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[Tommi]

Thanks for the info forza, it's great to see the S Tronic being updated and improved:tup:.

Swoon

Indeed, Im very happy that MTM are going to work on the R8, I cannot wait for it to be finished:tup:.

Here is some more images and info for you guys who do not know what we are on about...

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Source: Fourtitude

Audi R8 by MTM – Development is Going Strong, First Photos​

It has long been questioned and discussed if MTM should attend to the Audi R8. Today the German company can give you an answer: They will. Therefore MTM does not want to withhold the first pictures of the prototype.

The test car is equipped with forged mtm bimoto rims which – due to their style of construction - are very light but yet rigid. The rim sizes for front and rear axle are specially customized for the R8 and positively influence the tendency to over-/understeer. Sport tyres – so-called semislicks – with MOT approval are optionally available . The rims will be in stock in June.

A special tidbit will be the exhaust-gas system made of stainless steel which will of course be delivered with a flue gas damper control. Please allow MTM to claim to have managed to improve the already impressive serial sound. Thanks to an elaborated damper piloting they have increased the volume without leaving the permitted range. The result is a TÜV certificate delivered with every exhaust-gas system. In stock presumably in May.

Spacers for series wheels, brake pads as well as sport brake pads with 380x34mm for the front axle are already available! The according price list will be available online soon.

There is still room left for speculation. Chassis, aerodynamics and a significant engine modification “house-style”.... Just wait and see!

More Images here

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EDIT:

I'm sitting in my Playseat Evo now with G25, GT5P, Audi R8, high volume, big screen and I'm fully entoxicated. This is like ecstacy. Gotta save for a F430 though, I gotta admit, I don't exactly hate Ferraris but I wish there were Lambo's in GT.

Im very jealous, sounds awesome!👍

 

[Omnis]

I don't think I like that white panel on the car. The black-panel-on-white was a great panda scheme and broke the car up a bit. The car looks a bit awkward now.

 

[exigeracer]

Could someone PS the panel completely shaved off to finally show everyone why it was designed there in the first place?

 

[Omnis]

Like this?

 

[exigeracer]

With the original intake slit too.

 

[Omnis]

Oh, ok. I'll have it up in a sec.

I prefer this...



I think without the panel it looks too Infiniti-ish.

See:

 

[exigeracer]

It also looks like it is as long as a bus. That's why the slits are there. When you're next to one in real life, it is a more complete, small package with the panels breaking things up compared to the long, traditional form of an MR rocket.

 

[Tommi]

I prefer this...

+1 👍

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Source: Fourtitude

Double Win for Audi Again in “4x4 of the Year 2008”​

• Readers of “AUTO BILD ALLRAD” vote for Audi A4 and R8
• Audi A5, A6, and A8 take further podium places
• 114 models to choose from in 10 categories​

Audi once again scooped a double win in the readers’ poll conducted by German trade journal “AUTO BILD ALLRAD.” Two Audi models won the title “4x4 Car of the Year 2008”: the new Audi A4 quattro in the category “4x4 car from € 25,000 to 40,000” and the Audi R8 in the category “4x4 coupes and sports cars.”

Audi also took a few more podium places: the Audi A5 quattro, for example, finished runner-up behind the R8 in the coupe and sports car category. The Audi A6 quattro finished second and the Audi A8 quattro third in the “4x4 cars over € 40,000” ranking. Jörg Felske, Head of Sales for Germany at AUDI AG, accepted the trophies yesterday evening at the Auto Mobil International (AMI) show in Leipzig.

The brand with the four rings already won two of these coveted 4x4 awards in 2007, for the Audi A4 and the Audi A6. Another double win and three additional podium places this year once again make Audi one of the most successful brands in the “Allrad” readers’ poll. Readers were able to choose from a total of 114 vehicles in ten categories this year. Around 40,000 readers took part in the vote.

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Audi A4 Voted Germany’s Most Popular Car

• Over 100,000 readers in the former East Germany cast their votes
• Audi A5 takes third place, Audi R8 seventh​

The Audi A4 is Germany’s most popular car. For the ninth time now, more than 100 regional weekly newspapers in the former East Germany invited their readers to vote for “Our Car.” The 56 car models launched during the past year were eligible to take part. Over 100,000 responses were received, and the Audi A4 topped the poll.

The Audi A4 has already received numerous major awards – including the “Golden Steering Wheel” from Bild am Sonntag and the “Auto 1” trophy from AutoBild naming it the best new car in all of Europe. Now it is continuing Audi’s history of success in the “Our Car” award. This was in fact the fourth time that the brand with the four rings has won this readers’ poll. In 2001, the old-generation Audi A4 took first place, a feat later achieved by the Audi A6 in 2005 and the Audi TT last year. The prize was handed over during the AMI in Leipzig. In the 2008 “Our Car” readers’ poll, two further Audi models ranked among the top ten most popular German cars: The Audi A5 came third and the Audi R8 seventh.

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And congratulations to Audi for their first ALMS win of the season!👍

http://www.fourtitude.com/news/publish/Motorsport_News/article_3885.shtml

 

[forza2.0]

Go Audi!

