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Sunday, October 13, 2013
Alfa Romeo Gloria Concept is an Audi A5 Sportback Sized Sports Sedan Debuts in Geneva
The second most problematic child in the Fiat-Chrysler Group after Lancia, is also the one with the greatest prospects for future growth – just as long as the Italians get their cards right and finally begin investing in products.
Of course, were talking about Alfa Romeo, which is trying to tell the world that its slowly getting back on its feet with the presentation of a new concept model for a sharply styled sports sedan that will join the highly-anticipated production version of the 4C mid-engine coupe at next months Geneva Auto Salon.
Named Gloria, the study is the work of the European Design Institute (IED) of Turin in collaboration with the Alfa Romeo Style Centre. It might break cover in Switzerland, but the Gloria was designed to appeal to consumers in the North American and Asian markets.
"In effect, the saloon remains a symbol of elegance and prestige for these markets, associated with the idea of comfortable space both at the front and the rear, expressed by the length of the model," said Alfa Romeo in a statement.
At 4,700mm long, 1,920 mm wide, 1320mm high and with a wheelbase of 2,900mm, the four-door Gloria is very close in dimensions to the Audi A5 Sportback. Alfa said that the car was designed to be propelled by "a state-of-the-art V6 or V8 biturbo engine", by which it means the new powerplants introduced in the Maserati Quattroporte.
“We asked the students in the Master programme to give us their completely independent interpretation of a new Alfa Romeo saloon,” said Lorenzo Ramaciotti, Head of Fiat & Chrysler Design. “During development, we commented, discussed and guided the projects in order to get the most from their spontaneous expressions of creativity. The result was stimulating and marked by professional and creative excellence.”
More information about the Gloria will be released at the Geneva Auto Salon.
Articles Source : Carscoop
Sunday, October 6, 2013
A Short History of The Audi A3
Audi A3
And began the family and described as a luxury sports car model produced by the German car industry Audi A3, which provides for the car and when you want to first look at Audi Sport and the European market, and production in 1996 could be very suitable for this purpose. Model of golf. They were originally three reasons are the doors that come with the hatchback. Other features worth mentioning are the original Audi A3, transverse-mounted engine is a four-wheel drive and four-cylinder configuration. A3 to stand out from the previous model, it is to use a valve five-cylinder, and the first car of the Audi line.
It was the 1999 model Audi A3 without modification to meet the requirements of new customers. Among the improvements that have been created and, most important of the five-door hatchback is a new 1.8 turbo engine.
Showed the Geneva Motor Show, the second generation Audi A3 since 2003. The new four-cylinder model as a three door hatchback and the first, but after a few months, two door, five-door version is also available with the Cabriolet. The area of the rear compartment to enhance that, to the market in 2004 and features a new grille, real estate, known as the Sportback five-door is, congratulations. Also been called 1.4-liter TFSI engine model "E" as an alternative environment-friendly and reduce emissions of CO2, in 2007, is made of recent modifications in the Audi A3.
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Hybrid Audi A8 2013
Reviews 2013 Audi A8
180 kW (245 hp) and torque output of the system short-term system of 480 nm (R $ 354,03 feet) is to ensure high response performance. Hybrid Audi A8, km / h in 7.7 seconds into the 100 (62.14 mph) km / h and reached 235 (146.02 mph) at maximum speed. Fuel cycle in the European Unions less than 6.4100 kg (36.75 miles per gallon in the U.S.) down from 148 grams per kilometer CO2 emissions and will (238.18 g / km) is.
Please note that all figures are provisional. Hybrid Audi A8 km / h and 100 (62.14 mph) is stable only up to 60 km per hour and driving power (37.28 mph) at a distance of 3 kilometers (1.86 miles) as the range. While controlling both the engine and electric motor effective D, map and function of EV is to give priority to the electric motor: This driver can choose three modes.
