23 Feb 2023

Audi RS 3 Sedan Wins 2023 Best Performance Car Award from Women’s World Car of the Year International Jury

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83586"] source: Audi of America Audi RS 3 Sedan recognized in performance segment on criteria of safety, driving, comfort, technology, design, efficiency, impact on the environment and value for money Award emphasizes legendary performance of the unmistakable five-cylinder engine and a new dimension of driving dynamics with RS Torque Splitter Second consecutive year Audi has earned the WWCOTY Best Performance Car award, with the Audi e-tron GT n...
30 Sep 2021

2.5 TFSI: Audi’s Most Powerful Series Five-Cylinder

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="64466"] source: Audi AG The legend lives: the five-cylinder engine is an expression of Audi’s DNA Stronger character: the robust sound and characteristic firing order will give you goosebumps Audi RS 3: new setup for unmatched acceleration and top speed The five-cylinder engine has been an important component of Audi’s brand DNA ever since the first one was introduced in 1976. Even today, its characteristic firing order and unique sound ...
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...
12 Nov 2020

2021 Audi Q3 40 TFSI – This Small Audi is a Big Value

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="55191"] words: Bill, photos: Audi of America Audi of America is rolling out a new entry level SUV - the Q3 40 TFSI. Now entry level doesn't necessarily mean decontented. The Q3 40 has quattro as a standard feature paired to a 2.0L 4 cylinder with 184hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. Also standard are the Touch Response MMI with digital instrument cluster, eight-way power from seats, Audi lane departure warning, high beam assist, and three-zone a...
28 Oct 2020

2021 Audi A6 Sport 45 TFSI® Adds Power and Enhanced Styling to Entry Addition of Model Line

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="54527"] Black optic exterior package standard on 2.0-liter TFSI® variant Standard equipped with quattro® all-wheel drive across A6 model line and robust level of standard equipment Entry model maintains benchmark connectivity and infotainment Audi today announced a mid-model year refresh for the entry-point to the A6 model line, the 2021 A6 Sport 45 TFSI®. The arrival of this new variant brings notable standard equipment and pack...
15 Sep 2020

Sporty Character with a Superior Performance: The Audi SQ7 and SQ8 with V8 TFSI Gasoline Engine

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="52432"] source: Audi AG 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with 373 kW (507 PS) and 770 Nm (567.9 lb-ft) of torque Suspension comes with all-wheel steering and sport air suspension as standard, and with a sport differential and roll stabilization as an option New connectivity and assist services, and automatic parking upon request Both models will be launched on the European markets in the fall Audi is presenting the SQ7 and the SQ8 with new TFSI e...
9 Jul 2020

2021 Audi A7 55 TFSI e Plug-In Hybrid Captivates With Electrified Power and Sleek Sportback Design

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="49137"] source: Audi of America Electric motor combined with TFSI® turbocharged 2.0-liter engine nets up to 362 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque A7 55 TFSI e can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds or can drive in nearly silent all-electric mode Standard S line® exterior design The 2021 Audi A7 55 TFSI e plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) captivates with a broad stance and sleek, sportback design, confident driving dynamics and a su...
24 Mar 2020

Tech talk: The 2020 Audi S6 and S7 2.9-liter V6 TFSI engine and Electric-Powered Compressor

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="44712"] source: Audi of America Editor's Note: We are in some extraordinary times now. COVID-19 has caused many disruptions (to say the very least) and in terms of the automotive world, all industry and enthusiast events are on hold...but that doesn't mean we have to stop learning. In quattro magazine, we have a column by James Benoit called Tech Talk where James talks about...well...the tech of Audi. Audi of America is releasing a series of Tec...
10 Feb 2020

2020 Audi Q7 Model Line Expands With Entry 2.0-Liter TFSI® Variant

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="43289"] source: Audi of America New Audi Q7 features advanced technologies including the MMI® touch response, Audi virtual cockpit and available adaptive cruise assist Striking design enhancements give the SUV a more powerful stance Audi Q7 45 TFSI® 2.0-liter engine generates 248 horsepower, 273 lb-ft of torque With the latest in innovative technologies including benchmark infotainment, as well as striking exterior and interior...
9 Dec 2019

Luxury, Space and Efficiency: The Audi Q7 TFSI e quattro

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="39778"] source: Audi AG 3.0 TFSI engine and powerful electric motor, electric range of up to 43 kilometers Two power levels, top-of-the-line version with 335 kW and 700 Nm of system torque Intelligent hybrid management for high levels of efficiency and driving pleasure Step by step, Audi is putting its new electrified models on the road. Presales of the Q7 TFSI e quattro (combined fuel consumption in l/100 km*: 3.0–2.8; comb...
2 Aug 2019

Advantage in the DTM: With TFSI Power at the Top

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="32266"] source: Audi Sport Audi leads all three championships after ten races New Audi RS 5 DTM with strong interim tally Head of Audi Motorsport Dieter Gass: “Races are super-thrilling” After the first five events of the 2019 DTM season, two things are clear: The new Class 1 race cars with their more than 610-hp two-liter four-cylinder turbo engines guarantee gripping motorsport. And Audi right now has an advantage o...
10 Jul 2019

APR C7 / C7.5 RS6 / RS7 4.0 TFSI Catback Exhaust System

source: APR The APR Catback Exhaust System personalizes your sound and performance. Beautifully hand-crafted T304-stainless-steel components adorn the system with stunning TIG-welding throughout. Our straight-through brushed-finished mufflers smooth the exhaust note to a deep growl, without adding restrictions. Strong high-quality bracketry and OEM-style clamps hold the system steadily in place, making the install or removal a snap, and fitment simple, yet precise. Cast 2.75” to dual 2.5” r...