Audi 2012 S4

Audi 2012 S4

Test driving the new Audi A7 through the ancient streets of Sardinia is apparently a surreal experience. But like the island, which has kept up with the times to keep the tourists, Audi has kept on top of technology and customer demands to create a vehicle that will appeal to even some of those millionaire vacationers in Sardinia.The 2012 Audi A7 is launching in Europe now and will come stateside next spring. The five-door coupe is as impressive as it is unusual. Let's face it, most Reston, VA Audi A6 buyers don't think of a hatchback as being a car they would want to own. The Audi A7 is challenging that stereotype.Audi dealers in Fairfax have no qualms about bringing the A7 to the showroom - they have no doubt customers will love it. And upgraded version of the A6 and with the chassis of the A4, S4, A5 and S5, it does have a wheelbase that's slightly longer and a wider track.The A7 is not what would be termed a crossover, but that hatchback may take some getting used to. Lightweight for a vehicle of this size, the A7 will handle nicely. With the Audi Drive Select menu, several suspension settings are available for the optimal ride.The U.S. version will only come with the 3.0-liter V6, which is not turbocharged, but does pull about 295 horsepower. It also will feature eight-speed automatic transmission, which may be a disappointment to some who would like a shot at the seven-speed S tronic. The A7 will be have quattro all-wheel drive standard.Other technology American A7 buyers won‘t get will be the Start-Stop system. "With start-stop, there are several implications on the comfort side for the customer, and it's something we thought U.S. customers would not be too thrilled about," said Sebastian Mackensen, head of sales and marketing for Audi Americas. "On a car with a stylish design and a lifestyle orientation, we didn't think it was the right time to launch this."Reston, VA Audi A6 buyers will enjoy the A7's navigation system which calls up Google Earth images and the MMI Touch interface pad which allows you to write letters with your finger to spell out the destination or phone number.The A7 also has the capability to use your SIM card and become a WiFi provider, assuming you have a data plan that covers it. Despite all the added technology, users will have no trouble with simple tasks like hooking up an iPod or setting the climate control. The options can be dizzying, but what fun to choose from! My wife will be opting for the one that allows the car to park itself.Visit your Audi dealer Fairfax to find out more specifics on the A7 before it arrives in January. The lines might be longer then.  

