Showing posts with label sports cars. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sports cars. Show all posts

Thursday, September 15, 2011

2012 Audi RS5

2012 Audi RS5
2012 Audi RS5

Audi RS5 is headed to the U.S. market, that much we already know, but in order to prepare him for his trip, Audi decided to give him a little training. 2012 Audi RS5 will be headed by our side of the pond with a few changes of external and updated interior, but the authorities still be with a V8 engine sporting coupe.

A facelift is not so surprising, given the slow Brothers is RS5 - Audi A5 - got its own little modifications for the 2012 model year.

Updated RS5 has several new, sharp focus, so clean it looks, although at first glance, these changes may not be so obvious. Two that stand out most are single-frame grille new beveled upper corners and the standard xenon headlights with more modern forms, plus framed by narrow strips of LED daytime running lights. Inside the RS5, Audi has fallen in a race-style front seats.

Bells and whistles of outdoor and indoor cover almost negligible facelift under RS5. In terms of power, the sports coupe will be enjoying the fruits of labor standard 4.2 liter V8 engine, delivering a total of 450 hp at 8,250 rpm and maximum torque of 317.15 Nm available between 4,000 and 6,000 rpm. Acceleration from 0 to 60 miles / hour is 4.6 seconds, top speed can be increased up to 174 miles / hour, at their request.

Exterior

2012 Audi RS5 left side view

With only 1-2 years under his belt, Audi RS5 has been a few years away from getting any kind of training. That being said, Audi plans to send it to the states along with the new Audi TT-RS, pushed the fast forward button. For the new model year, RS5 is 23 millimeters (0.91 inches) and more than six millimeters (0.24 inches) wider than the coupe A5, and six millimeters (0.24 inches) below. He got a new single-frame grille with chamfered upper corners showing glossy anthracite gray and cellular structure looks like brushed aluminum frame. Allocation of new grill standard xenon headlights plus that now framed with narrow strips of LED daytime running lights. These changes lead to a revised hood and a new, sharper edges, and flared front fenders aluminum.

2012 Audi RS5 Right Rear Angle

Audi RS5 hand side skirts fitted sports hats and chiseled decorative overlays and side mirrors are body brushed aluminum look finish. In the back of renewed RS5 is a double exhaust system with two oval tailpipes, new LED lights, large diffuser and rear spoiler that automatically extends to 74.56 miles / hr Topping the look of the new RS5 been recently developed 19-inch forged aluminum wheels with tires 265/35-series as standard. Customers may also upgrade to a 20-inch wheels with tires 275/30-series as an option.

Audi RS5 will be offered in eight exterior colors, combined with various inserts of aluminum - inspiration from models like the Audi Quattro.

Interior

2012 Audi RS5 Interior

Inside the Audi RS5 is all about combining sportiness with luxury items, so that the standard Audi, power adjustable sports seats with integrated headrests are still available, wrapped in either black leather or Alcantara. As an option Audi also offers upholstery in Fine Nappa leather in a choice of black or silver with the moon rock and gray piping. For those who crave even more sporty or just comfort, there are new bucket seats with folding backs and comfortable, climate-controlled seats with ventilation function. The rest of the interior shines in black and can be further illuminated by a narrow chrome buckles for switches and controls, a delicacy made of carbon fiber, and an array of tabs in the choice of the carbon brush or etching of aluminum, high-gloss finish pianos, or light-colored stainless steel wire mesh.

2012 Audi RS5 Interior

Other possibilities for the interior 2012 Audi RS5 is a new multi-function leather sport steering wheel, redesigned the ignition key and gearshift knob, optional MMI navigation system with aluminum trim look, and aluminum inserts in the bracket thresholds. Mandatory signs RS5 also thrown in to distinguish this car from any other.

As an option, Audi offers a package of carbon design and the different packages for the body style in black or brushed aluminum. Other options include adaptive cruise control, Audi Side Assist, Adaptive lights, MMI navigation plus, Bluetooth phone car online and the system Bang & Olufsen sound.

Engine

2012 Audi RS5 Logo

New Audi RS5 will continue to use the old 4.2 FSI V8 engine installation, but it's still good for 450 hp at 8,250 rpm and maximum torque of 317.15 Nm available between 4,000 and 6,000 rpm. This engine has a specific power of 108.1 hp per liter of displacement and is paired with a standard electronic seven-speed S, which can be controlled with the selector lever or with paddles on the steering wheel.

