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Audi Triumphs again at Le Mans!

Photo credits: Audi

What a great race it was! The 24 Hours of Le Mans proved its self once again as one of the best races of the year. The 2014's edition saw an epic battle between Porsche, Toyota and Audi. Each one the three giant constructors looked like a winner at some point of the race.


After Ferrari president Luca Di Montezemolo gave the drivers the chequered flag last year, it was Fernando Alonso's turn to wave the French flag at the start of this year's race. This strengthens the possibility that Ferrari might consider entering Le Mans with a LMP1 prototype in the near future. But this is just speculation since Ferrari is already involved in Le Mans racing in the LM GTE Pro category. With that said, back to the race!


During the first part of the race, Toyota built a solid lead thanks to Audi's and Porsche's troubles but especially thanks to its powerful TS040 Hybrid racer which was clearly the fastest among the three.


Toyota dominated the race throughout the night but then came the time for the Japanese automaker to have its share of troubles. Audi took the lead of the 24 Hours race after overtaking the leading Toyota which stopped at Arnage. Porsche was following close behind but with a clearly slower car.


The dawn lights brought us a new leader as Nakajima's Toyota TS040 Hybrid #7 officially retired.


With the leading Toyota out of the race, things were looking good again for Tom Kristensen in the Audi #1 who might be running for his thenth Le Mans win! Until...


Within four hours from the arrival, the Audi #1 driven by T. Kristensen had to go back to the pit for a turbo change which cost the team more than 17 minutes. Meanwhile, the Porsche 919 Hybrid number #20 took the lead for a very short period of time, followed by the Audi R18 E-tron number #2 which was on average 5 seconds faster.





The Porsche seemed to have a really strong chance of finishing ahead since the more efficient 919 Hybrid required less pit stops. That was the case until, Mark's Porsche was hit by technical problems and had to enter the pits once again. It was the end of the race for the Porsche #20.





During that time, the Audi #2 took the lead followed by the Audi #1 and the Porsche #14. At this stage, it looked like nothing would stop Audi from claiming its 13th Le Mans victory. Sadly, the number #14 Porsche had to join the pits too, allowing the Toyota #8 to come back from far behind and occupy the 3rd spot.



The two Audi's then cruised together to the finishing line offering Audi its thirteenth overall Le Mans win and making it once step closer to Porsche all time record of 16 wins. Toyota once again failed to win after showing some real potential and the Swiss Rebellion racing team's Toyota R-One belonging to the LMP1-L sub category finished fourth.

Team Jota Sport won the LMP2 category's race with the Nissan powered Zytek Z11SN which crossed the line with O. TURVEY at the wheel.

In LM GTE Gro, it was Team AF Corse' Ferrari 458 Italia which crossed the line in 1st place with G. BRUNI at the wheel while ASTON MARTIN RACING's V8 Vantage completed the race at the top of the LM GTE Am category with K. Poulsen at the wheel.

It was a great race from Audi. But we're already excited about next year's race because we are sure that Porsche and Toyota won't accept their defeat. Next year, Nissan will be joining the show which means that we might be witnessing another golden era of Le Mans racing.




Full results can be found here.

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Le Mans 2014: Toyota on Pole, Porsche Close Behind


Toyota looks closer than ever to its first ever Le Mans win and the second ever for a Japanese car. The TS040 Hybrid #7 driven by Alexander WURZ, Stéphane SARRAZIN and Kazuki NAKAJIMA set the pole position with a time of 3:21.789, a new record for the Circuit de La Sarthe in its current configuration.

But the returning Porsche Team also looked strong during the qualifying practice. Car #14 driven by Romain DUMAS, Neel JANI and Marc LIEB fell just 3 tenths of a second short of the pole position time. The car will start in second position and can be a real threat for the #7 Toyota.

The number 8 Toyota TS040 driven by Anthony DAVIDSON, Nicolas LAPIERRE, Sébastien BUEMI and the number 20 Porsche 919H driven by Timo BERNHARD, Mark WEBBER, Brendon HARTLEY occupy respectively the third and fourth grid positions.

