2011 Anderson Germany Audi R8 Hyper Black

ANDERSON Germany from Dusseldorf helps a practically perfect Audi R8 with specific interventions to attract unlimited attention. First, the performance of 5.2 liter engine and 525 hp was increased, that provides now up to 8700 rpm, 589 hp and accordingly grown torque. This power increase was implemented through the Rennkats exhaust system (this alone allows to save 22 kg weight), a software optimization, and air filter modification. Of course, the exhaust path has a remote-controlled valve adjusting system that lets the driver opt from three different levels of noise. So much for the “inner values”.



Among external and thus visible changes, it is worth to mention exclusive carbon-coated 19-inch rims painted in body color with edging in Racing Orange style. Through the rim, the brake caliper is visible, of course, painted in Racing Orange as well.



On the other hand, the carbon exterior package should also be mentioned which, apart from the window frames, has “covered” various other parts like the front spoiler lip, rear spoiler for improved downforce, the rear diffuser and the mirror. All windows and rear lights were tinted. Last but not least is the expensive paint finish in black mirror which Anderson worthily called Hyper Black. This paint gives the R8 V10 somewhat a black soul.



The interior finish with matte black carbon fiber leather combined with orange Alcantara holds any comparison. At this point, this so-called carbon interior package includes the handbrake handle, the radio visor, the ashtray, the handles of the seat adjustment, door panels, and the side panels of the center console and shifter surround. And finally, the already first-rate sports steering wheel was additionally enhanced with visible carbon.

Audi A1 Hybird

Audi will not only be displaying its all-new A1 minicar at October’s Tokyo Motor Show but it will also unveil its new hybrid drive system. Targeted at premium small cars such as BMW’s Mini, the new A1 will come as a three-door hatch and be priced less than €20,000 when it goes on sale in 2010.



Production of the new minicar will top 100,000 units per year and it may be joined by a new ’shooting brake’ mini-estate, a drop-top roadster and possibly a new Q1 mini-SUV, reports Auto Motor und Sport. The source also told that a mild hybrid option will be available as well as more conventional TSI and FSI petrol engines and TDI diesels.



This rendering gives us a preview as to what the final version may look likes and shows that designers are going with conventional hatchback styling and will incorporate Audi’s familiar oversized grille.



Sister brand Volkswagen, meanwhile, will showcase its own minicar concept at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show. The VW car will be built on a new low cost platform and will feature a rear-engined RWD layout and is expected to be sold in emerging markets for under €8,000.

2011 Audi R8 Spyder

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro - exceptional performance and breathtaking dynamism coupled with the intense sensations of open-top driving. Its lightweight cloth top opens and closes fully automatically; several body parts are made of a carbon fiber composite material.



The V10 engine produces 386 kW (525 hp) and launches the open-top two-seater to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 4.1 seconds on its way to a top speed of 313 km/h (194.49 mph).

2013 Audi R8 E-Tron

The idea behind the E-Tron R8 was not to change the look and feel of the vehicle, but how it performed. That being said, Audi has done very little in the way of exterior or interior changes to the car except for the wild paint job shown on the car at Le Mans. All of the right supercar parts are still apparent and it looks like the E-Tron means business on the track. Out front the large grill and air intakes on the front bumper will still help to cool the brakes. Signature Audi LED daytime-running lights flow beautifully around the teardrop headlights. This form of lighting has made its way from humble beginnings into nearly every manufacturers tool bag, but Audi still does it best. As your eyes move towards the rear of the car it is hard to miss the large air intakes behind the doors that were mainly for cooling a very hot engine. The engine is missing, but the batteries produce plenty of heat on their own. Nothing in the rear has really changed except for the delete on the exhaust exits.



The R8 E-tron is powered by four motors – two on the front and two in the rear axles that each connect to their respective wheel by the use of a small shaft. By using the four motor setup this R8 delivers 313 hp and 4,500 Nm (3,319 lb-ft) of torque. It is capable of accelerating from 0 to 62 mph in 4.8 seconds. The true four-wheel drive system allows the Audi to become a full fledged Quattro car. The system is capable of delivering balanced power to the front and rear wheels, but prefers to give 70% to the rear and 30% to the front wheels when conditions are right. By having four completely separate motors the onboard computer is also able to make the smallest adjustments to power outputs so that understeer and oversteer can be corrected.



