Audi A6 2012 Subtle Evolution Of The Old

Audi's chief designer, Wolfgang Egger, talking about the "lineage" of the first 100 of 1968 Audi A6 2012 to a new day. "You should not interfere with history," said Egger. "If you want to sharpen the emotion of the brand you look into the R8, A7 or E-Tron, not A6." While the A8 confirms the status of plutocratic and A4 screams "upwardly mobile," A6 has always been a choice of those who want to trap success but do not have to tell the world. This car Audi makes the most sense and it's not surprising to find that the latest incarnation is a subtle evolution of the old.

But beneath the familiar skin lies a number of new technologies focused on improving the efficiency and refinement. Significantly lighter than ever, the 2012 Audi A6 take on the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class and smart executives trying to impress with the depth of new-found abilities.

New Audi A6 is available with a choice of six engines:. two petrol engines and four diesel units of fuel consumption has decreased by 18 percent compared with the previous model. Topping the new lineup was 3.0 TDI engine with twin-turbo technology and 230 kW (313 hp). Audi A6 Avanta luggage compartment has a capacity of up to 1680 liters (59.33 cubic feet) and offers a number of elegant features, including power rear hatch that opens in response to sensor signals.

Measuring 4.93 meters (16.17 ft) in length, Audi A6 makes the first impression is very agile. Its sporty proportions, and the low roofline flowing into the flat-pillar D.

New Audi A6 sets the standard with a low weight. With the aluminum component comprises about 20 percent of the body, Audi has raised the bar once again. Gross weight has been reduced as much as 70 kilograms (154.32 pounds) compared with the previous model. The Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI, for example, has a curb weight of just 1640 kilograms (3,615.58 lb).

Audi offers a choice of six engine featuring direct fuel injection for the new Audi A6 Avant: two gasoline engines and four TDI units. They develop between 130 kW (177 hp) and 230 kW (313 hp). This is enough power combined with the efficiency breakthrough. 2.0 TDI consumes an average of only 5.0 liters of fuel per 100 km (47.04 U.S. mpg).

Audi drive select driving dynamics system comes standard, and a new electromechanical power steering is very efficient. In front-wheel-drive variants, ESP electronic stabilization program displays an electronic limited slip differential makes the car even more precise handling.

The new Audi A6 interior treats its occupants with a sleek design and clear, uncompromising workmanship, generous promises and exemplary ergonomics. Among the high-end option is the head-up display, adaptive light with various control variables, the front seats with ventilation and massage functions, and components of various infotainment.

Audi connect, fully fledged internet connection, also places new Audi A6 at the head of the pack. Working with Google, it brings a special online services for automobiles, including voice-controlled points of interest (POI) searches. A Wi-Fi hotspot allows passengers to surf and email free while on the road

New Audi A6 can be equipped with all the help brands and security system for quieter driving. Some systems work with MMI navigation plus, further enhancing their capabilities. A new feature in the lineup Audi parking system plus a 360 ° screen, will be available somewhat later. Four small cameras record images of the surroundings of the vehicle.

The previous generation A6 was the first to introduce the Audi Auto Union-inspired grille and trapezoidal it evolved to the launch of the seventh iteration. Shallower and wider than before, now hexagonal and ask what Egger calls, "a shift from vertical to horizontal face." Lamp or "eye" has been given a sharper features, the dominant characteristic is made even more prominent if you choose to LED lights, which are offered for the first time.

2012 Audi A6 looks best seen in profile, in which line, protruding shoulder sweeping grab attention. Likewise, do the proportions revised. Wheelbase has been lengthened by 2.7 inches and very little front overhang emphasize the values ​​of the Audi sport. From the rear, family ties with the A4 and A8 are obvious - you should be sure to tell the scouts Audi three separate - but it's quite handsome. A6, together with its main rival, it may not seduced by looks alone, and would not offend traditional conservative customers. It's a date you can bring home to your parents.

The Audi A6 will be available for sale in the second half of 2011 with a base price of € 40,850.

