Friday, May 7, 2010

Audi aims at top spot in the Indian market

The German luxury car maker Audi India is aiming for the top slot in the Indian market by 2015. Currently standing at the third spot, the company sold 1685 units in the last year while BMW dethroned Mercedes-Benz to become to the number one luxury carmaker in India.

Market watchers believe that Audi products are much more stylish and appropriate for the Indian market as compared to its counterparts.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Best Parts For Audi A4 Cars

There are a plenty of parts that you can find for your new or old A4. Among the parts 1997 Audi A4 can accommodate, the noteworthy ones are stated below. And, now these are available for the latest generation A4 models too.

The A/C Condenser is a Parallel flow type and manufactured with the premium mixture of materials. This powerful condenser has 100 percent guarantee and is tested for optimum leakage; its price is $171.57.

The new A4 AC Compressor is also called SPECTRA PREMIUM A/C COMPRESSOR that includes clutch and meets OEM specifications for optimum performance. It is developed under QS-9000 and ISO 9002 Certified Quality Systems, and marketed with one year warranty. Coming to the pricing, it costs about $352.22.

A4 Alternator is yet another excellent offering, developed by Bosch with the type of Direct OE replacement. It has fixed price of $202.95.

New A4 Starter is a 9-tooth pinion and weighted about 1.4 kilowatts. It uses 12 volts and rotates in clockwise direction. It is a high quality direct fit OE replacement type with one year mileage warranty. It is priced around $124.07.

A4 Clutch is in nine inches in diameter with 23 teeth. It is does not include flywheel, pilot bushings, and clutch alignment tool. It provides good stability, endurance, and upgraded torque capacity. It comes with one year warranty, and a price tag of $369.84.

Apart from these, there are several other parts for 2010 A4 that you can find in the market at reasonable price. You may even visit a local junk yard to find find scraped pieces, and partially damaged parts; but it is recommendable not to do so, in order to protect your Audi A4 vehicle.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

The All New 2010 Audi A5 Turbocharged 2 Liter Engine


One of the newest additions to Audi's line of luxury vehicles is the Audi A5, a two-door sport coupe. Originally introduced with a standard six-cylinder engine, the A5 has received a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine for 2010. The new 2.0 liter engine produces 211 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, compared to the 265 horsepower 3.2 liter V6 with 243 lb-ft of torque that was the only option for the 2009 A5 and remains an option for 2010. Both engines can be mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, while the four-cylinder also has a six-speed manual option.

The new four-cylinder engine, called the 2.0T by Audi, also provides better fuel economy than the V6. With a manual transmission, the 2.0T is EPA rated for 22 mpg in the city, 30 mpg on the highway, and 25 mpg combined. The automatic transmission drops the fuel economy to 21 city, 27 highway, and 23 combined. The six-cylinder engine improved in fuel economy over the last year; it now is rated for 18 city, 27 highway, and 21 combined (compared to 17/26/20 for the 2009 model). With a 16.9 gallon fuel tank, the 2.0T manual has a range of 422.5 miles, while the 2.0T auto can go 388.7 miles between fill-ups and the V6 is good for 354.9 miles.

One of the highlights of the new 2.0T engine is its impressive torque. It produces more than the V6 engine, and it peaks very low in the car's RPM range. The 2.0T gets to 258 lb-ft of torque at just 1500 rpm, which has left reviewers in awe of the driving experience. Great performance is a requirement for this car, as Audi has stiff competition in this segment from the BMW 3-series and the Infiniti G37 coupe, both of which have more powerful engines.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

2010 Audi TTS Concept


Audi unveiled the Audi TTS in 2008. It was designed to a powerful sport car. Now Audi debuted the 2010 model of TTS after two years later. The new model will be sold in both coupe and roadster bodies.

Compare to the second generation TT, I especial like the original TT. But the second generation is more powerful than the original, so if your like driving you may like the second generation. Audi equip with turbocharged performance and seductive design meet exquisite craftsmanship in the 2010 Audi TTS, but U.S.-bound versions are missing the one feature they need most: a true manual transmission.

