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Sunday, 8 July 2012

Birth Of The Audi



The company traces its origins back to 1909 and August Horch. The first Audi automobile, the Audi Type A 10 / 22 hp Sport-Phaeton, was produced in 1910 in Zwickau.

In 1909, Horch was forced out of the company he had founded.He then started a new company in Zwickau and continued using the Horch brand. His former partners sued him for trademark infringement and the German Supreme Court (Reichsgericht in Berlin) finally determined that the Horch brand belonged to his former company.

August Horch was barred from using his own family name in his new car business, so he called a meeting with his best business friends, Paul and Franz Fikentscher from Zwickau. At the apartment of Franz Fikentscher they discussed how to come up with a new name for the company. During this meeting Franz's son was quietly studying Latin in a corner of the room. Several times he looked like he was on the verge of saying something but would just swallow his words and continue working, until he finally blurted out, "Father – audiatur et altera pars... wouldn't it be a good idea to call it audi instead of horch?"Horch!" in German means "Hark!" or "hear", which is "Audi" in Latin (compare audible). The idea was enthusiastically accepted by everyone attending the meeting.

Audi started with a 2,612 cc (2.6 litre) four cylinder model[clarification needed] followed by a 3564 cc (3.6 L) model, as well as 4680 cc (4.7 L) and 5720 cc (5.7L) models. These cars were successful even in sporting events. The first six cylinder model,[clarification needed] 4655 cc (4.7 L) appeared in 1924.

August Horch left the Audi company in 1920 for a high position at the ministry of transport, but he was still involved with Audi as a member of the board of trustees. In September 1921, Audi became the first German car manufacturer to present a production car, the Audi Type K, with left-handed drive.Left-hand drive spread and established dominance during the 1920s because it provided a better view of oncoming traffic, making overtaking safer.
cle warehousing and distribution, but at this stage there was at Ingolstadt no dedicated plant suitable for mass production of automobiles: for manufacturing the company's first post-war mass-market passenger car plant capacity in Düsseldorf was rented from Rheinmetall-Borsig. It was only ten years later, after the company had attracted a relatively cash rich investor that investment funds became available for constructing a major car plant at the Ingolstadt head office site.

In 1958 Daimler-Benz took an 87% holding in the Auto Union company, and this was increased to a 100% holding in 1959. However, small two-stroke cars were not the focus of the company's interests, and while the early 1960s saw major investment in new Mercedes models and in a state of the art factory for Auto Union's, the company's aging model range at this time did not benefit from the economic boom of the early 1960s to the same extent as competitor manufacturers such as Volkswagen and Opel. It appears that the decision to dispose of the Auto Union business was based on its lack of profitability.[12] Ironically, by the time they sold the business it also included a large new factory and near production-ready thoroughly modern four stroke engine, which would enable the Auto Union business, under a new owner and with the benefit of a rediscovered name, Audi, to become one of Germany's most successful auto-makers during the second half of the 1960s.

In 1964 Volkswagen Group acquired a 50% holding in the business, which included the new factory in Ingolstadt and the trademark rights of the Auto Union. 18 months later Volkswagen bought complete control of Ingolstadt, and by 1966 were using the spare capacity of the Ingolstadt plant to assemble an additional 60,000 Volkswagen Beetles per year.[13] Two-stroke engines became less popular during the 1960s as customers were more attracted to the smoother four-stroke engines. In September 1965, the DKW F102 got a four-stroke engine implanted and some front and rear styling changes. Volkswagen dumped the DKW brand because of its associations with two-stroke technology, and having classified the model internally as the F103, sold it simply as the "Audi." Later developments of the model were named for their horsepower ratings and sold as the Audi 60, 75, 80, and Super 90, selling until 1972.
Audi 80 assembly line in Wolfsburg as of 1973

In 1969, Auto Union merged with NSU, based in Neckarsulm, near Stuttgart. In the 1950s, NSU had been the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles, but had moved on to produce small cars like the NSU Prinz, the TT and TTS versions of which are still popular as vintage race cars. NSU then focused on new rotary engines based on the ideas of Felix Wankel. In 1967, the new NSU Ro 80 was a space-age car, well ahead of its time in technical details such as aerodynamics, light weight, and safety but teething problems with the rotary engines put an end to the independence of NSU. Today the Neckarsulm plant is used to produce the larger Audi models A6 and A8. The Neckarsulm factory is also home of the quattro GmbH, this subsidiary is responsible for development and production of the Audi high performance cars: the R8 and the "RS" model range.

