3 Dec 2020

Video of the Day: Unitronic Tuned TT RS goes 8.97@154mph

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="56084"] words: Bill, photo/video: Unitronic It's always great to hear an Audi 5-cylinder hard at work and to see it scorch the 1/4 mile in 8.97 seconds is amazing. Strap in with Brian and his Ara Blue TT RS loaded with Unitronic goodies as he takes you down the track. Just don't blink or you may miss it. Congrats to Brian (@saxon_rs) and the team at Unitronic! Enjoy the video below. [embed]https://youtu.be/vSyFqzF11N8[/embed]   ...
Thu, Dec 03 , 2020 Bill
3 Dec 2020

Find of the Day: 2003 Audi S8…6sp Manual Swap

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="56070"] words: Bill, photos: Bring-A-Trailer Normally I wouldn't place a D2 S8 with 161k miles as a Find of the Day but this one is a little different...it has a 6speed manual transmission swap. Does that elevate this S8 just a bit? Here's the ad: This 2003 Audi S8 is finished in Ming Blue Pearl over white leather and is powered by a 4.2-liter V8 paired with a six-speed manual transmission that was installed by a previous owner. Features include ...
Thu, Dec 03 , 2020 Bill
2 Dec 2020

Audi Introduces R8 RWD Model Line with Exclusive 2021 R8 Panther edition

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="55868"] source: Audi of America Unique to the US market and limited to 30 units, the R8 Panther edition features unique trim details including 20” milled wheels in matte black with red trim First units available in the R8 RWD model line; all R8 Panther editions are treated with Audi exclusive Panther Black crystal effect paint and a full Audi exclusive interior R8 Panther edition will be available at select dealers this month Just in time for...
Wed, Dec 02 , 2020 Bill
26 Nov 2020

Find of the Day: 1991 Audi 200 20v Sedan

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="55718"] words: Bill, photos: Rick Farnsworth While on my daily hunt for a Find of the Day, I ran across this on our Audi Club North America - Classifieds Facebook page. I love finding an Audi that is pretty rare and/or well taken care of and this big sedan is both. I reached out to the owner, Rick, and he was kind enough to send me some photos and a little history on the car. Here's the ad: Selling my 1991 Audi 200 20v. One of 976 sedans imported...
Thu, Nov 26 , 2020 Bill
25 Nov 2020

Audi Ready for the Finale of the Intercontinental GT Challenge

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="55682"] source: Audi Sport Four Audi R8 LMS cars in South Africa in the only worldwide GT3 racing series Young talent Charles Weerts from Belgium part of Audi Sport driver line-up Audi will face the world GT3 sports car elite for the last time this year at the Kyalami race track between Johannesburg and Pretoria from December 10 to 12, 2020. After three major endurance races in Australia, the USA and Europe, the Kyalami 9 Hour race will comp...
Wed, Nov 25 , 2020 Bill
24 Nov 2020

Audi RS Q8 by Mansory

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="55620"] source: Mansory Deep black paint with red decorative stripes Interior design in leather/Alcantara in black/red Power increase to 780 PS and 1,000 Nm Performance: 0-100 km/h in 3.3 s and Vmax: 320 km/h Following the presentation of the MANSORY complete conversion of an Audi RS 6 in March this year - MANSORY's debut for Audi - MANSORY is expanding its portfolio for the Audi brand to include the class of high-performance luxury SUVs and is...
Tue, Nov 24 , 2020 Bill
24 Nov 2020

Athletic Highlight: The Audi TTS competition plus

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="55558"] source: Audi AG New equipment line for the Audi TTS Coupé and Roadster feature sporty design details in the interior and exterior Exclusive offer from Audi Sport GmbH: “bronze selection” for Audi TT and TTS Stylish and sharper: Audi is launching a sporty equipment line and a design-oriented special model for its TT family. The Audi TTS competition plus1 is an athletic highlight. The new “bronze selection” variant for the TT...
Tue, Nov 24 , 2020 Bill
20 Nov 2020

Silvercar by Audi Shuttering All Airport Locations, Moving to Audi Dealerships

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="37102"] source: Silvercar by Audi Editor's note: back in September, Silvercar by Audi announced it was expanding to local Audi dealerships to serve the local rental market. Today, they announced that they were shutting down all airport locations. Starting December 6th, Silvercar by Audi will be closing our airport facilities. We will shift our focus from airport rental to local rental - offering the best way to road trip or simply get a...
Fri, Nov 20 , 2020 Bill
20 Nov 2020

Video of the Day: Audi RS e-tron GT 0-60MPH and 1/4 Mile Test

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="55442"] words: Bill, photo: carwow We’ve featured Mat Watson from carwow many times as he drag races many different Audi vehicles against stiff competition but in this video, he’s all alone in the Audi RS e-tron GT. With it being still a prototype, he’s not allowed to show the interior aside from the seats nor can he show the trunk nor the frunk. What he can show you is the undeniable power of this super e-tron. Enjoy the video below....
Fri, Nov 20 , 2020 Bill
18 Nov 2020

