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2010 L.A. Auto Show
Two new Audi models making their U.S. auto show debuts in Los Angeles this week show how the German brand intends to raise its profile in the top reaches of the U.S. luxury car market over the coming year.
The main attraction at the L.A. Auto Show is the all-new Audi A7, which will establish a new class of progressive luxury that combines prestige, functionality, elegant design and leading-edge executive technologies. The Audi A7 is scheduled to reach U.S. Audi showrooms next spring.
Sharing the Los Angeles stage will be the new 2011 Audi A8L, which sets the standard for luxury motoring. The long wheelbase version of the Audi flagship line arrives in U.S. showrooms this week, but it already earned high praise from car reviewers for its innovative features, efficiency and luxurious interior appointments.
Los Angeles ranks among the world?s showcase markets for luxury performance driving, which makes it the appropriate venue for the U.S. debut of the exclusive Audi R8 GT supercar and the acclaimed Audi quattro concept study.
Here are more details on the models that Audi will feature at the L.A. Auto Show this year:
Audi A7
Audi
enters a new market segment with the A7. The large five-door model with
the dynamically flowing lines brings together the best of three vehicle
concepts: the sporty elegance of a coupe, the comfort of a sedan and
the practicality of a station wagon. The A7 features a lightweight body
thanks to numerous aluminum components. For Audi, lightweight design is a
fundamental technology for the sustainable mobility of the future. The
elegant interior of the Audi A7 shows a craftsman?s level of
workmanship. The assistance, infotainment and safety
systems come from the luxury class. The 3.0-liter V6engine offers
exceptional performance dynamics with a high level of efficiency. Audi
has harnessed the strengths of a compressor supercharger for the TFSI®
engine.
2011 Audi A8L
The 2011 Audi A8L features a long wheelbase and an optimized 4.2 FSI V8 engine teamed with an all-new 8-speed Tiptronic®
transmission for new levels of smoothness and segment-leading fuel
economy of 17 mpg in city driving and 27 mpg on the highway, according
to the U.S. EPA. Setting new standards of luxury, dynamism and
efficiency, the A8L is a technical work of art combining sportiness and
progressiveness. With an overall length of 17.28 ft, the new Audi A8L is
0.43 ft longer than the normal wheelbase version and 4.8 ft high. The
width remains unchanged at 6.39 ft. The A8L has a body built from
aluminum using the ASF® principle, weighing about 40 percent less than a
comparable steel body and achieving equal or greater fuel efficiency
than leading luxury hybrid vehicles. Audi?s flagship sedan also features
a 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen® sound system, MMI® touch, Audi pre-sense safety features and the Audi signature LED lighting.
Audi R8 GT
The
limited-production version of the Audi R8 GT high-performance sports
car is even more dynamic, lighter, more powerful and faster. The
5.2-liter V10 has been increased to 560 horsepower
and vehicle weight has been reduced by roughly 220 lbs. The R8 GT
accelerates from 0 to 62.14 mph in 3.6 seconds and reaches a top speed
of 198.84 mph. With quattro permanent all-wheel drive the R8 GT is a
driving machine with breathtaking lateral acceleration and
lightning-fast, nearly instantaneous reactions. The 19-inch wheels keep
the car planted firmly on the asphalt, and the available ceramic brakes easily keep the power under control.
Audi quattro concept car
In
celebration of the 30th anniversary of the debut of the quattro, Audi
is presenting the quattro concept car, a thoroughbred driving machine
with 408 horsepower, a five-cylinder turbocharged engine, a lightweight
body and the latest generation of quattro permanent all-wheel drive. The
quattro concept from Audi is also the gold standard for the combination
of winning motor sport qualities with the utmost in everyday
practicality. The foundation is provided by the powerful Audi RS 5, one
of the brand?s sportiest production vehicles ever. The key innovation,
the crown-gear center differential,
is compact, lightweight, and can vary the distribution of power between
the front and rear axles over a broad range, enabling the quattro drive
system to react within milliseconds to coax the maximum of fun and
safety out of every last bit of torque.
Autonomous Audi TTS Pikes Peak
What
once seemed to be the stuff of science fiction ? a car that can safely
operate without direct input from a driver ? is rapidly moving from the
realm of science fiction toward reality. This is being clearly
demonstrated with the Pikes Peak Autonomous Audi TTS coupe research
project, which has become a sensation worldwide. The vehicle features a
pair of trunk-located computers that allow the Autonomous Audi TTS Pikes
Peak to drive on the very edge of its speed and handling limits on a
variety of surfaces, including mountainous conditions, without a driver.
The Autonomous Audi TTS Pikes Peak was developed with the Stanford
University Dynamic Design Lab and the Audi Electronic Research
Laboratory.
Auto Shows 2010 Geneva Auto Show
The 2010 Geneva Auto Show will be featuring the Audi A1, the A8 Hybrid, the show car A1 e-tron, the RS5 and 30 years of quattro®.
