Audi A8 Hybrid

The first four-cylinder engine fitted to the A8 range available in the Hybrid version, directed evolution of A8 Hybrid Concept on display at the Geneva Motor Show 2010. The flagship Audi uses the two-liter TFSI gasoline versions from 211 hp and 350 Nm, coupled in parallel to an electric motor for a total of 245 hp and 480 Nm electric unit delivers 40 kW and 210 Nm and is inserted in the automatic transmission ZF eight-speed, while its operation is governed by a multi-disc clutch in oil bath.

Exclusive Audi R8

The U.S. subsidiary of Audi launched the Exclusive is aimed at owners who want to customize your Audi R8 car through the exclusive use of leather and paints dedicated. The Audi exclusive also allows you to change the color of the side-side blades and to introduce new color combinations for the interior, such as the beautiful burgundy / black or tobacco / black present in the picture.

Audi takes, however, to point out that the possibilities are endless processing and complete discretion of the buyer. No official information about costs and delivery times.

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Audi A1 2.0 TDI

Starting in September, the Audi A1 will be available in combination with the 2.0 TDI 143 PS common rail, already used under the hood of the Seat Ibiza FR and configured to obtain the same power of the Mini Cooper SD. This unit delivers 143 hp and 320 as mentioned Nm of torque, enough to push the A1 up to 217 km / h to 100 km / h in 8.2 seconds, while the manual six-speed promises an enviable bounty of operation .

Audi A6 Hybrid

Audi A6 published the specifications of the Hybrid version of particular concern for fuel consumption and emissions, which will debut in 2012 forwarded. This arrangement is characterized by the use of four-cylinder 2.0 TFSI 211 hp and 350 Nm, which uses technologies like FSI direct fuel injection system of gasoline and audio valvelift system (AVS).

This unit is part of the hybrid system, which also included eight reports to the automatic transmission and a lithium-ion battery 36.7 pounds heavier. The battery consists of 72 cells, produces an output of 40 kW (54 hp), maximum torque of 210 Nm and is positioned in the luggage compartment, which is rather large (from 375 to 850 liters).

Audi Q3: starts production in Martorell

Audi officially start production in Q3 of the Seat factory in Martorell, Spain. The car will mainly compete with the BMW X1, the best-selling premium SUV in Europe. Audi plans to produce about 100,000 Q3 each year: that's why he invested much of € 330 million for the adaptation of the establishment in Catalonia.

The same could also be used for the production of the rumored Q1.

• Official: Audi Q3 production begins in Spain (07/06/2011)
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• Premiere Audi Q3 Will be Held in China! (11/04/2011)

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Audi A6 Avant

Photos and technical officers of the new Audi A6 Avant. The popular Estate of Ingolstadt is presented to the public as planned nothing but a clear line style revolution "proven" that continues to please the public. The novelty is more powerful than what has been seen on a sedan variant is the debut of the expected 3.0 V6 TDI 313 hp twin turbo, the world's most powerful unit in its class which are unlikely to be available soon for the rest of the range of four rings.

Audi Q3: Pricing in Germany

Audi has released the German price list of the new Q3, the brand new crossover that is the basis of the range Audi. The younger sister of the Q5, with respect to which measure 24 cm in less than a total of 4.39 meters, will be offered in Germany from 29,900 euros in 2.0 TDI 140 HP 2WD, about $ 10,000 less than the corresponding Q5, available Four-wheel drive only.

In the range below the 177 hp 2.0 TDI Quattro S-Tronic to 36,800 Euro, the 2.0 TFSI 170 hp Four to 31,550 Euros and the 211 hp 2.0 TFSI Quattro S-Tronic to 36,800 Euro. As Audi tradition, these are starting prices and of course, given the long list of options, you will need to rely on the online configurator, not yet available, to build their own custom Q3.

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Audi: The detttagli wheel drive and four-tron

There had already talked about a month ago, but now is back on four-wheel drive and Audi four-tron since the German company has released many technical details to it. The four-tron and uses hybrid technology (with plug-in charging mode) to obtain a four-wheel drive transmission: the rear axle of the models that are to be equipped, it will install a compact electric motor.

The four-tron takes front and a second electric motor to assist the 2.0 TFSI 211 hp and 350 Nm Directly behind the heat engine is placed in the drive to zero emissions, generating 45 hp and 211 Nm A clutch Dry driven to electronically connect the electric motor is to be TFSI four-speed automatic transmission.

Audi A3 in Geneva with the Concept. A1 Cabrio debut and the Volkswagen Golf Cabrio?

Audi has today published the first graphic reconstruction of the new A3, which will be presented as a concept car at the Geneva Motor Show (3-13 March). The C-segment nell'inedita German version debuted four seats and hatchback body style and a half "notchback", probably intended as a percentage of the Bulgarian Chinese market.

This prototype imisura 4:44 meters in length, 1.84 in width and height in 1:39, and introduces the new MQB modular platform designed for future models of VAG segment B, C and D. The A3 uses the Concept 2.5 5L supercharged engine in his 408 hp version, configured to interact with the DSG dual-clutch gearbox and four-wheel drive.

Audi signed an agreement with Voith for the development of CFRP carbon

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Audi A3 Young Edition

Audi launches the exhibition "Young Edition" on A3. The package is available for the 3-door versions, and Cabriolet Sportback and is made based on the version of Attraction: differs from the latter by the absence of mirrors, heated washer nozzles and outside temperature indicator and the presence Climatic semi-automatic climate control in place the automatic Climatronic.

The Young Edition is available in conjunction with engines 105 hp 1.2 TFSI and 1.6 TDI 90 bhp for the A3 and A3 Sportback, or 1.2 TFSI 105 hp to 105 hp and 1.6 TDI A3 Cabriolet. Prices start at € 21,570 for the A3 1.2 TFSI 105 hp to reach € 28,630 for the A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI 105 bhp. In addition, the range A3 and A3 Sportback has now ordered the package "Business" includes center armrest with storage compartment, Concert Radio, cruise control, rear parking assistance system and Bluetooth interface.