 

[Tommi]

Source: Fourtitude

New Audi A4 DTM Dominates in Racing Début

• Commanding 1-2-3 victory at Hockenheim DTM opener
• Mattias Ekström wins ahead of Timo Scheider and Tom Kristensen
• Martin Tomczyk shines in fight to make up ground
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Ingolstadt/Hockenheim – With a commanding 1-2-3 victory at the Hockenheim DTM season opener Audi, yet again, underpinned the brand’s slogan "Vorsprung durch Technik”, not only on the road but on the circuit. 93,000 spectators (throughout the weekend) witnessed an impressive premiere showing of the new Audi A4 DTM, which outperformed the competition in its racing début, clinching positions one, two, three and five.

The fourth-generation Audi A4 DTM features leading-edge technology with numerous innovative details, particularly in the area of aerodynamics. Using advanced CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) calculations, the engineers intensively worked on the airflow around and through the vehicle. In addition, the technology specialists at Audi Sport managed to lower the vehicle’s centre of gravity and achieved a further reduction of the car’s dry weight. With the four-litre V8 engine that delivers approximately 460 hp, the engineers found further development potential as well.

At the season opener at Hockenheim the new Audi A4 DTM was the quickest car straight from the start. In the race the Audi drivers impressively demonstrated that their new "company” car is not only competitive throughout a lap but delivers consistently fast lap times along with immediate reliability. On average, race winner Mattias Ekström beat the best Mercedes by over half a second per lap – a margin of mammoth proportions in the DTM.

At Hockenheim, the race was crucially determined as early as at the start: Mattias Ekström managed to take off a bit quicker than his team colleague Timo Scheider, who had started from the pole position. The Swede had to briefly relinquish his lead only during the two mandatory pit stops. His eleventh victory in the DTM now makes Ekström the most successful Audi DTM driver of all time.

Timo Scheider followed Mattias Ekström over the entire race distance like a shadow and saw the chequered flag in second place merely 0.824 seconds behind the title defender. By finishing as the runner-up, Scheider repeated his best DTM result so far, achieved in the 2007 season finale.

Tom Kristensen, who had started from position five on the grid, finished third to complete Audi’s total triumph. The Dane benefited from perfect pit stops and a good strategy of Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline, which caused him to move in front of the two Mercedes cars driven by Bruno Spengler and Paul di Resta. Impressive, as well, was Martin Tomczyk’s fight to make up ground. Tomczyk had dropped to ninth place at the start, but managed to improve to fifth. Shortly before race end, he even caught up with Bruno Spengler.

Solid performances were also shown by the drivers of the 2007-spec A4 cars: Oliver Jarvis, Mike Rockenfeller, Alexandre Prémat and Markus Winkelhock captured places nine to twelfth, respectively. Finishing the very first DTM race in his career in ninth place, the 24-year-old Brit Oliver Jarvis barely missed scoring a point. Jarvis clearly won the duel between the DTM newcomers against former Formula 1 star Ralf Schumacher.

Katherine Legge finished her first DTM race as well. Her team-mate Christijan Albers retired after a collision with Ralf Schumacher in the early stages of the race.

The Audi squad will not have a lot of time to celebrate its triumph at Hockenheim: as early as next weekend, the second 2008 DTM round is on the agenda at Ochersleben – a circuit on which Audi has traditionally been very strong.

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Congratulations and well done guys(and girls) 👍

Click source link for full story

 

[El Drifto]

Never been a fan of Audi's, until the first time I set my eyes on the R8.
That car is beautiful.

 

[Pupik]

That is how you make "flat black" look good. Of course, the winglet on the left-rear fender looks like a "racing incident".

 

[Omnis]

I think it would look even better with some gloss black stripes. Perhaps an Audi emblem watermark-type graphic in gloss.

 

[Tommi]

👍

Sorry for the delay of the qualifying results, I forgot to post them yesterday

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Source: Fourtitude

New Audi A4 DTM Again in a Class of Its Own

• Grid positions one, two and three at Oschersleben
• Second consecutive pole position for Timo Scheider
• Oliver Jarvis shines with position four in last year’s A4
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Ingolstadt/Oschersleben – For the seventh time in a row, Audi starts from the pole position in the DTM. As at the Hockenheim season opener a week ago, the new Audi A4 DTM cars fielded by Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline were in a class of their own in qualifying at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben. Timo Scheider, Tom Kristensen and Martin Tomczyk clinched grid positions one to three for Audi. Youngster Oliver Jarvis in Audi Sport Team Phoenix’s A4 from last year in fourth position ensured that the first two rows on the grid are firmly in Audi’s hands on Sunday.

The pole position was again captured by the German Timo Scheider in the GWlus/Top Service Audi A4 DTM. At Oschersleben, the 29-year-old set the fastest times in all practice sessions, in the qualifying he relegated his team-mate Tom Kristensen to second place on the grid by 132 thousandths of a second. Scheider kept his cool even when an incident occurred in the first qualifying session: while driving over the kerbs the bonnet of his A4 loosened. Scheider had to start a second trial that saw him move to the front with a commanding lead.

Martin Tomczyk caused quite a bit of suspense as well. He only advanced to position three on the grid shortly before the end of qualifying. On Friday and in the morning’s free practice, Tomcyzk had not been completely satisfied yet with the setup of his A4. But at the right moment, everything fit perfectly. Hockenheim winner Mattias Ekström, on the other hand, had to settle for eighth place. In the third section the Swede no longer managed to achieve his personal best time from the second session, which would have given him position three on the grid.

