New Audi A1 – is it a threat to the Mini?
Audi A1 Mini rival ? The everlasting range of Audi just got another car londer with the addition of the new Audi A1 model set to be showcased at the Geneva Motor show next month. Audi seemingly cannot fail with any of the models they release and this looks like being no exception. The packed super mini sector which sees rivals such as the Mini Cooper, Renault Twingo, Fiat 500, and the latest Citroen DS3. The Audi A1 is sized very close to that of... [Read More...]
Electric Audi R8 out in 2012 – code name E Tron
Audi E Tron Im not too sure about this Max Power paint job – or the concept of electric cars but the styling on this future model is spot on and builds upon the already stunning R8 looks. Based upon the E-Tron concept car shown first at the Frankfurt motor show it is set to be Audi’s flagship Electric sports car for the time being. When released the price tag will be £120,000 and so it will cost mode than the R8 and R8 V10 models... [Read More...]
Audi R8 Diesel cancelled
Audi R8 Diesel cancelled The much hyped release of a diesel powered Audi R8 looks like it’s gone up in smoke with the announcement that Audi have binned plans to develop the R8 variant of its 2 seat supercar. Audi have put this down to being unable to justify the development costs associated with making this model into production. The R8 V12 Tdi was first displayed at the Detroit motor show way back in 2008 but has yet the enter production stage.... [Read More...]
Audi TTRS close to launch
Audi TTRS with Bad credit Audi are very close to the launch of the new RS offering the TTRS. Like the Phoenix rising from the flames Audi have brough back to life the 5 cylinder engine so loved in the 80’s Quattro cars. The TTRS is based upon a turbo’d 2.5L Tfsi that gives out 340ps and 450Nm of torque. Putting this power onto the tarmac is the Quattro all wheel drive system to make sure nothing is wasted.A high performance 18″ braking... [Read More...]
Audi A5 Sportback option released
Audi-a5-sportback available on non status Well it certainly was to be expected but Audi have released shots and details of the forthcoming A5 Saloon/Sportback option. The A5 coupe has always been on of those cars that looked quite big from the outside but the rear seats were tight but Audi have decided to improve in this with the 5 door – four seater version of the ever popular A5.The 2.0 TFSI (178 and 208bhp) and 3.2-litre FSI petrol units,... [Read More...]
Audi A1 concept at Goodwood
Audi A1 Concept Audi are set to show of the new A1 Supermini concept car at this years Goodwood festival of speed. Aimed at grabbing some of the Mini Cooper and Cooper S customers this little baby will be four wheel drive and have two engines – get that! The front will have VW/Audi’s 1.4 litre turbo engine with 150 bhp and the rear wheels will be powered by a 41bhp electric motor. As with everything Audi touch – this one is sure... [Read More...]
Audi R2 announced
Audi R2 This is the first released shots of the Audi R2 that has been announced and helps reinforce the fact that the Audi product range is the world’s best. With new collaborations with Porsche in the pipeline with the RS5 and the new R8 model with V10 power they are certainly taking over the market. The R2 is thought to have been developed with the VW R32 four wheel drive system – the Haldex. Engines are thought to include many existing... [Read More...]
Audi R8 V10
Audi R10 displayed at Detroit
Audi r10 front view 2009 sees Audi release the latest version of the ever popular R8 supercar. The R10 is named after the v10 engine as used int he A8 saloons with a 5.2 compared to the previous 4.2 in the R8. The latest R8 pushes out 525 bhp 391lb of torque which is much more than the V8’s 420 Bhp. 0-6 timings are now 3.9 seconds and it will reach 196 mph top speed with a mpg of 17.17.Other differences to be found on the R10 are the new and... [Read More...]