Designed operating system and the Tiptronic gate, the pattern of driving sports. Electric only mode or mixed, and TFSI engines alone, and enhanced recovery is possible: a hybrid car works and the five countries. Two screens, showing all the details of the driver operation mode. Located 36.7 kg (£ 80,91) in the weight of lithium ion batteries in the trunk shocks. It provides up to 40 kW nominal power consumption of 1.3 kWh of energy.
And blows the air by a fan of the passenger compartment are two different ways, through a separate cooling circuit in addition to the automatic air conditioning, if necessary use, and cold air in the batteries. Battery and, therefore, is kept under the temperature required to implement a wide range of potential. Agreement between the power electronics and electric motors, electric motors, batteries, and chilled water.
Friday, September 20, 2013
Audi A4 S4 2012
Preview 2012 Audi A4/S4
Dress, such as busy and compact luxury sedan, the Audi A42021 featured as a leader in class, style and, of course, quattro, AWD standard. The most powerful four-cylinder turbo diesel engine, which leads to over 50 miles per gallon on the highway A4 line, and fuel economy.
More energy efficient cooling, leaving the LED lights, HID headlights are released annually, first used in the A8 and A6. Love the lighting of the LED flashlight and remains extensive. Audi A7, and polished wood, and driver-oriented center console, head-up display is a standard side windows, arches and somewhat similar to those seen in all the A4 model in 1990 also presented . And more are included on the inside of the trunk, weighing several hundred pounds lighter than the A4 or more years ago, aluminum and high strength steel 0.2021.
So far, launched a manual transmission lines of the Audi A4 of the main disagreements with the whole eight-speed automatic transmission with double clutch instead. A4 sedan and A5 coupe is a split, but still / Convertible, A4 Avant wagon is an option for the U. If you really want a manual transmission S., search the S4 in 2021 as an option.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
New 2012 Audi TT RS
Interestingly, the North American version of the TT RS is more powerful than its European sibling as the 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder TFSI engine is said to deliver 360-horsepower and 343 lb-ft of torque between 1,650 and 5,400 rpm. The European market model is rated at 340HP and 450 Nm (331.90 lb.-ft.) of torque.
Power is channeled to all four wheels through Audi’s quattro system and a 6-speed manual gearbox. The brand with the four-rings says the TT RS accelerates from 0 to 60 mph (96km/h) in just 4.1 seconds en route to a top speed of 174mph (280km/h).
The TT RS also gets the Audi magnetic ride, which allows the suspension characteristic to be actively altered, bespoke 19-inch alloy wheels, a fixed rear wing, prominent body sills and exterior mirror housings in matte aluminum.
Standard features include special interior appointments such as the contoured 3-spoke sport multifunction steering wheel, aluminum door sills with the RS logo, and RS-specific interior door handles, along with 10-way power sport front seats with three-step heating, leather seat coverings, brushed aluminum interior inlays, and available LED ambient lighting.
Specifications
ENGINE:
Type: 2.5 liter turbocharged, in-line five-cylinder, spark-ignition engine with TFSI direct injection, four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts [DOHC], turbocharger with intercooler.