Bruno Spengler in fifth, in the quickest Mercedes, was running behind by as much as over half a second. Oliver Jarvis in last year’s A4 even managed to move in front of the best Mercedes. By performing this feat, Audi’s youngest factory driver – aged 24 – confirmed his strong Hockenheim performance.

Markus Winkelhock and Mike Rockenfeller (both of Audi Sport Team Rosberg) secured grid positions nine and eleven. Alexandre Prémat set the fifth-quickest time in the first qualifying session but lost control of his A4 in the penultimate turn and heavily crashed into the track barrier. The Frenchman sustained no injuries and will start to the race on Sunday from position 14.

Only for the 2006-spec A4 cars fielded by the Audi customer team Futurecom TME the qualifying practice ended as early as after the first section. Christijan Albers and Katherine Legge occupied places 17 and 18.

The race at Oschersleben will start at 2 p.m. on Sunday. ARD will broadcast live on "Das Erste” starting at 1:45 p.m. (local time). In 2004 and 2006 Tom Kristensen clinched victory for Audi at Oschersleben.

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Dr Wolfgang Ullrich (Head of Audi Motorsport)
"With four Audi cars in front, of course, there’s no other way than to be satisfied. Like at Hockenheim, Timo Scheider was very strong in qualifying, the same is true for Tom Kristensen and Martin Tomczyk. With Mattias Ekström, unfortunately, it didn’t work out quite as well. I’m particularly happy that we’ve got Oliver Jarvis so far at the front again, this time even on position four. This youngster is doing a really superb job. We delivered a strong team performance in every respect and thus created a good base for tomorrow.”

Timo Scheider (GW: plus/Top Service Audi A4 DTM #10)
"I am overjoyed. I really can’t believe that I was running in front in all sessions here at Oschersleben and am now on pole again – that’s almost a bit scary. I’ve had a perfect car since Friday morning and was able to make perfect use of the potential of our Audi A4 DTM. Again, I want to thank my boys in the pit lane, who kept their cool and pefectly handled that moment of shock at the beginning of the qualifying practice when my bonnet loosened a little.”

Tom Kristensen (Audi A4 DTM #9)
"This is a perfect Saturday for Audi. In spite of the fact that – so far this weekend – we’ve consistently been struggling a bit to make optimum use of the tyres in these cold temperatures, my engineer and my mechanics kept their faith in me and knew I’d be coming forth at some point – and that was the case in today’s qualifying. Congratulations to Timo (Scheider) on his pole position. I’m looking forward to a thrilling race tormorrow.”

Martin Tomczyk (Red Bull Audi A4 DTM #2)
"For me, it was a very exciting qualifying, and now – honestly – I feel like a huge load has been taken off. Yesterday, and this morning as well, I wasn’t completely satisfied with myself and with the car, that’s why I’m all the happier now about the good time I set and my third place on the grid. But, believe me, I didn’t keep everyone in suspense deliberately.”

Oliver Jarvis (Best Buddies Audi A4 DTM #15)
"I’m very happy because fourth place is an outstanding base for me. My whole crew did a fantastic job today. Now I’m going to fully concentrate on driving a good race from this starting base. My sights are clearly set on points, hopefully the weather will co-operate.”

Mattias Ekström (Red Bull Audi A4 DTM #1)
"After my victory at Hockenheim, of course it’s disappointing not to be further at the front of the grid. The gaps were very small, even with two tenths of a second less I could have started from the second row. But now, all that counts is the race – and that will be even more thrilling tomorrow, for me and for the fans.”

Markus Winkelhock (Playboy Audi A4 DTM #19)
"Qualifying wasn’t really bad, but it wasn’t really good either. Particularly towards the end, the car wasn’t easy to drive, that’s why I didn’t manage a perfect lap. I’m hoping that the car will have better balance in the race and that I’ll move forwards somewhat.”

Alexandre Prémat (Audi Bank/Shell Helix Audi A4 DTM #14)
"I think I could have been further towards the front than position 14. Unfortunately, I made a mistake in the second session. The rear of my car got out of control and I spun. Altogether, our car is better than at Hockenheim, but we’re still not consistent enough. This is something we need to continue working on.”

Mike Rockenfeller (S line Audi A4 DTM #18)
"I’m disappointed. In the second qualifying session I was running in fifth place for a long time and was in eighth when the session was stopped due to Alexandre Prémat’s accident. I then started to the third part without having changed tyres, which was probably a mistake.”

Alexandre Prémat (Audi Bank/Shell Helix Audi A4 DTM #14)
"I think I could have been further towards the front than position 14. Unfortunately, I made a small mistake in the second session. The rear of my car got out of control and I spun. Altogether, our car is better than at Hockenheim, but we’re still not consistent enough. This is something we need to continue working on.”

Christijan Albers (Audi A4 DTM #21)
"We’ve been looking for the right setup here, which we haven’t completely managed to come up with yet. My qualifying performance suffered from this as well. Now we need to see that things will go better in the race.”