Find of the Day: 1995 Audi S6 Sedan

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="55260"] words: Bill, photos: Sea-Auto Sales There's something about finding older cars in the Pacific Northwest. Most of them are rust-free and most of them are in very good condition. Take this C4 S6 for example...it almost looks brand new and that Europa Blue color is fantastic. Here's the ad: SEA AUTO SALES is excited to offer this rare 1995 Audi S6 Quattro Turbo for sale. This beautiful One Owner S6 has been exceptionally taken care of and is...
Wed, Nov 18 , 2020 Bill
18 Nov 2020

Go Off-Road with Audi in Dirt 5 from Codemasters

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="55315"] words: Bill, photos: Codemasters Several of our chapters are dealing with the pandemic by challenging each other in virtual racing and now there's a new choice for them...racing off-road with their favorite manufacturer. Dirt 5 was released on November 6th and Audi is represented by three different models. The Audi TT Safari was created in 2019 by a group of Audi trainees for Wörthersee and it's a one of a kind. It's in the Rally GT se...
Wed, Nov 18 , 2020 Bill
17 Nov 2020

034Motorsport X34 Carbon Fiber Intake systems for the 2.5 TFSI EVO 8S Audi TTRS and 8V.5 Audi RS3

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="55363"] source: 034Motorsport 034Motorsport is pleased to present our X34 Carbon Fiber Intake systems for the 2.5 TFSI EVO engine found in the 8S Audi TTRS and 8V.5 Audi RS3! These include the 4" Closed Top, 4" Open Top, as well as a full intake bundle containing the Lower Intake Box and Fresh Air Duct. Also available for customers which already have our 3" X34 intake is the Conversion Kit which comes with everything you need to convert your 3" i...
Tue, Nov 17 , 2020 Bill
17 Nov 2020

Exceptional Compact Sports Car for Individualists: Audi Gives the SQ2 an Even Sharper Design

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="55339"] source: Audi AG 2.0 TFSI with 221 kW (300 PS), 0–100 km/h (62.1 mph)1 in 4.9 seconds Seven-speed S tronic and quattro drive as standard, combined with an S sport suspension with progressive steering and Audi drive select dynamic handling system New striking design details, new Audi connect services and assist systems Matrix LED headlights with intelligent high-beam control now available as an option The sporty SUV in the compa...
Tue, Nov 17 , 2020 Bill
13 Nov 2020

Audi RS 6 Avant PA Tribute concept: An Homage to a Sibling Partnership

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="55281"] If there is a silver lining in the COVID-19 pandemic, it is that car manufacturers left without international auto shows and press launches at which to launch new models have become more and more creative about staying in the news cycle by releasing things you likely wouldn't have seen them do in the past. It seems just this week we have a host of concepts new and old alike revealed to get the gears in your head turning. Given ...
12 Nov 2020

Sporty, Powerful, and Efficient: Audi Presents the New Generation of the SQ5 TDI

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="55216"] source: Audi AG Three-liter V6 diesel engine generating 251 kW (341 PS) and 700 Nm (516.3 lb-ft)2 Twin-dosing technology with two NOx catalytic converters arranged in series Powerfully rugged exterior design with striking sporty elements Optional Matrix LED headlight and rear lights with digital OLED technology Even sharper, sportier, and more efficient: The optimized Audi SQ5 TDI2 now looks even more im...
Thu, Nov 12 , 2020 Bill
10 Nov 2020

Find of the Day: Euro 1981 Audi Quattro

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="55127"] words: Bill, photos: Bring A Trailer I love this car. I mean who wouldn't? But my love isn't just towards the design nor the drivetrain...it's that interior. I've seen many Quattros but most have been leather or cloth.  This one has a mocha brown cloth interior with Zebra patterned inserts...delicious. Here's the ad: This 1981 Audi Quattro is a European-market model that was imported into the US in 1982 through California Porsche-Aud...
Tue, Nov 10 , 2020 Bill
6 Nov 2020

e-tron GT #FutureIsAnAttitude

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="54931"] source: Audi Sport The suspension: Dynamism meets composure Dynamically sporty Gran Turismo meets high-end technology. The suspension of the Audi RS e-tron GT prototype combines controlled damping, air suspension, and all-wheel steering. Large brakes provide powerful deceleration. Four heating and coolant circuits regulate the temperature in the interior and the high-voltage components. The result is high power output on the road and h...
Fri, Nov 06 , 2020 Bill
5 Nov 2020

The Moment of Truth: Formula E Driver Lucas di Grassi Tests Production-Based RS e-tron GT

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="54905"] source: Audi AG Strong, reproducible acceleration thanks to sophisticated thermal management High tech in the chassis: air suspension, damper control and all-wheel steering Lucas di Grassi: “Sustainability is based on technological innovation” A late-summer day in Neuburg an der Donau. Parked in front of the building of Audi’s Competence Center Motorsport is a production-based RS e-tron GT, surrounded by four men. Audi S...
Thu, Nov 05 , 2020 Bill
4 Nov 2020

Success for Audi: The A3 Sportback Wins the “Golden Steering Wheel” in the Compact Class

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="54877"] source: Audi AG New model receives prestigious award from Auto Bild and Bild am Sonntag 63 models to begin with, pre-selection by readers, final selection by distinguished jury As the founder of the premium compact class, the A3 has a tradition of winning The Audi A3 Sportback1 has won the “Golden Steering Wheel 2020” in the “Compact Cars” category. In this prestigious competition, readers of the specialist magazine Auto Bil...
Wed, Nov 04 , 2020 Bill