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 Apr 2019

Agility For The Long Haul: Audi S6 and S7 Now As TDI Models with Electric Powered Compressor

  source: Audi AG Performance, presence and comfort – S6 Sedan, S6 Avant and S7 Sportback Impressive 700 newton-meters (516.3 lb-ft) of torque thanks to combination of electric powered compressor, 48-volt primary electrical system and V6 TDI engine S model design: sporty look and sophisticated pedigree Sportiness meets efficiency – the new Audi S6 and S7 models make their entrance with a torquey V6 TDI engine, offering customers in Europe the ideal performance models for ...
19 Mar 2018

Autocar: Entry Level R8 Will Be Powered By A Twin Turbo V6

words: Bill Cho, photos: Autocar (R8 V10 pictured) Autocar is reporting that Audi will introduce a turbocharged V6 powered entry level R8 to the lineup. This comes after news that the current R8 will have a face lift and there are no plans to replace it. The V6 will be the same 2.9 liter twin turbocharged shared with the RS 4 Avant, RS 5, and the Porsche Panamera. Audi has mentioned that the V6 will come with different power options. Read the rest of the story here.