Katherine Legge (Audi A4 DTM #20)
"After the tests on Friday we’d been hoping that the 2006-spec Audi A4 DTM cars were closer to the current cars. But as early as in the morning’s free practice session things didn’t go according to our wishes, and in qualifying the car was not perfect. My goal had been to set a time close to that of my team-mate Christijan Albers. This I managed quite well. Three tenths isn’t a big deal.”

Hans-Jürgen Abt (Team Director Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline)"A top qualifying performance. Places one, two and three for our team are absolutely a dream result. My congratulations also to Oliver Jarvis on his fourth place. Again, a ‘well done’ from me to my pit crew on having delivered another flawless performance. Despite his place on the grid, I’m not worried about Mattias (Ekström) – anyone who knows him knows that he’s truly a racer and will seek his chance tomorrow.”

Ernst Moser (Team Director Audi Sport Team Phoenix)
"That was a nail- biting qualifying practice with a fantastic result for Audi, and for our team with Oliver Jarvis on position four of the grid as well. That’s the positive side of it. On the down side, there’s Alex Prémat’s accident. Now we’ll try and keep one of our drivers running in the place he’s achieved and moving the other one forwards.”

Arno Zensen (Team Director Audi Sport Team Rosberg)
"Four Audi cars in front and with a big lead over Mercedes – that’s sensational. For our team, I’d been hoping for a slightly better result. But grid positions nine and eleven are a base on which we can build.”

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Race Results:
http://www.dtm.com/ergebnis.php?file=ergebnisse/2008-04-20g.csv

Well done guys:tup:, again

 

[forza2.0]

poor mercedes

 

[vr6gti72]

The new HPA TT

You may not be into the wheels but whatta monster!

2008 Audi TT 3.2 2007 HPA Audi TT 3.2
Power/torque 250-hp/236 lb-ft 565-hp/500 lb-ft (est)
0-60 mph 5.7 sec 3.5 sec
0-100 mph 16.1 sec 8.4 sec
Quarter mile 14.4 @ 94.6 mph 11.8 sec @ 120 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph 111 ft 111 ft
Lateral acceleration 0.92 g (avg) 0.94 g (avg)
MT figure eight 26.1 sec @ 0.69 g (avg) 25.2 sec @ 0.79 g (avg



http://www.motortrend.com/feat...di_tt

 

[exigeracer]

I always loved the waaay aft driver position in this and previous A4 DTM cars. Look how far back the driver sits. Must be weird sitting that far from the nose:

 

[Turbo Lag]

IMO, the orange rims wreck the looks slightly. The orange on the car of course is awesome. Maybe some black powder coated rims may look nice 👍.

 

[Turbo Lag]

The New Audi S3 and A3​

From: World Car Fans

New Audi S3 Sportback Revealed
265 hp hot hatch

Along with the release of Audi's facelifted A3 comes the range-topping S3 Sportback, joining its 3-door S3 sibling at the top of the current A3 food chain. The S3 Sportback uses the same re-engineered, direct-injection turbo 2.0 TFSI engine as the S3 producing 265 hp (195 kW) with 350 Nm of torque.

The added bodywork slows the S3 Sportback slighty by 0.1 seconds on its 0-100 km/h time to 5.8 seconds (3-door S3 takes 5.7 seconds) but the 250 km/h top speed is the same for the 3-door and sportback versions. A six-speed manual transmission is hooked up to the engine delivering torque to the standard quattro (all-wheel-drive) driveline.

Besides the additional power, the S3 features a host of extras like 18 inch wheels, black brake calipers on 17 inch disk brakes, 25mm lower suspension setup, xenon plus headlamps with LED daytime running lights, new grille, bumpers and roof spoiler. The interior has its own upgrades like sport seats in cloth and Alcantara/leather or full leather, bucket seats are optional, aluminum pedals, black or silver headlining and three different styles of inlay.

Sale of the S3 Sportback will start this summer.
Source: Audi

New A3

From: Autoblog

Audi has revealed the model updates for the European-spec 2009 A3 and S3. Both are slightly larger than the previous version, and the S3 is now available in the 5-door Sportback version. The front of the A3 receives a freshened look including a more complex design around the grille and more modern headlights with optional bi-xenon units that incorporate LEDs. At the rear there is a modified tailgate and the taillight design uses fiber optic rods to create a pretty cool effect. The interior features new aluminum design trim and new colors and fabrics for the seats, and the controls for the audio system have been given a new look. As for the powertrain, the Euro-only diesel engines have been reworked to include an updated fuel injection system. All engine options are now available with the S tronic transmission, and the 1.6, 1.4 TFSI and 1.8 TFSI engines can be paired with a newly developed seven-speed version.

 

[Tommi]

I always loved the waaay aft driver position in this and previous A4 DTM cars. Look how far back the driver sits. Must be weird sitting that far from the nose:

Yeah, it is amazing how these guys can adapt so easily from a 'normal' position to the racing one:tup:

The orange on the car of course is awesome. Maybe some black powder coated rims may look nice 👍.

+1, not digging the Lambo doors though, Spectacular looking car and M3 almost everything Killing specs!👍, WANT!

The New Audi S3 and A3​

YES!!!, ever since the new S3 & A3 Sportback were released Ive wanted a S3 Sportback to come out, for a while now I thought they weren't going to bother, but now they have im chuffed:tup:.