The mid-sized car that NSU had been working on, the K70, was intended to slot between the rear-engined Prinz models and the futuristic NSU Ro 80. However, Volkswagen took the K70 for its own range, spelling the end of NSU as a separate brand.

Modern era


The new merged company was known as Audi NSU Auto Union AG, and saw the emergence of Audi as a separate brand for the first time since the pre-war era. Volkswagen introduced the Audi brand to the United States for the 1970 model year.

The first new car of this regime was the Audi 100 of 1968. This was soon joined by the Audi 80/Fox (which formed the basis for the 1973 Volkswagen Passat) in 1972 and the Audi 50 (later rebadged as the Volkswagen Polo) in 1974. The Audi 50 was a seminal design in many ways, because it was the first incarnation of the Golf/Polo concept, one that led to a hugely successful world car.

LED daytime running lights

















The DRL in a Audi A4 B8


Beginning in 2006, Audi has implemented white LED technology as daytime running lights in their products. The distinctive shape of the DRLs has become a trademark of sorts. LEDs were first introduced on the Audi S6, and have since spread throughout the entire model range.

Multi Media Interface

Audi has recently started offering a computerised control system for its cars, called Multi Media Interface (MMI). This came amid criticism of BMW's iDrive control. It is essentially a rotating control knob and 'segment' buttons - designed to control all in-car entertainment devices (radio, CD changer, iPod, TV tuner), satellite navigation, heating and ventilation, and other car controls with a screen. MMI was widely reported to be a considerable improvement on BMW's iDrive, although BMW has since made their iDrive more user-friendly.

MMI has been generally well-received, as it requires less menu-surfing with its segment buttons around a central knob, along with 'main function' direct access buttons - with shortcuts to the radio or phone functions. The screen, either colour or monochrome, is mounted on the upright dashboard, and on the A4 (new), A5, A6, A8, and Q7, the controls are mounted horizontally.

An "MMI-like" system is also available on the A3, TT, A4 (B7), and R8 models - when equipped with the Audi Navigation System Plus (RNS-E) satellite navigation system

Audi Models










Audi A3


The Audi A3 and A3 Sportback, the premium compact models from Audi, are raising their sporty profile with a raft of improvements and an accentuated design. Innovative technologies such as the S tronic dual-clutch transmission with seven speeds and Audi magnetic ride, the suspension control system, makes for even greater driving pleasure. Its sharper, more striking design lends even greater expression to the A3 family. Additional equipment features, such as the Audi parking system at front and rear, the parking assistant and the reversible loadliner, also add to the appeal of these models. The Audi S3 developing 195 kW (265 hp) is now also available as a Sportback version, a new top model that rounds off the range. Shipping will commence in the summer, with prices starting at € 20,350.

The Audi A3 created the entirely new market segment of the premium compact car when the first-generation model made its debut in 1996. The brand with the four rings has been notably successful in that market segment and has since built 1.9 million units of the Audi A3. After four successive record-breaking years, the one millionth specimen of the second-generation A3 - which went into production in 2003 - left the assembly line just a few days ago. Audi is now solidifying its lead.

The exterior: even sportier profile

New visual details for the three-door A3 and A3 Sportback bring its stretched, sporty profile into the foreground. The front lid and fenders are more expressively styled, and the bumper and large single-frame radiator grille have been modified. A curved trim element in the headlamps known as the "wing" accentuates their technical perfection. Daytime running lights are standard features, and the optional bi-xenon headlamps incorporate LEDs. Down the sides, the highlight features are exterior mirrors with integral turn indicators, new door handles and attractive wheels.

