative mix of "Shed" layout and the powerful motor, but balanced design. Exterior has undergone minor changes: Blackened grille and rear bumper, exhaust pipes and false minimum lining on doors and sills, visually lowering the car slightly. Familiar V8 engine of 4.2 liter twin-turbo added pressure. This not only leads to increase power to 450 hp, but also provided a really fantastic torque of 560 Nm at 1950 rev / min. The car accelerates from zero to hundred kilometers per hour in 4.9 seconds, up to two hundred - in 18 seconds. Five-step "automatic" function with manual mode tiptronic, borrowed from the Audi A8 6.0 and able to adapt to the driver's driving style. Drive - quattro with limited slip differential Torsen. In order to "tame" bi-turbo V-shaped "eight", installed under the hood of Audi RS6, designers peretryahnuli braking system by introducing a special racing here the mechanisms of diameter 365 mm front and 335 - to the rear wheels. And the discs were placed special, bi-metal: they are made of aluminum and the surface friction of their steel. This "sandwich" is not only easier - it is much better cooled quickly restore their frictional properties.

Audi TT - a car outside of fashion trends.

Production car Audi, produced today, like a sketch in 1995 as two drops of water - a bold design was a bold design. Often on the way mass production of many Audi cars lose connection with the initial project. The fact that the TT passed all tests and meets the highest standards in quality, due to the fact that we have worked to perfection with the same intensity as on the project. The result: a sports car Audi, which has turned out completely different - but remained Audi. TT coupe, you can get with two powerful engines, Audi: with 132 kW (180 hp..) And with 165 kW (225 hp...) This power, which is a sports chassis optimally transferred to the road. Enough force to confidently deal with any situation that arises during the ride. You can feel: that the Audi was created for pure driving pleasure. Therefore, both the 1.8-liter four-cylinder Audi distinguished, above all, flexibility and great traction. Turbochargers further increase pushing power and torque. Pyatiklapannaya technique gives the impression of liveliness rather than aggressiveness. And you do not wait for the end of the journey, and enjoy the speed while driving. For almost 20 years we produce a sensation with all-wheel drive in road Audim sport. Therefore, we offer not only the TT with front-wheel drive, but in the form «quattro»: all-wheel drive gives you more stability when cornering and greater lateral stability during maneuvers differences. This is not surprising. The driving force is distributed automatically and variable manner on all four wheels - instead of 50%, only 25% of engine power Audi act on each wheel.

Audi A3

Design decision is fully consistent stylistic gamut "Audi" and emphasizes the sport "tendencies" car Audi. Massive bumpers, tapering towards the grille vyshtampovka hood, a black stripe threshold, the shape of disks - everything indicates that we are dealing with the Audi purely masculine character. Interior only reinforces this impression. Wide range of adjustments comfortable seats, solid legroom for driver and front passenger, adjustable height and tilt steering wheel - in short, comfort and functionality. This car Audi can be reached hundreds of miles, not feeling particularly tired. But all this comes a price: the cramped rear passengers. However, the A3 does not apply to family cars Audi, and the rear seat is designed not so much for the wife and kids, but for the case and other attributes of small-business person. And given the opportunity to layout the seat, it does not disappoint, and rear trunk - in general, not too spacious. Chassis and Powertrains A3 unified with the Czech "Skoda Octavia", new "Volkswagen Golf" and Spanish "SEAT Toledo". The overall "platform", spent in the laboratories of concern "Volkswagen-Audi", not only saves considerable resources in the organization of production, but also facilitates maintenance. Moscow dealers taking orders for the A3 in any of the three performances: "Attraction", "Ambition" or "Ambient", with a gasoline or diesel-powered Audi.

Audi TT - What girls like them?

I can not say that the girls with a machine all goes smoothly. With the same Audi TT came out real torture. Total mismatch in size: the girl is high, the machine is low. How are they not exposed for a photo shoot - the roof is still provided at waist level model. Yes, not thinking about that owner, when reduced clearance ... I had to put the girl on the hood. Brand new top coat slippery, turbocharged engine hood on a hot, short skirt ... Front car cooler, but there can not sit down - will not see the main "features" - lining sink to a new corporate style Audi. More - more. Need to sit behind the wheel, but get behind him quite uncomfortable. The legs are long, the threshold is high. Lateral support is covered with leather cord and a high seat, very low pillow. Came a hitch, the men are waiting. And watching. Lack of experience has nothing to do with it - a tall girl, in principle, it is difficult to get in here this Audi TT, almost "stacked" on the pavement by replacing the springs and shock absorbers. However, sports cars tuning not to ride beautiful girls, and for fast driving. Although they have something in common after all there: the first, second and delight owners of sports cars. It is not so important how well our girls understand in cars. OPINION Bogdan Zvarich owner of the car in its current form - it does not limit my dreams. We will work to its speed characteristics. The plans - a new engine that will produce 400 hp. with. For him, take a 6-speed gearbox.

Car Audi A6 2011 model year on sale soon.