But im annoyed that they've put those ugly headlights off the cabriolet on them:tdown:

Thanks for all the info & news guys:tup:


For Members in the USA:

So you live in the USA and are wondering what this means for you. Fourtitude's sources at Audi of America say the facelift comes this fall with the 2009 model year. Unfortunately, the S3 Sportback does not make the cut, though Audi will add the 2.0T quattro with DSG drivetrain to its Stateside offering. Magnetic Ride will also be added to the options list at that time

 

[vr6gti72]

Its sad that we in NA missout on some of "S" cars, but its a fact that we wont pay that high of price for one. Sure some will sell but not enough to justify it. Hell the base trim A3s are already really high.

 

[Turbo Lag]

But im annoyed that they've put those ugly headlights off the cabriolet on them:tdown:

+1. Way too busy to be headlights. The A5/S5 lights are kind of like this as well.

 

[Tommi]

Just something a little different for you guys, looks like fun!.


Source: fourtitude

Audi Sponsors "Iron Man" Premiere and After Party in Hollywood

• Stars Arrive at Premiere in Audi Vehicles
• “Iron Man” opens in theaters May 2, 2008
• Technical details, backgrounds, history: www.audiusa.com/ironman
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AUBURN HILLS, MI– Audi hit the red carpet last night at the premiere of Iron Man, the summer blockbuster from Paramount Pictures and Marvel Studios due in theaters May 2. Celebrities arrived at the event in Audi R8’s, Audi Q7 SUV's and A8L sedans. Tony Stark’s car, the Audi R8, was also on display on the red carpet.

The following stars drove to Hollywood’s Grauman’s Chinese Theater in the exclusive Audi R8, which has a 2-year waitlist: Jeff Bridges, Robert Downey Jr., Jon Favreau and Terence Howard. Gwyneth Paltrow arrived in an Audi A8L W12 sedan, and Jack Black, Leslie Bibb and Vince Vaughn were escorted in Audi Q7’s.

Other celebrities in attendance included Rosanna Arquette, Beau Bridges, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor, and Jon Voight, among many others. Following the film, the stars enjoyed the festive Audi-sponsored after party at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.

“Audi is thrilled to celebrate two great properties this evening – Iron Man and the R8,” said Jeff Kuhlman, Chief Communications Officer for Audi of America. “Hollywood is the perfect opportunity to showcase this exciting performance of the R8, starring alongside the stellar cast of this crowd-pleasing movie.”

Earlier in the day, a motorcade of 10 police-escorted Audi R8's blitzed the Los Angeles area, the greatest number of R8's ever to be driven together in the U.S. The vehicles started in downtown Los Angeles and circulated throughout Hollywood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Westwood, and Brentwood, ending at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.

In the hotly awaited film, Robert Downey Jr. is Tony Stark – the title character in the film. His superpowers are the result of the highly versatile and indestructible high-tech armor that he developed himself. When he is without his suit, the technically-adept billionaire relies on the Audi R8. The leading lady, Oscar® winner Gwyneth Paltrow (Virginia “Pepper” Potts), drives an Audi S5 in the film.

Audi has developed a micro-site for the film available at www.audiusa.com/ironman. The site includes exclusive behind-the-scenes content, interviews with the cast and crew, Audi Iron Man commercials, background on use of Audi vehicles on the movie set, etc.

Iron Man” also stars Oscar® winner Gwyneth Paltrow, Oscar® nominees Terrence Howard and Jeff Bridges and Shaun Toub. “Iron Man“ is directed by Jon Favreau from a screenplay by Mark Fergus & Hawk Ostby and Art Marcum & Matt Holloway. The film is produced by Avi Arad and Kevin Feige. The executive producers are Louis D’Esposito, Peter Billingsley, Jon Favreau, Ari Arad, Stan Lee and David Maisel

Iron Man, the Movie © 2008 MVL Film Finance LLC. Marvel, Iron Man, all character names and their distinctive likenesses: TM & © 2008 Marvel Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All Rights Reserved

More photos here.

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👍

 

[white 90S]

I Love Audi They Are The Best . I Have 1993 90s With 258,000 Miles And Its Runs Great

 

[Tommi]

I Love Audi They Are The Best . I Have 1993 90s With 258,000 Miles And Its Runs Great

Hi!, always great to more enthusiasts, niceto hear your car is still running fine at such a high mileage, although im not surprised.

Btw: Im guessing you want to be in the club?

See you around!

 

[Speedster502]

Wow. Thats alot of great Audi's to go with even better film (IMO).

 

[Tommi]

Source: germancarscene.com

V10-Powered R8 Spotted

These images have surfaced, showing what appears to be a more-or-less production-ready US-spec V10-powered Audi R8. Getting its power from the RS6-derived V10 unit, this thing’s going to be epic.

Audi had apparently handed out the ’stealth’ V10 cars to a select few(Probably R8 Owners), but it appears that one owner couldn’t contain their excitement, and ended spilling the beans. Rapped knuckles-time!

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Not much info but you can clearly see a V10 there, the R8 V10 just got that bit closer, watch out!👍

 

[kikie]

A couple of days ago, I saw my first Audi R8 (black) IRL. I was utterly impressed.

 

[Tommi]

A couple of days ago, I saw my first Audi R8 (black) IRL. I was utterly impressed.

👍, You see them on TV, pictures etc. and you think..cool, that looks nice:tup:, but when you see one in the Metal...WOW!.

