30 Nov 2023

Audi RS Q e-tron for 2024: Innovative Prototype With Many New Details

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93690"] source: Audi AG Audi improves the RS Q e-tron once again: Ahead of its third outing in the Dakar Rally, the rally prototype with its pioneering electric drivetrain with a high-voltage battery and an energy converter receives innovations in many areas. The Audi driver crews of Mattias Ekström/Emil Bergkvist, Stéphane Peterhansel/Edouard Boulanger and Carlos Sainz/Lucas Cruz benefits from numerous detail improvements in Janu...
Thu, Nov 30 , 2023 Bill
30 Nov 2023

2024 Audi RS Q8 – Exterior, Interior, and Performance by ABT Sportsline

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93705"] source: ABT Sportsline As the top-of-the-line SUV from Audi, the 2024 model year RS Q8 gets the best treatment from ABT Sportsline The ABT RSQ8-S package impresses with aerodynamic parts made of visible carbon fiber that highlights the sporty character of the SUV The exterior upgrades come with a front lip with red RSQ8-S lettering, front and rear side skirt add-ons and a two-part roof spoiler. Behind the quartet of 4-inch (102 mm) end ...
Thu, Nov 30 , 2023 Bill
29 Nov 2023

Quadruple Victory for NSU Type 6/60 PS Racing Car at the German Grand Prix on the AVUS Circuit

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93642"] source: Audi AG Each month during the year of NSU’s 150th anniversary, Audi Tradition presents a different NSU model, including brand classics on both two and four-wheels, prototypes, and one-of-a-kind models. If you want to delve deeper into the complex product history of the traditional NSU brand, we recommend the Audi Tradition Edition book “NSU-Automobile. Typen – Technik – Modelle”, written by Klaus Arth and published by De...
Wed, Nov 29 , 2023 Bill
27 Nov 2023

Eighth Australian GT Title for Audi

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93588"] source: Audi AG   Liam Talbot wins in the Audi R8 LMS at the finale in Adelaide Class title for the Audi R8 LMS GT4 in Portugal First win of the season for the Audi RS 3 LMS in TCR Japan After winning the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS Sprint Cup by Mattia Drudi/Ricardo Feller, an Audi driver, Liam Talbot, has now also prevailed in the Australian counterpart of this international series. Successes fo...
Mon, Nov 27 , 2023 Bill
27 Nov 2023

Final Test Run for the Audi RS Q e-tronRS Q e-tron

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93563"] source: Audi AG Test run in southern France concludes Dakar preparations All three driver crews took part Further extension of the endurance of components was the focus The last big test before the 2024 Dakar Rally: Team Audi Sport has put the Audi RS Q e-tron through its final test in the south of France. The three Audi driver crews of Mattias Ekström/Emil Bergkvist, Stéphane Peterhansel/Edouard Boulanger and Carlos Sainz/Lu...
Mon, Nov 27 , 2023 Bill
23 Nov 2023

Spy Photo: Audi A5 Avant

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93491"] We have some new photos showing the all new Audi A5 Avant. You likely also already know that next-generation internal combustion offerings will go for odd numbers (A3, A5, A7, etc.) while all-electric e-tron EV versions will go for even numbers (A2, A4, A6, etc.). These new photos are the most revealing up to date due to the lack of camouflage. There is some smaller amount of tape around the front lights, the logo in the grille up, and at...
Thu, Nov 23 , 2023 Bill
23 Nov 2023

Tight Spaces: Stéphane Peterhansel Swaps his Audi RS Q e-tron Dakar Monster for the Audi R18 e-tron quattro

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93049"] source: Audi Australia In the latest instalment of ‘e-tron on track’ 14-time Dakar winner, Stéphane Peterhansel, gets a chance to drive the Audi race car that launched the e-tron name in world motorsport. A hybrid-electric drive, similar in principle to the drive used in his Audi RS Q e-tron Dakar racer, the Audi R18 e-tron quattro wrote its own chapter in top-level international motorsport winning at Le Mans on debut in 2012 and the...
Thu, Nov 23 , 2023 Bill
22 Nov 2023

Unitronic Performance Software for SQ7 and SQ8 (4M) 4.0TFSI EA825

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93431"] source: Unitronic Unitronic® Stage 1, Stage 1+ and Stage 2 ECU Performance Software is now available for the Audi® SQ7® and SQ8® (4M) equipped with the 4.0TFSI EA825 (DWR/DCU) engine.* With testing and validations completed, power outputs are increased by up to +262HP / +168LB-FT with Unitronic Stage 2 (93octane/98ron) Performance Software for a maximum of 765HPHP / 764LB-FT.** In order to support this huge increase in ...
Wed, Nov 22 , 2023 Bill
22 Nov 2023

Find of the Day: An Uplifting 2013 Audi Q5

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93400"] photos: Aaron Klimchuck A Q5 is just a Q5 unless it's a Q5 that Aaron got his hands on. We featured Aaron's cars before as previous Finds such as his 1939 DKW F8 Meisterklasse Cabriolet and his 1972 Audi 100 LS plus 1976 1.8T swapped Audi Fox (& rolling shell) plus 520hp 2015 A3 prestige so you know this Audi Q5 is some serious business. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93401"] 2013 Audi Q5 3.0 super...
Wed, Nov 22 , 2023 Bill
21 Nov 2023

Spy Photo: Audi Q7 Mule

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93379"] Audi is currently working on a second refresh for the big Q7 after the first one in 2019. The updated Q7 is said to reach the dealers in the first half of 2024 so a debut is likely not far away. But Audi has also already started to work on the next generation Q7 which most likely will be one of the last ICE powered models coming from the Ingolstadt brand. We spotted this mule testing in the Alps and of course being a mule, it doesn’t gi...
Tue, Nov 21 , 2023 Bill
20 Nov 2023