Even though the batteries weigh 1,212.54 lbs, this new Audi is able to come up with a final curb weight of 3,527.40 lb. This is thanks in large part to the aluminum body and Audi space frame technology. The special package of the Audi E-Tron technology platform provides a 42:58 weight distribution between the front and rear axles and therefore ensures perfect balance and driving dynamics. There is a triangular double wishbone suspension positioned in the front while the back gets a trapezoidal-link rear suspension. This is balanced on 19" wheels.



A cable and plug allow the Audi R8 E-Tron’s energy storage to be powered by your household current of 230 volts/16 amperes. Charging time is about 6-8 hours when the battery has been completely depleted and goes down to about 2.5 hours when high voltage is used. During braking the car is able to convert the energy provided into a useful source for the electronic systems helping to extend the range.

2011 Audi R18 TDI

McNISH & AUDI TO GIVE RACE DEBUT OF R18 TDI IN SPA 1,000KM



Allan McNish gives the new Audi R18 TDI an important race débu



t when the Scotsman competes in the second round of the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup at Spa in Belgium of Saturday (7 May).



McNish lines-up with regular co-drivers Tom Kristensen (Denmark) and Dindo Capello (Italy) in the new diesel-engined R18 Coupé for the 1,000km race around the stunning 4.35-mile Spa-Francorchamps track.



Spa takes on the added importance of it being the first and only race for the R18 TDI before the Le Mans 24 Hours (11-12 June) meaning Audi Sport will use the near six-hour race in the Ardennes region as a full, three-car "dress rehearsal" for the prestigious French race.



"It's essentially two races in one because I'll have one eye on the Spa race and claiming as many points towards the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup as possible while also looking at the bigger picture of the Le Mans 24 Hours," stated Allan who finished third in the corresponding Belgian race 12 months ago.



"Although we tested at Le Mans recently, we'll learn a lot more about the new Audi R18 TDI and also how it fares against the competition at Spa. The 20-minute qualifying session on Friday afternoon will be the first time when we'll see the true performance of all of the new cars because it will be the first time when everybody is on the same playing field together at the same time.



"Dindo, Tom and myself were very close at Spa last year in the R15 TDI which we ran in a Le Mans track set-up. We have a good chance going into the event but it will be a testing one and I am looking forward to seeing how things shake out."



McNish, Kristensen and Capello recovered superbly to claim fourth place at the chequered flag in the opening ILMC race at Sebring, the trio having led the field several times before one of the "factory" Peugeot sportscars miscalculated an overtaking manoeuvre and hit their Audi R15 TDI with Capello at the wheel.



"Spa gives us a chance to bounce back in the ILMC from the disappointment of not taking top honours at Sebring in March," continued McNish. "We managed to salvage fourth position and get some points on the board and hopefully Spa will give us another opportunity of a good points haul."



A magnificent field of 60-cars is entered for the Spa race. Meanwhile ILMC organisers have announced that a six-hour race at Zhuhai in China will close the seven-race series on 12 November – McNish and Kristensen having claimed second place in the corresponding race last year.



"Spa is a circuit that every driver looks forward to and this year more than most for us at Audi Sport because of the R18 TDI's race debut," continued McNish. "We were up against our competition at the Le Mans test day and we know it's very fierce. As a driver when you finish a lap around Spa, you know you have worked very hard for it."



Aston Martin Racing to sit out Spa to continue AMR-One Development



Gaydon, 28 April 2011. Aston Martin Racing has made the decision not to contest the 1000km of Spa Francorchamps on 7th May, but instead to focus on the ongoing AMR-One testing and development programme.



The ground up developed AMR-One, Aston Martin's new LMP1 prototype racer which features a new turbo-charged direct injection 2.0 litre straight six petrol engine experienced difficulties at the Le Mans test with the engine plasma cylinder lining. The ambitious project which is still in its early stages of a three year plan began in September last year.



David Richards, Aston Martin Racing Chairman said: "We could go to the Spa 1000km race in May, but this race meeting will set an agenda for us that doesn't allow us to achieve what we need to accomplish. We need to complete our testing at our own pace including engine, aero and long distance tests."

Audi A3 Sedan Concept

Audi presents A3 concept in Geneva



Attractive concept car as a four-seater notchback sedan

Five-cylinder, 300 kW (408 hp) turbocharged engine with quattro drive

Based on the successor to the Audi A3





Audi will present an attractive technological concept car based on the coming generation of the Audi A3 at the 81st International Geneva Motor Show in early March 2011. The four-seater notchback sedan offers a glimpse of the future expansion of the A3 family.