 Audi 2012 S4

 Audi 2012 S4

 Audi 2012 S4

Audi 2012 S4

 Audi 2012 S4

 Audi 2012 S4

Audi 2012 R8 GT

Audi 2012 R8 GT

The Audi R8 GT is a bit more powerful, slightly lighter version of the R8 Coupe 5.2 FSI, which is not exactly short on power (525 hp) or overweight (3583 pounds) to begin with. Maybe that's why Audi only managed to hit peak at 560 horsepower and u200b u200bsoltar the empty weight 152 pounds for the GT.
How to reduce the weight of a car that has been built almost exclusively of aluminum and magnesium? Delgado for the front glass, the replacement for polycarbonate rear windows, and saved just under 20 pounds. A basic R8 apparently has very thick carpet and can reduce your weight by 17 pounds without resorting to an aluminum plant exposed. The use of carbon fiber rear bumper, hatch, and the side blades in an impressive reduction network of 29 pounds. It turns out that there are about 21 pounds, hiding unnecessary within the battery and another 11 pounds to be saved in the air intake and acoustic insulation in the engine. The change to the carbon ceramic brakes eliminates another 20 pounds while improving braking performance. European buyers have the option of selecting lightweight bucket seats that fall in the weight curve for an additional 69.5 pounds, but these sports seats probably will not sneak through the federal accident.
Audi also offers its European customers a package of career that allows the car to run on the showroom floor. The package includes a roll hoop, fire extinguisher, four-point harnesses and a pair of switches to kill. If that is not extreme enough for the stabilizer bar can be turned into a cage, which virtually eliminates the possibility of conducting the street. Audi has no plans to offer the package to run for U.S. customers, but they offer a package of comfort, including seat belts mounted microphone Bluetooth and a full leather interior.
Simply cut the weight of a car does not mean an automatic tracking tool, so massaged 5.2-liter Audi V-10 to give an extra 35 hp and 9 lb-ft of torque. An intake manifold of fixed length develops a peak power at the top of the rev range and subtly emphasizes the R8 GT claims track. The manually adjustable coilover suspension can lower the ride height of up to 10 mm without significantly reducing the ride quality we've come to love at the base of R8 equipped with shock absorbers magnet. More downforce rear wing and front bumper fixed wing  flics  keep the R8 GT planted at high speed without increasing the drag coefficient.
Another nod to track the use is exclusive choice of the Audi R Tronic transmission, which works great when you're driving hard, but usually does stop-and-go driving frustrating. Maybe that's not a big problem for buyers who are more interested GT u200b u200ben the launch control function of a principle perfectly smooth, but we missed the satisfaction that comes from a well-executed use of the gear Aluminium closed R8.
It shows the Audi R8 GT on some twisty roads and motorway sections without restriction around Ingolstadt, Germany, in a cool, rainy day. Fortunately Audi Quattro keeps the signature all-wheel-drive system intact, while the development of the GT and our test vehicle was not equipped with the optional high-performance rubber. Under these conditions it was difficult to detect any increase in the already incredible performance R8 5.2 FSI. The exhaust is a little bad, but the benefits of additional curvature unnoticed. The extra power is definitely present, but the low temperatures, some roads slippery, and all-season tires meant that experienced a loss of traction long before the full 560 hp can be released.
Unless our safe driving test extreme highlight the usefulness of the R8 and GT daily driver (except the four-point harnesses will not be sold in the U.S. anyway) so if you're looking for a version very exclusive R8, the GT might be perfect. The increase in acceleration or speed of 199 mph are good theoretical upper bench racing, but there are better options for real racing or track days when considering the R8 GT will cost $ 198,050 to start and even package will be offered career. Audi is the allocation of 90 cars production run of 333 units for the U.S. market and we expect them to sell out as soon as offered. It's sad that probably all be equipped with the comfort package and cruise the boulevards of Southern California instead of Racing Club as their European counterparts. 

Audi 2012 R8 GT

Audi 2012 R8 GT

Audi 2012 R8 GT

Audi 2012 R8 GT

Audi 2012 R8 GT

Audi 2012 R8 GT

Audi 2012 R8 GT

Audi 2012 A8

Audi 2012 A8

 Audi A8 offers a bullet-proof vehicles or BRVs W12-powered A8 L Security 2011. This option is on sale in late summer, it's... Panzer on wheels will be available in another, as yet unspecified engine, starting in 2012.
2012 A8 L W12 Security powered 6.3-liter engine that churns out 500HP and 625 Nm (461 lb-ft) peak torque. Despite the emphasis on direct-injection naturally aspirated unit is able to drive the vehicle from standstill to 100 km / h (62 mph) in a very respectable 7.3 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 210 km / h (131 mph). Power is sent to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission, and the company's trademark quattro permanent four-wheel drive.
Consumption is expected to average 13.5 lt/100 km (17.4 mpg U.S.), the armored Luxo-Barge to 3 liters of gasoline, there is less than the previous model 450HP. Furthermore, said second motor to further reduce the consumption lt/100 10-11 km (23.5 to 21.4 U.S. mpg), which is just a diesel engine.
To better cope with the extra weight, suspension, brakes and electronic systems have also been revised, while the 19-inch forged wheels foot high load rating tires, which enables the vehicle continued traveling at speeds up to 80 km / h (50 mph), then even when tire pressure is lost.
2012 Audi A8 L Security 5.27-meter (208 cm) long is almost identical to the standard A8 sedan, but looks deceive the Security clearly said that they meet the highest standards of ballistic protection and can withstand explosions, and still offer adequate protection for passengers.
The car armored limousine was built roughly 450 hours in a special device, the Neckarsulm plant in Germany, where mobile phone use to prevent any leakage of technology.
He Audi Space Frame (ASF) aluminum body that has the security built into the cell with a very hard material, such as hot-formed steel-armored, aramid fabrics, ceramics and special alloy of aluminum and multilayer glass. Many of these overlap the joints for added protection. The safety cell alone weighs 720 kilograms (1,587 pounds), but the engineers did not stop there.
Inside, the side skirts also confirmed the addition of armored floor, 300 kg (661 pounds) a special glass coating of polycarbonate and reinforced doors, additional weight 360 kg (794 lbs). There is an optional emergency exit system, built-in sprinkler system and smoke can provide additional protection.
In addition, Audi A8 L Security offers the same standard of quality and comfort than any other 2011 Audi A8, and can be equipped with a host of high-tech optional features, ranging from state-of-the-art Bose sound system, the fast UMTS Internet Module.

