Audi
BMW M5 vs Audi RS5: Performance Sucking Rivals
16 months ago
For those who want to go for a four seated luxury car that comes loaded with all the advanced amenities and at the same time, has the looks and reputation to envy for, there is a plethora of options. You got almost all the major car manufacturing brands that cater to this segment. Of course your choice and priorities play the major role but there always is something that most of the people desire in their cars. Some cars fulfill this void and some may offer a lot but not what most people want. BMW’s M5, the feature rich, high performance car, is arguably the daddy of all in this segment as mentioned by some experts. On the other hand we have Audi RS5 which strives to compete with the propeller badge. I must say, these two German car manufacturers pose a tough competition for each other.
BMW M5 boasts of a high-revving 560 horsepower 4.4 liter V8 engine that generates the maximum torque to the tune of 680 NM whereas Audi RS5 manages to grind out power of 450 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque with its 4.2 liter FSI V8 engine. Audi RS5 is loaded with seven speed S-tronic transmission and Quattro all wheel drive which efficiently divides the power between all the wheels. The Twin Scroll Turbo technology coupled with M transmission makes the BMW M5 to zoom from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just a matter of 4.4 seconds. The BMW M5 has an efficient engine that gives 28.5 miles per gallon of fuel consumption. The top speed it can attain is 250 kilometers per hour with an optional package that can increase the top speed.
Audi S7 to Carry V8 Power
36 months ago
in Audi, Sedans/Coupe
In the Frankfurt Auto Show of this year, the iconic German car maker, Audi AG launched a number of cars in its S line up which were S6, S7 and S8. S7 is a more powerful rendering of the Audi A7 Sportback. Audi A7 has captured the attention of the car lovers around the world with its best in the class aesthetics and looks. Audi S7 does not differ much with the Audi A7 in aesthetics but the major arena of improvement is the power and performance. The S7 is more or less a steroid injected A7 that offers a great jump in terms of performance.
So let’s have a look at what kind of performance Audi S7 Sportback has to offer. As we mentioned, S7 a performance oriented version of Audi A7. So in order to achieve the much needed boost in the performance, the engine used in Audi S7 is a completely different engine than what they have used in Audi A7. The 3.0 Liter V6 engine of Audi A7 is replaced with a new twin turbo 4.0 Liter V8 engine that improves the performance of the Audi A7 which generates 296 hp of power and 325 pound feet of torque to the boosted performance of Audi S7 which generates a whopping 420 hp of power and 406 pound feet of torque.
Audi R5 To Be On Roads Soon!
26 months ago
in Audi, Sports Cars
The Volkswagen Group unveiled the Bluesport concept car and expressed that this concept will be at work in three models that will be launched under Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche marquees. The Audi R5 is going to be based on this concept. This is based on the Mittelmotor architecture, popularly known as MiMo which is developed by Volkswagen. This architecture offers the engine positioning in the middle. Audi cars are mostly known for being a front engine car. Audi R5 might be the first such car launched by Audi AG that would have a rear positioned engine.
There was a buzz in the air that Audi may ditch the idea of producing Audi R5 because it would have potentially eaten into the market share of Audi TT and Porsche Cayman. However the Audi R5 will be positioned in such a strategic manner that it will be placed between the high end Audi R8 and the lower end Audi TT. The car Audi R5 is most likely going to be put together in the Karmann factory in the Osnabruck city of Austria.
Audi Q1 Expected in 2013
06 months ago
in Audi, SUVs/Crossovers
2013 Audi Q1 is one of the off road cars that Audi AG is very seriously working on. The Audi Q1 is expected to be launched in the year 2013. This is another milestone in the Q series of Audi. It will be sharing the floors in Audi showrooms along with the likes of Audi Q7, Q5 and Q3. Q1 is going to be a compact SUV which will be launched by the German car maker sometime in the year 2013. Compact crossover is another segment for which all the major car makers are competing fiercely. The four rings auto maker has always made it a point that its cars are a class apart. The German car maker has always succeeded in giving its rivals a tough time.
Top 5 Accessories for Audi A4
27 months ago
in Accessories, Audi
Audi A4 was one such model of Audi that had taken the German car maker Audi AG to come out of the depression in sales when it was launched in the year 1995. This car has given Audi a great boost in the time of need. This compact executive car, because of the amalgamation of style, performance and luxury, became the flagship model of the now successful Audi.
The A4 comes with a great design and the looks are worth a watch. This is certainly one of the most stylish cars around in its category. However if you are a car enthusiast, you would definitely want to make some more add-ons to your car. There are a number of things that you can use to accessorize your beloved Audi A4. There are a number of vendors that provide professional accessorize services. However if you want to get down and accessorize your A4, you can read on.
Audi R8 GT vs Audi R8 V10
07 months ago
Audi is the leading German car manufacturer which keeps reinventing in order to come up with the best possible cars available to the buyers. During its history, Audi has seen ups and downs however the cars that it has launched have always been one of the best in the class. Keeping its legacy alive, Audi launched Audi R8 GT which is a super power limited edition car. This happens to be very expensive as well. On the other hand another marvel from Audi that we will be comparing with the revolutionary R8 GT is Audi R8 V10. V10 is another powerful super car which has helped Audi position its feet against the competition firmly.
The engine of the new Audi R8 GT is powered by the 5.2 liter V10 engine which cranks out a whopping 560 hp and 398 pound feet of torque. Such a huge power is transmitted to wheels by the powerful six speed manual transmission. This is an all wheel drive car. The fuel economy of the new Audi R8 GT is 13 miles per gallon in city and 19 miles per gallon on highway. The Audi R8 GT can attain the high speed of 196 miles per hour. On the other hand the Audi R8 V10 is powered by the 5.2 Liter Lamborghini based V10 engine which generates a powerful 525 hp of power and 390 pound feet of maximum torque. It can sprint from 0 to 62 miles in just 3.9 seconds. The top speed it can attain is also 196 miles per hour. It comes with the Quattro all wheel drive system and is combined with a seven speed dual clutch S-tronic transmission.
Plans by Audi in 2012
07 months ago
in Audi, News Chunks
Audi is a world leader when it comes to powerful and luxurious cars. Audi cars always manage to capture the imaginations of the car lovers around the world. Since its beginning by the end of the 18th century, the company has seen a number of ups and downs. As a result, it has learnt the ropes of the auto industry so efficiently that beating Audi now is a huge challenge for the rivals.
Audi always remains at the forefront when it comes to launching the new cars or upgrading the existing line ups. All the auto shows throughout the world are dominated by this brand roll outs always. The German car maker is known for the high performance cars that are loved around the world.