Audi also offers the choice of drive dynamics of the system as a standard for the RS5, which allows the driver to choose between three modes: Comfort, Auto and Dynamic. If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system Audi MMI, then there is a fourth mode - personal - that can be configured with the driver. Audi Drive Select can modulate the sound of the exhaust system, double-clutching when downshifting in the dynamic mode. Then there is a comprehensive program of launch control, which provides rapid control begins with the involvement of adhesion at the secondary level speeds.

2012 Audi RS5 Logo

With these features work together under the hood, the new RS5 can run from 0 to 60 miles / h in 4.6 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 155.34. Add a little more money, and customers can choose what is to increase the maximum speed of up to 173.98 miles / h.

For some, fuel economy, just as important as the power in these days of so-called Audi this niche with a combination of technologies from the modular platform Audi efficiency, including the restoration of the system, which allows the engine to consume significantly less fuel on average than its direct competitors.


Prices

2012 Audi RS5 Wheels

Prices of new Audi RS5 will be announced later, but the European prices for Audi RS5 2011 will start from € 77,700 (about $ 106 thousand for current rates). We do not expect prices in the U.S. that extravagant, but it can reach up to about $ 75,000.

Saturday, July 30, 2011

2012 Audi R8

2012 Audi R8 Sport

The Audi R8 is a mid-engine, 2-seater sports car, which uses Audi's trademark quattro permanent all-wheel drive system. It was introduced by the German automaker Audi AG in 2006.

The car was exclusively designed, developed, and manufactured by Audi AG's high performance private subsidiary company, quattro GmbH, and is based on the Lamborghini Gallardo platform. The fundamental construction of the R8 is based on the Audi Space Frame, and uses an aluminium monocoque which is built around space frame principles. The car is built by quattro GmbH in a newly renovated factory at Audi's 'aluminium site' at Neckarsulm in Germany.
In 2005, Audi announced that the name of the successful Audi R8 race car would be used for a new road car in 2007, the Audi R8, based on the Audi Le Mans quattro concept car, appearing at the 2003 International Geneva Motor Show, and 2003 Frankfurt International Motor Show. The R8 road car was officially launched at the Paris Auto Show on 30 September 2006. There was some confusion with the name, which the car shares with the 24 Hours of Le Mans winning R8 Le Mans Prototype (LMP). 6-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Jacky Ickx described the R8 as "the best handling road car today". The Audi R8 is used as a safety car in Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters and British Superbike Championship racing series.

The R8 is due to be replaced with a brand new model in calendar year 2014. The highest output version of Audi's new 4.0 liter V8 twin-turbocharged engine is expected to power the new car. This engine is scheduled to be previewed as a detuned version in the 2012 Audi S8- with 518 hp (386 kW) on tap. In the R8 application it is expected to produce about 600 hp. Combined with an approximate 200 lb (91 kg) weight loss, the new R8 is expected to compete well with the new Porsche 991 twin turbo model and will likely perform significantly better than the current R8 GT with a 0-60 mph time in 3.2 seconds and a quarter mile in less than 11 seconds. A dual clutch automated gearbox will be offered for the first time.

2012 Audi R8

2012 Audi R8 Crash

2012 Audi R8 ABT

2012 Audi R8 Red

2012 Audi R8

2012 Audi R8 ABT Black

2012 Audi R8 ABT Red

Audi R8 was first launched in 2007 and, although he was successful throughout his many years on the market, Audi is preparing for its major transformation for the 2012 model year (2013 for the U.S. market). The first part of the future model suggests that the car will receive an updated exterior and interior, and more powerful engines - both V8 and V10 options. The new Audi R8, as expected, in the summer of 2012.

For the exterior, R8 will receive only minor adjustments to the new design of the headlights and the LED changes millimeter spacing. The biggest changes will be found under the hood. 5.2 liter V10 engine will be tuned to deliver 533 horsepower, up from 518 hp today, and will be combined with a new seven-speed dual-clutch S-Tronic gearbox.

As for the V8, it will be upgraded to have the same characteristics found in the S5. This means that a total of 444 horsepower, compared to 424 today HP. The company also confirmed to be updated GT and GT Spyder version.

Friday, July 15, 2011

Audi S6 Avant spied testing with no camouflage

Audi has confirmed the arrival of the new S6 some time back to the world of cars debut date set for the Auto Show in Los Angeles in November. Now that the debut only a few short months, Avant S6 is devoid of camouflage and solid, some of his final test. New spy photos show every aspect of the new station wagon, minus S6 icons, but what we are really interested in a modernized engine under a sparkling appearance.

2012 Audi S6 is equipped with a newly developed 4.0-liter V8 engine with twin turbo-allowing wagon to deliver 450 HP. Moreover, the new engine to deliver more power, but it's true that time, it will also reduce fuel consumption and emissions by around 20%. The model will be offered with Quattro four-wheel-drive system and an eight-speed automatic transmission as standard.