Specification

Make Model Year 2012 Audi A6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 7A)

Vehicle Type AWD 4dr Sedan 5-passenger

drivetrain

Longitudinal configuration, front-engine, all-wheel drive

Engine Type Supercharged, direct inject, V6, petrol

Displacement (cc / cu-in) 2995 cc (183 cu in)

Block / head material Aluminum / aluminum

Valvetrain DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable intake-valve time

Horsepower (hp @ rpm) 295 @ 5250

Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) 324@2.900

This type of 91-octane fuel is received + 93-octane for best performance

Type of Transmission Seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual

chassis

Suspension, front independent Multilink, coil springs

The suspension, independent rear Multilink, coil springs

Steering Type Power-assist, speed-proportional, rack-and-pinion

Steering ratio (x: 1) 16

Tire size 225/55

Wheel size 17-by-8-inch front and rear

Wheels Mixed materials

Brakes, front One-piece with 2-piston sliding calipers

Brakes, rear One-piece with 2-piston fixed calipers

Dimensions & Capacity

Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) 3.836

Length (in.) 193.5

Width (in.) 82.1

Height (in.) 57.3

Wheelbase (in.) 114.6

Track, front (in.) 64.0

Track, rear (in.) 63.7

AUDI A6 2011 Finest Luxury Cars

The long awaited arrival of the Audi A6 is finally here. The 2011 Audi A6 stands as that automaker's ambitious attempt to keep up in the competitive world of performance luxury vehicles. Audi has tried very hard to keep its vehicles modern and desirable for drivers, while revving up its customary comfort and safety features. With the 2011 A6, the company has assembled one of the finest luxury cars on the market. This entry is sure to compare favorably to its fierce in-class competition. Once a person drives this car they will feel as if they were offered the experience of a lifetime.

Since 2009 and onward the Audi A6 received a few significant changes to its exterior. The front of the vehicle has a moderately altered front and a noticeable restyled tail end compared to other models. The taillights have been replaced with brand new R8 lenses that supply superior visibility through fog, smog, rain, or snow. The vehicle has new fog lamps on the front lights, the front bumper has been redesigned, and contains larger air intakes on both sides of the grille. The vehicle has also changed to an all wheel drive, as opposed to the older front wheel drive vehicles.

With an MSPR at $54, 630, the Audi A6 comes with a hefty price tag. Prospective auto buyers will get a lot of value for that price, though. The vehicle features a customarily high-performing Audi engine, which tops out at 265 horsepower. It is a 3.2 direct-injection FSI built for power and efficiency. The new A6 comes complete with Audi's multitronic CVT, a creation that has paced the field for luxury transmissions. Its front-track, front wheel drive system makes for fine handling and a smooth ride.

MMI Navigation plus ®

MMI Navigation plus ® features a 7 "full color LCD screen and MMI control logic are equipped with the latest MMI generation, backed by a 40-GB hard drive and NVIDIA ® processor to improve graphics. This generation MMI offers a three-month subscription to over 130 channels Satellite Radio SiriusXM and continually updated with traffic information Traffic SiriusXM, color driver information system, 3D graphics and topography that includes buildings in many cities and crystal clear digital sound AM and FM HD Radio technology with more than 1,000 new stations. Also included is a voice control for navigation and telephone functions.

LED taillights

LED lights are superior to conventional lamps, thanks to the fast activation speed and emission light. In addition, they can last a lifetime around the vehicle and consumes 50 percent less energy while adding a signature look your Audi.

Audi music interface with iPod ® integration, including a connection cable for iPod

This technology offers intelligent integration with iPod ® belt. Any iPod Generation 4 and higher can be connected through the glove box, providing full control of your iPod ® on the MMI screen. This feature allows connection of USB flash drives or additional conventional audio input as well.

Bluetooth ® phone preparation

The advanced technology of the Audi A6 allows you to easily access the features Bluetooth ®-enabled phone through MMI ® operating system, allowing for easy, intuitive hands-free communication. For instructions and the compatibility of certain operations, see audiusa.com / bluetooth or contact your local Audi dealer for the latest listing of compatible phones.

HomeLink ® universal remote

HomeLink ® integrated into the control overhead and uses a simple three-button system to control garage doors, gates and even lights in your home.