Surprisingly, the more experienced Audi team looked a bit slower than its main rivals. But we all know that raw speed isn't enough to win a 24 Hours race. But consistency and reliability can be the key. So Audi's mature package might have an advantage compared to Porsche and Toyota's sophisticated new hybrid race cars.

Le Mans legend Tom Kristensen's #1 Audi R18 TDI E-Tron Quattro will start from seventh position after being totally rebuilt following Loic Duval's crash. The latter will not take part in Saturday's race and was replaced by Marc Gené.

Swiss REBELLION racing team showed real improvements during qualifying and their times finally fell above 3 minutes 30 seconds. However, the red Toyota R-One was still at least 4 seconds slower than the closest LMP1 competitor.

Full qualifying results can be found here.

You can also check out this cool infographic summarizing some of the most important figures of the legendary 24 Hours Race.





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A3 Clubsport Quattro concept Unveiled


For this year's massive Wörthersee gathering, Audi introduced the A3 Clubsport Quattro concept. A 4-door, 5 cylinder, 500+ Hp compact sedan. In other words, a true fun machine.

The Audi A3 Clubsport Quattro concept is powered by a 5-cylinder 2.5 TFSI engine producing 518 Hp (386 kW) and 600 Nm (442 lb-ft) of torque. It sends it s power to all four wheels through a 7-speed S tronic gearbox. Thanks to its relatively low weight of 1,527 kg (3,366 pounds), the car can sprint from 0 to 62 mph (100km/h) in 3.6 seconds. It will keep accelerating until it reaches a 192.6 mph (310 km/h) top speed.

More pictures in the gallery below and more details in the press release after the jump.







- Audi A3 clubsport quattro concept show car with 525 hp
- Board Member for Development Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg “Extreme power and dynamics in compact format”
- Audi with total of two show cars and 10 production models on 2,000 square meters

Audi is presenting the A3 clubsport quattro concept at this year's Wörthersee Meeting in Reifnitz (Kärnten) from May 28–31. The concept study is based on the S3 Sedan* and has a five-cylinder TFSI engine under the hood producing 386 kW (525 hp). Visitors can also see the Audi TT quattro sport concept show car, which debuted at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, and ten production models.

“The Audi A3 clubsport quattro concept shows our car and tuning fans at the Wörthersee just how much sporty potential there is in the A3 family* and in our top?of?the?line engines such as the 2.5 TFSI. We have pushed the limits in every respect with this show car: power, dynamics, sound, design,” says Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Board of Management for Technical Development.

Based on the S3 Sedan*, the show car is equipped with a powerful five?cylinder TFSI engine. The turbocharged engine with direct injection in the show car boasts an impressive success story. Since 2010, an expert jury has already voted it “International Engine of the Year” in its category four times in succession. The 2.5 TFSI powers the production Audi RS Q3*. In the show car, the 2,480 cc five?cylinder produces 386 kW (525 hp) for a specific output of 155.6 kW (211.7 hp) per liter. With a total weight of 1,527 kilograms (3,366.5 lb), this corresponds to a power-to-weight ratio of 2.9 kilograms (6.4 lb)/hp. Maximum torque of 600 Nm (442.5 lb?ft) is available between 2,300 and 6,000 rpm. The Audi A3 clubsport quattro concept accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 3.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 310 km/h (192.6 mph).

Extensive modifications make this extreme performance possible. These include a large turbocharger with up to 1.5 bar of relative boost pressure and a modified intercooler.

The basic concept behind the five?cylinder already makes it a special engine. The 1?2?4?5?3 ignition sequence gives it its own unique rhythm, which in the A3 clubsport quattro concept is reinforced by an intake and exhaust system designed for maximum throughput. The characteristic sound of this TFSI engine is a throaty snarl. In addition to earning top marks for sound and technology, the 2.5 TFSI is also visually stunning. The engine in the show car is only covered by a hood made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP).