Audi A1 Audi is introducing a whole new dimension to the compact class this summer. It is dynamic and high quality, emotional and individual. It condenses all of the virtues of the brand down to less than four meters - a design full of character, uncompromising quality and pioneering efficiency technologies. The agile chassis and powerful engines make the A1 the sportiest car in the segment.
The young customers of the A1 live in major cities and therefore are looking for a vehicle that is designed for the urban environment. Thanks to its compact dimensions, it is very agile and nimble in city traffic and offers a high degree of everyday utility.
The interior of the A1 is also sporty and of high quality. Customers can customize numerous details to tailor the car to their personal tastes. Audi's latest model has a broad portfolio of advanced technologies on board; its infotainment system sets new standards in the segment. The A1 is the first premium automobile in the small compacts class - a true, fully-fledged Audi.
The Audi brand stands for automotive passion. With its agile chassis and powerful engines, the A1 is the sportiest car in its class, and this is readily apparent at first glance. The design is unique and modern. Styling cues placing the A1 in the Audi family include the side line with the distinctive roof arch, the coupe-like C-pillars, the large wheel wells and, of course, the front end with the typical single-frame grille. The hood and rear hatch encompass the body; the tail lights are three-dimensionally molded and present an unmistakable design, day or night.
A8 HybridPower like a big V6, fuel economy like a modest four-cylinder unit - Audi presents the A8 hybrid as a technology concept at the Geneva Motor Show. Its two propulsion units - a 2.0 TFSI and an electric motor - develop a total output of 245 hp of system power and 354.03 lb-ft of torque. This enables the Audi A8 hybrid to accelerate in 7.6 seconds from zero to 62.14 MPH and to achieve a top speed of 146.02 MPH. Yet its average fuel consumption amounts to only 37.94 MPG per 62 miles - the CO2 equivalent is 231.75 grams per mile.
Audi A1 etron
The new e-tron model series from Audi will gain another new member at the
Geneva Motor Show: The Audi A1 e-tron is a Mega City Vehicle (MCV) with an
innovative drive technology. It comes equipped with a powerful electric motor
for zero-emission driving in the city. There is also an internal combustion
engine on board that recharges the battery in exceptional circumstances. The A1
e-tron is very agile thanks to the 102 hp peak power of its electric motor.
The e-tron model family from Audi is just a few months old, but it already has a number of members, for each of which Audi has chosen a different drive technology. The first e-tron, which debuted at the 2009 IAA in Frankfurt/Main, is a near-series high-performance sports car with electric motors for all four wheels. The study shown at the Detroit Motor Show in 2010 is a lightweight, compact two-seater with two electric motors on the rear axle.
The A1 e-tron now presents another approach - a compact electric car in the
premium class. The four-passenger, two-door MCV city car was designed
specifically for use in the metropolitan areas of Europe and North America and
in the rapidly growing megacities of Asia and
The integration of the new technologies shows the holistic approach that Audi is pursuing with electric mobility. The objective is to use the energy with the lowest possible losses. The precise interaction of the components, their intelligent packaging, and the efficient management of the current flows are the product of the expertise that the company has developed in this area.
Behind the three e-tron models is a broadly diverse and modular technology platform that continues to grow very rapidly as Audi drives development forward.
Audi RS5Unbridled power lurking in a classically elegant coupé: the Audi RS 5 will debut at the Geneva Auto Show. The high-revving 4.2-liter V8 with its 450 hp unleashes powerful performance while achieving remarkable fuel economy. The seven-speed S tronicand an innovative center differentialin the quattro drivetraintransmit power to all four wheels.
Developed by quattro GmbH, the RS models comprise the dynamic spearhead of Audi's model range. The RS 5 is the latest torchbearer in a tradition dating back over 15 years to the RS 2 Avant: superior handling in the mid-size class.
2011 NORTH AMERICAN AUTO SHOW
A variant of the electric vehicle, the Detroit showcar Audi e-tron was unveiled at the first major autoshow of 2010. Also showcased was the new A8, Audi's flagship sedan.
The Detroit showcar Audi e-tronAudi is showing an uncompromising purist compact sports car with all-electric drive at the first major auto show of 2010. The Detroit showcar Audi e-tron is the name of this 3.93 meter (154.72 in) long and 1.78 meter (70.08 in) wide but just 1.22 meter (48.03 in) tall two-seater; just a few months after the debut of the Audi e-tron at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, this is now the second electric concept vehicle from the brand with the four rings.
Coupled with the Detroit showcar Audi e-tron's low gross weight of around only 1,350 kilograms (2976.24 lb), high-torque power units driving the rear wheels guarantee commensurate road performance. Two electric motors with a combined output of 150 kW (204 hp) and 2,650 Nm (1954.54 lb-ft) accelerate the coupe with ASF-design aluminum bodyAluminum BodyThe Audi A8 is the first North American car with an aluminum body built according to the Audi Space Frame® principle. Aluminum Body from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in just 5.9 seconds. The Audi e-tron accomplishes the sprint from 60 to 120 km/h (37.28 - 74.56 mph) in a mere 5.1 seconds.