Power front seats with lumbar support

Twelve-way power seats allow the driver and front passenger to adjust the seat forward electronics' / backward position, height, cushion angle and back, and lumbar support.

Power adjustable and heated side mirrors with integrated LED turn signals

Powerful and efficient lamp LED turn indicators incorporated into the artfully sculpted mirror housing, complement the modern design and a liquid vehicle. Electronically adjustable exterior mirrors and heated to help prevent fogging.

SiriusXM ® Satellite Radio

Enjoy a three-month trial subscription for the package "Select Sirius" where you'll hear the music you want without the hassle of advertising, CD or playlist. Get live play-by-play your favorite sports action, plus comedy, talk, news, entertainment, family programming and more. All the coast-to-coast coverage.

® S line exterior

® a unique S line exterior bumpers feature was strong and brave A6.

Engine Specifications

Arrangement Front mounted, longitudinal

Bore 3.37 in. [85.5 mm]

Stroke 3.65 in. [92.8 mm]

Displacement 3.2 liter [195 cu. in. 3197 cc]

Type 3.2 liter DOHC V6 gasoline engine with FSI direct injection and Audi valvelift system

Fuel Requirement Premium unleaded

Compression Ratio 12.5:1

Horsepower 265hp @ 6500 RPM

Torque 243 lb-ft. @ 3250 RPM

Capacities

Engine Oil 6.9 qt. [6.5 liter]

Fuel Tank 21.1 gal. [80 liter]

Cooling System 10.1 qt. [9.6 liter]

Performance

0-60 MPH 6.9 sec.

Top Speed 130 MPH

Fuel Economy

City 21 MPG

Highway 30 MPG

Combined 24 MPG

Electrical System

Battery 12 volts [110 amp/hr]

Alternator 14 volts [180 amp]

2011 Audi R18

For headlights, R18 is really made ​​up of LED with optimized amount of light, A new generation of lamps have been developed in collaboration with Audi Sport and Technology Development (TE) and division of Audi AG, the use of Le Mans. At first, the V6 TDI engine has been running on dynamometers R18 Audy since summer 2010. 2011 Audi R18, racing debut is planned for Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) on 8 May 2011.

Theaerodynamics chassis package contains a lot of know-how of the R8, the R10 TDI and the R15 TDI, while the front mounting of the same size and rear wheels is a new sports car Audi Le Mans. This configuration allows a more balanced distribution of weight.

2011 Lexus car CT 200h F Sport unveiled

 

2011 Lexus CT 200h F Sport Front Angle View 

2011 Lexus CT 200h F Sport Headlight 

2011 Lexus CT 200h F Sport Emblem2011 Lexus CT 200h F Sport Pictures2011 Lexus CT 200h F Sport Dashboard2011 Lexus CT 200h F Sport Photos2011 Lexus CT 200h F Rear Side View2011 Lexus CT 200h F Sport Taillight 

2011 Lexus CT 200h F Sport Badge2011 Lexus CT 200h F Sport Steering Wheel and Instrument Cluster 

2011 Lexus CT 200h F Sport Wheel

Audi Q7, 2006

Audi Q7, 2006

When it was first rolled out three years ago, the Audi Q7 performance SUV immediately achieved a leadership position - as a sporty, comfortable as well as high-performance recreational and business vehicle on a grand scale. Now Audi is making it even better - more elegant and more efficient, with lower emissions: the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI consumes only 9.1 liters per 100 kilometers (25.85 US mpg). And now it's also available in a new version as a TDI clean diesel, with the world's cleanest diesel technology and even lower fuel consumption of only 8.9 liters/100 km (26.43 US mpg).

The design: The language of dynamics
At the front end, the large single-frame radiator grille has been redesigned. Vertical chrome bars contrast with its black high-gloss finish. The bumpers too have been restyled. Their lower section is now painted in a contrasting black or gray, depending on the body color. The newly integrated underbody protection in the center section of the bumper has a distinctive ribbed design.

As alternatives to the standard halogen headlights, Audi offers a xenon plus variant and a new adaptive-light system that integrates not only low-beam, high-beam and a special superhighway beam but also turning and cornering lights. In conjunction with the xenon headlights, light-emitting diodes assembled to form U-shaped bands provide the daytime running lights. The front blinkers are also composed of LEDs as straight-line arrays, located at the upper edge of the air intakes.