The Audi A3 clubsport quattro concept features a seven?speed S tronic with a compact three?shaft layout. Its tall seventh gear reduces fuel consumption, and the final gear ratio has been modified accordingly. The driver can allow the dual?clutch transmission to work fully automatically in modes D and S or choose to change gears manually using the paddles on the steering wheel or the shift lever. A launch control function manages starts with maximum power and controlled wheel slip.

The heart of the quattro all?wheel drive system is a hydraulically activated, multi?plate clutch on the rear axle that has been specially designed for the high torque of the powerful five?cylinder. Like the engine management system, its electronic controller is integrated into the Audi drive select driving dynamics system and takes the combination of “fun to drive” and safety to a whole new level.

The clutch can direct a portion of the torque from the front to the rear axle if the driver turns sportily into a corner.

Its advanced chassis enables the Audi A3 clubsport quattro concept to deliver its tremendous power to the asphalt dynamically and safely. Aluminum components in the front McPherson suspension reduce the weight of the unsprung masses. The four?link rear suspension can process the longitudinal and transverse forces separately. The steering rack of the progressive steering system is designed so that the steering ratio becomes more direct with increasing steering input. In addition, steering boost decreases as speed increases.

Compared to the production Audi S3 Sedan*, the body has been lowered 10 millimeters (0.4 in) and both the springs and dampers are very taut. All three parameters can be adjusted via the struts of the coilover suspension so that the show car can be perfectly adapted to the task at hand, be it on the road or the race track.

The Audi A3 clubsport quattro concept rolls on 9.5 J x 21 wheels shod with size 275/25 R21 tires. The internally vented front brake discs measure 370 millimeters (14.6 in) in diameter. All four discs are made of carbon fiber?ceramic, making them extremely lightweight and abrasion-resistant.

The ESC electronic stabilization control, which can be partly or completely deactivated, supports the show car's dynamic handling with lightning-fast reactions. At the cornering limit, torque vectoring via brief applications of the brakes of the inside wheels ensures that the Audi A3 clubsport quattro concept turns easily into the corner. It provides maximum control and reliability for drifts, with the front axle straightening the show car out again as it exits the corner.

The Audi A3 clubsport quattro concept is based on the modular transverse matrix (MQB). This enables a low center of gravity and a finely balanced distribution of axle loads, which is a prerequisite for the car's dynamic handling. Hot?shaped steel components in the floor of the passenger cell form a strong structure. The extreme strength of the steel allows for thin walls and thus very low weights.

The lightweight body lays the foundation for the show car's low curb weight (without driver) of just 1,527 kilograms (3,366.5 lb). The result is a race car?like power-to-weight ratio of just 2.9 kilograms (6.4 lb) per hp. The Audi A3 clubsport quattro concept is 4,490 millimeters (14.7 ft) long, 1,856 millimeters (6.1 ft) wide and 1,382 millimeters (4.5 ft) tall. Its wheelbase measures 2,631 millimeters (8.6 ft).

The spectacular appearance of the Magnetic Blue body immediately reveals the dynamics of the Audi A3 clubsport quattro concept. The Singleframe grille up front is framed in matt aluminum. A quattro badge adorns the grille's high-gloss black honeycomb insert, which has been optimized for high flow. The engine hood, whose front edge extends slightly over the grille and the LED headlights, sports the four rings.

A distinctive element at the front of the show car is the continuous blade of exposed CFRP below the Singleframe grille. Like the winglets on a model airplane, its ends are bent upward to structure the large air inlets framed in massive edges. As with a race car, a splitter at the bottom of the front skirt increases the downforce on the front axle.

The side view of the sedan has also gained some sharp accents. Two straight edges above the wheels that end in the doors contour the fender and the rear sidewall. The “blisters” give the body broad shoulders while also evoking the classic quattro models from Audi and the current RS 4 Avant*. The round fuel cover in the C?pillars and the reduced side mirrors are further typical Audi sports car elements. The side sill trims are made entirely of CFRP (carbon fiber-reinforced polymer).

At the rear, a large diffuser that extends upward in the middle makes a bold statement. Three fins divide its high-gloss black honeycomb insert; two additional grilles joined by a blade conceal the tailpipes of the exhaust system.