The Detroit showcar Audi e-tron is able to distribute its electric motors' high torqueTorqueTorque is what causes rotational speed to change. Just as greater net forces cause greater linear accelerations, greater torques cause greater rotational or angular accelerations.Torque between the wheels entirely as required. Its "torque vectoring" is the key to a thrilling level of active precision and excellent traction. Thanks also to its low weight, short wheelbase and perfect weight distribution for dynamic handling, the Audi e-tron has all the drivability of a go-kart - agile, good on bends and neutral right up to the very high handling limit.
Lithium-ion batteries, located for an optimal center of gravity behind the passenger compartment and ahead of the rear axle, make an effective energy content of 45 kilowatt-hours available. This makes an operating range of up to 250 kilometers (155.34 miles) realistically possible.
As previously with the first e-tron concept car shown in Frankfurt, Audi again bases all components in this electric vehicle on an integral concept with many revolutionary details: a heat pump as an efficient means of heating up and maintaining the interior temperature. The drive system, power electronics and battery have innovative thermal management - crucial for maintaining a high operating range coupled with outstanding interior comfort.
The New Flagship for Audi: The Audi A8Audi has launched the next generation of the A8 - the sportiest sedan of the luxury class sets new standards. Its elegantly styled body with the Audi Space Frame (ASF) is aluminum, the engines are powerful and highly efficient, and the power transmission and running gear combine dynamics with convenience. The new flagship's generously designed interior captivates with its luxurious equipment, newly developed control system MMI and the excellent quality of its workmanship. Innovative assistance systems lend even more confidence to driving.
"Car and Driver Hails Audi as Best In Class:"
Audi Q5, S4, A6
Car and Driver Awards - Audi USA
"Audi Ices a Mighty 3 by Shedding Price, and Even Power"
by Aaron Robinson, Car and Driver, November 2009
"The compact 3.0-liter engine, bolted longitudinally, its center point just forward of the front axle line, also has every ounce of the BMW's refinement, chasing its 7000-rpm redline with vibe-free gusto."
"We don't know which to applaud more, the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT tires or the active rear differential, which pushes one side or the other to aim the car. This active diff is so pronounced on a skidpad that it feels like four-wheel steering. Either way, the S4's grip path control is dazzling and convincingly outclasses the 335i."
"The Audi S4 is king..."
- Car and Driver
Car and Driver Full Article
"Little Luxuries"
by
Edward Loh, Motor Trend, July 2009
"The real secret is Audi's Drive Select system, which provides four distinct and delectable driving modes-auto, dynamic, comfort, and individual (user customizable)."
"Its dynamic mode not only serves up quicker gear shifts and snappier throttle response, it tightens the Audi's steering and shock dampening."
"Even when left in auto or set to the softest comfort setting, the Q5 still manages to humble the other three on S-22"
"Off-road, the Q5 feels right at home. The structure is solid and secure as the rig climbs through the rough stuff, quattro adeptly metering out toque,"
Jul 13, 2009
Audi A4 - all-new driving candy
"Some cars simply feel good; almost indescribably good. You can't wait to get behind the wheel. Detours become more the rule than the exception. Every extra mile in the driver's seat is like slowly and deliciously consuming a bar of rich chocolate after being on a six-month no-sweets diet. That's the way it is with the all-new-for-2009 Audi A4. This is a sedan that's a delight to drive in any guise and a pleasure to look at." - Times Record News
Jun 26, 2009
Audi gets top ratings for safety
Audi A4 and Q5: five stars even in stricter Euro NCAP crash test ? Top ratings for Audi Q5 and Audi A4 in US crash tests as well ? Impressive and innovative passive safety and driver assistance systems.
2009 Audi A6 3.0T quattro® Review
Need an example of excellence in a mid-sized luxury sedan? Look no further than the Audi A6. And in particular, look at the 2009 Audi A6 3.0T quattro.
The 3.0T quattro is a new addition to the A6 sedan lineup this year, fitting between the front-wheel drive 3.2 FSI and the V8-powered 4.2 FSI quattro models, "quattro" being Audi's performance-oriented full-time all-wheel drive system. The numeric designator denotes the engine capacity in liters, and why would a 3.0 be above a 3.2?
Notice that "T" after... which has meant "turbo", for Audi performance enhancement since the original Quattro rally car homologation special of the early 1980s. The smaller A3 and A4 have 2.0T models with 200-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged and intercooled four-cylinder engines, so one might be thinking "misprint" when reading 3.0T. After all, a decade ago, the A6 used a 2.8-liter V6 with essentially the same horsepower as the current 2.0T.
CONCLUSIONS:
Audi has another gem in the A6 3.0T