The new AUDI TTS gets a mild facelift highlighted, complemented by revised chrome accenting on its grille and redone foglamps and housings. Other exterior change include dual chrome exhaust tips,a distinct front and rear fascia as well as LED driving lights and a set of slick 18 inch wheels. Xenon headlamps with LED daytime running lights join a tastefully sporty front end design that is high-tech, fun and yet serious in appearance.

Inside, the new model is available as a four-seat coupe and a two-seat roadster. Audi Navigation System Plus displays 3D map graphics on a 6.5-inch LCD screen, also equips with MP3 memory card slots and a six-CD changer. The Audi Magnetic Ride system uses shocks filled with magnetically charged fluid. Computer controls change the damping rates to match the driving situation, and the driver can choose between Normal and Sport modes for soft comfort or stiff fun.

The Audi TTS is equipped with a standard high output version of the direct injected 2.0 Liter engine, which making a maximum output of 265 HP and 258 lb-ft of torque, pound-feet from 2500 to 5000 rpm. The additional power and customized Quattro all wheel drive system helps the TTS accelerate from 0 to 60 MPH in only 4.9 seconds. Thanks to Audi's advanced TFSI technology both the TTS Coupe and Roadster get as much as 29 MPG on the highway. The TTS is offered only with the tronic six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission in the U.S.

Sunday, April 25, 2010

2010 Audi A4 Preview

Lets review the Audi A4:





The Audi A4 has been produced in four different generations to date. Based on Volkswagen's B-series platform, the Audi A4 has been classified as B5, B6, B7, and B8. It has a very classy design with longitudinally orientated engine at the front, equally complemented by a Quattro permanent four-wheel drive system that allows it deliver seamless performance.

As the popularity of the A4 grew, higher performance versions of the A4 - Audi S4 and a high performance version under the label of Audi RS4 were produced in the subsequent years.

The 2010 Audi A4 has almost everything that you may demand in a top notch compact class luxury car right from a navigation system, traction control, climate control, down to customizable suspension and steering settings, keyless entry and starting, blind-spot alert, rearview camera, and a wireless cell phone link.

The high performance and extreme performance S4 and AS4 versions will also be made available with 333-hp 3.0-liter supercharged V6 mated to a choice of 6-speed manual/7-speed automatic transmission, and several impressive capabilities like remote opening trunk lid, Audi's MMI control and Drive select options.

What's more, you'll get the choice of estate/wagon as well as saloon/sedan models, with ample safety features including (but not limited to) traction control, ABS, front and rear side airbags, antiskid system, and much more.

So, keep an eye on the latest Audi A4 models, which are going to hit the market soon enough. They will combine the goodness of elegant looks, high performance, extreme power, and plentiful safety features under a single hood.

Friday, April 23, 2010

2010 Audi R8 Review

Audi R8 Review:



The 2010 Audi R8 will be perfect model to utilize the high power generated by 5.2 liter FSI engine, which produces power up to 525 hp. The 2010 FSI engine in the new Audi R8 will be paired with a manual transmission. The starting price of the Audi R8 that is powered by the exclusive 2010 FSI engine will be around $32,000.

The 2010 Audi R8 will be the fast and furious contender in its class featuring the latest FSI engine, with the use of which, it will be able to accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in a time span of just 3.9 seconds; simply unbelievable isn't it?

Well, that's not all - the 2010 R8 5.2 FSI features a choice of Xenon or LED headlamps surrounded by indicators and LED running lights giving it stunning looks. The model will offer both the automatic transmission and standard manual transmission.

The interior of the 2010 FSI equipped R8 will have a driver oriented architecture, integrating the driver controls in between the high center console and dashboard. The typical feature in all the upcoming Audi sports models will be the flat bottomed steering wheel, which enables comfortable exit and entry.

The seats in the sports models will be trimmed in full leather. The seats produced by Quattro GmbH will be equipped in the next generation model and these will provide more comfort to the driver as well as passenger. The folded third row seats will provide ample space for cargo. The standard features that are expected to be provided in the 2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI include 18 inch alumina wheels, Xenon plus lights, anti theft alarm, LED rear lights, leather interior trim and an audio system with 7-inch monitor.

Monday, April 19, 2010

History of AUDI

The AUDI:



Audi is a car manufacturing company with a big history. Data about it is provided in many places today which come to say how proud the owners of this manufacturer are. There are in fact many things that make them proud.