When the driver of the Audi A3 clubsport quattro concept applies the brakes at high speed, the air brake is activated. Electronically actuated, the rear segment of the trunk goes from the spoiler position to nearly vertical in the blink of an eye. At 250 km/h (155.3 mph), the air brake reduces the stopping distance by around twelve meters (39.4 ft), in part because the ESC can allocate more braking power to the rear axle thanks to the increased downforce.

The cabin of the Audi A3 clubsport quattro concept seats four persons comfortably. Racing seats with high side bolsters await the driver and front passenger. The backrests are open-worked below the integrated head restraints and CFRP shells cover the backs – a visual expression of Audi's lightweight construction concept.

Black faces, red needles and white numbers define the look of the instrument cluster. A shift light in the tachometer indicates when the rev limit of 6,900 rpm is reached, and the seven?inch monitor of the MMI navigation plus system displays a special graphic when the engine is started. Two large, separate buttons on the three?spoke, multifunction sport steering wheel are used to start and stop the engine as well as to choose Audi drive select modes.

Black is the dominant color in the show car's interior. The seat covers feature light gray piping and contrast stitching in Sepang Blue. The headlining and the pillars are covered in black Alcantara, and the decorative inlays are brushed aluminum.

Fine details underscore the sportiness of the Audi A3 clubsport quattro concept. The footrest and pedals are made of stainless steel; two open-worked bars form the handles for the door openers. The selector lever of the seven?speed S tronic sports a red ring, a CFRP badge and a Clubsport logo. The badge with the name of the show car can also be found on the instrument cluster and on the door sill trims.

This year's motto is “Audi Sport,” and the Audi stand has been transformed into the Audi Pit Lane. In keeping with this, the A3 clubsport quattro concept is joined by a familiar sports car from the line of show cars and ten additional high-performance models from various vehicle classes, some of which feature attractive Audi Genuine Accessories.

Audi models at Wörthersee
This show car previously raised pulse rates and provided for a racing atmosphere at the Geneva Motor Show. Now the Audi TT quattro sport concept is underscoring the “Audi Sport” motto for Wörthersee with its sporty image and showing the dynamic potential of the new Audi TT* in its purest form. The engine in the Audi TT quattro sport concept makes a powerful statement. The 2.0 TFSI produces 309 kW (420 hp) at 6,700 rpm – a new benchmark in the two-liter category. Specific output is 155 kW (210 hp) per liter of displacement. The four?cylinder engine has 450 Nm (331.9 lb?ft) of torque available from 2,400 to 6,300 rpm, with over 300 Nm (221.3 lb?ft) already available at just 1,900 rpm.

At a curb weight (without driver) of 1,344 kilograms (2,963.0 lb), the Audi TT quattro sport concept is an athlete in peak condition. Each hp supplied by the two?liter TFSI, which itself weighs under 150 kilograms (330.7 lb), needs to move less than 3.2 kilograms (7.1 lb). The show car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 3.7 seconds.

When driving, the four?cylinder unit’s pronouncedly sporty character is breathtaking. The turbocharged direct-injection engine responds closely to the throttle and revs eagerly right up to the fuel cut-off at 7,200 rpm. The S tronic shifts gears lightning fast, adding its share to the show car’s impressive acceleration.

The quattro permanent all?wheel drive delivers the power to the road. For optimal weight distribution, the hydraulically actuated, electronically controlled multi-disk clutch is located on the rear axle. The quattro drive actively controls the distribution of torque between the axles in milliseconds, thus adding to the car’s dynamic handling. The car turns easily into corners thanks to torque vectoring. Power is transferred as necessary from the wheels on the inside of the curve to those on the outside.

A significant part in the Audi TT quattro sport concept’s lightweight design is played by the body, which is based on the MQB modular transverse matrix. With its hybrid concept, it represents the latest evolution of the Audi Space Frame (ASF). The front end is made of steel. The passenger compartment floor comprises high-strength, hot-shaped steel components which, thanks to their extremely high strength, feature very low wall thicknesses and thus weigh accordingly little. The superstructure of the cell, the complete outer skin plus the doors and the lids/hatches are made of aluminum.

