Audi TT RS DTM Racecar Wallpaper

Audi TT RS DTM Racecar Wallpaper

Audi TT RS DTM Racecar Wallpaper

Audi TT RS DTM Racecar Wallpaper

WOW! The ol’ days of the Audi TT DTM race-car are back. Audi, along with Team Raeder Motorsport will be testing the new Audi TT RS customer car. Raeder Motorsport runs in the VLN Championships with both an Audi A3 and Audi TT. With two dates set in October, the motorsport season is far from over. The TT RS uses the 5 cylinder TFSI engine and components from the Audi R8 LMS.

At the same time that the DTM competes at Hockenheim the customer sport program of AUDI AG that was launched with the Audi R8 LMS will probably feature an additional vehicle: at the last two rounds of the Endurance Championship Nürburgring on October 16 and 30, Team Raeder Motorsport will contest the SP 4T class with the prototype of an Audi TT RS that is jointly developed by the Technical Development (TE) and Production divisions of AUDI AG and quattro GmbH. In the test races the vehicle, which spearheads a potential modular customer sport concept based on the TT, will be driven by Marc Hennerici and Christopher Mies. Audi thereby responds to the high demand by customers wishing to use the TT and other vehicles of the brand in motorsport.

The prototype uses a five-cylinder TFSI engine and features racing-specific new developments in the areas of the body, suspension and aerodynamics. In addition, the team was able to adopt some components from the R8 LMS in order to make maximum use of synergies



Audi TT RS DTM Racecar Wallpaper

2012 Audi A7 Review By Autoweek.com

Car Reviews :Audi A7
What is it?

An all-new entry to Audi's lineup, the 2012 A7 follows the pattern set by the Mercedes-Benz CLS, the Porsche Panamera and the BMW 5-series Gran Turismo. It's a four-door, but with its swooping roofline and hatchback rear end, its shape resembles a coupe more than sedan.

The A7 sits on a stretched A6 chassis, with a wheelbase that splits the difference between it and the larger A8. And, it comes chock-full of all of the technical and luxury goodies we've come to expect from the German company: safety systems such as lane-departure warning and night vision; sophisticated controls such as an enhanced MMI system that now includes a laptop-style touchpad, Internet connectivity and Google Earth mapping, and a sensory-pleasing interior with a bentwood furniture-like trim treatment using layered wood veneers.

Its face is unmistakably Audi, too, with the familial two-tiered grille and LED lights rimming the headlamps. Overall, we love the styling of the A7 and put it just a notch behind the gorgeous Mercedes in the battle for most beautiful of the bunch.


Car Reviews :Audi A7

What's it like to drive?

U.S.-specification vehicles will come equipped with the familiar 3.0-liter supercharged TFSI V6 engine, pushing out 300 hp to all four corners via Audi's signature quattro all-wheel-drive system. We found the power easy to get to, and the surge during passing maneuvers is more than satisfying. Ride and handling feel very similar to the A6, taut and responsive, with communicative and nicely weighted steering.

We did find a bit of tire thump made its way into the otherwise serene and isolated passenger compartment, particularly from the rear (our test car rode on optional 20-inch rubber), but we chalk that up to the hatchback design. However, the utility offered by the large cargo hold--almost 50 cubic feet with the rear seats folded flat--more than makes up for the minor noise intrusion.

The final word on the A7's performance will have to wait until we can try out the eight-speed Multitronic automatic; the test vehicles provided by Audi came solely with the seven-speed S-tronic dual-clutch boxes, and ultimate feel and performance may differ a bit. We expect a 0-to-60-mph time of about 6.0 seconds.

Do I want it?

If you love the look of this new breed of not-quite-coupe sedans, could use the extra utility offered by a hatchback, enjoy the supercharged performance of Audi's direct-injection engines and get geeky over the thought of 3D Google Earth mapping pointing you in the right direction--but only have need for four seats--then the Audi A7 deserves a look.

Need more incentive? The A7 also features an autostop function, shutting the engine off and saving fuel at stoplights. Of course, all that beauty and tech doesn't come cheaply. Look for the A7 to carry a sticker of close to $60,000 when the cars start showing up in dealerships sometime next spring.

2012 Audi A7

On Sale: Second-quarter 2011

Base Price: $59,900 (est)

Drivetrain: 3.0-liter, 300-hp, 325-lb-ft supercharged V6; AWD, eight-speed automatic

Curb Weight: 4,500 lb (est)

0-60 MPH: 6.0 sec (AW est)

Fuel Economy (EPA): 21 mpg (est).


Car Reviews : Audi A7

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Car Reviews : 2010 MTM Audi S5 Cabriolet by Automobile

As delivered by the factory, Audi's S5 Cabriolet makes for a charismatic convertible. Although lacking the V-8 grunt of its fixed-roof sibling, it offers an enticing combination of power and style, yet is comfortable and benign enough to use as a daily driver. Is there any way to improve upon Ingolstadt's invention?