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Source: fourtitude

In Detail: Audi A3 Clubsport quattro

Audi, the inventor of TDI, blazes a trail in the field of engine manufacture. At the 27th annual Lake Wörther Tour being held at the end of May in the Austrian province of Carinthia, the brand behind the four rings is showcasing this technology's potential with a sensational study. The two-liter TDI unit under the bonnet of the Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro delivers 165 kW (224 hp) and musters up 450 Nm (331.90 lb-ft) of torque – the sort of pulling power normally associated with a sports car. The show car races from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in just 6.6 seconds and attains a top speed of 240 km/h (149.13 mph).

The Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro projects its power with supreme confidence – both acoustically courtesy of its sonorous exhaust and visually with a series of exclusive parts mounted on the body and in the interior. Exterior components such as the large DTM-look rear spoiler and the bolt-on wheel arch extensions give the car a dynamic air, while the racing bucket seats and open gear lever gate in aluminum form the highlights of the interior.

The show car is a true high-tech sports car. The drive power is directed to the
20-inch wheels via a six-speed transmission and the quattro all-wheel-drive system. At the front wheels, stopping power is provided by six-piston brake calipers and ceramic discs. The Audi drive select driving dynamics system allows the driver to vary at will the throttle response characteristic, the exhaust sound, the level of power assistance for the steering, the cut-in thresholds for the ESP stabilization system, as well as the operating mode of the dampers. The dampers deploy Audi magnetic ride technology, enabling them to react to changes in the driving situation with lightning speed.

Audi – the trailblazer of engine manufacture
Audi is the trailblazer of engine manufacture. Since their debut back in 1989, the TDI engines have long since established themselves helped by their powerful, refined and efficient character. The triumphant advance that the diesel-powered Audi R10 TDI racing car has been enjoying for two years now in the Le Mans
24 Hours and in the American Le Mans Series is clear testimony to this technology's tremendous potential.

The engine in the R8 TDI Le Mans study is closely related to the diesel race engine technically speaking – the high-performance sports car is equipped with a six-liter V12 power unit whose output of 368 kW (500 hp) and torque of 1,000 Nm (737.56 lb-ft) are good for a top speed comfortably in excess of 300 km/h (186.41 mph). The R8 TDI can also be seen at the Lake Wörther Tour, as the major annual gathering of horsepower-happy Audi and VW enthusiasts is known. Audi has already transferred the superior power of the TDI engines into its road-going cars: the TT and TT Roadster both feature a mighty two-liter unit generating 125 kW (170 hp) and 350 Nm (258.15 lb-ft) of peak torque, coupled to the quattro all-wheel-drive system. As is plain to see, Audi continues to build on its lead in the technology stakes.

The Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro
A TDI from Audi is more than just another diesel – it is, in fact, a dynamic power unit and a rich source of driving pleasure. At the 27th annual Lake Wörther Tour being held in the Austria province of Carinthia from May 21-25, Audi is demonstrating the potential of TDI technology with a very special concept study: the Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro is powered by an engine delivering a whole 165 kW (224 hp) from its displacement of two liters. And with a torque of 450 Nm (331.90 lb-ft), it endows the premium compact model with the pulling power of a sports car.

The Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro qualifies as an uncompromising sports machine in all other technical respects too. A six-speed transmission channels the engine's power to the quattro all-wheel drive. 20-inch wheels keep the drive force glued to the road; behind the wheels at the front can be found brake disks made from carbon-fiber-reinforced ceramic. Using the Audi drive select driving dynamics system the driver is able to adjust the throttle response and exhaust sound characteristics, the steering's power assistance, the ESP control and the damper characteristics as desired.

The dynamic image presented by the scintillating A3 study is rounded off by spectacular body styling and a high-class, sporty interior. Parts such as bolt-on wheel arch extensions and a large rear spoiler lend lasting impact to the exterior's looks; the interior is dominated by the racing bucket seats in the front and the open aluminum gear lever gate.

The design
The Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro has a distinctly confident air about it. Sensational styling instantly sets the three-door show car apart from the standard production Audi A3. It measures 4,254 millimeters (167.48 inches) millimeters/2.36 inches), but just 1,385 millimeters (54.53 inches) high, – a reduction in height of 36 millimeters (1.42 inches) in spite of the large wheels. The track width measures 1,568 millimeters (61.73 inches) at the front (+ 34 millimeters/1.34 inches) and 1,553 millimeters (61.14 inches) at the rear (+ 46 millimeters/1.81 inches).

The design team has kitted out the Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro with a whole array of new exterior parts to give it an extremely sharp and dynamic look – almost like a racing car. The paint finish is also a picture of vibrancy: the engine hood, tailgate and roof are Ibis White and the flanks Brilliant Red, while a large white figure "8" is emblazoned across each door in reference to the year 2008. The color scheme is an allusion to the colors of the Austrian national flag.

The single-frame grille has grown slightly in width, which also entailed modifications to the engine hood. The grille's bars – including pronounced vertical sections – have a high-gloss black finish. The bi-xenon headlamp assemblies are embellished by LED daytime running lights and wings. The front bumper incorporates large, square-edged air intakes, together with a blade section that juts a long way forwards and is slightly raised in the centre.