The sporty yet elegant design of the Audi A3 concept integrates the single-frame grille with its tapered upper corners and headlights with the latest generation of LED technology. The low, flowing roof dome and a coupe-like, low C pillar are among the defining features of the side view.



The Audi A3 concept is 4.44 meters (14.57 feet) long, 1.84 meters (6.04 feet) wide and just 1.39 meters (4.56 feet) high. These proportions emphasize the dynamism of the car's appearance, as do the performance figures for the drive unit. The five-cylinder turbocharged engine has a power output of 300 kW (408 hp). It distributes its power to all four wheels through a seven-speed S tronic transmission and permanent all-wheel drive.

Audi A5 by Project Kahn

Bradford/England - Project Kahn's discerning customers have often pushed Afzal Kahn to produce an Audi which is not only optically different but sportier with a more intense driving experience!



And the result of Afzal Kahn's dalliance with the new 07/57 3.0 Audi A5 sport offers a whole new breadth of excitement, taking the Audi A5 to a whole new dimension.



Afzal Kahn's philosophy was always to combine mechanical perfection and exterior beauty, and the Project Kahn pearl white Audi A5 is wholly unmistakable, with every external modification serving to coax greater performance from the car.



The A5's smooth, extended contour is immediately recognizable with an outstanding styling package consisting of a front and rear bumper unit with side blades, rear boot spoiler and a stainless steel sports quad exhaust system.



Inside is the "bespoke touch" with a complete quilted leather interior in perforated nappa. In addition, a lowered suspension (35mm), pearl silver door mirrors, pearl front and rear diffuser, red dials in matt finish, pearl silver door mirrors, stainless steel kick plates and billet aluminum pedals - demonstrates improved interaction, precise control of the wheels and the car as a whole with a sense of power, performance and style.



Evolved through skilled artistic innovation and state-of-the art manufacturing and materials technology- our 21-inch RSL lightweight wheels with black and red stripes - exemplify what A. Kahn Design is all about: elegance and skilled artistic innovation.



Project Kahn has a tradition of making super-sport versions of successful models. As one of the UK's leading design houses, we recognise the importance of staying true to the original design themes of cutting edge luxury vehicles, while evolving them to achieve a new and dynamic appearance.

A complete Project Kahn Audi A5 Coupe Sport will cost £31,875.00.

Audi R18 Evolution 2

Ingolstadt, March 25, 2011 – Audi has put the next stage of its R18 project to the test: The latest version of its new diesel race car, which will appear in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, was test-driven for the first time in the USA.



The "Evolution 2" Audi R18 is the result of the findings of previous test drives and wind tunnel testing, with a particular focus on improved aerodynamic efficiency and cooling of the interior of its V6 TDI engine. It clocked up its first test kilometers on a proving ground in Florida last week, as the 12 Hours of Sebring were held.



The Audi R18 made its first public testing appearance after the 12-hour race in Sebring. Since then, internet forums have been abuzz with comments and discussions concerning the new, enclosed LMP1 race car. The comments on the photos and videos of the vehicle range from "magic" to "looks like a stealth airplane" and "sounds like a jet."



Two "Evolution 2" R18 vehicles (chassis numbers 101 and 102) were put to the test during the four days of testing in Sebring, together with an R15 TDI as a reference vehicle. All ten Audi racing drivers were involved in testing the three vehicles, clocking up thousands of test kilometers to generate important findings relating to vehicle setup, aerodynamics, tires, cooling, and reliability.



The two R18 vehicles set off on their return journey to Europe as airfreight. Starting Monday, they will be dismantled and thoroughly analyzed at Audi Sport in Ingolstadt.



The Audi R18 will make its next appearance on the famous racetrack in Le Mans, when the definitive design of the vehicle for the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2011 will be unveiled at the official testing day on April 24. The R18 is scheduled to compete for the first time in the 6-hour race in Spa-Francorchamps on May 7. This year's 24 Hours of Le Mans will take place on June 11/12.

2011 Audi A7

Several pictures of the 2011 Audi A7 have leaked ahead of the car’s unveiling tomorrow. As expected, the production version closely resembles the Audi A7 Sportback concept which debuted at the 2009 North American International Auto Show.



The front end features an aggressive bumper, LED headlights, and a single frame grille. In profile, the Audi A7 suffers from a minor case of Panamera-itus. Thankfully, the sloping roofline mitigates the styling concessions of the rear hatch, but overall, it still leaves something to be desired.