At the tail end, the modified bumper and the lights help this car make a grand exit; the A3 Sportback now has innovative fiber optic rods arranged in a flat, continuous strip that creates an impressive optical effect in the dark. The three-door A3 has a modified tailgate with a new light edge. As a result of the design modifications, the A3 has grown by 2.5 centimeters (0.98 in) in length to 4.24 meters (166.93 in), while the sporty proportions of the Sportback remain virtually unchanged at 4.29 meters (168.90 in) in length.

The interior: sporty elegance

Inside the car, too, the designers fine-tuned the atmosphere of sporty elegance. Aluminum-look elements on the air vents, light switches and center console accentuate the premium character of the Audi A3 and A3 Sportback. The switches and controls beneath the audio system have been given a new, modern look. The instruments have black dials and red needles to reinforce the impression of precision and advanced technology, and a shift indicator displays the recommended gear in any given circumstances in the driver information system. The driver information system's display and the time, date and distance display - standard with the Ambiente and Ambition equipment lines - shows the information in high-resolution white type. The leather sport steering wheel for the Ambition line has new aluminum trim clips, and Audi can supply a flat-bottomed leather sport steering wheel for the Ambition as an option.

New inlays for the Attraction and Ambition, new colors and a wide selection of upholstery fabrics enhance the interior through their sportiness, impressive material quality and meticulous crafting. The upholstery range even includes Fine Nappa leather for the sport seats.

The A3's trunk is the roomiest in its class, at 350 to 1,080 liters (12.36 to 38.12 cubic ft.), with an even larger 370 to 1,100 liters (13.06 to 38.83 cubic ft.) on the A3 Sportback. On quattro versions the trunk floor is a few centimeters higher, to accommodate the special rear axle. A particularly ingenious feature is available for the front-wheel-drive versions - a sturdy, reversible loadliner that is a practical, easy-to-clean tray e.g. for carrying wet items, which can be removed from the car as a carrying tray. Audi can also supply the options of roof rails and a panoramic sunroof for the versatile A3 Sportback.

Powerful drive: the engines

As before, Audi is bringing the A3 and A3 Sportback onto the market with eight different engines - five gasoline and three diesel versions. Six of them are pioneering four-cylinder direct injection units with turbocharging. Their abbreviations TFSI and TDI encapsulate the strengths of Audi's engine technology - performance, high torque, dynamism, refinement and efficiency.

The 1.6 unit develops 75 kW (102 hp), the 1.4 TFSI 92 kW (125 hp), the 1.8 TFSI 118 kW (160 hp) and the 2.0 TFSI 147 kW (200 hp), while the 3.2 quattro with its six cylinders musters 184 kW (250 hp). The 1.9 TDI delivers 77 kW (105 hp) and the 2.0 TDI 103 kW (140 hp) or 125 kW (170 hp), depending on specification. Both two-liter diesel engines have been extensively reengineered - a new common rail injection system now assures ultra-refined running.

The 1.6-liter gasoline engine can also be supplied in conjunction with manual transmission for low-cost running on ethanol E 85 fuel. The diesel with an output of 77 kW (105 hp) is the power unit of the extremely efficient 1.9 TDI e version which, thanks to special fine-tuning measures, clocks up 100 kilometers on a mere 4.5 liters of diesel (52.27 mpg). Most of the other engines likewise slash fuel consumption by as much as 15 percent. The 1.8 TFSI and the technically closely related 2.0 TFSI have been frictionally optimized and have new cylinder bores, pistons and oil pumps.

High tech from Audi: the new transmissions

The range of transmissions has been extended and become even more appealing. Almost all engine versions are supplied as standard with six-speed manual transmission. The 1.6 and 1.9 TDI are outfitted with five-speed manual transmission, and the 3.2 is available exclusively with the S tronic dual-clutch transmission, now also available optionally for all engine versions. The high-tech S tronic changes gears with extreme speed and smoothness. The driver can set it to operate in a fully automatic mode or change gears manually - either at the selector lever or with the standard shift paddles on the leather sport steering wheel (from 103 kW/140 hp).