The foundation of the company is on 14 November 1899. This is the date when August Horch (1868 - 1951) established the company A. Horch & Cie which was the starting point of Audi that we know today. This company was established in the Ehrenfeld district of Cologne where August Horch made his first car model. The car was finished during 1901 and in March of the next year the company was moved to Reichenbach in Saxony.

Two years later the company was converted to share-issuing company. During that time another change of location took place. On the same year - 10 May 1904 a company in Zwicka was established by the name A. Horch & Cie. Motorwagen-Werke AG.

It is interesting to know that right-hand drive originated from the age of horses where carriages were used. The coachman sat in the right-hand side of this vehicle and that was lately implemented in the first car model August Horch developed but later Audi were the first to offer another solution which came to be really better. This solution is the left-hand driving. It made possible for safer way of driving because the driver has a better view on the oncoming traffic. All maneuvers are easier when using a left-hand driving and this is the reason why even today it is most commonly used. The first car which uses the left-hand drive is called Audi Type K and this happened on 1921.

The year 1926 is really significant because during it the first eight-cylinder car was introduced by Horchwerke AG of Zwickau. The Horch was the name of that car and it was the first German eight-cylinder car to go into volume production. Paul Daimler designed the engine with double overhead camshafts. They were driven by shaft set vertically to the whole camshafts body. This made possible for a 60 horsepower engine to be created.

Two years later in 1928 the first DKW car appeared. That happened because Rasmussen finally got the powerful engine he needed. That engine is 600 cc, 15 hp in the form of two-cylinder motorcycle unit.

Rasmussen got the majority of shares in Audiwerke AG. in 1928 and he made the DKW small car be with front-wheel drive. It was later produced in large numbers in the same company. This event happened in 1931 and the car had a wooden body. An imitation of leather was made on the wooden body and the old two-stroke engine was used to power the car.

Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer got together on 29th June 1932 to create the new Auto Union AG. This was a pretty big event because these 4 brands were the Saxon car manufacturing giants. Together they made their head office in Chemnitz. They were able to serve the complete production process and they made many models - even luxury saloon cars.

In the next year - 1933 at the Berlin motor show Auto Union AG presented to the general public the first standard-size passenger car with front-wheel drive. For that car a six-cylinder engine was used.

A year after that a new design for a better aero dynamical appeal won a race and it greatly increased the popularity of Auto Union. The winning racing car was based on designs of Ferdinand Porsche. The six-cylinder engine was installed on the back side of the vehicle behind the driver. That made possible for the less aero dynamical resistance to occur and less power was lost due to that.

A new head office of the company was founded in Chemnitz in 1936. During the same year the whole manufacturing process was placed there too with the main facilities for design, development and testing.

In 1937 a speed of 400 km/h was exceeded by an Auto Union racing car. That world record proved that this company made the most of their cars - lightweight, extreme engine power of 545 horsepower and a fine aero dynamical design. Even today we talk with respect about such a high speed and we could only imagine what a high-tech product these cars were for their time.

In 1938 Auto Union AG were the first to make crash tests. They wanted to see the different ways that could happen and this made possible for further and better designs regarding the safety of the passengers. This is a major issue in the industry today and we should pay our respect to the first one whom though about it.

Civilian production was interrupted because of the war in May 1940 and the company began production mainly for military purposes. Special vehicles were developed during that time which were more durable and with the ability to last even in more harsh conditions.

In 1945 Auto Union was wiped from existence with the orders of the Soviet military administration in Germany. The plants were dismantled as reparations and all assets of the company were lost during that process. In 1948 the company was deleted from the Commercial Register and 17 August 1948 is stated as its last day.

On 3 September 1949 a new company was established by the name Auto Union GmbH in Ingolstadt. Some loans from the Bavarian state government and Marshall Plan made that possible. The production process started in the same year.

Many events occur in the future of this company and everything that happened made possible for the foundation of Audi as we know it today. New world records were made and new designs were created. In 1991 design studies made possible for Audi quattro Spyder to occur and another good design with the name Audi Avus quattro.

In 1993 some aluminum elements made the cars more lightweight which was a tendency for many years.

One of the latest significant things that happened was in March 1994. This is when Audi AG presented a new car model - the Audi A8. This was a major attraction in the Geneva Motor Show.

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