Inside, the cabin boasts leather upholstery, wood trim, and a pop-up navigation system. The overall design is reminiscent of the Audi A8, but there are subtle differences which make the Audi A7 cockpit unique. The door pads are redesigned, the center console is revised, and the dashboard has more wood trim.



Under the hood, engine options will include a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 with 272 PS (200 kW), a 4.2 liter V8 with 377 PS (277 kW), a 3.0-liter TDI with 253 PS (184 kW), and a 4.2 liter TDI with 355 PS (258 kW). Regardless of what engine is selected, a seven-speed DSG transmission and Quattro all-wheel drive will be standard.



Stay tuned to WCF for full coverage of the Audi A7′s unveiling at the Pinakothek der Moderne museum in Munich.

2009 Mariani Audi S8 V10

The car tuning firm from Germany, Mariani have released a power and aerodynamic package for the Audi S8 V10 recently. The V10 Audi S8 engine tuning boosted the total output from 450 hp to 501 hp, an increase of 51 hp for a simple modification. Also the Mariani Audi S8 V10 comes lowered by 55-60 mm, and as you can see it doesn’t look like a car that can be daily driven. It has a stiffer chassis with the suspension upgrades, and an aftermarket exhaust system was installed that allows more flow. The prices for these upgrades have not yet been released, however there are a few more parts available.

2010 AVUS Audi TT-RS

With it’s five cylinders and four wheel drive, the Audi TT-RS is a unique car, and the tuning firm at AVUS Performance has taken it to the next level. Delivering plenty of horsepower, the stock Audi TT-RS produces 340 hp and 332 ft lbs of torque. This allows for a 0-60 mph time of 4.6 seconds, which in AVUS Performance’s eyes, is not nearly enough. They were able to bring the Audi beyond expectations by boosting the engine to a stunning 460 bhp with more than 472 ft lbs of torque. That improved the 0-60 time to a mere 3.8 seconds, with a top speed of 194 mph. Along with the power upgrades, AVUS also improved the looks and aerodynamics of the Audi TT-RS

Audi

The Audi AG , based in Ingolstadt in Bavaria is a German automobile manufacturer, theVolkswagen group belongs.

The brand name is a play on words to circumvent the naming rights of the former motor vehicle manufacturer Horch . Company founder August Horch , the A. Horch & Cie. Motor Car Works Zwickau with the CFO had left disagreements to and looked for a company name (company) for his new company and found him in a proposal by a Zwickau high school students, the listening to the Latin translated. ^[4] Audi is imperative singular ofaudire (in German, listen , listen ), meaning "Listen!" or just "listening". On 25 April 1910 was the Audi car factories in Zwickau GmbH in the commercial register of the city of Zwickau entered. 1928 took DKW , Audi works. Both companies were part of the 1932Auto Union .

2011 Audi Auto Union Type C e-tron Toy Car Study

Audi will showcase a selection of model cars and other products, including the Auto Union Type C e-tron at the 2011 International Toy Fair in Nuremberg (February 3-8). The toy car is a concept study with a fully-electric drive based on the firm’s limited edition pedal car, which is sold through is quattro GmbH subsidiary.



The one-of-a-kind Auto Union Type C e-tron boasts a hand-finished body made of aluminum and carbon-look material. Measuring 2.32 meters (91.34 inches) in length and 97 centimeters (38.2 inches) in width, the 1:2 scale model is suitable for children as well as adults up to 1.8 meters (5’11”) tall.

2011 Anderson Germany Audi Q7 SUV

Tuning specialist Anderson Germany has got its hands on the most insane version of Audi's Q7 SUV, the flagship V12 TDI model. In stock form, the 12-cylinder oil-burner generates an output of 500 horsepower and a ludicrous 1,000 Nm (757.56 lb-ft) of torque from six liters of displacement, enough to get the all-wheel drive model to 100km/h (62mph) in 5.5 seconds. A new air filter and software optimizations from Anderson Germany help increase output by 10 per cent to 550-horsepower.



The tuning firm also fitted the Q7 V12 TDI with new brakes featuring eye-popping red-calipers and a lowering module for the suspension.



Next up on Anderson Germany's list is the exterior enhancements, which come in the form of a carbon fiber package for the front grille surround, mirror caps, rear diffuser and roof rails, while all logos, the air-vents, the twin tail pipes and the grille are finished in a shiny black color. The smoked lights at the back and a new set of 22-inch alloy wheels with black spokes shod in 295/30 22 tires all around, are also part of the package.