The side view too, with its coupe-like roofline, low window area and tautly curved body surfaces, reinforces the dynamic look of the Audi Q7. Door moldings have been modified to add interest. The lightweight alloy wheels are size 7.5 J x 18, the wheels size 235/60. In the V6 vehicles they have seven spokes, in the V8 versions they have six.

At the rear end, the bumper has also been given two-tone paintwork; the tailgate, which includes a portion of the rear pillars in an S-shaped contour, has been given a new and distinctively 3D shape in the vicinity of the license plate bracket. To reduce the weight of the Audi Q7, the tailgate has been made of aluminum, as have the engine hood and the fenders. Standard LEDs in the tail lights create a distinctive lighting pattern.

The interior: Room to spare
Thanks to its luxurious 300-centimeter (118.11-inch) wheelbase within an overall length of 5.09 meters (16.70 feet), the Audi Q7 has interior room to spare, and the interior flexibility is unrivalled. The seatbacks in the second row are divided into three fold-down sections to provide a level cargo floor.

A multitude of detailed improvements in the interior enhance the elegance and the sense of well-being. The instrument cluster has been redesigned: the large, round, easily readable instruments are encircled by metallic frames. Interior lights in the door linings and an inlay on the passenger side enhance the interior styling. Many details of the control elements have been restyled and also enhanced by chrome elements.

The selection of interior colors and materials is also new. Upholstery fabrics are available in black and light gray; leather upholstery additionally also in Para Brown, Savannah Beige and Cardamon Beige. Standard inlays are finished in matt black. In optional design packages, aluminum and wood finishes are used.

The power train: Performance and efficiency
The Audi Q7 is available with six powerful and highly efficient direct injection engines, two of them gasoline-powered and four diesel engines, including the world's most powerful diesel SUV, the Audi Q7 V12 TDI. Their power is transmitted via a convenient and fast-shifting six-speed tiptronic to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive, which distributes it between the axles with slightly more than half to the rear.

The 3.0 TDI puts out 176 kW (240 bhp) and delivers as much as 550 Nm between 2,000 and 2,250 rpm, yet on the EU cycle it consumes only 9.1 liters / 100 km (25.85 US mpg). The optionally available 3.0 TDI clean diesel even consumes 0.2 liters (0.05 US gallons) less.

Despite highly complex exhaust gas recirculation and the resulting world's cleanest diesel technology, it consumes just 8.9 liters/100 km (26.43 US mpg). It meets the strict LEV II Bin 5 US standard and already complies with the Euro 6 limits announced for 2014.

The technology of the TDI clean diesel is highly complex. An advanced version of the common rail injection system with 2,000 bars of pressure, new combustion chamber sensors and a high-performance exhaust recirculating system ensure a highly efficient combustion process. An innovative DeNOx catalytic converter reduces the remaining nitrogen oxides. Just upstream of it, a pump injects an additive named AdBlue into the hot exhaust flow, where this solution decomposes into ammonia, which splits the nitrogen oxides into harmless nitrogen and water. Audi partners replenish the additive during regular maintenance servicing.

In the Q7 4.2 TDI too, fuel consumption has been drastically reduced - from 11.1 (21.19 US mpg) to 9.9 liters per 100 km (23.76 US mpg). Yet the V8 diesel is more powerful: with an output of 250 kW (340 bhp) and a torque of 760 Nm, it develops enormous propulsive power. This maximum torque is available in the range from 1,750 to 3,000 rpm.

The chassis: Safe and sporty
In its suspension technology too the Audi Q7 is exceptional. As a customer option, Audi equips the Q7 with adaptive air suspension - a pneumatic suspension system that operates in conjunction with an electronic shock absorber control, varies the ground clearance at five different levels, and lets the driver select three driving modes: comfort, automatic and dynamic. In its road handling the Audi Q7 excels in its sporty, highly responsive precision. Off-road, it provides a superior ride on widely varying terrains.

