2009 Audi A3 and S3 Sportback

Audi is bringing A3 and A3 Sportback onto the market this summer with eight different engines - five gasoline and three diesel versions. The high tech S tronic dual-clutch transmission is available as option for all engine versions. The S tronic allows the driver to set the engine in a fully automatic mode or change gears manually.

The Audi S3 is now also available as a Sportback version. The three-door Audi S3 and the S3 sportback are equipped with 2.0TFSI with an output of 265 HP and completes the sprint from 0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds. The top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h. Yet the S3's fuel consumption is surprisingly low, at an average of 8.5 liters per 100 km (27.67 mpg).

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100 Years Of Audi

In 2009 the Audi company, established by August Horch on 16 July 1909, will celebrate its hundredth anniversary. The four rings of the Audi badge symbolise the brands Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer, which were combined under the umbrella of Auto Union in 1932. Auto Union and NSU, which merged in 1969, made many significant contributions towards the development of the car. AUDI AG was formed from Audi NSU Auto Union AG in 1985. Together with the two traditional companies Auto Union GmbH and NSU GmbH, Audi Tradition nurtures and presents the deep and diverse history of Audi.

Audi Tradition’s annual programme for 2009 is centred on the Audi centenary. More than 50 events have been planned. Two dates are especially significant: on 16 July 2009, exactly 100 years after the company was established, Audi is inviting guests to a commemorative ceremony in Ingolstadt; Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel has already agreed to attend. Not to be missed by every enthusiast and friend of the Audi brand: the largest historic motor sport event in the world – the Goodwood Festival of Speed in England, where Audi will be putting in a special appearance as ‘featured marque’.

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2009 Audi A4 DTM Claims 3rd Consecutive Title

Last weekend, Audi became the first ever car manufacturer to achieve a title hat-trick in the international touring car racing series. Audi has clinched the coveted trophy for the third consecutive time.

In the finale at the Hockenheimring in front of a turnout of 155,000 spectators, Audi driver Timo Scheider stayed on the heels of his only remaining rival for the title, Gary Paffett, during the entire 39 laps to successfully defended his title from last year by finishing in second place.

For Audi, after 1990 (Hans-Joachim Stuck), 1991 (Frank Biela), 2002 (Laurent Aiello), 2004 (Mattias Ekström), 2007 (Mattias Ekström) and 2008 (Timo Scheider), this marks the seventh DTM title and the fourth since the brand returned to the series with a manufacturer’s commitment in 2004. No car manufacturer has ever consecutively won three titles in the DTM.

Scheider won twice in the ‘09 season and mounted the podium at six of the ten races. He was the most consistent driver and in the end had an advantage of five points over Mercedes driver Gary Paffett.

Bollywood stars drive Audi sales in India

With clients like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Bipasha Basu, German luxury car maker Audi has a vital target market in

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Mumbai-based film stars and is looking at a 50 per cent growth in India this year.

"Quite a few Bollywood stars have picked up Audi cars in India. Whether it is Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan or Katrina Kaif - each of them has one Audi parked in their garage," Martin Birkner, marketing head of Audi in India, said.

"I won't say they make a major market for us, but they certainly are an important market for Audi, at least in Mumbai."

According to Birkner, Salman is the latest to buy the car - he bought an Audi A8, while Neil Nitin Mukesh owns Q7, a recently launched SUV by Audi. A Q7 can cost anything from Rs 63 laks to Rs 76 lakhs. An Audi A8 ranges from Rs 71 lakhs to Rs 1 crore in India.

Among actresses, Bipasha pampered herself with the luxury vehicle, he said.

The company currently offers a bouquet of seven cars, including sedans, SUVs, coupe and sports cars. It is considering launching more models in the coming years.

"In 2008, we sold 1,050 cars in India and we have a revised target of 1,600 cars by the end of 2009. We have had considerable growth since last year, so we are projecting a nearly 50 per cent growth this time," he said.

He said Asia is fast emerging as a strong customer base for the company but still has time to get used to premium and luxury cars.