Moteren Technik Meyer, or MTM, certainly thinks so. The heralded German tuning firm feels a few subtle tweaks can turn Audi's shapely roadster from mild to wild.

Arguably, the most significant modification lurks within the electrical system. MTM's M-Cantronic engine controller contains the recalibrated engine computer mapping that allow drivers to explorer new frontiers with Audi's supercharged 3.0-liter V-6.

In stock form, the 3.0T engine produces a commendable 333 horsepower between 5500-7000 rpm, and 325 pound-feet of torque at 2900-5300 rpm. Install MTM's tuning module and a new exhaust system, and those figures jump to an impressive 430 horsepower and 379 pound feet


MTM Audi S5 Cabriolet

MTM Audi S5 Cabriolet


MTM Audi S5 Cabriolet



The modifications are mild, perhaps, but it still takes both skill and finesse to implement them in a seamless fashion. MTM's execution is flawless; everything looks, feels, and functions as if it were engineered by Audi itself. Cars equipped with Audi's Drive Select controller, for instance, still retain their variable settings; MTM's 430 horsepower is only fully unleashed once the driver selects the sport setting.

Full review here..

Senner Tuning Audi A1 Wallpaper

Senner Tuning Audi A1 Wallpaper

Senner Tuning Audi A1 Wallpaper

Senner Tuning Audi A1 Wallpaper



German firm Senner Tuning has released a new line of styling and performance enhancements for the freshly introduced Audi A1 supermini with the 1.6 TDI diesel engine. The tuner starts by massaging the 1.6-liter diesel with a recalibrated ECU, boosting output from 105HP to 140HP. Peak torque also climbs from 250Nm to 310Nm.

A new sports exhaust system with a pair of 90 mm tail pipes and an upgraded KW suspension kit is also part of the package, while the car's stance is made more aggressive with a set of 18-inch Barracuda Voltec T6 light alloy wheels wrapped in 225/35 R18 Hankook S1 rubber.

The inside can also be revamped with numerous trim options and custom leather upholstery.

Audi A7 Sportback Wallpaper

Audi A7 Sportback Wallpaper

Audi A7 Sportback Wallpaper

Audi A7 Sportback Wallpaper





Ingolstadt based Audi has introduce another Sportback into their range of cars in the form of the A7 Sportback. According to Audi, Sportback Concept brings together the best of three worlds:"the sporty elegance of a coupe, the comfort of a sedan and the practicality of a station wagon." In reality, the A7 Sportback is a shaper looking version of the next A6 with a lower roofline, a more practical rear hatch and seating for four.

The car's exterior and interior design has remained largely untouched over the 2009 Detroit show car with most changes concerning practical details such as the larger head- and tail lamps and the shape and size of the exterior mirrors, along with the less fancy trim inside. And oh, it also gets a neat retractable rear spoiler similar to the one found on the Porsche Panamera.

The five-door coupe, which is positioned between the A6 and A8, is 4.97 meters (16.31 ft) long and 1.91 meters (6.27 ft) wide, but only 1.42 meters (4.66 ft) high. The rear hatch reveals a luggage compartment with a capacity of 535-liters (18.89 cu ft) that can swell to a volume of 1,390 liters (49.09 cu ft) with the split rear seat backrests folded down.

Under the sheetmetal, the A7 Sportback rides on a modified architecture of the next A6, which is due in both sedan and Avant (Audi talk for Station Wagon) forms in 2011.

Audi will initially offer the A7 Sportback with a choice of two gasoline and two turbo diesel V6 engines, all featuring direct injection, an energy recuperation system and stop & start technology.

The petrol range comprises of the 2.8 FSI and 3.0 TFSI models, both of which are paired with a dual clutch S-Tronic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive.

The naturally-aspirated 2.8-liter unit produces 204HP and 280 Nm (206.52 lb-ft) of torque at 5,250 rpm propelling the A7 from 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 8.3 seconds and on to a top speed of 235 km/h (146mph). It consumes 8.0lt / 100 km (29.4 US mpg) on average, which corresponds to 187g/km of CO2 (300.95 g/mile).

The supercharged 3.0-liter V6 unit delivers 300 hp) between 5,250 and 6,500 rpm, and delivers 440 Nm (324.53 lb-ft) of torque between 2,900 and 4,500 rpm. The standard sprint takes 5.6 seconds, and top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph), while fuel consumption is 8.2 lt/100km (28.7 US mpg), corresponding to 190 g/km of CO2 (305.8 g/mile).

In the diesel front, Audi offers two versions of the 3.0-liter V6 TDI. The more powerful variant produces 245HP between 4,000 and 4,500 rpm and 500Nm (368.78 lb-ft) of torque between 1,400 and 3,250 rpm, and comes with the S tronic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive as standard.

