02Mar
The Audi RS4 which was released back in 2005 was not expected by everyone to meet headon the BMW M3. Thanks to the quattro AWD, good weight distribution, and a powerful V-8, the RS4 was able to upset its rivals. We are not expecting a replacement of the RS4 since Audi only releases the new version during the final years of a car’s run but carmaker is set to unveil the RS5 to fill in the gap.
The 2011 RS5 from Audi will be uncovered during the Geneva Motor Show this March, and it will have an upgraded powerplant from the RS4 under its hood. The RS5 will have an FSI V-8 engine with a displacement of 4.2L. The engine will have an output of 450 horsepower and will have a torque of 317.15 pound feet between 4000 and 6000 rpm.
The powerful engine of the RS5 will be coupled with a dual clutch gearbox that allows you to shift on 7 speeds with S tronic. The car will also have a center differential for the quattro AWD. The new Audi speed machine can rush from 0 to 62 mph in just 4.6 seconds and is expected to have a top speed of 174 mph.
Despite the impressive performance numbers, the car manages to have a fuel mileage of 21.8 miles per gallon.
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26Jun
Audi is set to release a range of new models with the primary goal of meeting Mercedes-Benz and BMW head on in the market. Some models to be rolled out from the assembly line include an A7 4-door coupe, a premium hatch A1, and a Sportback variant of the A5 Coupe. Audi will rely on these cars to finish first in the race to sell 1.5 vehicles by 2015.
The A5 Sportback is due for release in the European market after it takes the spotlight in the upcoming motor show in Frankfurt this coming September. The tag price for this A5 variant TDI 2.0L model is set at $49855. Spokespersons of the car manufacturer hinted of an even cheaper release by mid of 2010.
The A5 Sportback variant is aimed at offering the elegant lines of the coupe while having the practicality of a wagon. The design revolves around this concept and Audi came up with a 5-door vehicle with a stretched profile featuring a tapering roofline.
The storage in the unit can really handle what a family car should at 980L. That’s what it can take with four adults inside with rear seats folded to accommodate some extra load.
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02Nov
Audi and alternative car fuels have become a trend of its own. With Audi venturing out and trying several new fuel types to try to give consumers what they want and stay ahead of their competition.
Through research Audi and alternative car fuels are on a huge advancement trend. One fuel that Audi has explored is Ethanol or E 85. E 85 Contains 85% of ethanol and 15% of gasoline. They have developed a concept for ethanol that they could employ right away in all their markets. Another route that Audi has looked into is compressed natural gas or CNG. Audi has also been testing the concept of CNG with its new generation of A4 and A5 cars.
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