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New bi-turbo tdi packs even more punch into Audi A6 and A7 sportback

The most potent Audi V6 TDI ever to enter production powers executive class Audi models to 62mph in a fraction over five seconds and returns up to 44.1mpg

 

  • Advanced new biturbo TDI engine heads diesel line-up in A6 Saloon, Avant, allroad quattro and A7 Sportback ranges – OTR prices from £43,810
  • Available now in A6 Saloon and Avant and A7 Sportback, and later in 2012 in A6 allroad – first deliveries in spring
  • 313PS from 3,900-4,500rpm, 650Nm from 1,450 to 2,800rpm
  • A6 Saloon 3.0 BiTDI quattro – 0-62mph in 5.1 seconds, governed 155mph top speed, combined MPG 44.1, CO2 169g/km
  • Sound actuator in exhaust system accompanies remarkable performance with sports car exhaust note

Knockout punch in a velvet glove comes courtesy of a formidable new 313PS Audi Biturbo TDI engine, which is now available for A6 Saloon and Avant and A7 Sportback models. The new twin-turbo V6 is notable not only for being the most powerful six-cylinder diesel engine ever offered by the Vorsprung durch Technik brand, but also the sweetest-sounding. Available now in A6 models priced from £43,810 OTR, and from £51,645 OTR in the A7 Sportback, it combines trademark Audi TDI refinement with an exhaust-mounted sound actuator that enables it to deliver its mighty 650Nm output to the tune of a distinctly sporting soundtrack. 

Slotting in above the single-turbo 204PS and 245PS versions of the 3.0 TDI that already feature in the A6 and A7 Sportback ranges, the latest V6 has a two-stage turbocharger group that delivers a maximum boost pressure of up to 3.2 bar, helping the A6 3.0 BiTDI quattro Saloon to lunge at the horizon and pass the 62mph marker in as little as 5.1 seconds, and the A6 Avant and A7 Sportback to do the same in just 5.3 seconds. An electronically limited top speed of 155mph is common to all versions.

Like the existing TDI engines, the new star performer is backed up by technologies from the Audi modular efficiency platform, including start-stop and recuperation systems and the innovative thermal management system that quickly brings the coolant and oil up to their operating temperatures. With their help, combined economy in A6 and A7 Sportback models is on an equal footing at 44.1mpg – an impressive figure given the high outputs and low acceleration times involved.

Sound actuator

Thanks to an innovative actuator in the auxiliary channel of the exhaust system, the BiTDI A6 and A7 Sportback models don’t sound like they should be capable of such level-headed economy figures. The actuator system essentially consists of a speaker which imposes a defined oscillation pattern on the exhaust flow and transforms the typical TDI exhaust note into a more sonorous roar that is closer to the output of a high-performance petrol engine.

Without exception, power is transmitted from the BiTDI engine via an eight-speed tiptronic transmission to the latest generation quattro all-wheel-drive system, which features a self-locking centre differential and torque vectoring for optimum traction and stability. A sport differential which distributes power in continuously variable proportions between the rear wheels is available from the options list to sharpen and quicken response even further.

The mighty new BiTDI engine is available in conjunction with SE and S line specification in the A6 Saloon, A6 Avant and A7 Sportback. The forthcoming A6 allroad quattro, due to open for order in February, will also offer this exceptional unit.

Stand-out features common to all these models include satellite navigation linked to a 6.5-inch retractable colour monitor, Milano leather upholstery, the Audi drive select adaptive dynamics system controlling throttle response, transmission shift points and steering feel, the Audi parking system plus, light and rain sensors, cruise control and keyless go push-button engine ignition.

Article source: www.audi.co.uk

Carbon fibre Audi skis have the edge in the Alps.

Audi revolutionises ‘handling’ in the snow with its Carbon Ski concept

  • Lightweight carbon skis designed and developed by Audi Concept Design in Munich may make ‘series production’ by winter 2011
  • Developed with the same obsessive attention to optimum performance, quality and innovative design as Audi cars
  • Audi Carbon Skis complement the new Audi merchandise Ski collection, available to order in Centres now

Decades of Audi expertise gained in developing quattro models that resolutely hold the road even on snow and ice have just been invested in two skis rather than four wheels for the first time. The new Audi Carbon Skis benefit from the brand’s very latest lightweight construction know-how, and its famously obsessive design and development process, ensuring that they bring time-honoured Vorsprung durch Technik innovation to the black run. The new high-tech skis are currently being developed for ‘series production’, and may become available as early as this coming winter (2011/2012).

