23 Oct 2018

Fastest Model Is Now Even Hotter: Extensive Update For Audi R8

source: Audi Sport Editor's Note: No sooner had I published the R8 teaser from Audi Sport, an email from Audi Media came through. Lo and behold, it's the refreshed 2020 R8. - Bill Powerful V10 naturally aspirated engines in two output ratings Modified suspension components for even more dynamic handling Striking exterior design, sales launch in early 2019 “Born on the track, built for the road.” The volume-production model now follows after the world premiere of...
31 Aug 2018

ABT Pushes The 2018 Audi S5 From 354 HP To 425 HP

[source: ABT America] The S5 combines form and function like no other car from the Audi company and ABT is offering just the right amount of upgrades to increase performance and sharpen the look of the elegant midsize all-wheel-drive. Leaving the S5 Sportback, Coupe and Cabriolet in the hands of ABT, the 3.0-liter V6 engine gets a boost of up to 425 HP and 405 lb-ft (stock performance: 354 HP / 369 lb-ft). Power is applied in a save and reliable way through the separate ABT E...
16 Mar 2018

Audi Sport Takes a New Turn with the New R8 V10 RWS

source: Audi Sport UK examples of the first ever rear-wheel drive Audi will arrive next month Coupé and Spyder variants are first Audi production models available with rear wheel-drive, limited to 999 examples worldwide 50 kilograms lighter than R8 Coupé V10 (Spyder 40kg lighter) Available to order in the UK now, priced from £112,450 OTR as a Coupé and £121,140 OTR for the Spyder First deliveries begin during March R8 Coupé V10 RWS: 0-62mph in 3.7 seconds, top speed...
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...
6 Dec 2017

Four Audi Models Earn Women’s Choice Awards at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show

source: Audi of America 2018 A3 Cabriolet earns the Women’s Choice “eco-friendly” and “safety” award in convertible category 2018 A3 Sportback e-tron earns the Women’s Choice “eco-friendly” award in hatchback category 2018 TT Coupe and 2018 Q3 earn the Women’s Choice “reliable” award in coupe and crossover categories HERNDON, Virginia – Four 2018 Audi models – the Audi A3 Cabriolet, A3 Sportback e-tron, TT Coupe and Q3 – are being hono...
1 Dec 2017

Audi of America marks November sales increase as the new Q5, new-to-the U.S. A5 Sportback and Q7 lead consumer demand

source: Audi of America Q7 sales rose 26 percent; Q5 increased sales by 31 percent Sales of the new A5 Sportback totaled 1,130 SUV sales increased 23 percent HERNDON, Virginia – Audi of America reported a November sales increase of 12 percent to 19,195 deliveries, as the Q7, new Q5 and the new-to-the U.S. A5 Sportback, lead consumer demand. November was the 83rd straight record sales month for Audi of America. The previous November record was set last year with 17,118...