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Present with the new 2013 Audi S7, the Ingolstadt-based sports a stunning back-sedan with a bear V8 engine under the hood. Forget thoughts seem to high fuel prices and eco-friendly small cars in the face of the delicious curves of the S7. Because you deserve nothing else.

Externally, 2013 Audi S7 is reminiscent of his siblings from the Audi model range. Cooling sober design meets luxurious details and makes the S7 an eyecatcher. Depending on the angle of the new Audi looks graceful, agile and brawny-wide.

The latter impression is reinforced mainly by the large 19-inch wheels with tires in 255mm width. The exterior of the S7, there are numerous chrome details such as moldings and mirrors that give the glider a particularly noble impression. So combine in the design of the S7 elegance and sportiness in an ideal manner.

The interior of the Audi S7 also impresses with cool luxury. Here a lot of black meets lots of gray and silver and the highest quality workmanship and materials. Sports seats provide optimal support during fast cornering and the thick leather steering wheel provides good grip in the hand, so that the noble athletes have absolutely under control.

The inside story on the Audi S7 leave no doubt of his determination: a 4.0-liter V8 engine with 420 horsepower that Audis beau fired in 4.7 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h Permanent four-wheel drive and standard air suspension do their sporty driving behavior and contribute to the audi S7 at much.

But Audi has in mind when developing the 2013 Audi S7, not only in beauty and athleticism, but also the fuel consumption is not ignored. Depending on the speed of S7 runs with only four of its eight cylinders, resulting in an average consumption of 9.6 liters to a respectable 100 km. With all the compelling arguments for the latest coup from Ingolstadt, the question remains about the price: from EUR 79 900.00 and one is from Audi S7 can call his own.

At Auto China in Beijing. The new Audi Q3 Concept will emphasize its sporty nature even in SUVs.



Under the hood is a 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder engine developing 265 kW/360 hp, accelerating the vehicle lowered by 2.5 inches in 5.2 seconds from zero to one hundredth The top speed is 265 km / h For more fresh air it provides an open air filter. Gears are changed by a seven-speed automatic, which distributes power to all four wheels. The power station is decorated with a large carbon plate.

Audi is the concept car on a special shade of blue, carbon and polished aluminum. Visually, it can be seen among them a new bumper and a revised grille in brushed and polished aluminum. The grid was used in black and the lights are dimmed. For a more aggressive appearance, a front spoiler, which is painted matte black at the bottom. At the rear are a massive diffuser and a subtle roof edge spoiler, the rear lights are dimmed. For a rich appearance and filled wheel arches provide 20-inch aluminum wheels.

The interior is dominated by black and blue. Seats and dashboard are covered with black leather and Alcantara, as a contrast, the decorative panels with blue carbon fiber provided. Thanks to a large glass roof, lots of light coming into the interior. When Audi tachometer went to the presentation of country - the figures are painted in Chinese characters.

Whether the car finds its way into the series has not yet been determined. Possible but would be a similar interpreted Q3 RS model that the previous top model, the 2.0 TFSI would 155kW/211 with prices starting at $ 48,934.02 , surpassing even then.

The Audi nanuk quattro concept at the 2013 IAA shows an exciting show car, which is a blend of SUV and sports car.


Nanuk the Audi quattro concept is certainly one of the most exciting show cars at this years IAA. It was jointly developed by Audi and the designers of Italdesign Giugiaro. His crossover concept that combines the dynamism of a high-performance sports car with quattro Audis expertise in road, track and off-road.

The blend of sports car and SUV presents itself emphasizes dynamic and very consistent. With a length of 454.1 inches, a width of 199 cm and a height of 133.7 cm combines the nanuk quattro concept and especially the benefits of a sports car and offers only two people. Only the high ground clearance is a tribute to the SUV character.

The drive is a 5.0-liter V10 TDI with an output of 544 hp (400 kW) and a maximum torque of 1,000 Nm for use. The sprint from 0 to 100 km / h does the sleek concept car in 3.8 seconds, top speed is 305 km / h


The consumption of around 1,900 kilos crossovers is intended to be as low as 7.8 liters per 100 kilometers. For a good road then not only ensures the quattro all-wheel drive, but also the air suspension "adaptive air suspension".