For the interior, the tuning company proposes white carbon-applications on the dashboard, steering wheel and doors, while the seating surfaces and door panels are upholstered in leather and quilted black Alcantara with contrasting white seems. Optionally, Anderson Germany also offers a matching child seat. The new LED lights round off the interior upgrades.



The German tuner has not given pricing yet on the new Q7 V12 TDI package.

2011 Project Kahn Audi Q7

British tuner Project Kahn released a comprehensive styling package for the German SUV to improve the look of the 2011 Audi Q7. Taking inspiration from the firm’s previous Q7 project, the bodykit includes widened wheel arches, front wings with vents, modified bumpers and a rear roof wing. Kahn RS-X alloys round up the exterior changes.



In interior of Project Kahn Audi Q7 there all seven seats are clad in black perforated Nappa leather with contrasting Maranello Red stripes, while passengers sitting at the back can enjoy the entertainment package that includes two headrest-mounted 7-inch TFT screens, DVD player, wireless headsets and remote control.



Also is equipped the white speedometer and red rev-counter, new sill plates.

2011 Senner Audi A1

Senner Tuning has released a sports kit for the gasoline powered 1.4 TFSI model on the new Audi A1. Starting with the 1.4-liter motor which gains a new free-flow air filter, a reconfigured ECU and a custom stainless steel exhaust system. These upgrades help raise output on the gasoline engine from 122 horsepower and 200Nm of torque to 156 horsepower and 250Nm.



Sports package for Audi A1 is complemented by black-polish 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in S1 Evo tires from Hankook, and sports springs that lower the car's ride height by 35mm. The price for the basic tuning kit is €4,590 or the US equivalent to $6,100.



In addition, Senner Tuning also offers a variety of other goodies such as a full sports suspension with custom height, rebound and compression adjustment, carbon trim for the interior and LED rear lights.

Novo Audi S4 Sedan 2011

2011 Audi S4 Sedan O S4 é uma edição orientada para o desempenho do sedã A4, que estreou em seu processo atual em 2008, ultimamente. O S4 novo rolo não permite que um ser transformável, desde a A4 queda superior é a existência extintos na lembrança de um ainda a ser reveladas A5 conversível.

O S4 é coletiva em torno de um redesenhado TFSI de 3,0 litros. A usina gera 333 hp e 325 libra-pés de força, com a melhoria de um supercharger. Os tiros de ninhada de 62 mph em apenas 5,1 segundos.

O rap acionada pelo motor que aciona o dispositivo mecânico fornece trato conjunto sonoro de velocidade vadia. O 3.0 TFSI dá a sua força máxima a 2.500 rpm e mantém este constantemente até 4.850 rpm.Em artes ordinal, o veículo acelera 50-75 km / h em 4,4 segundo na posição vertical. Graças ao gás extremamente grossos caminhos V6 é dito para concluir ainda autor suscetíveis do que um equivalente naturalmente aspirado.

estatísticas de desempenho não são os únicos dados restaurado com o novo S4. A economia de combustível também tem aumentado de 26 a proporcionalidade gritante. O carro alcança cerca de 24 milhas por galão, de acordo com a Audi.

Os clientes podem optar entre um caso de perfuração elétrico de seis velocidades, ou uma de sete velocidades S-Tronic "Arte de dupla embreagem. A DSG pode ser operado em uma média exercício via pás, ou em um modo automatizado. Com sua relação parafernália schoolwide propagação de 8.0:1, o caso de sete velocidades promete trabalhar pelo poder alargada ea força do 3.0 TFSI.

O quattro all-wheel drive-sistema de 40 por cento de sua força para a batota rodas e 60 proporcional ao nutrir rodas, sob condições restritas. Ela pode divergir arranjo em frações de segundos, conforme necessário, tendo como alguns de 100 a proporcionalidade do índice de sair para frente ou rosto.

A arte de S-Tronic é ainda complementada com a locomover atributo Superior Audi, que permite que a madeira a escolher entre "acalmar" automóvel "ou" cortar "os modos. Esses modos afetam fastness movimento, a atividade do acelerador, eo sensível de controle de velocidade. Se o objeto for accoutered com o agrupamento operatório MMI, uma média de 4 procurable é que o utilitário pode documento de acordo com suas preferências