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Saturday, February 14, 2009
2009 Audi R8 5.2 FSI Quattro
Audi is launching the next variant of its top-of-the-line model. With the R8, the brand has established itself at the forefront of high-end sports cars from the very start – and now comes the R8 V10. Its 5.2-liter, ten-cylinder engine churns out 386 kW (525 hp) and 530 Nm (390.91 lb-ft) of torque, which makes for breathtaking performance. With superior Audi technologies such as quattro all-wheel drive, the lightweight aluminum body, the innovative all-LED headlights, and its striking design, the R8 V10 takes pole position against the competition.The R8 V10 is the result of cumulative know-how from Audi’s string of Le Mans victories. Its naturally aspirated engine combines racing technology such as dry sump lubrication with FSI gasoline...
2010 Audi A7 Sedan and Cabrio
As part of its new model blitz to drive its offerings up from the current 23 cars to a total of 40, Audi is augmenting its lineup with new coupes, soft-roaders and sedans. The new S5 and A5 Cabrios were recently revealed and the Q5 SUV will be heading to North America soon, but not long after Audi plans to bring its A7 four-door coupe to market. The latest details reveal a car targeted at premium buyers with a taste for style and power, with both hard-top and cabriolet versons planned.A very wide range of powertrains will be offered in the A7 and its S7 and RS7 sport-focused variants. Everything from diesel-electric hybrids to 600hp V10s will be found under the hood of one variant or another. The...
2010 Audi R8 V10 Review
For 2010 Audi launched the next variant of its top-of-the-line model. With the R8, the brand has established itself at the forefront of high-end sports cars from the very start – and now comes the R8 V10. Its 5.2-liter, ten-cylinder engine churns out 386 kW (525 hp) and 530 Nm (390.91 lb-ft) of torque, which makes for breathtaking performance. With superior Audi technologies such as quattro all-wheel drive, the lightweight aluminum body, the innovative all-LED headlights, and its striking design, the R8 V10 takes pole position against the competition. The R8 V10 is the result of cumulative know-how from Audi's string of Le Mans victories. Its naturally aspirated engine combines racing technology such as dry sump lubrication with...
Audi pricing for U.S.-spec Q5, starts at $37,200
Audi first debuted its all-new Q5 midsized SUV as far back as the April 2008 Beijing Motor Show but now the vehicle is due to start rolling into U.S. dealerships next week. Audi has confirmed that it will be available with a 3.2L V6 FSI direct injection engine, quattro AWD, and a six-speed Tiptronic automatic. Pricing, announced today, will start at $37,200. The base Audi Q5 Premium starts at $37,200. Pricing for the Audi Q5 Premium Plus starts at $41,500, and the Audi Q5 Prestige starts at $48,200. Prices do not include a destination charge of $825, taxes, title or dealer charges.Overseas the Q5 is available with a compact 2.0L FSI petrol engine and a pair of turbodiesels, displacing 2.0 and 3.0L, as well as...
Audi will present mystery concept in Detroit
Audi is already going to draw plenty of attention at the Detroit Auto Show with the V10 version of the R8 sports car, but that’s not the only trick up Audi’s sleeve. The company has announced there is going to be a surprise on the stand when the show opens on Sunday.We don’t even need inside sources to make a pretty guess that this “surprise” will be the A7 sedan/coupe. The Mercedes CLS competitor has been long-rumored for Detroit.We’d love it if we were wrong, and Audi have really surprise us with something completely new. But as sales are slipping and projects are being killed off, there are very few secrets still out there in the automotive world. Plus, it won’t be bad to finally lay eyes on the A7 either.When...