The front end is dominated by flat Matrix LED headlights and the wide Singleframe grille flanked by massive air inlets. The show car rolls on 20?inch wheels with locking hubs and semi-slick tires. At the rear, the wide CFRP diffuser that extends beyond the vehicle silhouette underscores the show car’s racing character. A fixed wing increases the downforce on the rear of the Audi TT quattro sport concept.

The show car's interior has been reduced to the essential. Low-set racing buckets serve as seats, featuring black four-point seat belts with white accentuating stripes. The luggage compartment offers space for two racing helmets.

As in the production TT*, the controls are designed purely for the driver. The pilot of the Audi TT quattro sport concept sits behind a compact steering wheel with a pronounced rim that flattens out at the bottom.

But it's not just the show car that sets new standards with respect to automotive design and sportiness. Audi has been doing the same thing with three generations of the production TT since it debuted back in 1998. At the traditional Wörthersee GTI meet, the design icon is appearing at its most dynamic in the form of the new TTS Coupé*. Aerodynamic measures such as optimization of the underbody, the side air inlets, the 18?inch wheels and the rear spoiler reduce the drag coefficient to 0.29. With its 2.0 TFSI, the Audi TTS* moves into high-performance territory: from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 4.7 seconds; top speed of 250 km/h (155.3 mph), 228 kW (310 hp) and 380 Nm (280.3 lb?ft) of torque available from 1,800 to 5,700 rpm. Also revolutionary is the Audi virtual cockpit, the control and display concept with a pronounced focus on the driver, and the optional Matrix LED technology, in which individual, electronically controlled light-emitting diodes generate the high beam.

With the S1*, Audi is presenting a compact sports car at the GTI meet that more than lives up to its reputation with a 2.0 TFSI engine, 170 kW (231 hp) and 370 Nm (272.9 lb?ft) of torque. With turbocharging and the Audi valvelift system, it accelerates the S1 from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 5.8 seconds on its way to a top speed of 250 km/h (155.3 mph). The 2.0 TFSI consumes on average just 7.0 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (33.6 US mpg) with 162 grams CO2 per kilometer (260.7 g/mi).

Another highlight hitting the market just in time for the open-air season is the Audi S3 Cabriolet*. The open four-seater with a cloth top and a curb weight of just 1,620 kilograms (3,571.5 lb) is powered by a 2.0 TFSI engine producing 221 kW (300 hp) between 5,500 and 6,200 rpm. As a true sports engine with 380 Nm (280.3 lb?ft) of torque, it accelerates the convertible to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 5.4 seconds. The top speed of 250 km/h (155.3 mph) is limited electronically.

Besides the S3 Cabriolet, another S model from the A3 model family* awaits visitors to the Audi stand – the S3 Sedan*. The sedan sets new standards with respect to performance and efficiency. The 2.0 TFSI produces 221 kW (300 hp) and 380 Nm (280.3 lb?ft) of torque, yet with the S tronic consumes on average just 6.9 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (34.1 US mpg). Systematic lightweight construction results in a curb weight of just 1,460 kilograms (3,218.7 lb) and enables the S3 Sedan to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 4.9 seconds.

The RS models representing the dynamic spearhead of each model series are also at Wörthersee. Built under the auspices of quattro GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of AUDI AG, the RS models feature the most powerful engines, quattro permanent all?wheel drive, extreme driving dynamics, an understated appearance and full everyday utility.

The RS 5 Coupé* is a true athlete. Its 4.2?liter, naturally aspirated V8 engine develops 331 kW (420 hp) and accelerates the coupe from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 4.5 seconds. Standard top speed is an electronically governed 250 km/h (155.3 mph), with an option to increase this to 280 km/h (174.0 mph).

The groundbreaking performer among the RS models is the RS 6 Avant*. It is lighter and more efficient than its predecessor while at the same time offering greater performance than ever. Equipped with 4.0 TFSI producing 412 kW (560 hp), it goes from standing still to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in just 3.9 seconds. Thanks to the cylinder on demand (COD) system, which temporarily deactivates four cylinders at low to intermediate loads, the RS 6 Avant consumes on average just 9.8 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (24.0 US mpg) – 30 percent less than the previous model.