Arrangement: Front mounted, transverse
Bore: 3.25 in (82.5 mm)
Stroke: 3.65 in (92.8 mm)
Displacement: 151 / 3.25 / 3.65 (2480 / 82.5 x 92.8)
Compression ratio: 10:01
Fuel: Unleaded Super, 95 RON (unleaded regular, 91 RON, as an alternative with slight reduction in performance)
Horsepower (SAE): 360 hp @ 5,500 - 6,700 rpm (265 kW)
Max. torque: 343 lb-ft @ 1,650 - 5,400 rpm (465 Nm)
ENGINE DESIGN:
Cylinder block: Cast iron
Cylinder head: Aluminum
Valve train / intake: DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
Battery: 380 amp, 80 amp/hr
Alternator: 140 amp
DRIVETRAIN:
Transmission: 6-speed manual, fully synchronized
Gear ratios:
1st 3.570
2nd 2.160
3rd 1.890
4th 1.430
5th 1.160
6th 0.097
Reverse 4.500
STEERING:
Type: Eletromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance
Ratio: 16.9 : 1
Turns (lock-to-lock): 2.9
Turning circle
(curb-to-curb): 35.96 ft (10.96 m)
SUSPENSION:
Front: MacPherson strut (gas charged) with aluminum 3-point lower control arm, aluminum sub frame, tubular anti roll bar, track stabilizing steering roll radius
Rear: Four-link rear suspension with separate spring/shock absorber arrangement
BRAKES:
Service brake: Dual-circuit brake system with diagonal split, ESC, hydraulic brake assistant, front and rear disc brakes ventilated
Front size: 14.6 in (370 mm)
Rear size: 12.2 in (310 mm)
Parking brake: Mechanically actuated at the rear wheels
WHEELS (standard only):
Size: Aluminum, 9Jx19
TIRES (standard only):
Size: 255/35 R19 Y
BODY:
Material: Hybrid ASF construction: Lightweight construction concept, which is a mixed construction using aluminum and steel
Corrosion protection: Multi-step anti-corrosion protection
CAPACITIES:
Engine oil: 6.9 qt (6.5 l)
Fuel tank: 15.90 gal (60 l)
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 97.2 in (2,468 mm)
Track front / rear: 61.2/ 60.9 in (1,555/ 1,546 mm)
Overall length: 165.3 in (4,198 mm)
Overall width: w/o mirrors 72.5 in (1,842 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1,348 mm)
Curb weight, quattro: 3306 lb (1500 kg)
Drag coefficient: 0.32
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS:
Seating capacity: 2 + 2
Head room
front / rear: 37.7/ 32.6 in (957/ 829 mm)
Shoulder room
front / rear: 53.2/ 47.5 in (1,352/ 1,206 mm)
Leg room
front / rear: 41.1/ 29.3 in (1,044/ 743 mm)
Int. vol. (EPA)
front / rear: 47.7/ 26.2 cu ft
Luggage capacity
standard / seats folded: 13.1/ 24.7 cu ft (290/ 700 l)
PERFORMANCE:
0-60 mph 4.1
Top speed 174 mph
EFFICIENCY/ENVIRONMENT:
EPA estimate:
City mpg: Not available at present time
Highway mpg: Not available at present time
Combined mpg: Not available at present time
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Wednesday, September 4, 2013
2013 Audi Q3 Concept
Auto China Motor Show 2012 in Beijing Audi RS presents a concept car based on the concept Q3. This is a unique interpretation of the nature of the compact SUV - consistently dynamic.
Painted in blue Audi RS Q3 concept car is a thrilling dynamics. MOTOR 2.5 TFSI generating a power output of 265 kW (360 hp) and extended and lowered by about 25 mm body, combined with expressive detail that redefines the potential of Q3.
Frame made of brushed and polished aluminum grille is surrounded by a "single-" RS Audi Q3 concept. Black grille guards are placed in a new geometric pattern - honeycombs have been moved slightly to the inside relative to each other, you, that seem to be three dimensional. At the bottom of the grill is visible plastic, silver emblem quattro. Reflectors are slightly tinted. Some chromed elements in them are dark or covered with plastic parts with carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP).
The bumper has been redesigned. His powerful surround the outer edges of the air intakes, which are divided into two segments.
Their internal parts of the grid are honeycomb, exterior, however, are made of plastic reinforced with carbon fiber (CFRP), are in the form of smooth funnels. The front spoiler is also made of CFRP. Its bottom is black and matte, while the lower bumper has been painted blue and covered with clear varnish.