"We are the segment leaders in Europe and our sales there are currently stagnating. But we see that the Asian region is still not fully developed in the sense that even though there is a huge amount of cars here, not many people go for luxury or premium cars," said Birkner.

Stanford to run driverless Audi TT-S

Stanford's autonomously drifting Audi TTS

If you read AutoblogGreen regularly, then you already know that Volkswagen and Stanford University have taken their relationship that began with developing autonomous vehicles to compete in the government-sponsored DARPA Grand Challenge competitions to the next level. VW has committed over $5 million to open the Volkswagen Automotive Innovation Lab on Stanford's campus with the intent of taking their research further regardless of whether the government is offering a carrot or not.

The two organizations are kicking off their new commitment to autonomous vehicles in a big way. Already under development is a the third-gen autonomous vehicle will make past DARPA Grand Challenge winners Stanley and Junior look obsolete by comparison. Based on an Audi TT-S, the new vehicle eschews all the outwardly visible hardware and has one expressed purpose: to tackle the Pikes Peak Hill Climb just like a real rally driver, four wheel drifts and all.

While still in the early stages, the team of researchers from Stanford have already performed tests with the autonomous TT-S at the Bonneville Salt Flats where the car was free to roam while being driving at the limit without a driver. They've also reportedly visited Pikes Peak with the car and ran it up the hill, albeit slowly.

IRL car Audi TT Forza Motorsport Edition comes with game

The Audi TT Forza Motorsport Edition is a special car that will commemorate the release of the game Forza Motorsport 3. The vehicle, which was already amazing, will be branded with the Forza logo in several places. Polish gaming blog Gamekaze has pictures of this lovely vehicle, showing the logo placement.

This collaboration between Audi and Microsoft also gives car owners another bonus: the game itself. In the trunk they'll find a Xbox Elite 120GB and a copy of Forza Motorsport 3. Forza keychain? Why not?

This is lovely. And I need a new car. I'd have to ask the big robot in the sky for a bit of a raise, as TTs go for about $37k. I might as well give up hope, as they only made twenty of these special cars anyway.

Audi adds A3 diesel hatchback

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2009 Audi TT-S Reveiw

2009 Audi TT-S Coupe

When Audi introduced the first generation TT a decade ago, it was largely a case of style over substance. The diminutive coupe and convertible were based on the platform of the Volkswagen Group's compacts which include the Golf and the Audi A3. The original had a clean, spare look that recalled an inverted bowl. While Audi promoted the TT as a sports car, it didn't really drive like one in part because it was rather heavy for its size.

A couple of years ago, Audi brought forth an all-new TT that retained the basic shape of the original while incorporating some of the latest Audi design language. Of course like most new generations of cars, it got bigger than the first model although Audi engineers managed to make the car lighter. The new TT is generally considered to be a much better driver's car than the original. But is it a true sports car? We recently had the opportunity to spend a week with the top of the line TT-S coupe to find out, so read on to for our assessment.
Both the first and second generation of the Audi TT share some of their most basic underpinnings with more pedestrian cars like the A3 and the VW Golf. However, you'd never guess that by looking at the TT. The Audi is available in two body styles, a 2+2 hatchback coupe and a purely two seat roadster. We sampled the highest performance version currently available in the US, the TT-S coupe.



Unlike its all-steel siblings, the TT actually uses a variant of Audi's Space Frame structure with a combination of steel and aluminum. While this should nominally reduce the weight of the TT compared to lesser cars on the same platform, it still comes out heavier thanks to significantly more built in equipment. Of course that's the price you have to pay to play in this segment which means it would have been even porkier if it wasn't 69% aluminum.

The design of the second generation model disappointed many fans of the original, who appreciated the simple Bauhaus design. The biggest change is at the front which is dominated by the current iteration of the standard Audi grille. While more prominent than the old model, it's still wider and less vertical than other current Audis. The crease surrounding the grille extends back to the base of the A-pillars giving the hood a bit more of a domed appearance.