The experts from Audi Concept Design have kept the structure of the skis simple – an outer shell of high-strength carbon fibre encloses layers of aluminium and titanium, and a wood core. At 1,550g (for a 170cm ski), each ski will be around 200g lighter than comparable models, which makes them incredibly manoeuvrable and agile.

“Carbon and aluminium are central elements in Audi design – these exclusive materials underscore the outstanding quality of our cars,” Wolfgang Egger, Head of Design for the Audi Group said. “The design of the ski also intentionally dispenses with unnecessary lines and concentrates fully on the material.”

The advantage of lightweight carbon fibre is that it gives outstanding strength, good damping properties and stiffness, while minimizing torsion and revolutionising the handling properties of the ski. The ski flexes on the mogul slopes to achieve optimal grip on uneven surfaces but must not twist on icy patches so that the steel edges can maintain their grip on the snow along their entire length. This means that the ski never loses contact with the ground. The light weight of the carbon also plays a critical role for slalom skiing.

The first prototypes of the Audi Carbon Ski were tested on the slopes last month during the most famous downhill race in the world – the Hahnenkamm race in Kitzbühel, and are being tested now at the World Ski Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The skis have also been extensively tested by specialists from premium sports equipment manufacturer Head and the German Ski Association to help perfect the design.

“As a long-time partner and sponsor of the German Ski Association, a ski produced by Audi is a logical consequence. This is how the Audi Carbon Ski concept came about. And the ski’s brilliant handling characteristics have been confirmed by professionals from the sport,” Egger said.

Audi Ski collection

As a perfect complement to the new ultra-sophisticated Audi Carbon Skis, the new Audi Ski Collection combines Audi design and style for warmth and performance on the ski slopes. The range of men’s and women’s ski jackets, trousers, beanie hats and gloves are available to order from Audi Centres now, with prices starting from £32.

Article source: www.audi.co.uk

Electric dreams and an RS theme for Audi at Goodwood 2012

Jun 28, 2012

All-new RS 4 Avant and six other RS flagships vie for attention with eagerly awaited newcomers and futuristic electric concepts at Festival of Speed.

 

    • UK show debuts of the A1 quattro, all-new A3, RS 4 Avant, new generation RS 5, A6 allroad quattro, S6, S7 Sportback, S8

 

    • All the RS heroes from the first Avant RS 2 to the present day RS 3 Sportback, TT RS and RS 4 on parade

 

    • UK debuts of the all-electric A3 e-tron and Urban concept design studies

 

    • 560PS R8 GT Spyder, Le Mans-winning R18 e-tron quattro and historic Auto Union Type C Grand Prix car will all power up the hill

 

Audi RS power meets Audi e-tron ingenuity at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed, which runs from today through to Sunday July 1. The all-new 450PS RS 4 Avant is just one of eight important UK new model debuts at the annual Sussex-based celebration of motoring and motorsport, and just one of seven RS models on the Audi stand.

Their combined output of 2,695PS is in complete contrast to another star of the show - the tiny Audi Urban concept with its two electric motors developing 20PS. All points in between these two extremes will also be represented, with highlights including the 256PS A1 quattro, the eagerly awaited all-new A3, the latest A6 allroad quattro and the new S6, S7 Sportback and S8 trio with their V8 cylinder-on-demand technology.

On the competition front, the Audi R18 e-tron quattro sports prototype will be in the F1 paddock in commemoration of the eleventh victory for Audi in the 24 Hours of Le Mans marathon race earlier this month. One of its three winning drivers, Germany’s André Lotterer, will drive the innovative diesel-electric hybrid racer up the hill course at Lord March’s estate.

Also destined for the hill will be the exceptional R8 GT Spyder road car, which will be unleashing the full might of its 560PS with the help of quattro all-wheel-drive.

Meanwhile, Audi Tradition will also make its annual pilgrimage to Goodwood House, this time with the much-loved Auto Union Type C Grand Prix car which will again be piloted by Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason.

The Goodwood off-road course will be reserved for the A4 allroad quattro and the all-new A6 allroad quattro, and of course the now three-strong Audi Q model family – the Q3, Q5 and Q7. The toughest members of the Audi range will be scaling its tricky terrain throughout the Festival.

Article source: www.audi.co.uk

Audi SQ5 TDI launches in Le Mans as first ever diesel-powered 'S' model.

Jun 15, 2012

Acclaimed SUV makes history as Bi-turbo diesel engine with 313PS creates a new breed of ‘S’ model.

