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2009 Audi R8 Spider Spied At Nurburgring
August 13th, 2008
The brand new Audi R8 Spider was spotted by spies while it was doing some tests at the Nurburgring track. The rear bodywork is new to the car and has been given a two-piece flat rear deck that replaces the sweeping pillars of the coupe.
This allows for a Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder-style folding roof, with small rear fabric buttresses.The buttresses are partially disguised by the fake sloping rear screen. Beneath this, and on the production cars, you’ll find a glass cover showing the engine in all its glory. Expect most R8 Spider owners to tick the options box for the LED engine bay lighting.
Audi RS5 and RS4 To Be Powered By V8 Engines
July 29th, 2008
We have been waiting patiently to see what power will lie beneath the Audi RS5 and RS4. The wait is over. Sources have confirmed that they will be using a V8 engine to power the cars.
The Audi RS4 will use the 4.2-liter FSI V8. This powerful engine will also be mated to the RS5. The 4.2-liter FSI V8 will feature Audi’s Valvelift system and to produce close to 450 bhp. Right now both of these cars are testing in Germany and the U.S..
Will Audi Build Q5 and A4 In U.S.?
July 29th, 2008
Audi is looking to look for manufacturing capabilities when it comes to their Q5 SUV and A4 sedan in the United States. The new Volkswagen factory located in Chattanooga, Tennessee has allegedly been ordered to produce close to 200,000 vehicles a year and that will include these two cars.
Estimated to cost $973.5 million, the 1,359 acre plant is large enough to handle the domestic production for VW, Audi, and even shareholder Porsche although the proud automaker from Stuttgart vehemently denies even considering it.
Audi Determined To Break New ‘Ring Record With R8 V10
July 28th, 2008
Many auto enthusiasts have been attracting a lot of attention when it comes to Nissan’s GT-R and GM’s Corvette ZR1. This is mainly because of the lap times that they have been boasting about on the Nurburgring track. They have displayed some impressive numbers and Audi is hoping to knock both of those numbers off the board.
Audi will be launching the V10 version of the R8 soon and they are hoping to use their new supercar to beat out 7:26. Exact specs of the new range-topping R8 are unknown, but it should deliver around 535 horsepower and is expected to debut at the Paris Motor Show in October.
Next-Generation Audi TT May Receive Mid-Engine Layout
July 25th, 2008
According to rumors the next-generation Audi TT will be getting a re-design and a mid-engine placement. The TT sits on the VW PQ35 platform - which offers a front engine chassis and front or all wheel drive powertrain.
Engineers realize that if they switch to a mid-engine design, like the one found on the amazing Audi R8, balance and handling will improve. Plus, Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive system can be tailored with even more rearward torque bias.