The headlights now have a bit of a cat's eye shape that includes a row of LEDs along the bottom edge that Audi designers refer to as the eye-liner. Those LEDs help make all new Audis more instantly recognizable at a distance. The more powerful TT-S is set apart from base TTs by the sculpted area around the lower front corner air intakes and fog lights.

In profile anyone familiar with the original will immediately recognize the newer TT with its curving fastback roof-line. Along the flanks, the second generation TT gets an upward sweeping character line along the rocker panels. The most notable change at the rear is the absence of the fixed spoiler.

After the original TT debuted, it became clear that while the curvy tail looked really stylish, it was not so good for aerodynamic stability. Soon after, Audi retrofitted all the early cars with a fixed lip spoiler that remained part of the design until the car was replaced. For the new model, a similarly shaped spoiler automatically extends when you hit 75 mph.

Open the door and slide in and anyone familiar with contemporary Audis will feel immediately at home. The materials are first rate across the board with leather covering the steering wheel and shifter. That steering wheel certainly fits the TT's sporting pretensions thanks to its thick easy to grip rim. The bottom portion of the rim is flattened out to allow easier entry and exit from the heavily bolstered front seats.

Those front seats are covered in a mix of leather and alcantara suede which combines with the excellent shape to hold you perfectly positioned in front of the steering wheel. Given that American drivers tend to avoid manual transmissions like the plague, it's no surprise that the TT-S is only available with an automatic transmission. However, this is no ordinary "slush-box" automatic. The TT-S has a 6-speed S-Tronic dual clutch transmission. That means it can shift automatically when you are feeling lazy, but when you want a more active experience, it is utterly up to the task. A pair of paddles on the back-side of the steering wheel allow you manually select gear ratios.


The interior of the TT-S isn't perfect though. The original TT featured several aluminum accents that hinted at the structure underneath. The most prominent where the braces between the dashboard and center console. Unfortunately the new model has dispensed with these with simple black soft touch plastic in its place. The other disappointment is the back seat.

Frankly we are tired of automakers putting utterly useless back seats in sporting cars. The back row of the TT barely has enough head room for someone about three feet tall under that sloping hatchback and no leg-room to speak of. They should simply dispense with these ridiculous seats, save the weight and just expand the cargo area. For TT buyers, we recommend just folding down the seats and using the cargo area. By the way that cargo area is readily accessible thanks to the huge hatchback opening. With the back seat folded away, the TT offers plenty of space for a road trip for a couple.



The element that really separates the TT-S from lesser TT models is the engine. The old 3.2-liter V6 is no longer available in the TT so all US bound models are now powered by 2.0-liter four cylinder engines. The S gets 265 hp and an ample 258 pound-feet of torque thanks to its direct fuel injection and turbocharging.

The TT is based on a front wheel drive architecture but putting that much power and torque through the front axle inevitably leads to nasty torque steer. However, Audi built its modern performance reputation on its Quattro all wheel drive rally cars of the 1980s and every high performance model with four rings since then has done the same thing.

The result is that the TT-S has no problem putting its power to the ground no matter what the road or weather conditions. The ample power and torque mean that the TT-S offers brisk acceleration with Audi claiming 0-60 MPH in 4.9 seconds. That number seems a tad optimistic by our clock but this is still a quick car off the line. Going around corners it also offers ample grip and precise steering.

However, sports cars are about more than just raw numbers. It's also about how a car feels subjectively. Here is where the TT-S comes up short. In spite of the aluminum intensive structure, the Audi is 400 pounds heavier than a VW Golf, thanks to all the standard equipment as well as the all wheel drive system. Still at 3,252 pounds the TT-S coupe is not that heavy yet the car lacks the nimble, light on its feet feeling of a GTI. It's fast and responsive but it feels numb. Even with the good grip numbers, the TT doesn't punish occupants with a harsh ride. Even on the worst pavement that Michigan has to offer, the TT-S soaks up the rough stuff with ease.

