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Detroit 09': Audi Sportback Concept Unveiled...Hints at the A7

Автор: SharaMoore | среда, 30 сентября 2009 г.

Audi has unveiled the Sportback Concept at the Detroit Auto Show. The Sportback Concept is supposed to be a preview of the upcoming A7.

The Sportback Concept and eventual A7 is Audi's version of a four-door coupe, like the Porsche Panamera and Mercedes CLS. In addition to providing a preview of the A7, the Sportback Concept previews Audi's future design vocabulary.

The Concept is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 TDI clean diesel. The diesel engine already meets the emissions limits of all 50 U.S. states and the EU6 standard scheduled to take effect in 2014. In addition it manages to get 39.87 US mpg.

Why All That Expensive Safety Equipment Is Required At The 24 Hours Of LeMons: Audi Versus Wall [24 Hours Of Lemons]

Автор: SharaMoore |

Though the cars themselves must cost less than $500, the cost of the required safety equipment pushes the build cost of a typical LeMons car well above two grand. That stuff is worth every penny!

Here we see the Timmy's Kids '81 Audi 4000 getting into big trouble down Thunderhill's long straight and bashing into the concrete barrier. The driver was totally OK, thanks to his 5-point harness, helmet, and cage (as were the drivers of the Plymouth Belvedere, Yugo GV, and Chevy Cavalier that flipped during the race).

Here's the aftermath, courtesy of Mad Science's camera. Thanks to Patrick of Huey Newis And The Lose for the video!

Automotive Worship Object Of The Year: Street-Legal 500-Horse Audi ur-Quattro [Racing]

Автор: SharaMoore | понедельник, 28 сентября 2009 г.

While I was at Infineon to drive the STaSIS S5 a couple weeks back, I kept seeing this silver blur howling past everything on the track. It looked like an old Quattro… but that fast?

Sure enough, it was a Quattro; not only that, it's a genuine 1983 ur-Quattro with carbon-fiber bodywork cast from original molds brought over from Germany, 500 horsepower under the hood, the full STaSIS brake and suspension treatment… and license plates! When I found out that the STaSIS guys not only knew about the car but had helped hop it up for William Perkins, one of their expert race consultants, let's just say I was eager to learn more.

The car is maintained at McGee Motorsports Group's shop at the track, and talk about a freakin' candy store- you'll definitely see some more of McGee's stuff here in the near future; in fact, if you're a regular at the Monterey Historics, you've already seen quite a few of their cars. Yes, that's a genuine NASCAR '63 Mercury Monterey in the photo, and it's got a 427, a Rat Fink-grade gearshift, and a driver's seat that appears to be made by the Barcalounger Corporation.

My LeMons teammate and 4-time DOTS honoree WhatWouldJesseDo, who was helping me with photographic duties that day, managed to talk his way into the passenger seat of the ur-Quattro for a few Ferrari-whuppin' laps around Infineon. His verdict: "Hell yes!" OK, now let's look at some photos:

Spy Shots: 2010 Audi A4 Allroad

Автор: SharaMoore | пятница, 4 сентября 2009 г.

Filed under: Spy Photos, Wagons/Estates, Crossovers/CUVs, Audi

A lot of American consumers were disappointed when the Audi Allroad was sent to the guillotine in 2005. Based on the A6 Avant, the Allroad's positioning as a more-than-a-wagon, less-than-an-SUV made it a versatile performer, but middling sales meant that U.S. consumers never got a crack at the second-generation model available overseas since 2006.

Judging by this newest prototype and a similar one spied back in February, it appears that the current Allroad will get an A4 Avant-based kid brother. Spy shots show a such a car testing in the kind of latitude that is home to the A4 Avant's primary competition, Volvo's XC70, not to mention the Saab 9-3X that's right around the corner. With everyone going back to the 'small ball' playbook for a while, maybe Audi has the timing right this time. The only question now is: will it come to the States?

Gallery: 2009 Audi A4 Allroad - spy shots

[Source: EVO]

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Audi Q5: To premiere in Geneva 2008

Автор: SharaMoore | суббота, 22 августа 2009 г.

The Audi Q5 will have its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show 2008.The Q5 shares its platform with the A5 coupé and next A4, and uses a development of Audi's quattro four-wheel-drive system. It's likely to come with hill descent control and adjustable dampers for decent off-road ability.A choice of diesels will be offered, including a new 204bhp 2.0-litre TDI unit, while a flagship 4.2-

Audi A3 Cabrio: Now also confirmed by UK traditional media

Автор: SharaMoore | вторник, 18 августа 2009 г.

Hilarious news here from UK "old-school" media AutoExpress: they just confirmed the arrival of an Audi A3 Cabrio. It's hilarious, because it's absolutely NO news and shows us the further decline of traditional media, especially automotive magazines. Of course our regular readers already had that news back in 2006, re-confirmed in February and March 2007.Talking exclusively to Auto Express at

Audi R8 V10: Preview

Автор: SharaMoore | четверг, 13 августа 2009 г.

Car Magazine has a nice preview of the Audi R8 V10 including some spy shots from the Nurburgring. Enjoy!Audi's R8 mid-engined supercar caused a stir when it was first driven back in January. The 414bhp 911 rival was warmly received by CAR's testers - and it even trumped its Porsche and Lambo rivals on our first test in the US.However, lurking in the back of everyone's mind was the thought of

Audi S6: Canadian test drive

Автор: SharaMoore | среда, 5 августа 2009 г.

The Audi S6 is a pleasure to drive, even in Canada. No surprise!The price may be daunting, but in super-sedan circles it's actually reasonable. And for me, the all-weather advantage of Quattro all-wheel-drive makes it the leader of this excusive club.Nice article, but guys, if you take your time to write a lengthy introduction to Audi, at least learn that it's "quattro" and not "Quattro"!