Depending on the application, the driver can adjust the ground clearance of nanuk quattro in three stages. In automatic mode, the vehicle by itself provides for optimal ground clearance.


For a lot of fun and a good driving dynamics, the integral steering to provide. At low and medium speeds, the rear wheels are turned against the front wheels up to nine degrees, this reduces the turning circle.

At higher speeds, the system proposes the rear wheels up to an angle of 2.5 degrees in the same direction to the front wheels and thus improving stability.


Inside, the show car is also very futuristic design and reduced to the essentials. Much carbon and aluminum provide a sporty touch. A freely programmable instrument cluster informs the driver about all the important things.

Even if the nanuk quattro concept was conceived only as a show car, it shows that Niche is still occupied and thus still leaving room for a new model.

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The chassis and suspension specialists from Eibach Audi have not made more dynamic.
The Audi A5 coupé is even in standard trim a lot of fun. The specialists from Eibach but have reworked again and missed a few changes to the A5, which let him get on the track top performance.


The standard 333 hp (245 kW) were not modified, only the optimum chassis set-up using the slogan "From motorsport to the road" is to give the S5 even more dynamic.

Used are the Eibach Pro-Kit B12, the Anti-Roll-Kit Performance stabilizers and the Pro-Spacer Wheel Spacers. Depending on the application, you can choose between three different wheel and tire combinations to improve the performance even further.

The B12 Pro Kit Complete suspension is based on the Pro-Kit performance suspension springs and specially tuned monotube gas pressure shock absorbers from Bilstein. A high degree of dynamism, precise response and large reserves in the border area while guaranteeing in all driving situations, a motor sport worthy of sovereignty.

The subtle lowering the center of gravity will also produce more optical proximity to the Audi A5 DTM car - especially in conjunction with the car lamination in motorsport look.

With all the conversion work, the Audi S5 feels on the track well and, in addition to the excellent driving performance again an increase in driving dynamics.

Audis flagship sports gets a facelift. Meanwhile, the new 2015 Audi R8 models are almost undisguised way. Small design changes have a major impact. And in matters of power is also something to do.

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Narrow strip of light
Most it has taken the Audi R8, the front-end design: The headlights are much narrower and more focused look on the street - LED technology makes it possible. This will also involve an adjustment of the air intakes located below the headlights. Glue on the prototype, two dark stripes on tape the top corners of the single-frame grille, but the changes can be observed: Here, the designers sharpened and converted to contour around corners. At the rear are the lights changed and the huge tailpipes oval instead of circular cross-section.

More Power
With the facelift may be associated with a new, more athletic suspension tuning. There is also in terms of performance up a gear. The power of the V8 in the R8 4.2 FSI sucker could increase to 430 hp to 450 hp. The V10 with 525 hp in the R8 5.2 FSI in its performance could easily shoot up from 525 hp to 560 hp - including the limited edition of 333 copies R8 GT already with such a force is on the way.

Both engine variants of the Audi R8 are currently still combined with an R-tronic automated-called six-speed manual transmission. This will probably be replaced by a very sporty Marinated double-clutch transmission with seven speeds. The R8 will be facelifted in the course of 2012 to have. A new generation is then 2015th.

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2014 Audi RS6 Avant brings the sporty station wagon on the market so far, a top speed of up to 305 km / h.


Despite downsizing brings Audi RS6 Avant with the back a thoroughbred sports wagon on the market, which must indeed get along with two fewer cylinders, but has risen at the performance and efficiency.

In the new RS6 Avant has a 4.0 TFSI twin turbo V8 used, which have an output of 560 hp has (412 kW) and the sporty station wagon in just 3.9 seconds from a standing start to 100 km / h conveyed.

The maximum torque of 700 Nm is available from 1750 to 5500 rev / min ready, making the RS6 Avant can also at any time, show its full force.