Audi RSQ Concept, 2004

Audi RSQ Concept, 2004

Audi RSQ

The Audi RSQ is a mid-engined concept car developed for use as a product placement in the 2004 sci-fi movie I Robot. It is meant to depict a technologically advanced automobile from the year 2035.

The sports coupé is a visionary interpretation of Audi's typical automobile design. An important challenge presented to the designers was that despite its extreme character the car still had to be recognized by the audience as an Audi. To accommodate this demand, the engineers implemented a current Audi front-end design that includes a single-frame grille and the company's trademark overlapping rings.

The RSQ also includes special features suggested by movie director Alex Proyas. It utilizes spheres instead of wheels and its two butterfly doors are hinged to the C-posts of the body.

Though this kind of collaboration was a first for Audi, a similar project was developed by Lexus for use in the 2002 film Minority Report

ABT Audi TT-Limited Wide Body, 2002

ABT Audi TT-Limited Wide Body, 2002

Abt TT-limited wide body. From the race track to the road.

Two well-known Abt highlights played a role in the concept of the TT-limited wide-body: the TT-Sport and the TT-limited. In the past few month, both of them have attracted many customers and even more fans. With the limited wide body, the Abt team is now showing a spectacular synthesis of its two most extreme tuning versions of the TT. Thus, the successful company from Kempten demonstrates the state-of-the-art in TT-tuning.

This becomes also clear to the average layman, who might be led to believe that the TT-limited wide-body has got lost from the race track directly on the open road. Responsible for this is the spectacular bodywork kit. As a result of extensive wind tunnel tests, the specialists from Kempten have established an aerodynamic kit, which results into more downforce and therefore a better road-holding. No matter if on local roads or on the motorway. And, of course, on the race track. For instance at the Nurburgring, where Laurent Aiello has scored two brilliant victories for the Team Abt Sportsline with the Hasseroder-yellow Abt-Audi TT-R. The limited wide body not only shares the front spoilers and the extended fenders with the race car, but also the side skirts, a rear wing and a complicated diffuser, which gives downforce at the rear. The several carbonfibre parts also add to the racy feeling.

Aerodynamics, suspension and the impressive sport braking system - all of this serves for controlling the fireworks, that the Abt-technicians are lighting underneath the bonnet. 228 kW (310 hp) are the result of a power boost, that turns the standard 165 kW (225 hp) strong engine into a racing machine. An Abt turbocharger with intercooler and exhaust system allow the standard power plant to breathe freely. A top speed of approx. 254 kph and an acceleration from 0-100 kph in approx. 5.6 seconds speak for themselves. 

Audi A5

The new Audi A5 combines a sporty and an unobtrusive design to a powerful, elegant and individual appearance. "A uniquely beautiful car and thus a real challenge for us," says Hans-Jürgen Abt. The managing director of Abt Sportsline raved about the new Coupe from Ingolstadt, but he emphasizes that "our designers and engineers were able to improve the outstanding base model even more". The character of the noble sportscar still maintains but after getting a special treatment in the Allgaeu it appears more dynamical. The body kit, especially tailor-made for the Abt AS5, is a spectacular package: a front skirt with a grid element which emphasizes the singel-frame grill and the fog lights, the slightly curved, laterally mounted body parts and the sleek gill-shaped air-inlets, as well as the well-proportioned rear. With the unobtrusive but striking rear spoiler and the rear skirt inset in diffuser optics, the design of the Abt AS5 is gracefully rounded off. The 4-pipe rear muffler is perfectly fitting and additionally recontoures the rear view. Needless to say that the car sounds as a real Abt car should.

Even when standing still, the Abt AS5 is a sensual car, which eagerly wants to be driven. And when it is allowed to go on the road, it shows how much sports spirit it has. First of all, the 3.0 TDI engine gets a significant "power treatment". The extremely powerful, self-igniting engine perfectly fits to the A5 and, in addition, offers moderate consumption values. By means of improved motor management, Abt turns the serial 240 hp (176 kW) into powerful 272 hp (200 kW). With an extra Abt turbo charger, the power even increases to 300 well feeded horses. Diesel and sportiness belong together since long. Certainly, Abt Sportsline will successively modify later developed A5 engines.