Audi 2012 A8

Audi 2012 A8

Audi 2012 A8

Audi 2012 A8

Audi 2012 A8

Audi 2012 A8

Audi 2012 R8

Audi 2012 R8

 The Audi R8 is a mid-engine, two-seater sports car, which uses system Audi quattro permanent four-wheel traction. It was introduced by German automaker Audi AG in 2006.


The car was exclusively designed, developed and manufactured by Audi high performance private subsidiary, quattro GmbH, is based on the Lamborghini Gallardo platform. The basic construction of the R8 is based on the Audi Space Frame, and uses a monocoque aluminum that is built around principles of space frame. The car is built by quattro GmbH in a newly renovated factory in the Audi  site aluminum  in Neckarsulm, Germany.
In 2005, Audi announced that the name of the successful Audi R8 race car will be used for a new road car in 2007, the Audi R8, based on the Audi Le Mans quattro concept car, appearing at the Geneva International Motor Show 2003 and 2003 Frankfurt International Motor Show. The R8 road car was officially launched at the Paris Motor Show on September 30, 2006. There was some confusion with the name, which shares the car with the 24 Hours of Le Mans winning R8 Le Mans Prototype (LMP). 6 time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Jacky Ickx described the R8 as  the best road holding car today. The Audi R8 is used as a safety car in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters and British Superbike Championship racing series.


The R8 is due to be replaced by a new model in calendar year 2014. The major production version of the Audi 4.0 liter V8 engine twin-turbo is expected to power the new car. This engine is programmed to be viewed as a detuned version of the Audi S8-2012 with 518 hp (386 kW) on tap. In applying R8 is expected to produce about 600 hp. Combined with an approximate 200 lb (91 kg), weight loss, the new R8 is expected to compete well with the new Porsche 991 twin turbo model, and probably significantly better performance than the current GT R8 with a time of 0 -60 mph in 3.2 seconds and quarter mile in less than 11 seconds. The automated gearbox, dual clutch will be offered for the first time.
Audi R8 was released in 2007 and, although he was successful throughout his many years in the market, Audi is preparing for its major transformation for model year 2012 (2013 for the U.S. market). The first part of the future model suggests that the car will receive an updated exterior and interior, and more powerful engines - both V10 and V8 options. The new Audi R8, as expected, in the summer of 2012.


For the exterior, R8 receive only minor adjustments to the new design of the headlights and the LED changes mm spacing. The biggest changes will be found under the hood. 5.2 liters V10 engine will be connected to deliver 533 horsepower, up from 518 hp today, and will be combined with a new seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox S-Tronic.


As for the V8, which will be updated to have the same characteristics found in the S5. This means that a total of 444 horsepower, compared to today's 424 HP. The company also confirmed to be updated version of GT and GT Spyder.

