AUDI A8 |
CLASS OF VEHICLE: FULL-SIZE LUXURY CAR PASSENGER CARRY CAPACITY: 5 SEATER
BODY STYLE: A DOOR SEDAN
TRANSMISSION: 8 SPEED ZF 8 HP TIPTRONIC AUTOMATIC
DRIVE-TRAIN: FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE / FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2010 - PRESENT
BODY STYLE: A DOOR SEDAN
TRANSMISSION: 8 SPEED ZF 8 HP TIPTRONIC AUTOMATIC
DRIVE-TRAIN: FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE / FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2010 - PRESENT
The third generation A8 is based on the Volkswagen Group MLB platform but meanwhile still maintaining Audi's Space Frame aluminium construction of the previous version A8. This makes the A8 the lightest all-wheel drive vehicle in the full-size luxury segment. In turns it gives it best in class fuel economy.
MODELS AVAILABLE |
TYPE OF FUEL USED |
GENERAL ENGINE DESCRIPTIONS |
THE POWER UNDER THE HOOD |
A8 3.0 TDI |
DIESEL |
3.0L V6 TURBO 181.1 cu |
201 HP, 150 KW @ 3,750 - 4,500 RPM 400 NM, 295 LB-FT @ 1,250 - 3,500 RPM |
A8 L 3.0 TDI QUATTRO |
DIESEL |
3.0L V6 TURBO 181.1 cu |
247 HP, 184 KW @ 4,000 - 4,500 RPM 550 NM, 406 LB-FT @ 1,500 - 3,000 RPM |
A8 L 3.0 TDI CLEAN DISEL QUATTRO |
DIESEL |
3.0L V6 TURBO 181.1 cu |
247 HP, 184 KW @ 4,000 - 4,500 RPM 550 NM, 406 LB-FT @ 1,500 - 3,000 RPM |
A8 L 4.2 TDI |
DIESEL |
4.2L V8 TURBO 252.3 cu |
345 HP, 257 KW @ 4,000 RPM 800 NM, 590 LB-FT @ 1,750 - 2,750 RPM |
A8 L 2.0 TFSI HYBRID |
PETROL |
I4 TURBO 121.1 cu ELECTRIC MOTOR 1.3 KWH LITHIUM-ION BATTERY |
208 HP, 155 KW 350 NM, 258 LB-FT @ 1,500 - 4,200 RPM 53 HP, 40 KW / 210 NM, 154.89 LB-FT |
A8 L 3.0 TFSI QUATTRO 290 PS |
PETROL |
3.0 V6 SUPERCHARGED 182.8 cu |
286 HP, 213 KW @ 4,850 - 6,500 RPM 420 NM, 310 LB-FT @ 2,500 - 4,850 RPM |
A8 L 3.0 TFSI QUATTRO 310 PS |
PETROL |
3.0 V6 SUPERCHARGED 182.8 cu |
328 HP, 245 KW @ 5,500 - 6,500 RPM 440 NM, 325 LB-FT @ 2,900 - 5,300 RPM |
A8 L 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO |
PETROL |
4.0L V8 TWIN BURBO 243.5 cu |
414 HP, 309 KW @ 5,000 RPM 600 NM, 443 LB-FT @ 1,500 RPM |
A8 L 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO |
PETROL |
4.0L V8 TWIN BURBO 243.7 cu |
429 HP, 320 KW @ 5,000 RPM 600 NM, 443 LB-FT @ 1,500 - 4,500 RPM |
A8 L 6.3 W12 QUATTRO |
PETROL |
6.3L W12 384.4 cu |
493 HP, 368 KW @ 6,200 RPM 625 NM, 461 LB-FT @ 4,750 RPM |
A8 L 6.3 W12 QUATTRO (NORTH AMERICA) |
PETROL |
6.3L W12 384.4 cu |
493 HP, 368 KW @ 6,200 RPM 628 NM, 463 LB-FT @ 4,750 RPM |
A8 L 6.3 SECURITY W12 QUATTRO |
PETROL |
6.3L W12, 384.4 cu |
493 HP, 368 KW / 625 NM, 479 LB-FT @ 4,750 RPM |
S8 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO |
PETROL |
4.0L V8 TWIN TURBO 243.7 cu |
513 HP, 382 KW @ 6,500 RPM 650 NM, 479 LB-FT @ 1,700 - 5,500 RPM |
AUDI Q7 |
CLASS OF VEHICLE: FULL-SIZE LUXURY CROSSOVER SUV PASSENGER CARRY CAPACITY: 5 SEATER / 7 SEATER
BODY STYLE: 5 DOOR SUV
TRANSMISSION: 8-SPEED TIPTRONIC AUTOMATIC
DRIVE-TRAIN: ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2015 - PRESENT
BODY STYLE: 5 DOOR SUV
TRANSMISSION: 8-SPEED TIPTRONIC AUTOMATIC
DRIVE-TRAIN: ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2015 - PRESENT
In January 2015 at the North American Auto Show that took place in Detroit the new and second generation Audi Q7 was finally released. Newest technologies such as the very-high-speed FlexRay optical fiber data bus technology is found to be introduced in the new Q7 SUV, which is in basic term a system that interconnects all electrical/electronic systems, such as the latest generation Multi Media Interface, the multitude of new driver assistance systems and Adaptive Air Suspension since they all require very high bit rates. Audi has maintained the coupe design for the new model SUV however it has been fined tuned to make it look even more muscular with strong and bold lines. Hardly noticeable bu the new Q7 is a few inches smaller than its predecessor and with a lot of weight saving techniques and parts used making it a whole lot lighter to, therefore saving heavily on fuel efficiency and adding on the overall performance of the car. The new interior is luxurious in every stance and looks modern like something from the future.