    • SQ5 TDI unveiled on the eve of the Le Mans 24-hour marathon race in which Audi will compete with TDI power
    • Opens for UK order in October priced at circa £45,000, first deliveries in spring 2013
    • 3.0-litre bi-turbo TDI engine delivers 313PS and 650Nm between 1,450 and 2,800rpm, 0-62mph in 5.1 seconds, governed 155mph top speed, combined MPG 39.2

 

Audi TDI power flexes its considerable muscle both on and off the circuit in this weekend’s 24 Hours of Le Mans race as the new road-going SQ5 TDI makes a very fitting debut at the annual endurance marathon alongside the diesel-powered Audi R18 sports prototypes. The new super-SUV will be notable as the first TDI-powered ‘S’ model in the history of the Vorsprung durch Technik brand, and will offer a choice blend of 313PS and 39mpg capability. It is scheduled to open for UK order in October priced at around £45,000 ahead of first deliveries next spring.

The 3.0-litre BiTDI engine powering the new SQ5 TDI produces a brawny 313PS and 650 Nm of torque between 1,450 and 2,800 rpm. Channeled through an eight-speed tiptronic automatic transmission and via quattro all-wheel-drive it is good for a 0-62mph time of just 5.1 seconds and a governed 155mph top speed, and sounds every inch an ‘S’ model as it punches at the horizon thanks to a specially developed sound actuator in the exhaust system which enriches the exhaust note.

With the help of innovative thermal management, the engine start-stop system and a regulated oil pump, economy remains firmly in TDI territory, with up to 39.2mpg possible according to the combined cycle test.

The TDI unit more than makes the grade required for Audi ‘S’ series performance thanks to its two turbochargers, which are connected in series via a flap. Cylinder head cooling, the timing and lift of the intake cam shafts, the pistons, their oil-jet cooling and the piston pins have also been specially designed for high performance. The common rail system develops as much as 2,000 bar of pressure and injects as many as eight shots of fuel into the cylinders per cycle.

Lowered ride height
The electromechanical power steering in the Audi SQ5 TDI is sensitive and highly efficient. Sport suspension lowers its body by 30 millimetres. The standard 20-inch wheels, which at the front frame black brake calipers with ‘S’ badging, feature a five parallel-spoke design and are fitted with 255/45 tyres. Optional wheels measuring 21 inches in diameter are also available. The optional Audi drive select system can be expanded upon request to include the dynamic steering system with its steplessly variable steering ratio.

The most eye-catching design cues distinguishing the new SQ5 TDI are the platinum grey single-frame grille with its galvanized double bars in an aluminium-look finish, the roof spoiler and the modified bumpers. The high-gloss package and the aluminium-look exterior mirrors accentuate the area around the windows. Audi offers the new top model in the crystal effect paint finishes Estoril Blue or Panther Black. The body includes a high proportion of ultra-high-strength steels, making it very light, safe and rigid.

As is typical for an S model, the interior is finished predominantly in black, but the headlining is optionally available in lunar silver. The power-adjustable sport seats are leather-upholstered as standard, complementing brushed aluminium inlays. Inlay options include Carbon Atlas, Piano finish and the new Aluminum/Beaufort wood black trim panels.

The instrument dials are grey and include a 3D-design S badge, the needles are white and the pedals and shift paddles have an aluminium-look finish. Additional visual highlights in the interior are the S gear lever knob, the S badges on the door sill trims, the start button, the specially-shaped steering wheel and the lighting package.

Options also include Audi’s state-of-the-art assistance and infotainment systems as well as Audi connect services, bringing the many benefits of the internet to the car.

Luggage capacity is as much as 1,560 litres, making the SQ5 TDI the ideal car for active customers. It is also an unusually powerful towing vehicle, with a rated towing capacity of up to 2.4 metric tons.

Register for updates
Customers can register their interest in the SQ5 on audi.co.uk from Monday 18 June. Those who register will then be updated with new information when it becomes available.

Article source www.audi.co.uk

The 2012 Arrival of Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SEL

 

 


This, the Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SEL was released with great fanfare. It was also named motor trend's car of the year.

It has a 170-horsepower five-cylinder engine with a six-speed automatic transmission strength. It also has a powerful heated seat and touchscreen navigation system. The SEL also has a dual zone climate regulator, a fender stereo and a sun protective roof.

It has a performance testing value of 0.60mph at 9.0 seconds, making this is a great value that makes the acceleration process of this car graded above every other Passat model.

The back seat is spacious. The basic pricing for the Volkswagen Passat is not as expensive as you would think. It's affordable with several features that will boast its road performance when tested.

Further, the front engine has a five pass, four down sedan. The wheel floor unit gets up to 110.4 with a braking of 130ft.

All these features make a Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SEL a great deal and a great package. The interior is cool with air conditioning system that blows accurate pressure of air from the door side and the rear.

The acceleration is a product of the cylinder system that it uses.

And of course, you can get your new VW Passat serviced with us after you get it.

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