Another Title Success for the Audi RS 3 LMS

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93273"] source: Audi AG Filippo Barberi wins Coppa Italia Turismo Endurance Glenn Nirwan prevails in Indonesia Success for Audi GT drivers in South Africa Audi RS 3 LMS (TCR) Audi one-two victory at the finale: The two Audi customer teams Aikoa Racing and BF Motorsport dominated the finale of the Coppa Italia Turismo Endurance. The Audi RS 3 LMS of Nicola Baldan/Filippo Barberi was ahead of the identical car of Erik Bri...
Mon, Nov 20 , 2023 Bill
20 Nov 2023

Fourth Audi Victory in the Macau Guia Race

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93250"] source: Audi AG Frédéric Vervisch wins the Audi RS 3 LMS road race in Macau Second place for Edoardo Mortara in the FIA GT World Cup A total of four trophies for Audi drivers at the Macau Grand Prix Audi Sport customer racing was delighted with victory in the Guia touring car race at the 70th edition of the Macau Grand Prix. Audi Sport driver Frédéric Vervisch won the race on the unforgiving street circuit for Audi Spo...
Mon, Nov 20 , 2023 Bill
17 Nov 2023

Unitronic Performance Software for B9 RS 5 2.9TFSI EA839 Now Available

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93124"] source: Unitronic Unitronic® Performance ECU/TCU Software is now available for the B9 Audi® RS 4 & RS 5® equipped with the 2.9TFSI EA839 (DECA) engine.* With testing and validations completed, power outputs are increased by up to +118HP / +149LB-FT with Unitronic Stage 1+ E85 Performance Software for a maximum of +571HP / +574LB-FT when combined with Unitronic Stage 1 AL552 TCU Performance Software for seamless operation.** The...
Fri, Nov 17 , 2023 Bill
16 Nov 2023

Video of the Day: Audi R8 Spyder V10 performance quattro vs Stage II Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93121"] photo: carwow Today we have the Audi R8 Spyder V10 performance quattro up against its cousin from Stuttgart, a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S. While a stock 911 Carrera 4S has around 445hp and 390lb-ft torque, this one has been tuned to 600hp and 480lb-ft. The R8 Spyder has 620hp, 428lb-ft of torque but is heavier. Normally in carwow drag races, Mat Watson likes to race in the likely winner so how will the R8 fare against a Stage II Porsche 911...
Thu, Nov 16 , 2023 Bill
16 Nov 2023

The Virtual Supercar: Carlos Sainz Drives Audi Sport’s e-tron Vision Gran Turismo

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93042"] source: Audi Australia Two-time World Rally Champion and three-time Dakar winner, Carlos Sainz, trials a car that started life in virtual reality before brought very much to life as a one-of-a-kind electric supercar. It’s an interesting combination to say the least – a rally great behind the wheel of a car that started life as a virtual racing in the world’s most celebrated driving simulator game. But at Audi Sport Neuburg recently...
Thu, Nov 16 , 2023 Bill
15 Nov 2023

Digital and Sustainable: Audi Forges Ahead with Construction of its New EV Factory in China

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93032"] source: Audi AG Construction of Audi FAW NEV Company in Changchun, China, is advancing according to plan. In June 2022, the joint company of brand with the four rings and its Chinese partner FAW (First Automotive Works) laid the cornerstone for the new production site. The factory exclusively produces all-electric Audi models. With its state-of-the-art facility, the company aims to set new standards in digitalization, efficiency, and ...
Wed, Nov 15 , 2023 Bill
15 Nov 2023

Feature Car: Alessandra Rambo’s Merlin Job Opportunity

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93010"] words: Ray Reyes, photos: Tanner Bischofberger Editor’s Note: This article originally ran in the Q3_2023 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, please join Audi Club here. For every car enthusiast, there’s usually a source of inspiration they might point to who ignited the passion. Most will tell you that it runs in the family, or it started with their dad, uncle or mot...
Wed, Nov 15 , 2023 Bill
14 Nov 2023

Concept Corner: Tremendous Thrust Right from the Start: the Audi TT clubsport turbo technology concept Car

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="92949"] source: Audi AG Editor’s note: Occasionally, we feature a concept vehicle on the site. Most don’t make it into production but sometimes we wish they did.  With the 25th birthday of the Audi TT and its final run, we decided to have this and the next few Concept Corners focused on this design icon. Originally published on May 8, 2015 Premiere at Wörthersee: show car has 2.5 TFSI and electric biturbo 441 kW (600 hp) and 650 Nm (47...
Tue, Nov 14 , 2023 Bill
14 Nov 2023

APR Exhaust System for the Audi RS Q8

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="92502"] source: APR Our premium catback exhaust system is a full length T304 stainless steel exhaust system that's sure to turn heads! Cast flanges make a smooth transition from the factory turbo catalyst pipes into our downpipes and upgrade the size of the piping to 3". High quality brushed T304 stainless steel adorns the system with TIG welding throughout. The piping is as straight and smooth as possible, with mandrel bends and minimal mu...
Tue, Nov 14 , 2023 Bill
13 Nov 2023

Audi Battles for Overall Victory in the Kumho TCR World Tour

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93000"] source: Audi AG Points tied at the top of the Kumho TCR World Tour ahead of the finale Good results in Macau secure local drivers’ participation in the Guia Race Fifth victory for Audi in the 25h Thunderhill amateur race Maximum suspense is guaranteed in the title fight in the only worldwide TCR racing series: Audi driver Rob Huff is level on points with Yann Ehrlacher at the top of the standings after the race weekend in Bath...
Mon, Nov 13 , 2023 Bill