MODELS AVAILABLE |
TYPE OF FUEL USED |
GENERAL ENGINE DESCRIPTIONS |
THE POWER UNDER THE HOOD |
3.0 TDI 5 SEATS |
DIESEL |
3.0L V6 TURBO 181.1 cu |
268 HP, 272 PS, 200 KW 600 NM, 443 LB-FT |
3.0 TDI 7 SEATS |
DIESEL |
3.0L V6 TURBO 181.1 cu |
268 HP, 272 PS, 200 KW 600 NM, 443 LB-FT |
3.0 TFSI 5 SEATS |
PETROL |
3.0L V6 TURBO 181.1 cu |
328 HP, 333 PS, 245 KW @ 5,500 - 6,500 RPM 440 NM, 325 LB-FT @ 2,900 - 5,300 RPM |
3.0 TFSI 7 SEATS |
PETROL |
4.2L V8 TURBO 252.3 cu |
328 HP, 333 PS, 245 KW @ 5,500 - 6,500 RPM 440 NM, 325 LB-FT @ 2,900 - 5,300 RPM |
AUDI R8 |
CLASS OF VEHICLE: SUPERCAR PASSENGER CARRY CAPACITY: 2 SEATER
BODY STYLE: 2 DOOR COUPE / 2 DOOR ROADSTER
TRANSMISSION: 7-SPEED S-TRONIC
DRIVE-TRAIN: ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2015 - PRESENT
BODY STYLE: 2 DOOR COUPE / 2 DOOR ROADSTER
TRANSMISSION: 7-SPEED S-TRONIC
DRIVE-TRAIN: ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2015 - PRESENT
In the year 2015 at the Geneva Motor Show the second generation Audi R8 was officially introduced to the world. An abundance of changes has been introduced to this new model including a newer Audi SpaceFrame, a re-designed exterior making it even more appealing and aerodynamic as well as a new interior. The new car rides lower than before, is longer and wider as well and the new design makes it more aggressive.
MODELS AVAILABLE |
TYPE OF FUEL USED |
GENERAL ENGINE DESCRIPTIONS |
THE POWER UNDER THE HOOD |
R8 COUPE 5.2 FSI QUATTRO |
PETROL |
5.2L V10 DOHC |
533 HP, 540 PS, 397 KW @ 8,250 RPM 540 NM, 398 LB-FT @ 6,500 RPM |
R8 COUPE 5.2 FSI QUATTRO (V10 PLUS) |
PETROL |
5.2L V10 DOHC |
602 HP, 610 PS, 449 KW @ 8,250 RPM 560 NM, 413 LB-FT @ 6,500 RPM |
ABOUT AUDI
OWNER: VOLKSWAGEN GROUP
FULL NAME: AUDI AG
HEAD QUARTERS: INGOLSTADT, GERMANY
FOUNDED: 1932
FOUNDER: AUGUST HORCH
DIVISIONS: AUDI e-tron, AUDI INDIA, AUDI BRUSSELS
SUBSIDIARIES: DUCATI, ITALDESIGN GIUGIARO, LAMBORGHINI, QUATTRO GmbH
WEBSITE: audi.com
COMPANY SLOGAN: VORSPRUNG DURCH TECHNIK (ADVANCEMENT IN TECHNOLOGY) OR TRUTH IN ENGINEERING (BEING USED SINCE 2007)
OWNER: VOLKSWAGEN GROUP
FULL NAME: AUDI AG
HEAD QUARTERS: INGOLSTADT, GERMANY
FOUNDED: 1932
FOUNDER: AUGUST HORCH
DIVISIONS: AUDI e-tron, AUDI INDIA, AUDI BRUSSELS
SUBSIDIARIES: DUCATI, ITALDESIGN GIUGIARO, LAMBORGHINI, QUATTRO GmbH
WEBSITE: audi.com
COMPANY SLOGAN: VORSPRUNG DURCH TECHNIK (ADVANCEMENT IN TECHNOLOGY) OR TRUTH IN ENGINEERING (BEING USED SINCE 2007)
FACTS CORNER
- Have you ever wondered what the four inter-looped ring stands for. Well it stands for four car companies that makes up the Audi Company - DKW, Horsch and Wanderer.
- Behind Mercedes-Benz and BMW, Audi happens to be the third best luxury car maker in the world.
- In the 1980s the dual-clutch transmission was firstly seen in Audi rally cars.
- The R8 goes through an X-ray check after its production.
- Audi in 1921 was the first German car company to produce a left-hand drive car.
- Audi was the first car company to carry out crash tests in order to see how the car will behave in a car crash -1938.