For a long time the German car manufacturer Audi is not advertise the fact that the range of this brand in 2011 supplemented by an updated model of Audi A6. During 2010 the Internet was just pictures, "camouflaged" version of the model Audi A6. In this case the producers themselves of the German model gave no official comment. But looking at photos of car Audi A6 2011 model year, automobile experts have concluded that the body of this model will be made not only of steel, but also partly of aluminum. Audi A6 car for the first time appeared on the official salon six years ago. So engineers decided to design an updated version of the Audi A6 car manning its most modern systems, which would make travel in this car a comfortable and enjoyable. The idea of ??designing an updated version of Audi A6 model came after were carried out some statistical calculations, which led the company Audi to the conclusion that this sedan is one of the most popular cars of this production. The same information was known that the updated version of the Audi A6 2011 model year will be produced in several modifications. And there will be versions with all-wheel drive control, as well as drive, which will falls on the front wheels. The basic version of the updated model Audi A6 2011 model year will be staffed by a gasoline engine with six cylinders, the volume of which would be 2.8 liters. Power unit is the basic version of the model will correspond to around 204 horsepower. Of course, the same German engineers could not forget about sports modification Audi A6 model 2011 issue, especially for those car lovers who can not imagine their life without a fast ride.

Audi TTS Roadster - driving enthusiasm, and when cornering.

The world-renowned car manufacturer Audi is famous for its cars. The range of this brand is made up of SUVs, crossovers, sedans, coupes and sports cars. Each of these models is always a legitimate buyer. Since all of the production cars are known worldwide for its high-tech qualities, high security level and an elegant body design models of any brand Audi. One of the most popular models is the model of the Audi TTS Roadster 2.0 TFSI MT. This model has a modern dynamic characteristics that make driving at the wheel of this model brings unparalleled enthusiasm, particularly on tight turns. Model Audi TTS Roadster 2.0 TFSI MT is equipped with new sports items, which are specifically designed for this car, the engineers at Audi. Since the car Audi TTS Roadster 2.0 TFSI MT is a combination of comfort and dynamics in motion, traveling in this car, any car lover, even the most capricious, will receive a lot of fun and just an unforgettable experience. Due to modern systems, which is equipped with a model Audi TTS Roadster 2.0 TFSI MT, this car responds instantly to any driver input. That is surely rests on the road is rebuilt in a different number of driving at high speed, instantly slows down in critical situations, but the most memorable moment in the management of this model is the scheme of maneuver occurrences in steep turns. Engineers at Audi in the design model Audi TTS Roadster 2.0 TFSI MT completely eliminated weaknesses such as a skid the rear of the car, and a tendency to demolish the front part of the model.

Tuning of PPI Automotive model Audi R8.

Not long ago, tuning shop PPI Automotive Design presented its latest project at Top Marques Monaco. Last tuning package from the company was presented specifically for the model Audi R8. Therefore, the name of an updated version of this model gave Audi R8 PPI Razor GTR-10. Tuning studio engineers have worked on increasing productivity, working to reduce overall vehicle weight, to improve the manageability of the model, especially in poor roads, as well as, of course, on the improvement of exterior design and strengthen the work of the unit. Changes undergone in the first engine. The new ten-power motor has 601 horsepower, the engine speed at 7400 rpm. The index of maximum torque is 565 Nm now, with aggregate speed 6400 rpm. After a series of papers on a new engine tuning studio engineers came to the conclusion that the new engine will not have turbines and compressors. Motor of the new model Audi R8 PPI Razor GTR-10 will be totally atmospheric. Car Audi R8 PPI Razor GTR-10 dropped a 250 kilogram of body weight, leading to improved performance acceleration, until the first hundred. Now the owner of this model speed of 100 kilometers per hour can be seen only by 3.2 seconds. And, the maximum rate corresponds to around 335 miles per hour. Model Audi R8 PPI Razor GTR-10 is equipped with a new gearbox, which is called the R-tronic Gearbox. Every car enthusiast, especially someone who is an avid lover of models of production Audi, it will be interesting to know how the weight has been reduced to such an impressive figure, but rather 250 kilograms.

OFF ROAD magazine has found its winner in 2010.

Every car lover who ever is interested in new models of various production, sometimes wonders what kind of car and the best, and therefore the quality and management systems for this model. Come to the aid of various kinds of automotive newsletters, one of which is the magazine OFF ROAD. According to studies of this journal the best SUV car in 2010 became the model Audi Q5. For the car voted a large number of car enthusiasts, but the third place SUV Audi Q7. The award was received by Director of Sales at AUDI AG of Germany, whose name is Hans-Joachim Radde. Sales Director, said that the car Audi Q5 is a perfect blend of sportiness and elegant exterior and interior design, as well as high maneuverability. According to Hans-Joachim Radde, it became clear that this model is perfectly suited for family long trips. Car Audi Q5, according to company management Audi, customers need in this segment. Car Audi Q5 is equipped with 3.2 liter petrol unit, whose power is 270 horsepower at an engine speed 6500 rpm. Indicator of the maximum torque the Audi Q5 is 330 Nm at engine speed indicator, which ranges from 3000 to 5000 revolutions per minute. The unit of the vehicle consists of six cylinders and twenty-four valves. Motor vehicle Audi Q5 to be in front of and laterally located. The power supply system of the model presented in the form of the distribution of injection. Toxicity index corresponds to Euro 4. This model has a body of a crossover, what are the dimensions of the confirmation of the model Audi Q5.