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The Audi Q3 is one of the most anticipated car models of the next few months, but it has been revealed that it will not be assemble at the German facilities of the VAG group. Audi has announced that the new Q3 SUV will, in fact, be built at the Seat factory in Martorell, Spain. The decision comes as Audi attempts to spread its work and balance the economic downturn. The choice to build the Q3 in Spain should save the jobs of 13,000 people at the Martorell factory, and comes after Spain’s industry minister specifically request help from the company. In return, Audi will receive public funds from the Spanish government of up to 112 million euros, sufficient to adapt the assembly chain to the Q3. © Source: eurocarblog We need your comments below >>
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Here is some footage that Audi has released of the all new Audi A4 Allroad Quattro . The car might be coming to the U.S. market. The car appears to be ready for all types of weather. © Source: carversation We need your comments below >>
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Could this be the car that finally cements Audi ’s reputation as the world’s greatest sports car manufacturer? Not content with shaking up the automotive order among the likes of the Porsche 911 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage with its stunning R8, the company is now planning a new mid-engined model to take on the Porsche Boxster and Mercedes SLK. The high-performance two-seater cabriolet is codenamed R2 , and is being developed with VW. Audi ’s sister firm is also believed to be putting the finishing touches to a production version of the BlueSport concept car revealed at the 2009 Detroit Motor Show. The mid-engined R2 gets an all-new chassis and suspension derived from the MkV VW Golf. A four-wheel-drive variant is also a possibility, using a development of the Golf R32’s Haldex system. Plus, there are rumours that a hybrid – with electric power driving the front wheels – is planned, to help Audi reduce the CO2 emissions of its range. The engine line-up is certain to include a mix of 2.0...
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The Audi V10 TDI engine produces more than 447kW and a massive 1,050Nm but is more compact and lighter than the twelve-cylinder unit, which powered the historic 2006 Le Mans winning Audi R10 TDI car. Historic, as this was the first diesel powered racecar to ever win the prestigious French endurance race. But Audi is no stranger when it comes to winning at Le Mans, its astonishingly successful R8 racecar, knocked up an amazing five wins at this super high-speed track from the year 2000. Audi R15 TDI is the world’s first ‘second’ generation diesel sports racer competing in the Le Mans Prototype (LMP1) category, and will debut on March 21 at Sebring, in Florida USA. It’s a highly advanced Sports Car employing a host of new technologies over the R10 TDI, and may well be considered a live test bed for features you may well see in your entry-level Audi passenger car, in just a few short years. Audi have also evolved their turbo-charging and direct injection technology, which has resulted in improved...
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(from ABT Press Release) ABT Sportsline has achieved plenty of success with the AS5 , which is based on Audi’s A5 - as the coupe has a dynamic and elegant design, is full of technical power and also quick. All this makes it a "real” ABT. Now the company from Kempten has brought out the jewel in this range - the AS5-R. This vehicle is an ab(t)solute super sports car, nothing more and nothing less. Thanks to ABT POWER R, i.e. the change to the engine management and the insertion of an ABT Compressor, the performance is increased by an impressive 156 HP (115kW) to a powerful 510 HP (375kW). The AS5-R reaches 100km/h in 4.5 seconds and continues on powerfully up to its maximum speed of 292km/h. In spite of this enormous increase in performance, consumption and thereby emissions still remain at the level of the series-produced vehicle. CO2 emissions per HP thereby fall from 0.81 to 0.56g/km. As is normal with ABT, all the components are perfectly adjusted to the enormous power of a top...
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It took them a while, but the folks over at Ingolstadt finally released official video footage of their all-new 2010 Audi A5 Convertible that will be making its premiere at the Geneva Auto Show . Whereas most of its rivals like the BMW 3-Sereis Convertible and the Lexus IS C have opted for a retractable hardtop, Audi 's four-seater comes with a conventional fabric top. The A5 Convertible will be offered with various gasoline and diesel engines ranging from the entry-level 160HP 1.8-liter TFSI to the S5's 333HP 3.0 V6 TFSI. © Source: carscoop We need your comments below >>
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(from O.CT Press Release) Bearing a striking resemblance to the boxy, legendary Urquattro, the " Boehler concept BS3 " has the power to match its muscular styling: 328 horsepower and 425 Newtonmeters are the breathtaking results of O.CT Tuning 's engine enhancements. The 328 horsepower O.CT-Stage 3 Kit includes a specially developed Engine control unit, a deep throated Sportexhaust with an integrated Controlfolds as well as an improved Air Intake System. Furthermore, an additional Intercooler keeps temperatures in check. Not suprisingly, the " BS3 " accelerates to 100 km/h almost a full second quicker than the Stock-S3. Top Speed rises from 250 km/h to a hefty 265 km/h. A fully adjustable O.CT Coilover Suspension helps to put all that extra power to the ground effectively, while an 8-piston braking system with 372 Millimeter discs/rotors guarantee unparalleled, fade-free stopping prowess. O.CT Carbon-Fiber Add-ons for the engine, battery and air intake provide an...
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Audi hasn't transformed the R8 by adding a pair of cylinders. Not like Porsche transforms the 911 by adding a pair of turbos anyway. No, the Audi R8 V10 is basically an R8 V8 that's faster, a little grippier, and better equipped. Which means it's the perfect everyday-use supercar. A Gallardo (with which the Audi shares an engine) is too noisy to be more than a special-occasions car. And if ‘everyday' includes the British winter, well you won't want to be getting by on 2WD. The 525bhp engine has an astonishing spread of power, pulling hard from low in the rev range and getting pregressively and implausibly stronger all the way to an 8,700rpm red-line. And the magical, predictable, transparent handling of the V8 car isn't messed up by the extra power. This is a car that always seems to be on your side. The launch price looks high, but at least it doesn't need any extras. The R Tronic and the carbon-ceramic brakes are both a waste of money unless you want to do...
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