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Audi S8 to set new standard

Audi S8, the hot version of the new A8 saloon and the imminent will set the cut-out for the design of the company’s future performance models. Design director Stefan Sielaff said that it will make a new design grammar that will go onto the next S6, S7 and S1.

He added that all of these S models would have more visual differentiation compared to the standard models than the current S line-up.Also there is increased use of aluminium and carbonfibre in the cabins to make them more unique and special.

In late 2010, the next S8 is expected and it is motorized by a turbo V8 rather than the Lambo-sourced V10 of the existing model.

New Audi A8 revealed

In 2010 March, the new Audi A8 will arrive in UK showrooms and the price is from £52,800.

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Adding, the novel car is not having the mass of the existing model’s styling, putting back it as an alternative with design themes from the A4. And most of the A8’s exterior design is from the A4, particularly around the front and rear.

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The A8 symbolizes everything that Audi is capable of and it is the essence of our brand and signifies the company future. The A8 is the basis in our route to apt a signature brand.

The car is built from aluminium, and using new alloys has cut 6.5kg from the A8’s weight. And the new A8 is an average of 110kg lighter than the outgoing model, with fuel consumption an average of 20 per cent better.

And the front and rear lights use LEDs that provide illumination more like daylight than usual headlamps. During the release, there will be two engines of V8s available with FSI petrol of 4.2, 367bhp/328lb ft and the 4.2 TDI diesels with 345bhp/590lb ft. The petrol V8 makes the A8 to arrive at 62mph in 5.7sec and however the diesel is faster with 0-62mph in 5.5sec.

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SE and SE Executive are the two trim levels that are available and with a choice of short or long wheelbase. Moreover, the SE Executive has 19-inch alloys, a parking camera and keyless entry. From £52,800 the price begins for the 3.0 TDI SE by increasing to £64,000 for the 4.2 TDI SE Executive.

Audi A7 tipped for 2010 launch

In August 2010, at the Moscow motor show, the Audi’s novel Mercedes CLS-rivalling A7 is expected to be released and it will be entering the sales on later 2010.

Further, sources have said that it will only have a small price premium over the next A6 saloon and it is based on it.

And the price of the car could begin at about £28,000. At the initial stage, all of the models are expected to have range topping engines and four-wheel drive, however the company yet hasn’t finalized on whether four or five seats will be standard that will be followed.

Audi reveals new A1 details

Sources have said that Audi will be making prices of the A1 close to the Mini. Adding, the upmarket supermini that will enter into the sale at the end of the year 2010 is expected to begin at around £13,000 for the base three-door model. But the bulk of the range will retail between £15,000 to £20,000.

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Further, the new A1 is having a lot of mechanicals with the lately released VW Polo. It is likely to be motorized by a range of present VW group engines and newly developed motors.

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And the petrol model range starts with an 86bhp, 1.2-litre petrol engine, with a turbo version providing 104bhp. There will be a naturally aspirated 1.4-litre petrol with 122bhp and a high-performance, turbocharged version of the same unit that gives out 170bhp.

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Also the diesel engines are expected to be a 1.6-litre common-rail injection unit in three states of 75bhp, 90bhp and 105bhp. Sources from Audi say that the company is fanatical to provide A1 purchasers a similar ownership experience to that of the Mini.

Lighter, cleaner Audi A8 spied

Before the release at the end of the November month, the new Audi A8 has been spied undergoing the last stages of development at the Nurburgring.

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Adding, the S-class and BMW 7-series competitor will use a weight-saving aluminium spaceframe and be around 10cm longer than the existing model.

Also it is anticipated to have a cleaner and more efficient range of engines. It may be provided with a 197bhp 2.0-litre diesel engine, with around 295lb ft of torque.

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The 3.0-litre and 4.2-litre V8s are the other planned units and the V10 currently in the S8 will be dropped in favor of a 402bhp V8.

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Image Courtesy: www.autocar.co.uk

Moreover, the technology upgrades are anticipated to take in an updated MMI control system, night vision technology and road sign recognition abilities.

In starting of the year 2010, the new Audi A8 is anticipated to enter into the sale in UK.

