9 Apr 2024

1991 Audi V8 DTM Headed to RM Sotheby’s Auction

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="100075"] When Ken Block first signed with Audi as an Ambassador and the star of Electrikhana, one of the first things the Hoonigan and Audi teams planned was a visit by the American drifting icon to head to Germany in order to sample some of the most iconic cars Audi Tradition owns. Among them, and admittedly Block's favorite, was the V8 DTM of the early 1990s. Now, one of those cars is headed to auction as part of RM Sotheby's Monaco sale May...
30 Jan 2024

Strong in Design, Comfort, and Technology: The Revised Audi Q7

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="96602"] source: Audi AG Unmistakable design with new details makes for impressive street presence Headlights and rear lights customizable for the first time thanks to digital lighting technology The variable interior concept offers the ideal basis for family, business, and free time Audi has once again upgraded its flagship family SUV with a clear design and even better technology. The fresh exterior design with new front and rear sections ...
Tue, Jan 30 , 2024 Bill
5 Oct 2023

Audi Club Auction Watch: 10.05.2023

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="90930"] Words: Steve Johnson Greetings fellow Audi enthusiasts!  Do you find yourself searching through the internet’s multiple car auction sites looking for a specific model?  While it can be fun, it does consume valuable time.  So let us do some of the work for you.  Auction Watch monitors online auction sites for Audi models worthy of your bids.  Each Thursday we post those listings calling out a car’s highlights, and include a ...
4 Oct 2023

Spy Photo: Lamborghini Huracán Successor

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="90877"] We have some photos of the prototype for the upcoming Lamborghini Huracán successor. The front end shows some thin lights with the octagonal shaped LED lights under. Those are also working as the indicators. Fun to see are also the stickers that show some Gallardo headlight style. The shape of the rear lights are hard to see as they still look provisional under the plastic covers with the fake light stickers. [gallery link="none" columns...
Wed, Oct 04 , 2023 Bill
3 Oct 2023

Find of the Day: 2007 Audi RS 4 Sedan

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="90675"] photo: Troy Sicotte The Audi B7 RS 4 sedan was the only RS 4 to show up on our shores and what a statement it made. Jeremy Clarkson stated that the 4.2 V8 is in the top 3 greatest engines ever made and the B7 RS 4 is a gem. Around 2,700 were imported to North America and this 2007 example is 1/99 in Misano Red. This example is owned by Troy Sicotte,  former president of Audi Club North America. Those who know Troy and/or following hi...
Tue, Oct 03 , 2023 Bill
22 Sep 2023

Find of the Day: 2017 Audi S7 Prestige

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="90364"] photos: adamike via Bring-A-Trailer The definition of mythos is anything transmitted by word of mouth, such as a fable, legend, narrative, story, or tale (especially a poetic tale). Looking at this Mythos Black S7, one gets the feeling of a beast rising out of the mist. We know the owner of this S7 and from what we know about him, he is very meticulous with his cars...you could say almost legendary. Here's the ad: [gallery l...
Fri, Sep 22 , 2023 Bill
18 Aug 2023

Find of the Day: 1995 Audi S6 Avant 4.2L Manual Transmission

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="88835"] photos: mobile.de I'm always on the lookout for interesting Finds of the Day and occasionally, I will wander across the Atlantic to see what's up in Europe. Being that I'm located in the States, I need to look for cars that will be allowed under the 25-year rule and this one hits that. This is a 1995 Audi S6 Avant 4.2l V8 with a manual transmission and it's an Audi exclusive color. At least that's what the ad says but I am unclear when A...
Fri, Aug 18 , 2023 Bill
17 Aug 2023

ABT Power Upgrade for 2023 Audi SQ8

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="88747"] source: ABT America If it was not for the Audi RS Q8, the SQ8 would be the crowning SUV champion of the Audi fleet. But thanks to ABT Sportsline the 2023 Audi SQ8 can rival the bigger RS brother in performance and looks. From the factory the 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 that is powering the SQ8 is already providing a respectable 500 HP and 568 lb-ft of torque. But with the ABT Engine Control installed an exceptional gain of up to 640 hp...
Thu, Aug 17 , 2023 Bill
16 Aug 2023

Peak Sportiness: from the Audi S6 plus to the RS 6 Avant performance and RS 7 Sportback performance

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="88756"] source: Audi AG Audi S6 plus marked the start of vehicle development at what is today Audi Sport GmbH The DNA of the RS models: maximum driving dynamics, unrestricted everyday utility, and highest differentiation Steffen Bamberger, Head of Technical Development at Audi Sport GmbH: “RS models will still offer drivers great fun behind the wheel when electrified.” plus! At the former quattro GmbH, these four letters represented...
Wed, Aug 16 , 2023 Bill
8 Aug 2023

Video of the Day: Martin Harp builds a V10 B5 AND a V8TT B5

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="88432"] video: Deutsche Auto Parts I don't know what to say about these B5s other than the fact that they are true Q-ships...when they are parked and have their hoods closed. Once you hear them though, their covers are blown. Martin Harp is the genius behind these B5 builds. The V10 B5 started life as a "regular" S4. Martin transplanted a 4.2 V8 but decided to install a VR6. After running into some difficulties with parts and other things, he fou...
Tue, Aug 08 , 2023 Bill
27 Apr 2023