The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes 6.5 seconds and top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph), while average fuel consumption is rated at 6.0lt/100km (39.2 US mpg) with CO2 emissions of 158 g/km (254.3 g/mile).

The basic version of the 3.0-liter TDI churns out 204HP between 3,750 and 4,500 rpm and will be available only with front-wheel drive and a multitronic automatic transmission. With this engine, the A7 Sportback accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.1 seconds and reaches a top speed of 234 km/h (145 mph), while consuming 5.3 liters of diesel per 100 km (44.4 US mpg) with CO2 emissions of 139g/km (223.70 g/mile).

Though Audi didn't say it officially, expect to see performance-oriented S7 and RS7 variants, as well as a hybrid model being added to the lineup within the next year or so.

Audi R8 e-tron Wallpaper

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Audi showed off an e-tron prototype in the form of an R8 during the Le Mans race this year. Racing legend Frank Biela took the e-tron out for a spin in the Le Mans vers le futur demo event for EVs.

The R8 e-tron is powered by four motors connected to a wheel each for quattro grip. Combined, they provide 313 hp and 4500 Nm of torque (no it’s no a typo), propelling the two-seater from 0-100 km/h in just 4.8 seconds. 70% of power goes to the rear wheels while the rest goes to the fronts. The battery sits behind the passenger cabin for a 42:58 weight distribution.

Torque vectoring from the four motors mean that understeer and oversteer can be corrected by not only targeted activation of the brakes, but also by precise increases in power by few milliseconds. The R8 e-tron is claimed to remain extremely neutral even under great lateral acceleration, “hustling through corners as if on the proverbial rails” according to Audi.

The car’s lithium-ion battery can be charged from a household plug socket (230 volts/16 amperes), taking six to eight hours to be refilled. Kinetic energy from the brakes is recuperated, channelled to the alternator and converted into electrical energy.

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2011 Audi TTS Coupe Wallpaper

2011 Audi TTS Coupe Wallpaper




2011 Audi TTS Coupe Wallpaper



Audi has release a new set of photos depicting the subtly facelifted 2011 TTS Coupe that will go on sale in the U.S. this fall. Cosmetic changes are limited to the revised single-frame grille with its aluminum-look horizontal double bars and the bumper, along with the addition of a new Panther Black exterior finish and a new two-tone (silver/black) option for the interior.

Unlike the base 2011 TTs, there are no mechanical upgrades for the TTS Coupe and its Roadster sibling that continue to be powered by the Audi's 2.0-liter TFSI with the larger turbocharger and other modifications that develops 272HP and 350Nm (258.15 lb-ft) of torque, the latter from 2,500 to 5,000 rpm.

Audi mention that the TTS Coupe with the optional S tronic sprints from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.2 seconds and goes up to a governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). With the S tronic, the Coupé consumes an average of 7.7 liters of fuel per 100 km which is equal to 30.55 mpg US.

Avus Audi S4 Wallpaper

Avus Audi S4 Wallpaper



Avus Audi S4 Wallpaper



German tuners Avus is offering a tuning package for the Audi S4 Sedan which includes a custom exhaust system help bring the 3.0-liter supercharged V6's output from 333HP to 430HP.

To help the modified S4 to tackle corners better,the German tuner adds a new spring kit as well a new set of lightweight 20-inch alloy wheels that are wrapped in 255/30 Hankook Ventus S1 Evo sport tires.

Exterior changes are limited to the front grille and spoiler, and rear diffuser that are simply painted in a shiny black shade. Alternatively, these parts can be ordered in carbon fiber.

As for the interior, Avus offers buyers the choice of various leather finishes and a variety of carbon fiber trim parts.

Audi A1 at 2010 Wörthersee GTI Tour

Audi A1 at 2010 Wörthersee GTI Tour wallpaper




Audi A1 at 2010 Wörthersee GTI Tour wallpaper




This year's edition of the Wörthersee GTI Tour that takes place in Reifnitz, Austria, on May 12 will see Audi showcasing seven custom versions of its new A1 premium supermini, including a model sporting an "FC Bayern" look, taxi and police variants.

The other four custom A1s are a "Hot Rod" version with a matt-finish look, steel wheels with white-wall tires and extremely low ride height thanks to the air suspension, one fitted with a "competition kit" that pays homage to Audi rally vehicles from the 1980s, the "Wasserwacht" model that's dedicated to the local water rescue service and a "Fashion" edition.

"The Audi A1 fits in with the GTI meet because customization has always been a central topic for the Audi fans here at the Wörthersee and will also play a special role for A1 customers," says the Head of Audi Design, Stefan Sielaff, who was responsible for the creation of the special edition models.









Audi A1 at 2010 Wörthersee GTI Tour wallpaper