The S tronic on the six-cylinder engine, the 2.0 TFSI and the diesel versions has six speeds, whereas the 1.6, the 1.4 TFSI and the 1.8 TFSI feature a newly developed seven-speed S tronic. Both its clutches are dry-running - an innovative approach. This means that they do not need a separate oil supply, further adding to their already impressive efficiency. The seven gears are closely spaced for a sporty response, though the top gear is sufficiently high-geared to reduce the engine speed, cutting fuel consumption as a result.

The quattro versions, which put the A3 in a different league to the other players in the premium compact class, likewise have even more to offer. The all-wheel-drive system is available for five engine versions - for the 1.8 TFSI, the 2.0 TFSI, the 3.2 (as standard) and the two 2.0 TDI versions. In its latest technical form the central hydraulic multi-plate clutch responds even faster when the engine's power needs to be redistributed between the front and rear wheels. This increases stability, traction and driving pleasure for the driver.

The standard-fit dynamic suspension, too, provides safety, dynamic handling and comfort all rolled into one. The captivating precision with which the Audi A3 and A3 Sportback handle and their well-balanced character owe a great deal to elaborate concepts such as the four-link rear suspension and the efficient electromechanical power steering. There is optional sport suspension that supports the body 15 millimeters (0.59 in) lower; it is standard on the Ambition, in conjunction with 17-inch alloys. The option of acoustic glass for the windshield (standard on Ambiente) enhances occupant comfort and improves the car's acoustic behavior.

Way ahead of the competition: Audi magnetic ride

There is another new feature that puts the Audi A3 and A3 Sportback streets ahead of their challengers: The adaptive-action shock absorber control system by the name of Audi magnetic ride. This system overcomes the age-old conflict between dynamic behavior and ride comfort. The driver can choose between "Normal" and "Sport" programs by flipping a switch. A magneto-rheological fluid circulating in the shock absorbers changes its flow properties within milliseconds when a voltage is applied; this affects the damping characteristic, which can be varied from comfortably supple to crisply firm. Audi can supply the electronic damping control system as an option for the gasoline versions from 118 kW (160 hp) upwards, as well as for both two-liter TDI versions.

The equipment range for the Audi A3 and A3 Sportback has also been greatly extended. As before, there are three lines to choose from. Attraction is the version with compelling character; the dynamic-looking Ambition for instance includes sport seats, sport suspension and 17-inch wheels, and the luxurious Ambiente equipment line features such items as cruise control, a light and rain sensor, an interior lighting package and the new addition of a windshield with acoustic glass.

For an even more customized specification there are the S line, comprising an exterior package and a sport package, the deluxe Audi exclusive line, and the choice items available within the Audi exclusive range. On all equipment lines and engine versions for the German market, the chorus radio system with four speakers is now standard. There are also modern infotainment systems available, including the Bose Sound System; the Audi exclusive range includes a connection socket for an iPod.

The array of other new options demonstrates the high technological standard of the A3 car line. These include deluxe automatic air conditioning, adaptive light - the dynamic cornering light system - and the Audi parking system for front and rear, displaying the distance from an obstruction via the frequency of the signal emitted. Then there is the new parking assistant. Its pioneering ultrasound sensors scan the parking spaces by the roadside as the car is driven slowly past; the driver is informed in the instrument cluster if one of them is sufficiently large to back into. If the reverse gear is engaged and the accelerator pressed, the system manipulates the electromechanical steering to guide the car automatically into the space. All the driver need do is attend to the accelerator, clutch and brakes.

The further optimized Audi A3, A3 Sportback and the two S3 versions are about to go on the market; shipping of the new models will begin in the summer. In conclusion, the comprehensively improved A3 comes with an extended range of standard equipment, including the chorus radio system - all at a starting price of € 20,350.

