Each year Eurotuner Magazine hosts what is known as the Eurotuner Grand Prix – where European tuners are invited to compete in 3 performance competitions. There are only 2 rules, run the “spec” tire and no nitrous injected into the engine. There are essentially no other rules, competitors are challenged to build and bring the car that will dominate in all 3 events. Tuners prove their worth on the dyno, quarter mile, and road course, a victor is crowned for each event and also for overall.
January 18, 2010 - Published By oneighturbo -
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Kelsey Mays spent some very, very up-close time with the new 2011 Audi A8 sedan’s MMI (Multi Media Interface). Check out the video to see how a touch-pad can read your handwriting for directions and scroll through your music library. And learn what Kelsey really thinks of Fall Out Boy.
We have some more exciting news coming from NAIAS. Rumors are spreading that Audi has tipped their hat at plans to bring in an A3 sedan version starting in 2012. Read the story below for more information. We will update as we get more information. – Josh
Audi has had to finally acknowledge that the pool of American buyers willing to pay more than $30,000 for a hatchback is shallow. According to Oliver Stein, Audi of America’s CFO, the company has finally convinced the parent company that the U.S. needs a sedan version of Audi’s smallest U.S. vehicle, the A3.
HERNDON, Va., Jan 13, 2010 - The all-new 2011 Audi A8 luxury performance sedan took top honors in the prestigious EyesOn Design awards Tuesday at the North American International Auto Show.
The next generation of the Audi flagship won in the best production vehicle design debut category. The auto show in Detroit was its initial appearance at a world auto show, following its global unveiling in Miami last November. The 2011 A8 flagship sedan will be available at Audi U.S. dealers in fall 2010, marking a new level of progressive sophistication for the most sophisticated Audi nameplate.
Continue reading 'Audi awarded prestigious EyesOn Design Award at NAIAS 2010 for the all-new 2011 A8 flagship sedan'
Mark White of Accumoto joins former teammate Ian Baas to drive APR Motorsport’s Audi S4 at the upcoming Fresh From Florida 200 race in the 2010 Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge. During one of the coldest weekends in Daytona history, APR Motorsport tested their new GS Class Audi S4 with drivers Ian Baas and Mark White at the Roar Before the 24 test days at Daytona International Speedway. After an opportunity to experience the capabilities of Audi’s newest generation S4 Mark was excited to be returning to the team for the 2010 season inaugural race at the end of this month. Continue reading ‘APR Motorsport Signs Mark White at the Roar Before the 24 to Co-Drive Audi S4′
The Detroit showcar Audi e-tron shows another variant of an electric vehicle developed by Audi
DETROIT, Mi., Jan 11, 2010 - Audi is showing an uncompromising purist compact sports car with all-electric drive at the first major auto show of 2010. The Detroit showcar Audi e-tron is the name of this 3.93 meter (154.72 in) long and 1.78 meter (70.08 in) wide but just 1.22 meter (48.03 in) tall two-seater; just a few months after the debut of the Audi e-tron at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, this is now the second electric concept vehicle from the brand with the four rings.
Coupled with the Detroit showcar Audi e-tron’s low gross weight of around only 1,350 kilograms (2976.24 lb), high-torque power units driving the rear wheels guarantee commensurate road performance. Two electric motors with a combined output of 150 kW (204 hp) and 2,650 Nm (1954.54 lb-ft) accelerate the coupe with ASF-design aluminum body from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in just 5.9 seconds. The Audi e-tron accomplishes the sprint from 60 to 120 km/h (37.28 – 74.56 mph) in a mere 5.1 seconds. Continue reading ‘Audi e-tron concept car is highlight of NAIAS’
Several months ago we announced the exciting news that APR would be campaigning a 2010 Audi S4 in the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge GT Class. Here is our first look at the car on track! Quattroworld is an official media partner with APR and will be covering them all throughout this season. UPDATED WITH MORE PICS BELOW
The 2010 Audi S4 drops the 4.2-liter V8 for a 3.0 supercharged V6 with less power and a strange “T” badge. Is that the recipe for a sport sedan finally capable of besting arch-rival BMW and making our 2010 Best10?
That “old” 4.2-liter V8 produced 340 HP and is still used in nearly every car Audi makes, from the platform-sharing 2010 Audi S5 to the Audi R8 4.2. It’s an amazing engine in all its forms, combining V8 sound with instantaneous revs. Hopping in the S4 for the first time, I was pretty disappointed by its absence, the new direct-injected and supercharged V6′s drone would sound right at home in a Camry and there’s no audible sign of the supercharger whatsoever.
Set your DVR's for the U.S. Ski Team’s Road to Vancouver which premieres on NBC on January, 30th at 8pm ET/PT
As part of its continued support of the U.S. Ski Team, Audi of America has commissioned a documentary film which will tell the unique stories of these elite American athletes as they prepare for the competition of their lives – the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. (continue reading...)
Our friends over at APR just finished the 3 month long preparation of their 2010 S4 for the 2010 Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge. In fact the car is going to the track for testing this week. The following video shows the APR Motorsport Audi B8 S4 3.0 TFSI Supercharged against the same vehicle in completely stock form. More vids and pics to come from testing this week! In fact, APR is inviting you to Daytona to come watch it in person if you are able to! ENJOY!