Audi Club Auction Watch: 04.27.2023

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="85756"] Words: Steve Johnson Fellow Audi enthusiasts, do you lose track of time searching the internet’s multiple car auction sites for a specific model?  If so, please let us do some of the work for you.  Auction Watch is monitoring numerous auction sites for Audi models worthy of bidding on.  Then, weekly in Auction Watch, we’ll post a short description with key data, a few pictures, and a link to the listing.  We hope to help you...
22 Feb 2023

Bentley Announces End to 12-Cylinder Engine Production with the Most Powerful Version Ever

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83515"] source: Bentley Motors Production of Bentley’s iconic W12 engine to finish in April 2024 after more than 100,000 units produced in Crewe Decision strategic to Bentley becoming a leader in sustainable luxury mobility Milestone marked with confirmation of the most powerful version ever Power for sold-out Bentley Batur confirmed as 750 PS, with 1000 Nm of torque, as development engine completes durability testing Aim for all 30 W12 manufa...
Wed, Feb 22 , 2023 Bill
6 Feb 2023

Find of the Day: 2010 Audi R8 V8 6-Speed

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82735"] words: Bill, photos: David Loppert via Bring A Trailer The Mk1 R8 V8 - such a statement when it burst upon the scene and has endeared itself to many. While some lived a comfortable life of a garage queen, only taken out on weekends, others were driven. Meet Igor; he belongs in the latter group. He and his Audi Club owner made a drive to the 2018 Audi Club National Event in Tacoma, WA in the company of other Audi Club members (The Conga L...
Mon, Feb 06 , 2023 Bill
25 Jan 2023

Find of the Day: 2008 Spyker C8 Spyder

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82189"] words: Bill, photos: RM Sotheby's You may or may not know this but the 1st generation Spyker C8s are powered bu Audi's 4.2L V8. It's not the high-revving one found in the RS 4 but rather the V8 found in the B6/7 S4. Spyker itself says that a Spyker isn't your 1sr supercar; it's your eighth. The original Spyker not only manufactured cars but also fighter aircrafts. You can see this history in their logo and also in some design features. He...
Wed, Jan 25 , 2023 Bill
19 Jan 2023

Spy Photo: Lamborghini Urus PHEV

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82063"] We have a batch of new photos showing a prototype for the Lamborghini Urus PHEV and this time we get a clearer look at the all new front end. Why Lamborghini is changing the front so much for an PHEV model is still a mystery but they will have their reason. As we can see all of the front is changed: the headlights, the bumper and even the engine hood is much longer than on the regular Urus models. [gallery link="none" columns="1" siz...
Thu, Jan 19 , 2023 Bill
10 Nov 2022

Video of the Day: Audi S8 vs Porsche Panamera Turbo S

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="78991"] words: Bill, photo: carwow I've always called the Audi S8 the Executive Muscle Car and the current iteration is just that and more. Mat puts it up against its corporate sibling, the Porsche Panamera Turbo S. Very similar cars so how do they stack up against each other? The Audi has a twin turbo 4L V8 with 571hp but weighs a hefty 4900lbs. The Porsche also has a twin turbo 4L V8 but it has 630hp and weighs a slim 4600lbs. The outcome...
Thu, Nov 10 , 2022 Bill
29 Sep 2022

The New Lamborghini Urus S

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="76830"] source: Automobili Lamborghini Defining lifestyle performance, luxury and versatility in the Lamborghini Super SUV New Urus S delivers power increased to 666 CV, matching output of new high performance-oriented Urus Performante 4.0 liter V8 twin-turbo engine producing 850 Nm of torque Improved acceleration of 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and top speed of 305 km/h Six drive modes plus EGO mode for the most versatile, comfortable and sporty...
Thu, Sep 29 , 2022 Bill
20 Sep 2022

Lamborghini LMDh Prototype Car Will Fit a V8 Twin-Turbo Hybrid Engine

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="76354"] source: Automobili Lamborghini The internal combustion V8 twin-turbo is the first racing engine fully developed by Squadra Corse Lamborghini Squadra Corse has unveiled the first technical specifications of its LMDh project for its upcoming venture into the Hypercar class of the FIA World Endurance Championship and the GTP class of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. In accordance with the LMDh regulations as issued...
Tue, Sep 20 , 2022 Bill
19 Aug 2022

Video of the Day: Audi RS 3 vs Audi S8

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="75068"] words: Bill, photo: carwow The Executive Muscle Car versus the Scrappy Kid...biturbo V8 versus turbo 5-cylinder...571hp vs 400hp. If you just look at the numbers, the S8 is the clear winner but what about real world? Bonus is watching the huge S8 doing donuts; it's fantastic. Oh and by the way, Audi Club is giving away a 2023 Audi RS 3 in the Audi Club Fall Sweepstakes! Buy your entries HERE and watch the video below. Who will win?...
Fri, Aug 19 , 2022 Bill
18 Aug 2022

Did You Know That…?

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="74324"] source: Audi AG ... the DRC chassis (Dynamic Ride Control) originated in the first generation (C5) and is still used today in the current generation (C8) with the same functional principle? ... the wide construction of the RS 6 requires modified tanks and longer tank piping? Refueling during the prototype drives in the development phase always brings a smile due to the noise of the air known as “tank mooing...
Thu, Aug 18 , 2022 Bill