If what you are looking for is a stylish coupe or roadster that can move down the road quickly with minimal fuss, the TT-S is definitely a choice worth considering. At nearly $50,000 the TT-S is not inexpensive, but it provides all the amenities and interior fit and finish one expects of an Audi. If on the other hand you're looking for something well suited to running the canyons of Malibu at the limit or weekend track days, you might want to look elsewhere.

Audi to Build R4 Electric Roadster

Could the R8 soon have a baby brother? According to some reports, Audi may in fact be wrenching on a smaller mid-engine sports coupe called the R4.

According to Inside Line, the R4 would share its platform with the forthcoming electric e-Tron coupe. Volkswagen may utilize the resources of its latest acquisition – Porsche – and base both cars off the next-generation Boxster and Cayman.


Inside Line claims the R4 will be built only as a roadster, and will be offered in both gasoline and electric forms. If true, we’d imagine the EV powertrain would differ little from the e-Tron coupe, which may use a lithium-ion battery pack to power four in-wheel electric motors. Range for both is estimated to be approximately 150 miles on a single charge.


Gasoline powerplants, however, will be more conventional, and we wouldn’t be surprised if the R4 shared its engine choices with the TT. There is no word on expected pricing, but the gasoline-powered variants are likely to be priced between the TT and the R8.

Audi to Build R4 Electric Roadster

Could the R8 soon have a baby brother? According to some reports, Audi may in fact be wrenching on a smaller mid-engine sports coupe called the R4.

According to Inside Line, the R4 would share its platform with the forthcoming electric e-Tron coupe. Volkswagen may utilize the resources of its latest acquisition – Porsche – and base both cars off the next-generation Boxster and Cayman.


Inside Line claims the R4 will be built only as a roadster, and will be offered in both gasoline and electric forms. If true, we’d imagine the EV powertrain would differ little from the e-Tron coupe, which may use a lithium-ion battery pack to power four in-wheel electric motors. Range for both is estimated to be approximately 150 miles on a single charge.


Gasoline powerplants, however, will be more conventional, and we wouldn’t be surprised if the R4 shared its engine choices with the TT. There is no word on expected pricing, but the gasoline-powered variants are likely to be priced between the TT and the R8.

Audi A5 Cabriolet Road Test

Generally, what would be the best companion for a nice summer day? Exactly! Your own personal high profile convertible in which you can explore the first tickle of summer sunshine. As a self-confident and status-oriented person being moved around the boulevards or highways of your choosing. This is exactly what our thoughts were when we got the chance to drive the brand new Audi A5 Cabriolet. We sat down and just opened ourselves to the decadent times.

The new A5 Cabriolet – introduced at this year’s Geneva Motor Show – is all about driving roofless. You do not even feel the need to close the top. Top down means look at me, I am a successful city-type exploring trendy restaurants and networking events where I expand my world. Our setup? A 2.0 TFSI A5 Cabriolet with a full option list including Pro line, S-line, Ice silver metallic paint job and extensive interior and exterior package. Where? The city of Rotterdam was the spot!

The A5 Cabriolet is a direct family member of the Coupé and the upcoming Sportback. They all share the same platform and parts but all have a different way of addressing your needs. The lines of the cabriolet only differ due to the drop top. You’ll notice that the A5 is a true soft-top unlike several of it’s rivals. The best explanation we’ve heard of this is from Audi themselves who said, “a cabriolet looks more like cabriolet when it has a fabric roof!”. There’s also the important principal that a lighter roof structure saves fuel, is less complicated and takes up less boot space when folded down. A rather practical reason in our opinion.

Hereby some figures of the car, options and available engines. The automated roof opens in 15 seconds and closes in 17 seconds, even on the move at speeds up to 50km/h or 31mph. The fabric-folding hood is fast, has a great quality and little wind buffeting with the roof down. With the roof up it is quiet inside, especially if you take a car with the optional Acoustic Roof – standard on S-line. It adds an extra 14mm of foam insulation and gives the Cabriolet, near-A5 Coupe levels of refinement. There’s even a new Neck-Level Heating system on the extensive list of options. We were not able to use it, but the thoughts of such a system will add another piece of easiness to driving always open.