The same combination of black and blue themes can be found on the sides of the RS Audi Q3 concept. This applies to both the strips on the door, and thresholds and caps on the wheel arches. The exterior mirrors are made of black carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), matt aluminum surround strip side windows. Spoiler drops towards the rear, the middle part is slightly narrower in relation to the exterior. Varnished it in the body color - blue Ordos, the dull blue with a small admixture of yellow.
In the rear of the vehicle, the bottom of the bumper has a sporty, angular shape. Diffuser insert connecting two large, elliptical exhaust tailpipes in typical RS design, it is far over the top. Here too the Audi designers have decided to call CFK in black and matte blue. Rear lights and additional lights placed in the bumper have been dimmed in anthracite color. They are made of clear glass.
INTERIOR
The interior of the Audi RS Q3 concept, which enters through the glass roof is much light, dominated by the cold blackness, which is best seen in the headliner, carpets, rugs, leather lined dashboard and a substantial part leather upholstery Feinnappa. As a contrasting element, used to cover dark blue Alcantara seats.
Contrasting blue color was also used - in a rather unusual way - in the patterns made of CFRP. The material is woven into shiny blue glass fibers. On the sides of the steering wheel can be found made of CFRP paddle shifters, which surrounds the edges of the aluminum strip. The greater part of the steering wheel is covered with black leather Velvet. It provides a secure grip hands, preventing the deposition of dirt at the same time. Door trim is made largely of blue Alcantara.
Internal door handles made of lightweight materials, look similar to those installed in other models of RS. Replace the Chinese characters commonly used Arabic numerals rev. Q3 RS emblems adorn the instrument panel, Sitze, sills and floor mats.
Also the engine compartment has become a very sporty character. Panels with laminated carbon fiber covers the area around the five-cylinder engine with heads polakierowanymi red. The air goes into the engine by the two sides mounted vents. The covers of each cylinder spark plug was placed numbers - just as is done in the world of motorsports. Outdoor sports air filter has an aluminum housing and air intake is made of stainless steel.
ENGINES
A powerful 2.5 TFSI engine in the RS model Q3 concept combines two classic Audi technologies: direct gasoline injection and turbocharging. AUS 2480 cm3 capacity, erzeugt Strom 265 kW (360 hp). Car needs 5.2 seconds to accelerate from 0 An 100 km / h
The seven-speed S tronic gearbox transmits power resonant 2.5 TFSI engine for the permanent all-wheel drive quattro. Under normal traffic conditions, it shall refer almost exclusively to the front wheels.
Alloy wheels Audi RS Q3 concept, size 8.5 J x 20, underline the dynamic design of the RS Q. Its front part was polished to a high gloss, while the edges are sanded.
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Painted in blue Audi RS Q3 concept car is a thrilling dynamics. MOTOR 2.5 TFSI generating a power output of 265 kW (360 hp) and extended and lowered by about 25 mm body, combined with expressive detail that redefines the potential of Q3.
Frame made of brushed and polished aluminum grille is surrounded by a "single-" RS Audi Q3 concept. Black grille guards are placed in a new geometric pattern - honeycombs have been moved slightly to the inside relative to each other, you, that seem to be three dimensional. At the bottom of the grill is visible plastic, silver emblem quattro. Reflectors are slightly tinted. Some chromed elements in them are dark or covered with plastic parts with carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP).
The bumper has been redesigned. His powerful surround the outer edges of the air intakes, which are divided into two segments.
Their internal parts of the grid are honeycomb, exterior, however, are made of plastic reinforced with carbon fiber (CFRP), are in the form of smooth funnels. The front spoiler is also made of CFRP. Its bottom is black and matte, while the lower bumper has been painted blue and covered with clear varnish.
The same combination of black and blue themes can be found on the sides of the RS Audi Q3 concept. This applies to both the strips on the door, and thresholds and caps on the wheel arches. The exterior mirrors are made of black carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), matt aluminum surround strip side windows. Spoiler drops towards the rear, the middle part is slightly narrower in relation to the exterior. Varnished it in the body color - blue Ordos, the dull blue with a small admixture of yellow.
