8 Apr 2024

Lectures at the Audi museum mobile: On the History of Wind Tunnels and the “Göttingen Egg”

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="99233"] At the next evening of lectures at the Audi museum mobile, the two experts Gerhard Wickern and Horst-Dieter Görg will provide insights into the history of wind tunnels and a particularly aerodynamic vehicle called the Schlörwagen – also known as the “Göttingen Egg”. The event starts at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, at the Audi museum mobile. Registration is required. Gerhard Wicker...
21 Dec 2023

Record-Breaking Aerodynamics in ‘Flying Lawn Chairs’, Blue Whales, and Dolphins from NSU

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="94488"] source: Audi AG Highly aerodynamic motorcycles break records for NSU 150 years of the heritage brand: classics and one-of-a-kinds from NSU’s long history – the finale of the ten-part series The NSU Rennfox Dolphin, and Rennmax Blue Whale: streamlined motorcycle models which scooped many prestigious victories in the 1950s. The Neckarsulm-based company, NSU, applied its early wind tunnel research into aerodynamics on the race trac...
Thu, Dec 21 , 2023 Bill
22 Nov 2023

Things Are Going Streamlined at the Audi museum mobile: New Special Exhibition on the History of Aerodynamics

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93154"] source: Audi AG Current exhibitions at the Audi museum mobile and the August Horch Museum show aerodynamic concepts used in automotive engineering Now in Ingolstadt: Aerodynamics Part 1 – The beginnings to 1945; from December 1 in Zwickau: Part 2 – Aerodynamics from 1945 to the present day A highlight at the Audi museum mobile: Model of the Audi Type C Jaray The new special exhibition at the Audi museum mobile could hardly be mo...
Wed, Nov 22 , 2023 Bill
29 May 2018

Streamline: Audi e-tron prototype with Decisive Aerodynamics

[source: Audi AG] Electric car with sophisticated aerodynamics concept: drag coefficient of 0.28 Important factor particularly on long journeys: drag For the first time in a volume-production car: virtual exterior mirrors as a high-end option The better an electric car’s aerodynamics, the further it travels: With a drag coefficient of 0.28, the Audi e-tron prototype achieves a top result in the SUV segment. This figure is a decisive factor in the everyday range of m...
Tue, May 29 , 2018 Bill
22 Feb 2018

Compact Class with Racing Sport DNA: ABT Audi RS3 Parts Now Available

source: ABT America A high level of performance always goes well with a striking presentation. ABT, the market leader for upgrading cars from Audi and VW is complementing the Audi RS3 Sedan and Sportback with a number of additional aerodynamic elements and interior finishing upgrades to really make it stand out. A front lip and front grille add-on as well as a rear skirt insert -- all painted glossy black and highlighted with a red RS3 logo – are offering a daring look while th...
Thu, Feb 22 , 2018 Bill
11 Jan 2018

More Sportiness Thanks to ABT for the 2018 Audi A5

source: ABT America With immediate effect ABT is offering just the right amount of upgrades to give the Audi A5 in all of its versions a more personal look. An aggressive looking front spoiler bearing the distinctive ABT design language is available for the A5 Sportback, Coupe and Convertible. Perfectly in line with the sporty style of the car are the various types of ABT wheels. Audi A5 owners can either go for a 19” DR or ER-C wheel or pick a 20” DR, ER-C, FR or GR wheel. A...
Thu, Jan 11 , 2018 Bill