All New Audi

2009 Audi TTS Roadster
2009 Audi TTS Coupe
2009 Audi A3
2009 Audi A3 Sportback
2009 Audi S3
2009 Audi S3 Sportback
2009 Audi Q5
2008 Audi A5
2008 Audi S5
2008 Audi RS 4 Cabriolet
2008 JE Design Audi Q7
2008 Audi A8
2008 Audi RS 6 Avant
2008 Hofele Design Audi Q7
2008 Edo Audi R8
2008 Audi R8 V12 TDI Concept
2008 Audi A5 3.0 TDI quattro
2008 Audi RS6 Avant UK Version
2008 MTM Audi S5 GT Supercharged
2008 ABT Audi AS5
2008 ABT Audi R8
2008 Audi A3 8L RDX Racedesign
2008 Audi A3 TDI Clubsport Quattro
2008 Audi Q7 V12 TDI Coastline Concept
2008 Audi R10 TDI
2008 Audi TT Clubsport Quattro
2008 Audi R8 TDI Le Mans
2008 Audi TTS
2007 Audi R10 Le Mans Race Car
2007 AUDI S8
2007 Audi Allroad Quattro
2007 Audi TT
2007 Abt Sportsline Audi TT Roadster
2007 Audi S3 [PICTURES UPDATE]
2007 Audi TT Coupe
2007 Audi TT Coupe S-line
2007 Audi Q7 V12 TDI
2007 Audi R8 4.2 FSI quattro
2007 Project Kahn Audi A8 Facelift
2007 Audi Q7 TDI by B&B
2007 JE Design Audi Q7
2007 MTM Audi TT

2011-2012 audi with price

2012 Audi A3
MSRP
$27,270 - $30,850
Invoice
$25,361 - $28,691
2012 Audi A4 2012 Audi A4
MSRP
$32,500 - $36,400
Invoice
$30,227 - $33,852
2012 Audi A5 2012 Audi A5
MSRP
$37,100 - $44,700
Invoice
$34,504 - $41,572
2012 Audi A6 2012 Audi A6
MSRP
$41,700 - $49,900
Invoice
$38,782 - $46,408
2012 Audi A7
MSRP
$59,250
Invoice
$55,103
2012 Audi A8 2012 Audi A8
MSRP
$78,750 - $133,500
Invoice
$73,237 - $124,157
2012 Audi Q5 2012 Audi Q5
MSRP
$35,600 - $43,000
Invoice
$33,108 - $39,990
2012 Audi Q7 2012 Audi Q7
MSRP
$46,250 - $59,950
Invoice
$43,013 - $55,753
2012 Audi R8 2012 Audi R8
MSRP
$114,200 - $171,800
Invoice
$106,206 - $159,774
2012 Audi R8 GT 2012 Audi R8 GT
MSRP
$196,800 - $210,300
Invoice
$183,024 - $195,579
2012 Audi S4 2012 Audi S4
MSRP
$47,300 - $48,700
Invoice
$43,990 - $45,292
2012 Audi S5 2012 Audi S5
MSRP
$53,900 - $59,300
Invoice
$50,128 - $55,150
2012 Audi TT 2012 Audi TT
MSRP
$38,300 - $47,000
Invoice
$35,620 - $43,710
2012 Audi TT RS 2012 Audi TT RS
MSRP
$56,850
Invoice
$52,871
2012 Audi TTS 2012 Audi TTS
MSRP
$47,000 - $50,000
Invoice
$43,710 - $46,500

2011 Audi Cars

Click on any new Audi model name for more detailed Audi information, pictures, specs and reviews.
2011 Audi A3 2011 Audi A3
MSRP
$27,270 - $30,850
Invoice
$25,361 - $28,691
2011 Audi A4 2011 Audi A4