Following its world debut this year, Audi S6 Avant goes on sale - in both sedan and wagon versions - in early 2012. If you live in the U.S. and do not care about the station wagon (which covers the majority of Americans), do not worry, S6 Avant will not come here anyway.

Audi S6 Avant
Audi S6 Avant 

Audi S6 Avant
Audi S6 Avant

Audi S6 Avant
Audi S6 Avant

Audi S6 Avant
Audi S6 Avant

Audi S6 Avant
Audi S6 Avant

Audi S6 Avant
Audi S6 Avant

2012 Audi S5 Convertible

Once introduced into the market in 2007, Audi A5 consists of 2012 model year with new, advanced technology and an updated design. This kind of mid-cycle update, you can expect, but one feature of the change that has brought some slight confusion, the automotive world is downgraded engine under the hood.

Previous 2012 Audi S5 came packing 4.2 liter V8, which cranked out 354 hp, but the 2012 model will only turbocharged 3.0-liter TFSI engine with a total capacity of 333 hp. This may leave some people shaking their heads, but the green is more compact and this new engine provides improved fuel consumption by about 20% (getting it to 29.04 miles per U.S. gallon). If the environmental aspect is not enough, then you can be sure that 2012 Audi S5 convertible will continue to be impressive performance.

Hit the jump to learn more about the 2012 Audi S5 Convertible.

2012 Audi S5 Convertible
2012 Audi S5 Convertible

Exterior

Like all other models in the line-up, convertible 2012 Audi S5 was a small change in both external and internal. The most obvious change can be found in the new headlights and taillights with LED bulbs. Other changes include a new glossy black upper grille, new and a little more than outlines of the bonnet, larger air intakes on the bumper, and a new crystal-effect finishes paint. Completing the exterior of the new set of standard 18 "wheels in conjunction with sports suspension, S.

2012 Audi S5 Convertible Exterior
2012 Audi S5 Convertible Exterior

2012 Audi S5 Convertible Exterior
2012 Audi S5 Convertible Exterior

Interior

2012 Audi S5 Convertible Interior
2012 Audi S5 Convertible Interior

 Minor changes and find their way inside the car with a new steering wheel, new paint cover, revised button on the center console, as well as update the ignition key. Selector lever for automatic gearbox and new, as well as buttons for additional drives for Audi and the choice of controls for high-efficiency air-conditioning, multifunction steering wheel, white backlight display car units.


2012 Audi S5 Convertible Interior
2012 Audi S5 Convertible Interior

Engine

Major upgrade for the 2012 Audi S5 can be found under the hood. In the surprising turn of events, Audi dropped the standard 4.2-liter V8 engine car in favor of the new turbocharged 3.0 TFSI V6 engine that delivers a total of 333 HP. This reduction in force does come with a bonus, however. Fuel Economy 2012 Audi S5 has got to give impetus to about 20%, allowing it to rise to 29.04 miles per gallon.

Despite the fact that the S5 will now deliver less power than the previous model, the performance is still impressive. Acceleration from 0 to 60 miles / hour is 4.9 seconds, while top speed remains electronically limited to 155 miles / hr

The most important technical updates to 2012 Audi S5, Quattro drive crown gear center differential and electromechanical power steering. In combination with the S Tronic, Quattro drivetrain uses a crown-gear center differential and torque vectoring, sport differential is a great addition.

2012 Audi S5 Engine
2012 Audi S5 Engine
Prices

Despite significant improvements for the 2012 model year, 2012 Audi S5 prices remain virtually unchanged. In Germany, the starting price will only rise by about € 200 (about $ 284 at current rates) in the previous year, settling at around € 33 350 ($ 46,933 at current rates).


2012 Audi S5 Prices
2012 Audi S5 Prices

Competition 

List of competitors for the 2012 Audi S5 Convertible will include models like the BMW 3-Series Convertible and the Infiniti G37 Convertible. With some minor improvements for the 2012 S5, we can safely say that the S5 is the most elegant model of them all. And even with a decrease in power to 333 hp, S5, even the most powerful.

Infiniti G37 coupe is equipped with a 3.7-liter V6 engine with VVEL (for variable valve event and Lift), capacity of 325 horsepower and 267 pound-feet of torque. The BMW gets the double-turbocharged six-cylinder engine good for 300 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque, thanks to Twin Scroll turbo engine technology and the integration of Valvetronic. 


2012 Audi S5 wallpaper
2012 Audi S5 wallpaper

2012 Audi S5 wallpaper
2012 Audi S5 wallpaper