The modified front fenders feature bolt-on wheel arch extensions. The doors and the rear side sections – again with muscular wheel arch paneling – have been given a new, boldly contoured flare at the bottom. This blends together harmoniously with the door sills, which have themselves been restyled. The exterior mirror housings, with their arms that look to have been crafted by the wind, are likewise new. The tinted glass used for the rear windows gives the model yet greater visual presence.

The tail of the Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro sports a dark grey diffuser. It is a variant on the design of the front blade, and incorporates the two large circular tailpipes of the separate exhaust branches. Modifications have also been carried out to the tail light assemblies. The most striking impression, however, is made by the spoiler atop the rear window that bears a close resemblance to the part featured on the new A4 race car from the German Touring Car Masters (DTM).

Inside the Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro, the eye is immediately caught by the illuminated door sill trims with their "TDI Power" badging. Awaiting the driver and front passenger are anatomically shaped bucket seats, just like those found in motor racing cars. The rear seats sport the same upholstery design, with special foam padding used to sculpture them into roomy and comfortable individual seats.

The driver takes hold of an elegantly styled steering wheel with a flat-bottomed rim that is reminiscent of the Audi R8 high-performance sports car. The scales of the dials are colored white, the monitor for navigation and entertainment together with its control panel stems from the R8. The jet-style air outlets have multi-way adjustable louvers, and the usual buttons in the center console have given way to classic, sporty toggle switches. The bars underneath the console are covered in leather, the door handles have been milled hollow to save weight. The door linings and floor mats have been newly designed.

The drive train
The high-performance TDI under the bonnet of the Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro is like nothing that has gone before it. From its displacement of just 1,968 cc, it summons up an output of 165 kW (224 hp). Torque – the true measure of effortless motoring ability – peaks at an exhilarating 450 Nm (331.90 lb-ft), which is on tap from just 1,750 rpm; in other words, the very bottom of the rev range. As for in-gear flexibility, the diesel model leaves its gasoline-powered rivals standing.

The mighty TDI bestows the Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro – which tips the scales at just 1,475 kilograms (3251.82 lb) – with pulling power befitting of a sports car. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) is over in a fleeting 6.6 seconds and the speedometer needle keeps rising all the way to 240 km/h (149.13 mph).

The four-valve sports engine is smart too; it responds spontaneously to the throttle and pampers the occupants with the low-vibration running of its mechanics. On an acoustic level, however, it proudly proclaims its abilities for all to hear: the exhaust system is a new development, with controllable resonance chambers on both tailpipes to amplify the rich, sonorous sound.

The engineers took as a basis the undersquare engine (bore x stroke = 81.0 x 95.5 millimeters) with an output of either 103 kW (140 hp) or 125 kW (170 hp), depending on the configuration, and added to it an optimized turbocharger. The advanced design of its blades allows it to supply more air; as in the series-production version, the variable geometry of the turbine's blades ensures spontaneous response.

The 2.0 TDI, which is managed by one of the most sophisticated control units currently available on the market, is brimming with high tech. Fuel injection is handled by a common-rail system with piezoelectric injectors and eight-hole nozzles. The high-precision metering of as many as five injections of fuel per power stroke has the effect of audibly reducing the noise level. The system operates at a pressure of 1,800 bar – this results in extremely fine atomization of the fuel which, together with the revised piston geometry, makes the combustion process a highly efficient one.

The engine's intake manifold houses swirl flaps that generate a tumbling action in the inflowing air; electric motors regulate the flaps' position so that this tumbling motion is always perfectly suited to the current load and engine speed. Two balancer shafts in the engine reduce the degree of vibration in the crank drive. The drive unit for the belt that propels the two camshafts has also been reworked with a view to improving the engine's acoustics.

The engine: low on emissions, high on efficiency
In its high-performance 165 kW (224 hp) version, the 2.0 TDI unit is still able to make use of a high proportion of recirculated and sharply cooled exhaust gas to achieve cooler combustion with lower oxygen levels – this brings about a substantial reduction in untreated nitrogen oxide emissions. The four-cylinder power unit already complies with the limits of the Euro 5 emissions standard, which is not due to come into force until September 2010 and whose foremost aim is to cut NOx emissions.

The ultra-efficient two-liter engine attains a power-to-displacement ratio of 83.8 kW (113.8 hp) per liter, and torque-to-displacement ratio of 228.7 Nm (168.68 lb-ft) per liter – figures which comparable gasoline engines are simply unable to match.

The Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro has been designed strictly in accordance with the principle of maximum efficiency. Power is transferred by a compact, transverse-mounted six-speed transmission whose casing is made from lightweight magnesium. The short-throw gear lever can be moved swiftly and precisely through a classic open gate made of aluminum. The transmission ratios have been adjusted and the components reinforced to make allowance for the TDI engine's extremely high performance.

The engine's power is transferred to the road with virtually zero losses thanks to the quattro all-wheel drive. The system's key component is a multi-plate clutch which is positioned at the rear, thereby further optimizing the weight distribution. Under normal driving conditions, the electronically controlled and hydraulically operated clutch directs the engine's drive power to the front wheels; whenever necessary, however, an infinitely adjustable proportion of the propulsive force can be diverted rearwards.

