Here's the first video of the all-new Audi A5 Sportback that joins the ever-expanding cast of the so-called four-door coupes or if you prefer, sport sedans with coupe-like styling details such as slick rooflines and frameless doors. Scheduled to arrive in European showrooms in September, the latest addition in Audi's A4 - A5 family will offer buyers an initial choice of six engines - three diesel and three gasoline, ranging from 170HP to 265HP. At least for now, Audi says that the A5 Sportback won't be coming to the U.S. market. Watch the video after the jump.
Ever-expanding Audi is adding the final touches on the R8 Spyder (could be named Spider though) that is expected to premiere at the Frankfurt motor show in September. A thinly disguised prototype model of Ingolstadt's drop-top supercar was captured on film during testing at the Nurburgring race track. Despite the fact that only the rear window seems to be covered, the dark finish does not allow us to view the design in all its glory. What is clearly visible though is the R8 Spyder's fabric roof.
If we're not mistaken, the prototype seen in the spy footage appears to be equipped with Audi's 5.2-liter V10 FSI that churns out 525HP at 8,000 rpm and a peak torque of 530Nm or 390.91 lb-ft. Unverified reports from both sides of the Atlantic suggest that the R8 Spyder will initially be available only with the V10 engine, though we find it hard to believe that the German firm won't offer the smaller 4.2-liter V8 engine in the near future.
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In addition to the cryptic shots and preliminary specifications of the A5 Sportback, Audi also published a video with the firm's Chief designer, Wolfgang Egger, drawing a sketch and explaining a few details on the car's styling. In Audi's own words, the A5 Sportback is "as elegant as a coupe and as practical as an Avant" but that's something we'll need to see for ourselves. Follow the jump to check out the video and once you're finished, click here to read our previous post on Audi's so-called five door coupe.
According to a report from 'Channel 3000', a Middleton High School teenager driving an Audi S4 was involved in an accident that occurred earlier this month on a highway south of Verona. While there's nothing surprising about that, here's where the story gets interesting. It is reported that before the crash, the youngster was going 155mph or 250km/h and that one of the passengers recorded his 'accomplishments' on video which he then uploaded on Youtube.
The report goes on to say that the video was discovered by the police and that the authorities are "consulting with the district attorney about additional charges - possibly reckless endangerment because passengers were in the vehicle."
Truth is, we're kind of cautious about the details. For one, it is said that no one was injured during the crash - something that we find extremely hard to believe if the accident happened at a speed even remotely close to 155mph.
Furthermore, the video on Youtube shown here is not the original, it was uploaded by another user claiming that the original had been removed. We also checked the press releases from Dane County Sheriff's department and the Dane County Government, but didn't find anything on the specific crash/incident. We're not saying it didn't happen this way, but we'd like to see something more official before we make any conclusions.
The hard-working folks from Ingolstadt have released the first official videos of the facelifted Q7 SUV that made its world premiere at this week's Shanghai Auto Show. Hallmark features of the 2010MY Q7 include a series of not so noticeable cosmetic updates here and there along with a new energy recovery system that helps reduce fuel consumption and a revised version of the 4.2-liter V8 TDI diesel engine that now churns out 340HP. Hit the jump to watch the refreshed Q7 in action.
Equipped with a modified version of the Lamborghini Gallardo's V10 with 525-horsepower, the R8 5.2 FSI quattro is the most powerful version of Audi's Porsche-killing mid-engined supercar. In this new promotional video, we not only get to see the range-topping R8 on the road, but we also get the chance to hear the V10's mesmerizing soundtrack. Hit the jump to watch the film.
It took them a while, but the folks over at Ingolstadt finally released official video footage of their all-new A5 Convertible that will be making its premiere at the Geneva Show. Whereas most of its rivals like the BMW 3-Sereis Convertible and the Lexus IS C have opted for a retractable hardtop, Audi's four-seater comes with a conventional fabric top. The A5 Convertible will be offered with various gasoline and diesel engines ranging from the entry-level 160HP 1.8-liter TFSI to the S5's 333HP 3.0 V6 TFSI. Follow the jump to watch the films or click here for more details.
Unveiled today at the Paris Motor Show, the 2009 Audi S4 sedan and Avant sport the newly introduced 3.0-liter supercharged V6 engine that pumps out 333 HP instead of the previous S4’s 344 HP 4.2-liter V8. But don’t let the numbers fool you; despite the lower output the new S4s are faster than there predecessors with the sedan accelerating from zero to 100 km/h (62mph) in 5.1 sec compared to the outgoing S4’s 5.6 sec. -Continued And on top of that, the 2009 S4 is also more fuel efficient consuming on average 9.7lt per 100 km, an improvement of 3.4 liters or a whopping 26 percent over the 4.2 V8 S4. Click here for more details and high-resolution photos of the 2009 Audi S4.
The folks over AMS have captured a prototype version of the forthcoming Audi R8 Spider performing test runs on the famed Nurburgring race track in Germany. Contrary to previous reports, the video reveals that the R8 Spider will use a traditional fabric roof top rather than a lift-out targa top. According to Carscoop sources, apart from the standard R8’s 420 HP 4.2L V8 engine, the Spider will also be available with the RS6’s 580 HP 5.0L twin-turbocharged V10 engine which is being readied for the coupe variant in 2009. The R8 Spider is expected to make its debut at next year’s Frankfurt Show in September. -Video after the jump
Featuring subtle exterior and interior styling changes and most importantly, Audi’s all new, direct-injection supercharged 3.0-liter V6 TFSI engine that produces an output of 290 HP and a maximum torque figure 420 Nm (309.78 lb-ft), the revamped A6 is set to go on sale in Europe this October with the North American market following in January 2009. Click here to check out a high-resolution image gallery of the 2009 A6 or just follow the jump to watch the official video. -Continued
Equipped with a monster 580HP twin-turbocharged, 5.0-liter V10 engine that puts the BMW M5’s V10 and Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG's V8 to shame, Audi’s RS6 Sedan is one of the most highly anticipated performance cars of the year. Now, just a few weeks before it makes its official debut at the Paris Motor Show, Audi decided to release the first video of the RS6. Unfortunately, the video only includes beauty shots as Audi has yet to reveal any driving shots of its insanely fast sports sedan. Follow the jump to check out the video or click here to see details and images of the RS6 Sedan. -Continued
Here's the first video of the all-new Audi A5 Sportback that joins the ever-expanding cast of the so-called four-door coupes or if you prefer, sport sedans with coupe-like styling details such as slick rooflines and frameless doors. Scheduled to arrive in European showrooms in September, the latest addition in Audi's A4 - A5 family will offer buyers an initial choice of six engines - three diesel and three gasoline, ranging from 170HP to 265HP. At least for now, Audi says that the A5 Sportback won't be coming to the U.S. market. Watch the video after the jump. 
