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Audi Sport versions planned for the TT and R8

For several weeks have been several unofficial news on the work that the German firm Audi has been developing with regard to introducing new variants of its TT models and R8, taking greater emphasis on the RS. Thus, according to these speculations TT-RS should accommodate a five-cylinder turbo roughly about 350 hp, while the R8 will receive two new engines: a TDI V8 and V10 gasoline.

On the other hand, and following information, Audi Sport also released versions of both models, an idea already executed in 2005 with very limited TT Quattro Sport. Next year could see again this philosophy applied in the sports of the house. Particularly in the case of the R8 we would be talking about a slight increase in power and equipping series. Less insulation and use unabashedly carbon fibre will help reduce vehicle weight by about 100 kg, making possible a 0 to 100 less than 4 seconds. The suspensions also would be hardened manner.

But to take things calmly that Audi has not formalized this information, but nothing is being expectant.

Audi A4 from EUR 31800
Audi already supports orders of the new A4, but the first units will not begin to deliver until the middle of next January. In principle models come with four-door body - and that the family will take a few more months Avant-being the first three diesel engine available from 143 to 240 hp and two petrol, one of 160 hp and 265 hp another. In spring 2008 there will be a new version of access to range 1.8 TFSI engine with 120-hp, which will be sold for € 28,800, while the RS4 not appear until 2009.

Two things significantly called attention: its size and weight. For size, 4.70 meters long, 1.83 meters wide and 2,808 mm wheelbase, will become the largest by far of its direct rivals such as the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C Class and also wins the majority of generalists, except the VW Passat and the enormous Ford Mondeo. This benefits not only to its impressive silhouette, which gives you great power of representation, but also the livability, because the space for occupants has won a lot and the trunk increases its capacity to 480 litres. Moreover weight, which has fallen by around 10% through the use of lightweight materials, which benefits both the performance and the fuel economy (spends around 9% less than its predecessor).
The first to arrive are all mechanical already known in the ranges of Audi, except the 2.0 TDI, which receives some modifications and reaches 143 hp. In principle there are three engines available V6, 190 hp 2.7 TDI, 3.0 TDI 240 hp and 265-hp 3.2 FSI. The most powerful figures achieved excellent acceleration with 6.1 seconds in the 0 to 100 km / h for diesel and 6.2 seconds for the gasoline. The consumption of the powerful gasoline has fallen more than one liter respect to its predecessor, perhaps now the average cost of fuel at 9.2 l/100 km. The diesel sweep in this aspect, since the 2.7 TDI only need 6.6 l/100 km and 3.0 TDI 6.9 l/100 km.
Of the four-cylinder engine, the 160-hp 1.8 TFSI is already assembled for a few months, the A3, in this saloon and offers a very good performance: up to 225 km / h, accelerates from 0 to 100 kph h in 8.6 seconds, and only spends 7.1 l/100 km. For its part the popular 2.0 TDI, with its 143 hp, improves acceleration figure of his predecessor-now 9.5 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h- reaches 215 km / h speed limit and consumes scarce 5, 5 l/100 km on average. According versions there will be two types of automatic gearboxes and a manual six-speed, front-wheel drive car as well as comprehensive or Quattro.
As regards to equipment and interior details, A4 ignores two common elements, such as ignition key and conventional parking brake. Although the interior design is no great surprise, the previous A4 highlights the change in location of the screen (6.5 inch and 7-inch monochrome or color, depending on the leading multimedia version chosen), now in the Higher; the lower area of the console, with more and new commanders, and the scoreboard clock, with new distribution and lighting.
This new A4 have logically from the latest technological advances in security and aid to driving, such as systems to warn of involuntary change lanes, programmers speed assistance to boot up slopes or headlamps bixenón adaptive inter alia . A very striking detail and A5 are seen in the daytime lights, which include 14 white LEDs.
Rates:
A4 1.8 TFSI 160 hp: € 31,800
A4 3.2 FSI 265 hp V6 Quattro: € 44,500
A4 2.0 TDI 143 hp: € 31,800
A4 2.7 TDI 190 hp: € 40,800
A4 Quattro 3.0 TDI 240 hp: € 44,300

Audi A3 Cabriolet.
The mark of the four rings presents a new cabriolet, the Audi A3 Cabriolet, the model in Germany and will be released in the early months of 2008 and Spain will arrive in the spring. This is a premium compact canvas roof similar by design, which will surely be his most direct rival: the BMW Series 1 convertible, which already reported in Autocity and dates come very close to Audi. Both Audi and BMW-are desmarcan the current fashion models offer open roof hard, such as Volvo C70, Volkswagen Eos, Opel Astra Twin Top, and so on.
Smaller and more modern than the current Audi Cabrio (derived from the recently retired generation A4), the new compact cabriolet presents an image and elegant sports, in the case of incorporating headlamps bixenón, reinforced by some groups modern optics in daylight and bright rings. Outside this cabrio four real seats measured 4.28 metres long and has a capacity of 252 liters of luggage space, a volume that can be expanded to 674 liters abatiendo the hind legs.
So far no A3 Cabriolet Quattro take traction, as the initial range comes in a whole system with front-wheel drive car. Yes there will be, according engine, manual or automatic, two equipment levels (Attraction and Ambition); 15 colors bodywork hood and three colors (blue, red or black). In addition there will be an optional S-Line package, which includes 18-inch wheels (standard are 16 or 17 inches).
The hood of this new Audi A3 Cabriolet can be automatic or semi-automatic, and with a normal or special treatment soundproofing. It is hydraulically actuated through a button and takes just nine seconds to open. In addition, this operation can be performed under way to a top speed of 30 mph.
Four engines and two diesel-gasoline-will be available initially. The 1.9 TDI 105 hp is associated with a five-speed manual gearbox and 2.0 TDI 140 hp may go well with the six-speed manual gearbox or with an automatic double clutch S Tronic. In both cases have a good performance and a very low consumption and emissions (5.1 l/100 km average and 134 g / km).
The benefits most sports come from the hand of the TFSI, 1.8 to 160 hp and 200-hp 2.0, the first of them with six-speed manual gearbox and the second with S Tronic change. Without some high consumption (7.3 l/100 km and 7.6 l/100 km respectively), data acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h and maximum speed are excellent: 8.3 seconds and 218 km / h. in the 1.8 TFSI and 7.6 seconds and 231 mph in 2.0 TFSI.