As standard, the maximum speed to 250 km / h is limited, with the optional dynamic package then is 280 km / h, and those who choose the Dynamic Package Plus can, even up to 305 km / h on the way to be.


Despite the further improved performance of the new RS6 is more economical than its predecessor by 40% on the road, on average, to only 9.8 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers are needed.

Reached the low consumption including through the cylinder deactivation system, which transforms the V8 at part load in a 4-cylinder. Within hundredths of a second, the system switches from a bold step on the accelerator, but back in the 8-cylinder mode, so that the driver does not notice when he is on the road with only 4 cylinders.

Switching is via an 8-speed Tiptronic, which shines through even shorter shift times and of course also has a sport mode. Thus, the enormous power is also perfectly placed on the road, has the RS6 Avant over the proven quattro all-wheel drive, which also features a self-locking center differential with increased barrier value.


Thanks to the standard air suspension of the RS6 is not only perfect on the road, he can be moved very comfortable and recommended, also as long-distance vehicle. Optionally, there is also the firmer sports suspension plus with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC).

The performance was also adjusted the brakes, optional but you can also order from carbon-fiber ceramic brake discs, which is recommended for customers who want to move their RS6 on racetracks.

Visual level, the Audi RS6 Avant in the attachments all around and an even sharper front end. As standard, the RS6 Avant with 20 "alloy wheels fitted, on request, but there are also 21-inch wheels provide further individualisation are also two styling packages -. Matt aluminum or carbon - to choose from.


Inside the RS6 Avant is then also completely tuned for sportiness. The RS-sport seats with prominent side bolsters and integrated headrests in black Alcantara / leather combination sting just as striking as the RS-design speedometer with black dials, white dials and red needles.

The RS6 Avant also boasts the generous space of the A6 Avant and offers up to 1,680 liters of cargo space. Ex works are also xenon plus headlights, LED tail lights, the parking system plus, cruise control, 3-zone climate control, the Audi sound system with 10 speakers and the MMI navigation on board.

On request there is also still LED headlights, ceramic brakes, a head-up display, the driver assistance systems and a Bang & Olufsen sound system with 15 speakers and 1,200 watts of power.

When exactly the Audi RS6 Avant is available at the dealer, Audi has yet to reveal unfortunately.


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With the equipment "amplified" Audi is now offering for the A1 and the A1 Sportback at each special edition red and white models. Three levels of "amplified red" and "amplified white" there.

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Audi offers the A1 and the A1 Sportback now each as either white or red special edition models. They are A1 "amplified red" or "amplified white". Base is always the upscale Ambition equipment line, which is available for each engine. The amplified features bring together special equipment by Audi, quattro GmbH and Audi Genuine Accessories department. Three different, are ordered to each other constructive amplified levels.


Amplified with a matte film for the hood
The first stage is called amplified. Here, the curved roof, the S line roof spoiler, the exterior mirror housings and the single-frame grille have a high-gloss black. It also includes 17-inch alloy wheels in five-spoke design with black inserts and a transparent, matte film for bonnet, roof and tailgate. The air vents inside emit-cuffs in the body color. The black sports seats are in the amplified version Korsorot red stitching, the white version comes with amplified rock in which gray. Fields marked with welts on each floor mats have matching colors.


Spoiler package in the package plus amplified
About the amplified equipment plus the variant amplified ranks. Who orders it receives, a black roof lining, the LED interior lighting package and a color-matched ignition key. In addition to the surrounds of the air vents are now the center console and the interior mirror housing painted in body color. Splendor in the footwell bring steel-caps for the pedals and footrest. The special covers the exterior color-keyed spoiler package "competition kit Aerodynamic" and LED taillights. In addition, the rear diffuser is painted in glossy black.