MSRP
$32,300 - $36,300
Invoice
$30,040 - $33,760
2011 Audi A5 2011 Audi A5
MSRP
$36,900 - $44,650
Invoice
$34,318 - $41,525
2011 Audi A6 2011 Audi A6
MSRP
$45,200 - $59,150
Invoice
$42,036 - $55,010
2011 Audi A8 2011 Audi A8
MSRP
$78,050 - $84,000
Invoice
$72,587 - $78,120
2011 Audi Q5 2011 Audi Q5
MSRP
$35,200 - $42,500
Invoice
$32,736 - $39,526
2011 Audi Q7 2011 Audi Q7
MSRP
$46,250 - $59,450
Invoice
$43,013 - $55,289
2011 Audi R8 2011 Audi R8
MSRP
$114,200 - $172,800
Invoice
$106,206 - $160,704
2011 Audi S4 2011 Audi S4
MSRP
$47,100 - $48,500
Invoice
$43,804 - $45,107
2011 Audi S5 2011 Audi S5
MSRP
$53,650 - $59,050
Invoice
$49,895 - $54,917
2011 Audi S6 2011 Audi S6

MSRP
$76,100
Invoice
$70,774
2011 Audi TT 2011 Audi TTS
MSRP
$38,300 - $41,300
Invoice
$35,619 - $38,409
2011 Audi TTS 2011 Audi TTS
MSRP
$47,000 - $50,000
 Invoice
$43,710 - $46,500

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Sunday, 29 April 2012

Audi R8

Audi R8

 

 

 

Audi flagship model R8 is an exotic sports coupe with stunning looks, technical precision, and unbeatable performance. Available in three variants - 4.2 Quattro, 5.2 FSI quattro and Spyder. Comes with a high performance 4.2-litre V8 engine which generates a massive 414.3 bhp and 5.2-litre V10 engine which generates a massive 517.6 bhp. Sporty interiors highlighted by the distinctive Monoposto integrated racing-style cockpit and Alcantara suede power-adjustable sport seats.

 

 

 

Audi R8 Technical Specifications (Values May Differ)

 

4.2 quattro

5.2 FSI quattro

Engine

Engine : 4.2L V8 : 5.2L V10
No. of Cylinders : 8 : 10
Number of Valves : 32 : 40
Bore x Stroke (mm) :      - :      -
Displacement : 4163 (cc) : 5204 (cc)
Compression Ratio :      - :      -
Fuel System : Direct Injection : Direct Injection
Performance (0-100) km/h : 4.6 (secs) : 3.9 (secs)
Valvetrain : DOHC : DOHC
Transmission
Transmission Type : 6-speed Manual : 6-speed Manual
Driveline : All Wheel Drive : All Wheel Drive
Performance
Max. Power : 309 kW (414.3 bhp)@7800 rpm : 386 kW (517.6 bhp)@8000 rpm
Max. Torque : 430 Nm@4500-6000 rpm : 530 Nm@6500 rpm
Dimensions & Weight
Overall Length (mm) : 4431 : 4431
Overall Width (mm) : 1904 : 1904
Overall Height (mm) : 1249 : 1249
Ground Clearance (mm) :      - :      -
Wheelbase (mm) : 2650 : 2650
Kerb Weight (kgs) : 1560 : 1560
Capacity & Volume
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) : 75 : 90
Reserve Tank Capacity (litres) :      - :      -
Trunk Capacity (litres) : 100 : 100
Seating Capacity : 2 : 2
Brakes
Front Brakes : Disc : Disc
Rear Brakes : Disc : Disc
Antilock Braking System : Yes : Yes
Steering
Min. Turning Radius (m) :      - :      -
Power Steering : Yes : Yes
Steering Type : Rack and Pinion : Rack and Pinion
Suspension
Front Suspension : Air Suspension : Aluminum double-wishbone
Rear Suspension : Air Suspension : Aluminum double-wishbone
Shock Absorbers :      - :      -
Wheels & Tyres
Wheel Type : Cast Aluminium Alloy : Forged Aluminium wheels
Wheel Size : 8.5J x 18" (Front), 10.5J x 18" (Rear) : 8.5J x 19" (Front), 11J x 19" (Rear)
Tyres : 235/40 R18 (Front), 285/35 R18 (Rear) : 235/35 R19 (Front), 295/30 R19 (Rear)
Fuel Economy *
City (kmpl.) : 5.3 : 6
Highway (kmpl.) : 8.3 : 7.2
Overall (kmpl.) : 6.8 : 6.6
Fuel Type : Petrol : Petrol