The engine line-up for the A5 starts with a 120kW (160hp) 1.8 litre TSI and moving up to the 2.0 litre TSFI unit (offered in 134kW (179hp) and 157kW (210hp) forms). Audi’s 3.2 litre FSI V6 engine producing 197kW (264hp) rounds out the petrol choices. On the Diesel side there are two engines, either the 180kW (241hp) 3.0 litre TDI engine or a 140kW (187hp) 2.7 litre TDI unit. On the subject of the gearbox there are a six-speed manual, a multitronic auto and a 7-speed S-tronic automatic.

The performance figures of the A5 are; the 2.0-litre manual goes from 0-60mph in 7.5 seconds, the 3.0-litre diesel S tronic in 6.4 seconds and the 3.2-litre multitronic will get you there in 6.9 seconds.

Stepping inside the car means exploring the quality of Audi. Premium speced, beautifully built and a civilized place to enjoy a convertible. Close the door and the belt springs towards you on a lever. Once you have taken and secured yourself, the arm retracts into the side panel. Next, press the key and the engine comes alive. Ready to absorb the city live of one of the biggest ports in the world. Grab the steering wheel and leave the parking space. Comfortable is the best description of the ride in and around the city of Rotterdam. Driving up and down the city center the stiffness is noticeably less than the coupé, but never alarming. Putholes and bridges are taken easily, vehicle flex is sometimes felt. The roofless A5 is ideal for long journeys, but lacks some kind of speed factor.

The A5 Cabriolet’s steering can be inconsistent in corners with differing speeds. You will feel shudders through the steering wheel due to torque steering. The main reason is the front wheel drive setup of the 2.0 TFSI package, the larger wheels of the S-Line and sports suspension. Always go for the four-wheel Quattro package – if needed also Audi’s Drive Select program – and you will virtually have no wobble to denote. If you want inspired handling and the ‘high speed’ ride, you’ll need to get the S5 cabriolet with its supercharged 3.0 litre V6 engine producing 250kW (335hp) and 440Nm (325lb-ft) of torque.

Audi A1 Caught Testing in Germany

Audi’s new A1 premium compact is expected to hit showrooms in late 2010 as a 2011 model but today we have the first spy shots of actual prototypes taken as the car was undergoing testing in Germany.
Aimed squarely at other upmarket compact cars, namely the Mini Cooper, the new A1 will be available in several different variants--just like the Mini family.

The lineup is expected to be filled with the regular three-door and five-door hatchback models, but a stylish convertible and a compact MPV are likely to be launched as well.

The latest images clearly show the shape of the grille and LED detailing in the headlights. Powertrain options will range from about 1.2- to 1.6-liters in displacement and output up to 200-horsepower in a performance ‘S’ variant. A mild hybrid model may also be offered, as previewed by the 2008 A1 Sportback Hybrid Concept.

Audi TT-RS - Price, Photo, Detail

As we know the TT-RS is a very special model in Audi’s line-up. With its five cylinders, four wheels drive and plenty of horsepower, the ultimate TT-RS sports coupe possesses the same magical combination of qualities as the legendary ”Ur-Quattro”. Audi TT-RS stock engine produces 340 hp and 332 lb/ft of torque, which makes the timer stop at 4.6 seconds for the classical 0-60 mph sprint.

AVUS PERFORMANCE took Audi’s ultimate sports coupe performance at the next level. The specialists at AVUS improved the power, aerodynamics and vision of the vehicle. With an adjustable coilovers and gloss black 20“ Sportec Mono wheels with special setup, the AVUS PERFORMANCE TT-RS looks more aggressive and run a lot smoother over counrty roads and race track.

AVUS tuner also boosted the engine to the stunning 460bhp and more than 472 lb/ft of torque. With these numbers the 0-60 sprint lasts only 3.8 seconds and the top speed increases to 194mph.