Amplified includes advanced S-Line interior
At the top of the Edition equipment, the advanced version is amplified. It is subject to the A1, making the more than 122 hp. In addition to the features of the amplified and amplified levels plus the interior features are the "S line" sports package included. These S sports seats with black upholstery in "Silk Nappa leather" with contrasting seams in Korsorot or dark silver. The back bowls are painted in glossy white or glacier Misano. Accordingly, printed floor mats round out the color scheme. The rear glass is tinted, the growing parts of the "competition kit Aerodynamic" and the large roof spoiler, both painted in glossy black. Rounding off the package with Xenon plus headlights and matte black 18-inch five-spoke wheels.


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At the IAA, the 2013 Audi Sport quattro concept shows how the new version of the legendary Sport quattro could look that was to marvel at the IAA 30 years ago.


The legendary Sport quattro in 1983 celebrated its premiere at the IAA, 30 years later, with the Audi Sport quattro concept shows how a tuned to the motor sports vehicle might look like today.

Although the show car has the genes of the original - Quattro in itself, has grown to a length of 460.2 cm but significantly and is also a combination of sportiness and elegance offer. Latest LED - Lighting characterizes the design of the lamp units, while the body shape was designed very muscular.

No matter from which side you look at the concept car that meets a brawny form from any angle and is reminiscent of the Sport quattro from 30 years ago, who was also extremely brawny.


In the interior it is also very sporty, but stands out, in dark gray tones of the interior with much elegance. The designers have focused on the design of the interior to the essentials, and the dashboard looks very tidy and modern.

Here, the Sport quattro concept also offers plenty of space for passengers and even a boot volume of 300 liters, which would certainly be enough for a short break.


During the Sport quattro from 1983 with 306 hp had to find from the long, has released its new Audi Sport quattro with a 700 hp (515 kW) plug-in hybrid drive equipped. Here, the proven 4.0-liter V8 biturbo be combined (412 kW) and an electric motor with 150 hp (110 kW) with 560 hp.

The disk-shaped electric motor is placed between the engine and the transmission TFSI 4.0. It derives its motive power from a lithium-ion battery in the rear, which stores 14.1 kWh. The electric range should be 50 kilometers of consumption per 100 kilometers is just 2.5 liters.


Is switched via a modified 8-speed automatic transmission. For even better traction of quattro all-wheel drive also features a sport differential on the rear axle. The sprint from 0 to 100 km / h should be completed in 3.7 seconds, top speed is 305 km / h.

Too bad it 30 Not already there birthday in the new edition of the Sport quattro Series version, but the concept car is already a very accurate view of what perhaps could be reality in the near future.

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The new Audi A6 Allroad creates, already in its third generation of the balancing act between wagon and SUV skillfully. Which certainly must be said that this is the Allroad rather a gentleman in the sport as a dress is a true adventurer. Anyone looking for a bona fide off-roader should keep more distance from the Allroad, because this is rather intended for heavy tasks on paved roads. But he stands out, however, by the noble appearance of a sports estate. The body of the Audi Allroad Avant combines the elegance of models with the bulkiness of an SUV, and thus provides the unmistakable appearance of the individual Allroad.

2013 Audi A6 Allroad

The off-genes of the Audi A6 Allroad make by an underride protection, permanent four-wheel drive and a four-stage air suspension felt. The latter allows to lift the vehicle by up to 45 millimeters. If you as a driver of the car but once A6 Allroad a trip into the area, a tilt angle display date with the slope in the terrain. Sun is still true on-road feel.

But whether on-road or off road, the safety and comfort features of the Allroad always provide for a smooth ride. These include some genuine Yamaha goodies including a speed limit display, night vision assistant, a Einparkautomatik and a distance cruise control with stop-and-go function. Also, the equipment and the design of the interior leaves nothing to be desired.

The finest materials and quality workmanship produce real luxury feel. The seats are also on longer rides in this vehicle category as comfortable and offer the passengers in the rear have enough leg room. The storage capacity of the trunk is up to 1680 liters, offering ample space for luggage or holiday Weidmann equipment. Hooks, straps and a tub for soiled items to ensure that everything stays in place.

Audi offers the A6 Allroad with two engine variants: a compressor-charged V6 petrol engine developing 310 hp, and with a 3-liter TDI engine, which is available with power 204-313 hp.