When altering the power split, the plates inside the clutch are subjected to high oil pressure, pushing them together – a procedure which is completed in a matter of milliseconds thanks to a newly designed pressure reservoir for the pump. The quattro drive constitutes the perfect power transmission system for the mighty two-door model, significantly enhancing traction, handling characteristics, stability and straight-line running, whatever the weather.

The chassis
The Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro comes equipped with a sports suspension that is more than capable of handling the formidable power. The front suspension – a classic McPherson layout – is pivoted on a light, high-strength aluminum subframe. A rack-and-pinion steering system with a direct ratio produces a sensation of close contact with the road. Power assistance is generated by an electromechanical drive unit for high efficiency, and its level decreases as the speed increases.

The rear suspension comprises four links per wheel which fulfill all manner of tasks. The trailing links absorb the propulsive and braking forces. As an aid to ride comfort, their configuration is relatively soft. The connections to the three transverse links, on the other hand, are rigid in order to direct transverse forces into the body with absolute precision. In this instance, the coil springs and shock absorbers are also kept separate from one another. The set-up is decidedly firm, while the body has been lowered by 36 millimeters (1.42 inches) compared to the standard production version.

The Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro rides on impressive ten-spoke wheels measuring 9 J x 20, which are in turn shod with size 265/30 ZR 20 tires.

Whereas the brakes at the rear wheels were borrowed from the series-production A3, their counterparts on the front would not be out of place on a supercar: six-piston calipers exert a vice-like grip on brake discs measuring 356 millimeters (14.02 inches) in diameter. The discs themselves are made of a material which has been of tremendous value to the aerospace industry, consisting of high-strength carbon fibers embedded in hard silicon carbide.

They have a lightweight construction, can withstand extreme levels of strain, are corrosion-free and have a service life in the region of 300,000 km (approx. 186,400 miles).

Motoring à la carte with Audi drive select
The Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro boasts yet another highlight in the form of the Audi drive select driving dynamics system. This system has control over a number of technical components that mould the motoring experience. By simply pushing a button, the driver can determine at will whether these components should work in the comfort mode, the dynamic mode or even the "Individual" mode that allows partial manual programming of the way in which they interact.

In the show car, Audi drive select influences the engine's throttle response, the sound from the exhaust system, the power assistance for the steering, the cut-in thresholds for the ESP stabilization system, as well as the damper characteristics. This is where the adaptive damping system Audi magnetic ride comes in: a magneto-rheological fluid circulating in the shock absorber pistons alters its viscosity – and, by consequence, the damping characteristics – in an instant when a voltage is applied.

The interplay between all these cutting-edge technologies makes the Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro a thrilling road machine that is tremendously fun to drive. It darts into bends with exceptional spontaneity, and corners with stolid stability and at high speed, guided with unfailing precision by the sensitive steering. Its handling limits are extremely high, with just a minimal amount of understeer kicking in as the limits are approached. A sense of effortless, assured controllability is a key virtue of the A3 study – just as it is on all Audi models.

TDI engines – the superior drive force
Power, refinement and efficiency – ever since they first made their debut in 1989, the TDI engines from Audi have been synonymous with a sophisticated and smart form of sportiness, blazing a trail for the rest of the motor industry to follow. The triumphant advance that the diesel-engined Audi R10 TDI racing car has been enjoying for two years now on race tracks around the world has delivered a powerful demonstration of its potential.

The R10 TDI has been causing a sensation since spring 2006, with its twelve-cylinder diesel powerplant ushering in a new era in the world of motor racing. The 5.5-litre TDI develops in excess of 1,100 Nm (881.32 lb-ft) – a torque figure that positively eclipses its gasoline-powered competitors. Its output of 650 hp translates into a top speed of around 330 km/h (205.05 mph).

One of the fortes of the R10 TDI is its low fuel consumption. And fewer fuel stops means a higher average speed – the car's high efficiency was one of the key factors in its two successive victories at the Le Mans 24 Hours. Frank Biela (Germany), Emanuele Pirro (Italy) and Marco Werner (Germany) won in 2006 and 2007 in emphatic style. It is a similar story in the American Le Mans Series, where the diesel race car bearing the four Audi rings has racked up a string of successes, easily securing the constructors' title in the large LMP 1 category in both years.

For the first time ever, superior TDI power from the race track can now be experienced in a series-production sports car – both the Audi TT Coupé 2.0 TDI quattro and the Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI quattro feature a diesel engine. The two-liter four-cylinder unit delivers dynamic thrust, with a power output of
125 kW (170 hp) and 350 Nm (258.15 lb-ft) of torque. Despite this, the TDI engine in the Coupé burns just 5.3 liters of fuel per 100 km (44.38 mpg) on average – a benchmark value in the sports car segment.

Also on show at the Lake Wörther Tour is the Audi R8 TDI Le Mans, whose drive train technology is closely related to that of the R 10 TDI. The high-performance sports car is driven by a six-liter V12, whose 368 kW (500 hp) of output and 1,000 Nm (737.56 lb-ft) of torque propel the world's most powerful series-production TDI model to a top speed far in excess of 300 km/h
(186.41 mph).

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Wow!, this new technology and design that has been inputted into the TDI engines is amazing!, Awesome! Audi!👍

 

[Leonidae]

it looks okay from the side and behind, but the front end looks like some chav did it..