True to the motto „Gloss is out, matt is IN“, the tuner AVUS PERFORMANCE painted the striking TT-RS in matt black (other colors avaiable on request).

Price List:

matt black „vinyl“ – 1.999 Euro
coilovers – 1.299 Euro
modified ECU + exhaust system (460bhp / 472lb/ft) – price on request
gloss black 20“ wheels with 255/30/20 Hankook S1 Evo – 6.400 Euro

Le Mans 24 Hour - Audi fastest in free practice

The quickest times during the six hour practice session were set during the opening hour before the onset of rain.

At the head of the pack were defending champions Allan McNish, Dindo Capello and Tom Kristensen who posted the quickest time at the wheel of the Audi R15.

Scotsman McNish stopped the clock with a best time of 3:30.708, just ahead of the Audi Sport North America car of Lucas Luhr, Mike Rockenfeller and Marco Werner.

The first of the Peugeots featuring David Brabham, Marc Gene and Alex Wurz completed the top three.

The Pescarolo Sport-run Peugeot slotted into fourth place ahead of the Peugeot in the hands of Toro Rosso Formula One driver Sebastien Bourdais.

Audi enters supercar league

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A race track is the proper place to sample a sports car, so Audi unveiled the R8 V10 at the Changi Exhibition Centre. With the help of two driving coaches from California, Audi Singapore constructed a bow-shaped circuit. Marked out with cones, the circuit consists of a long straight, a slalom section, tight lefts, a convincing hairpin and an S-curve. Not too challenging but still mighty entertaining.

It is not hard to notice how much sportier the R8 V10 appears, compared with the V8 version launched here two years ago.

The exterior cosmetic changes are subtle yet significant. In addition to Audi's signature daytime-running lights, the car has full LED headlamps. A discreet V10 badge adorns each front fender. The R8's distinctive side blades are now more bulging, on account of larger intakes to cool the bigger engine.

You will also notice the wheels, new 19-inch alloys that could have been inspired by the Transformers insignia.

At the rear, two large oval tailpipes (each housing two exhausts) feature prominently on each side of the bumper. Beneath them, more pronounced diffusers. Certainly a hint of Lambo here.

Inside, this R8 has perceptibly better fit and finish, and higher quality materials line the cabin. The test-car has bucket seats, carbon-fibre panels and something that you do not see often: ceramic brakes.

The only bits which appear out of sync with the overall quality is the air-conditioning and the passenger-side floor mat. The former has to be turned to the maximum under the punishing sun. And the latter is not anchored down, flapping backwards when the car blasts off.

It is your turn now. You aim the 525bhp mid-engined all-wheel-drive into the first long straight. The V10 lets out a metallic scream and hurtles forward like a rocket. Midway, its robotised manual gearbox kicks into second with a resounding 'thunk', sending the car surging and your stomach up against your diaphragm.

You squeeze the brakes just before the first corner and the car sheds speed smoothly to allow a decent right-angled left with minimal fanfare.

You are now lined up to attack the slalom and the R8 is so balanced, so sure-footed and its steering so keen that it breezes through the obstacle course in an almost straightline fashion.

Then another hard left and you see an 80m stretch marked with two apex cones. It is an illusion as this part can be attacked with barely any steering input.

The remaining leg of the course really shows off the R8's superb dynamic set-up. Although slightly heavier than its V8 twin, the car does not show it.

It is extremely rewarding when you shift the dynamic weight around properly and is quite forgiving if you do not. The test-car's semi-slicks offer great adhesion and speed, and although the tarmac is less than perfect, the well-balanced two-seater never threatens to fishtail even when taken with too much haste around the hairpin.

The clutch-actuated gearbox is noticeably slicker than the V8's, so quick and effective shifts are a given. The only thing you wish you had more of is lower-end grunt (oh yes, greed is good).

Your time on the course is so smile-inducing that you sneak back in for another fix. And you are happy you stuck around, because there is a drag race at the end.