The R8 V10 Spyder* takes it up a notch with respect to performance. The V10 engine produces 530 Nm (390.9 lb?ft) of torque at 6,500 rpm and 386 kW (525 hp) at 8,000 rpm. Thanks to S tronic, the standard sprint is completed in 3.8 seconds on the way to a top speed of 311 km/h (193.2 mph) [manual: 4.1 seconds and 313 km/h (194.5 mph)]. The open-top, high-performance sports car also sets standard with respect to lightweight construction. The body – built in aluminum according to the Audi Space Frame (ASF) principle – weighs only 216 kilograms (476.2 lb). In 2013, the R8 was named a “red dot: best of the best” in recognition of its exterior design.

Also awaiting Audi fans at Wörthersee is a two-wheeled attraction: the Ducati Hypermotard SP is a “special guest” at the Audi stand. The SP has all the same equipment as the Hypermotard plus some additional technology, and with its Testastretta 11°, two?cylinder engine is ideal for sports and performance-oriented riders. The same riding modes one finds on the 1199 Pangiale (high, medium, low) also help the Hypermotard SP to produce 81 kW (110 hp) at 9,250 rpm.

New accessories for the Audi A1, Audi Q3 and SQ5 TDI
The powerful 1.4 TFSI engine in the compact Audi A1 Sportback* produces a sporty 90 kW (122 hp). Beginning in 2015, the city car will also be available in the new color concept Macao Yellow. In combination with the black exterior finish, matt black cast aluminum wheels with a five-arm polygon design and the black headlining in the interior, the Macao Yellow interior will be a true visual highlight. Customers can also choose the eye-catching shade of yellow for certain add-on parts, such as the roof spoiler and the decals.

With an output of 130 kW (177 hp), the Q3 2.0 TDI* makes no secret of its sportiness, yet feels at home on any kind of road thanks to such standard equipment as an electromechanical parking brake and the hill-start assist. At Wörthersee, Audi is presenting an outdoor variant of the Q3 with Audi Original Accessories. It offers practical gadgets for the hobby athlete: a kayak rack and a newly developed concept called the “Q3 camping tent,” which with a wind load rating of up to 70 km/h is also suitable for harsher weather. The tent structure can be removed from the supplied bag and set up in roughly seven minutes: roll it out, pump it up and the free-standing tent is ready. It can even be fastened to the open rear hatch of the Q3, if necessary.

The SQ5 TDI* made history at Audi as the brand's first S model with a diesel engine. The 3.0 TDI produces 230 kW (313 hp) and generates 650 Nm (479.4 lb?ft) of torque between 1,450 and 2,800 rpm. The SQ5 TDI accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 5.1 seconds, yet consumes on average just 6.8 liters per 100 kilometers (34.6 US mpg). To ensure that it is also a powerful performer in everyday use, Audi offers a comprehensive range of accessories for the SQ5 TDI: a roof rack and new roof box, a bicycle rack for the trailer hitch, AWIA – Audi wireless internet access – for establishing a free Internet connection inside the car via WLAN and new cabin pockets (seatback pockets, rear seat storage bin).

Fuel consumption of the models mentioned

Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI 90 kW:
Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 5.4 – 5.3 (43.6 – 44.4 US mpg);
Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 126 – 122 (202.8 – 196.3 g/mi)

Audi S1:
Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 7.2 – 7.0 (32.7 – 33.6 US mpg);
Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 166 – 162 (267.2 – 260.7 g/mi)

Audi A3:
Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 7.1 – 3.2 (33.1 – 73.5 US mpg);
Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 165 – 85 (265.5 – 136.8 g/mi)

Audi S3 Cabriolet:
Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 7.1 (33.1 US mpg);
Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 165 (265.5 g/mi)

Audi S3 Sedan:
Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 7.0 – 6.9 (33.6 – 34.1 US mpg);
Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 162 – 159 (260.7 – 255.9 g/mi)