Audi R8 Spyder gets UK launch

In UK Audi has released its R8 Spyder for the first time at its new flagship London showroom. Adding, the Audi R8 Spyder will be the company’s most costly model and it costs from £109,580 and £114,670.

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As the 5.2 FSI R8 coupe, it has the similar 518bhp 5.2-litre V10 and all-wheel drive system. Regardless of the extensive structural strengthening it was tough for Audi to have the weight gain down to a modest 100kg.

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For the upper rear wings and the rear deck it used carbonfibre-reinforced plastic and that is dominated by two rows of cooling vents. And the fabric hood folds away in just 19sec at speeds of up to 31mph.

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Moreover, the car’s 4.1sec sprint to 60mph is the similar as the hard-top however the 194mph high speed is a shade lower. Also a cheaper V8 model is anticipated to tag along the V10’s launch.

Audi e-tron production ‘confirmed’

The confirmation on all-electric e-tron concept will make production is given by America’s president Johan de Nysschen. Adding, in the previous month, the two-seater concept was initially shown at the Frankfurt motor show however the German company has not leaked out the production plans.

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Further, the Audi e-tron is placed between the R8 and TT in size. And the overall power that is available is 313bhp and torque is 3319lb ft  about 10 times that given by the V8-engined R8.

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Also the performance is efficient and in 4.8sec it can for 0-62mph,37-75mph takes 4.1sec with the high speed of 124mph.

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New Audi A8 spied

The new Audi A8 is planned for the release in later 2009.Adding,the final phase of development has got started in lighter camouflage.

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Moreover, the Mercedes S-class, Lexus LS and BMW 7-series opponent will have a weight-saving aluminium spaceframe and be about 10cm longer than the present model.

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Also it is anticipated to come with a cleaner and more efficient range of engines together with 3.0-litre and 4.2-litre V8s. For the sale, the front and four-wheel-drive versions are expected to be provided.

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courtesy: www.autocar.co.uk

Furthermore, in UK it will be moving into the sale in the start of the year 2010.


Audi R8 Spyder – launch details

With the R8 Spyder, the Audi is ongoing on the supercar elite. Adding, the new drop-top will be the Ingolstadt Company’s most costly car with the price starting from £110,000.
Further, the Audi R8 Spyder comes with the similar 518bhp 5.2-litre V10 and all-wheel drive system as that of the 5.2 FSI R8 coupes. Regardless of the broad structural intensification, Audi has taken effort to maintain the weight gain down to a modest 100kg.
In the rear deck, two rows of cooling vents are available and in the upper rear wings, carbonfibre-reinforced plastic is used. Also the fabric top folds away in 19sec at the speed of till 31mph.
Moreover, as that of the hard-top, the car’s 4.1sec sprint to 60mph however the 194mph top speed is a shade lower. In the next spring, the sales in UK will be started and a cheaper V8 model is anticipated to pursue.

With the R8 Spyder, the Audi is ongoing on the supercar elite. Adding, the new drop-top will be the Ingolstadt Company’s most costly car with the price starting from £110,000.

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Further, the Audi R8 Spyder comes with the similar 518bhp 5.2-litre V10 and all-wheel drive system as that of the 5.2 FSI R8 coupes. Regardless of the broad structural intensification, Audi has taken effort to maintain the weight gain down to a modest 100kg.

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In the rear deck, two rows of cooling vents are available and in the upper rear wings, carbonfibre-reinforced plastic is used. Also the fabric top folds away in 19sec at the speed of till 31mph.

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Moreover, as that of the hard-top, the car’s 4.1sec sprint to 60mph however the 194mph top speed is a shade lower. In the next spring, the sales in UK will be started and a cheaper V8 model is anticipated to pursue.

Audi R8 Spyder – first pictures

Before the authorized reveal of the Audi R8 Spyder in the coming week at Frankfurt motor show, the images has got released and it the soft-top version of the R8 V10.

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The car will be motorized by the 518bhp V10 with 390lb ft of torque that powers the standard R8 V10, and that the Spyder will have a retractable soft-top. Further the modifications in the style are less and it includes the scoops ahead of the rear wheels are a new design, and the windscreen is framed in aluminium.

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Also no other information is released.

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