Audi 2012 R8

Audi 2012 R8

Audi 2012 R8

Audi 2012 R8

Audi 2012 R8

Audi 2012 R8

Audi 2012 R8

Audi 2012 A-7

Audi 2012 A-7

 When automakers begin development of a new model, there are usually three or more competing design proposals, one is then chosen to do it in metal. This Standard Operating Procedure was rejected with the Audi A7 Sportback, says Audi boss Rupert Stadler:  Everything was right in the first place.  Yes, this large hatchback to be the most beautiful of all Audi's. Long, broad and low, the style with a smooth and supremely clean lines. The front is better proportioned than the latest A8's and seems cool, almost stoic, especially with the optional LED headlights. The side view reminds most handsome (if not the most reliable) of the 1970 combined, the Rover SD-1 and Citroen CX, the rear end has been cut sharply, as an Italian supercar of the same era. This car is free of gimmicks you find at many others in this class, and we have not talked to someone who does not admire not their appearance.
Now that we have established that A7 is beautiful, we noticed that the car really is little more than a dressed up, the next generation A6. It uses Audi's modular longitudinal architecture, a good 20 percent of the A7's body is made of aluminum, which is more heavily rely on the more expensive A8, but most of the A7 is made of less expensive steel. Our experience behind the wheel of the A7 bodes well for the next A6. The chassis slides over uneven roads with far more grace than before, this is a very comfortable car, with none of the harshness and forced sportiness that characterizes many other Audi models. The 114.7-inch wheelbase, up nearly three inches over the previous A6 is definitely helping to keep the body's movements are controlled and quiet cabin. But while the A7 can be considered as a big car, at least in Europe, it does not mind being pushed through the turns. This is especially true for these versions equipped with Quattro all-wheel-drive system, which supplies 60 percent of torque to the rear wheels as standard, as much as 70 percent may be shunted to the front and 85 percent to the rear. All US-bound A7s will have Quattro.
Even without the optional sport differential is A7 agile when pushed. It remains neutral up to ridiculous swing speeds and never discourage you from playing. Audi wheel-selective torque vectoring is so well programmed that stability control is one of the lightest workload of any of the systems in this car. Besides the 3.0 TFSI Quattro US-bound configuration, we ran a front-wheel-drive 3.0-liter TDI. It is also predictable in its handling and very smooth but ultimately tends to understeer and less quick to recover speed when exiting corners.

The 300-hp 3.0 TFSI is the same engine found in the current A6 and S4—it makes 310 hp in the former, 333 in the latter—and it remains great in the A7. Despite its misleading “TFSI” moniker, this V-6 is supercharged with a Roots-type blower. It’s smooth and responsive and delivers excellent performance, or so says Audi. The company claims an A7 thus equipped can achieve 62 mph in 5.6 seconds—we estimate that to be about right—and the top speed is governed at the customary 155 mph. In Europe, the 3.0 mates to a seven-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox, but we’ll get the same ZF-supplied eight-speed automatic found in the A8. The seven-speeder executes quick shifts, but the exhaust sound is subdued; this is clearly a luxury car with sportiness playing second fiddle—although it is, as noted, plenty capable.The most popular engine in Europe likely will be the 245-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 TDI Quattro (it’s the same engine as in the front-wheel-drive version we sampled, but it made a weaker 204 hp there). There also is an entry-level gasoline engine that is a naturally aspirated 204-hp, 2.8-liter V-6. The best engine is yet to come: a 4.0-liter turbocharged V-8 that will be available in the upcoming S7 and mated to the seven-speed dual-clutch S tronic gearbox. The S7 will arrive after the S8 sometime late in 2011, and it just might be worth waiting for. Of course, if you need a sportier look right now, Audi is happy to oblige with an S line package that adds boxier front air intakes, although we found them disrupting to the front-end aesthetics. No thanks.


Opulence and Simplicity
The interior oozes the A7 while the abundance and simplicity. The high center console gives a sporty, cockpit-like feel, the instruments are clear and crisp, and the materials are, as usual for Audi, fantastic. The aluminum and wood trim options can be considered as an industry benchmark, with layered oak is the most luxurious variant. Along the A6-based mechanical are many gadgets which first appeared in the flagship A8, including the touch pad that can detect finger handwriting and a function in which our test car constantly updated its navigation system with Google Maps data (we could be interested in checking out the mobile data network bill by Multi-Wave, two-week press release). A7 head-up system is crisp and clear, and it is a complete set of nanny and assistance systems, including radar sensors to detect slow or stopped vehicles ahead, blind-spot monitoring, active cruise control that can operate to and from a complete stops, and lane-Keeping Assist. The data is fed into the latter helps in case the car starts to slip by increasing or reducing the power steering assist. We like the speed limit-recognition technology, which shows the road signs in the IP as you pass them, handy if you are driving in unfamiliar places, but we are not sure if it will make it to U.S. models.
Speaking of American models, expect them here next year, priced somewhere between $ 50,000 and $ 60,000. A7 most direct competitors are the Mercedes-Benz CLS, the second generation which debuts at the Paris Auto Show, and Porsche Panamera V-6. Second is the coupe-ish Jaguar XF, and funky BMW 5-Series GT. While some are better to drive, and all have more or less similar levels of practical, carries no sheet metal that is as effortlessly sensual as the A7's. And in a segment where the styling is pretty much everything, giving Audi a leg up.

Audi 2012 A-7

Audi 2012 A-7

Audi 2012 A-7

Audi 2012 A-7

Audi 2012 A-7

Audi 2012 A-7

Audi 2012 A-7