Audi RS 4 Avant:
Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 10.7 (22.0 US mpg);
Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 249 (400.7 g/mi)

Audi RS 5 Coupé:
Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 10.5 (22.4 US mpg);
Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 246 (395.9 g/mi)

Audi RS 6 Avant:
Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 9.8 (24.0 US mpg);
Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 229 (368.5 g/mi)

Audi A6 2.0 TDI quattro (130 kW):
Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 5.9 – 5.6 (39.9 – 42.0 US mpg);
Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 156 – 148 (251.1 – 238.18 g/mi)

Audi RS Q3:
Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 8.8 (26.7 US mpg);
Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 206 (331.5 g/mi)

Audi SQ5 TDI:
Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 6.8 (34.6 US mpg);
Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 179 (288.1 g/mi)

Audi TT:
This vehicle is not yet on sale. It does not yet have type approval and is therefore not subject to Directive 1999/94/EC. Provisional figures:
Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 7.1 – 4.2 (33.1 – 56.00 US mpg);
Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 164 – 110 (263.9 – 177.0 g/mi)

Audi TTS Coupé:
This vehicle is not yet on sale. It does not yet have type approval and is therefore not subject to Directive 1999/94/EC. Provisional figures:
Fuel consumption, combined in l/100 km: 7.1 (33.1 US mpg);
Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 164 (263.9 g/mi)

Audi R8 V10 Spyder:
Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 13.3 (17.7 US mpg);
Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 310 (498.9 g/mi)

7:07 PM Read More +
Meet Mattias Ekström's 600 Hp Audi S1 Rally Car


Swedish DTM drivern Mattias Ekström introduced the EKS S1 Supercar. Prepared by the two times DTM champion's own rally cross team EKS, the little beast will compete in the top category of this year's FIA Rally cross championship. It will be racing against similar models from competitors like Peugeot, Citroën and Ford driven by several racing icons like Jacques Villeneuve and Petter Solberg just to name a few...

The S1 supercar's turbo inline four produces a whopping 600 Hp. It's actually at least 100 Hp more powerful than Mattias' DTM race car. As a result, the all wheel drive EKS Audi S1 Supercar will be able to hit 60 mph in 1.9 seconds! The car will make its debut next month at the World Rally Cross of Great Britain. More pictures of the beast in the gallery below and stay tuned for more details.



[Source: EKS]

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2014 Audi RS5 DTM debuts in Geneva


Last week BMW Motorsport unviled the M4 DTM Race car. This week, Audi unveiled a beautiful naked carbon fiber version of the new RS5 DTM race car at the Geneva motor show. The car features a revised more aggressive aerodynamic package as well as a modified suspension. It will make its racing debut on May 4th. More details can be found in the press release after the jump.
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Audi Quattro Concept Updated With Laser Lights For CES2014


Audi released new pictures of its Quattro Concept car which might not look different at first glance. The updated model came in fact to showcase Audi's new laser lights system at the 2014 CES show. The Ingolstadt car maker is not the first to announce laser lights for its future models. And the reason for that is that laser lights are more compact and also more effective than LEDs. There's no word on the power train since but we do get the chance to see some interior shots.

But the real question is, are there any chances that the Quattro concept gets produced? More pictures of the beautiful Audi in the gallery below.


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Meet Jon Olsson's 2014 Winter Mobile


Jon Olsson revealed his weapon of choice for this winter and it's an Audi RS6 Avant. It's interesting to know that Jon describes the Audi RS6 in stock form as the most impressive car he has ever driven when you know that he had previously owned this PPi Razor Audi R8. But even though he plans to let the guys at Stertman Motorsport bring their touch to his new snow mobile. The planned upgrades are yet to be determined but a Milltek exhaust system and some dumped suspension by H&R will be part of the package.

Regardless of the type of modifications that this car will receive, it's already cool enough thanks to its camo wrap. Besides it reminds us of Team Ice Racers's Nissan GT-R which is quite a machine!




[Source: Jon Olsson's blog]
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2014 Audi R18 E-tron Quattro Officially Revealed


Audi officially revealed its more efficient 2014 R18 E-tron Race car for the World Endurance Championship. Even though Audi won the 2013 championship as expected, Toyota started catching up at the end of the season and even won the last race. So let's see if the updated R18 put everyone in his place.