In the rear of the vehicle, the bottom of the bumper has a sporty, angular shape. Diffuser insert connecting two large, elliptical exhaust tailpipes in typical RS design, it is far over the top. Here too the Audi designers have decided to call CFK in black and matte blue. Rear lights and additional lights placed in the bumper have been dimmed in anthracite color. They are made of clear glass.
INTERIOR
The interior of the Audi RS Q3 concept, which enters through the glass roof is much light, dominated by the cold blackness, which is best seen in the headliner, carpets, rugs, leather lined dashboard and a substantial part leather upholstery Feinnappa. As a contrasting element, used to cover dark blue Alcantara seats.
Contrasting blue color was also used - in a rather unusual way - in the patterns made of CFRP. The material is woven into shiny blue glass fibers. On the sides of the steering wheel can be found made of CFRP paddle shifters, which surrounds the edges of the aluminum strip. The greater part of the steering wheel is covered with black leather Velvet. It provides a secure grip hands, preventing the deposition of dirt at the same time. Door trim is made largely of blue Alcantara.
Internal door handles made of lightweight materials, look similar to those installed in other models of RS. Replace the Chinese characters commonly used Arabic numerals rev. Q3 RS emblems adorn the instrument panel, Sitze, sills and floor mats.
Also the engine compartment has become a very sporty character. Panels with laminated carbon fiber covers the area around the five-cylinder engine with heads polakierowanymi red. The air goes into the engine by the two sides mounted vents. The covers of each cylinder spark plug was placed numbers - just as is done in the world of motorsports. Outdoor sports air filter has an aluminum housing and air intake is made of stainless steel.
ENGINES
A powerful 2.5 TFSI engine in the RS model Q3 concept combines two classic Audi technologies: direct gasoline injection and turbocharging. AUS 2480 cm3 capacity, erzeugt Strom 265 kW (360 hp). Car needs 5.2 seconds to accelerate from 0 An 100 km / h
The seven-speed S tronic gearbox transmits power resonant 2.5 TFSI engine for the permanent all-wheel drive quattro. Under normal traffic conditions, it shall refer almost exclusively to the front wheels.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Audi A1 with Goodyear EfficientGrip soled
The forecast of marketing strategists should trend toward smaller vehicles likely to become a reality with superior equipment level, but without compromising performance and safety features, the Audi A1 looks with the new marrow to start well established in the summer.
Design will allow many opportunities for customization, offering both entertainment and information in higher-class Audi models. For contemporary values in terms of consumption of A1 is equipped as standard with start-stop system, brake energy regeneration and low rolling resistance tires. In size 215/40 R 17 87W XL AO Audi installed at the factory, the fuel-economy model EfficientGrip from Goodyear.
The EfficientGrip was introduced last year. Meanwhile, more than 18 models of different vehicle manufacturers at the factory will be equipped with the fuel saver. Compared with conventional tires, it has fuel economy of around ten percent. At this years "ams" summer tire test of the Goodyear tires scored the lowest rolling resistance of the ten models being compared, 3rd in the wet braking, dry braking distance and the second-best fourth place in the protection against aquaplaning
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Design will allow many opportunities for customization, offering both entertainment and information in higher-class Audi models. For contemporary values in terms of consumption of A1 is equipped as standard with start-stop system, brake energy regeneration and low rolling resistance tires. In size 215/40 R 17 87W XL AO Audi installed at the factory, the fuel-economy model EfficientGrip from Goodyear.
The EfficientGrip was introduced last year. Meanwhile, more than 18 models of different vehicle manufacturers at the factory will be equipped with the fuel saver. Compared with conventional tires, it has fuel economy of around ten percent. At this years "ams" summer tire test of the Goodyear tires scored the lowest rolling resistance of the ten models being compared, 3rd in the wet braking, dry braking distance and the second-best fourth place in the protection against aquaplaning
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