To ensure a perfect handling of the noble power package, Abt also makes use of its adjustable sports suspension, besides the serial Quattro engine. All the more, the Abt AS5 will be brought to a standstill by means of the Abt brake system with a disc diameter of 380 millimeters.

To perfectly round off the successful optics package, Abt Sportsline recommends the AR wheel, which is available for the A5 in the sizes from 18 to 20 inch, of course together with appropriate sport tyres. Wheels, body components and technical modifications build a whole unit: a wonderful Coupe at its best. Not more and not less.

2011 Audi Sports Cars Racing R18 TDI

2011 Audi Sports Cars Racing R18 TDI

With the new R18 Audi Sports Cars is aiming for its tenth Le Mans success in 2011: Since its debut in 1999, the brand with the Four Rings has won the world’s most important endurance race as many as nine times with the R8, R10 TDI with muscular torque delivery and outstanding efficiency: TDI. Today, TDI engines are sporty, smooth and economical. The international endurance sports car racing for the last decade, there’s really just one name that has defined the discipline during that timeframe: Audi. The German nameplate that cleaned house in rallying and sedan racing before making the quantum leap to sports prototypes in 1999 has made success at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and other races around the globe look like a piece of strudel.

2011 Audi Sports Cars Racing R18 TDI

The R18's headlights, which are the first to completely consist of LEDs with optimized amount of light, are a technical highlight. The new generation of headlights was developed in close cooperation between Audi Sport Cars and the Technical Development (TE) division of AÚDI AG and by using at Le Mans, will be prepared for future use in production vehicles. Audi's light designers had the chance to make their mark on the development as well: The LEDs of the daytime light form the shape of a '1' which is intended to inspire associations with Audi's historic brand logo.

2011 Audi Sports Cars Racing R18 TDI he has made is configured as electrification continuous tense, the Audi Sport plans for pushing forward step by step. ”Only the efficiency of all of the time factor is very important to us,” says Dr Wolfgang Ullrich.” No matter who is the recovery of energy we can choose a key aspect for the Audi – in motorsport as well as on the production side of the house – is that it gives a real advantage.”

2011 Audi Sports Cars Racing R18 TDI

Significantly smaller engines than those used before will be prescribed at Le Mans in 2011 as the rule makers aim to achieve a substantial reduction of engine power. By opting for a 3.7-liter V6 TDI unit, Audi retains the diesel concept that saw its first victorious fielding in 2006. ‘From our point of view, the TDI continues to be the most efficient technology,’ says Úlrich Baretzky, Head of Engine Development at Audi Sport Cars. ‘There are good reasons why the share of TDI units among Audi’s production models is as high as it is.’

Through the innovative V6 TDI engine for the Le Mans 24 Hours, motorsport is yet again performing pioneering work for the production arm at Audi where there is a growing trend towards smaller, more economical but yet powerful engines. Another new development is the six-speed transmission in the R18 which has been specifically modified for use with the smaller engine. Development of new Audi R18 began in mid-2009. V6 TDI engine has been running on dynamometers since the summer of 2010. The 2011 Audi Sports Cars Racing R18 TDI, with Allan McNish at the wheel, has achieved the first essay on horse racing at the end of November.

The racing debut of the Audi R18 racing planned for Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) 6 hours on 8 May 2011. Before the show, fresh bequeath prototype consists of a round-bodied fray first on the race track at Le Mans for the official test day on April 24, and collect important data for the race on June 11 and 12 2011.

2011 Audi Sports Cars Racing R18 TDI

Audi plans to field three cars at Le Mans the 2011 Audi Sports Cars Racing R18 TDI, which will be entered by Audi Sport Team Joest, the most successful Le Mans team of all time. In addition, Audi Sport Team Joest will contest the Le Mans World Cup (ILMC), owned by seven airstreams absolute survival in three continents (recognizes the Le Mans 24 Hours) with two cars.In the opening race at Sebring on March 19, the team will use two “R15 plus plus” car.”Send the R18 into the race at such a starting point for prospective difficulties in logistics and conditions by placing with our development program,” said Head of Audi Motorsport Dr Wolfgang Ullrich.