The updated R18 is powered by a centrally mounted V6 TDI sending power to the rear wheels while the fron axle is driven by the e-quattro hybrid system. Audi says the new car is a whole 30% more efficient with vital for the endurance races like Le Mans.

The car will make its race debut. Race debut on April 6 at the six hours of Silverstone. More pictures of the beast and press release after the jump.


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2014 Audi R18 E-Tron Quattro Revealed



Audi revealed its more efficient and 2014 rules compliant R18 E-tron Race car for the World Endurance Championship. Even though Audi won the 2013 championship as expected, Toyota started catching up at the end of the season and even won the last race. So let's see if the updated R18 put everyone in his place.

Your move, Porsche.

[Source: Audi-Motorsport]
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REGULA Tuning Reveals its Body Kit for the Facelifted Audi R8


German tuning firm Regula Tuning introduced its new body kit for the face lifted Audi R8 V10 Spyder. The body kit costs 7,950 euros ($10,766) and includes a redesigned front bumper, new side skirts and a new rear diffuser. The car rides on Oxigin-Oxrock alloy wheels measuring 20 inches. All the new body kit elements as well as the new rims feature a red accent that makes the car look totally different from the stock model.

More pictures in the gallery below.

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600 Hp R8 vs 2 Bikes: Never Try This. Never.


The following is a video of a race between a 600 Hp Audi R8 and two bikes at 280 Km/H in a highway in Brazil where the speed limit is not anything close to the German Autobahn... This could have turned into a disaster at any time. But it's so damn entertaining to watch! I have to say though that you should never try this. Never.

(note: the original video was removed by the user from Youtube and we totally understand why..)
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100th LMP win For Audi!


Audi scored its 100th LMP win last weekend at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX. It's already the 12th victory for the almighty R18 race car. Now it's time for Porsche to step in and stop the stop the domination of its sister company!
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Audi Nanuk Supercar: Perfect for Dakar?


SUVs are big, ugly, heavy, impractical and incapable on rough surfaces. But what if Audi changed that? The Audi Nanuk is meant to be an all-terrain supercar. And isn't that the true meaning of the word 'Supercar'? A super fast, super capable machine? I want this car to become a reality as much as I hate SUVs, and I hate them a lot!

One more thing, someone needs to have enough balls and make those rear view cameras a reality once and for all.

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2013 Audi RS5 DTM Revealed at Geneva



Audi revealed its new RS5 based DTM racer, which looks pretty much like last year's car except for the hugely revised aero package. The RS5 DTM is powered by a 4.0-liter V8 producing 500 Hp. The car will make its race track debut on April 26th at the DTM testing sessions. This year's list of destinations for the Championship in addition to Germany include Austria, Great Britain, Netherlands and Russia.

This year, Audi will have to face last year's new comer BMW, who in their first attempt after 18 years of absense, took the championship from Audi and Mercedes...

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New Audi RS7 Sportback Revealed


Audi introduced its M6 Gran Coupe fighter at the Detroit Auto Show. The RS7 is powered by a twin-turbo 4.0-Liter TFSI V8 that produces 560hp and 700 Nm of torque! That allows it to hit 100 Km/h (62 mph) in just 3.9 seconds with a top speed of 305 km/h once the limiter is removed. Power is sent to all wheels through an 8-speed tiptronic transmission with three driving modes: D (drive), S (sport) and M (manual).


This new car is marked by the introduction of the Cylinder On Demand (COD) system that allows the car to deactivate half of the cylinders ( no. 2,3,5 and 8) by closing their valves in order to have a much better fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions. Another innovation is the adaptive suspension which adjusts the height of the car to the driving style, the selected mode and the condition of the road's surface.


When it comes to styling, the RS7 has all what it takes to be a candy for the eyes. The aggressive body kit is available is two versions: matte aluminum and carbon. More pictures of the beast in the gallery below and more pictures and videos after the jump.



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