In a cleverly staged pedal-to-metal sprint, your car is pitted against a V8 version driven by one of the instructors. Oh, this is good.

6-speed manual Audi A5s

AUDI A5

AUDI A5

THIS IS A CAR you never tire of looking at. The design is typical Audi, simple until you look closer and notice the details that result in such a classic yet contemporary appearance.

Just one example — the curve that flows completely around the A5 from the top of the Audi family grill where it forms the leading edge of the hood, around the front fenders, along the doors and rear fenders and unto the rear where it forms the trailing edge of the trunk.

Inside, it is the same — simple, yet exquisite. Understated elegance. Style is expected from Audi and the A5 does not disappoint.

We’ve reported here previously on the hot-rodded S5 cabrio version but let’s take a refresher course. The A5 was developed on its own unique platform, since shared with the A4 and Q5. It is available in base and premium trim levels, a choice of four- or six-cylinder motivation.

The four-cylinder can be had with automatic or manual transmission and the V6 with the auto only. In either case they house six gears. And in all cases Audi‘s justly-famous Quattro full-time AWD system is standard equipment.

The surprise is that the four-cylinder outshines the V6, making the lower-priced versions more attractive than those higher on the price range — at least for enthusiasts. There is nothing wrong with the six. It is a typically smooth and well-sorted Audi engine with 265 horsepower and the ability to waft this car along with complete ease. If your driving style rarely finds you exploring the upper reaches of the rev band this is the car for you.

However, if you are the type that takes the car out for a drive, simply to enjoy that experience, if you have a favourite piece of less-travelled twisty road then the four is your choice. I‘m talking about torque.

The turbo-charged and intercooled four-cylinder in the base A5 has 54 fewer horsepower than the V6 but it has 258 lb. ft. of torque — 15 more than the six. Torque is what pushes you back into the seat during acceleration, a real, measured number. Horsepower is the result of a calculation based on the measured amount of torque.

Audi 525HP R8 V10 launched in Singapore

Audi has officially launched the V10 version of R8 super car for local consumption. The 5.2 liter V10 FSi inside the mid-engined sports car is able to pump out 525HP and 530Nm of torque, thus, enabling the range topping R8 to hit 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and deliver a top speed of 316 km/h. Power is sent from the crank shaft to the standard 6 speed manual transmission, before it reaches the quattro all wheel drive system. Buyers can also opt for the optional sequential R-Tronic transmission.

Other features include the Launch Control function (available with both transmissions), a 44:56 weight distribution, Audi magnetic ride as well as 19-inch 10-spoke Y design wheels, shod with 235/35 tires upfront and 295/30 tires at the back. The 1,620 kg sports car (with the manual gearbox) also has 100 liters of storage capacity under the front hood and 90 liters behind the back seatss.

AUDI AG creates environmental foundation and unifies its worldwide environmental measures

AUDI AG is bolstering its commitment to environmental protection. The Ingolstadt-based carmaker has established the Audi Environmental Foundation, which has an endowment of € 5 million. This foundation will focus exclusively on environmentally minded pursuits for the common good. Frank Dreves, Member of the Board of Management for Production of AUDI AG, will chair the board of trustees.

“This foundation will unify our worldwide environmental-protection measures and its future projects will make a substantial contribution to sustainable corporate operations,” emphasizes Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG. “This foundation is a key milestone in the Audi environmental program and in our integral efficiency strategy.”

The foundation will strive to protect the natural livelihood of people, animals, and plants. Financial assistance will be allocated to measures and research activities which encourage the development of environmentally compatible non-automotive technologies. These measures will also promote environmental awareness and sustainable human/environment harmony. “Environmental protection doesn’t occur in a vacuum. Our corporate operations can be truly sustainable only if we collectively see the big picture via pioneering projects which we will initiate through our environmental foundation,” explains Frank Dreves, Member of the Board of Management for Production of AUDI AG, and chairman of the board of trustees.