Editor’s Note: A few months ago I heard about a man named Jeff Gerner and his amazing 242MPH run at Bonneville. I knew that I just had to get his story. Not just for the purpose of publishing, but as a true Audi enthusiast and Bonneville 130MPH club member (aka “rookie status”) I just had to know more. I have worked with Jeff and our video editing team for over 2 months to put this story together. We hope that you will enjoy the video and interview! – Josh Decker Continue reading ‘The World’s Fastest Audi: 242 MPH Audi S4′
Published by Mike December 20, 2011
in A1.
- Limited-production (333 units) A1 quattro beginning 2012
- 188 kW (256 hp), quattro drive, 0 – 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds
- Dynamic look inside and out, thoroughly equipped
Audi is crowning its successful A1 model series with an exclusive top-of-the-line model. The dynamic A1 quattro, limited to just 333 units, moves to the head of the compact class. Its two-liter, turbocharged engine produces 188 kW (256 hp) and 350 Nm (258.15 lb-ft) of torque, which is delivered to all four wheels. The Audi A1 quattro sprints from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 5.7 seconds and has a top speed of 245 km/h (152.24 mph).
Continue reading ‘The new head of the compact class: The Audi A1 quattro’
Rumors of an R18 Hybrid have been floating around for awhile now, but it wasn’t until today that we had confirmation that the cars testing at Sebring were of the new Hybrid variety. In addition to the hybrid components, the car is also rumored to have an entirely new monocoque that is aimed to provide with improved visibility. You can see very clearly that the R18H and R18 from this season have several subtle design differences. Audi hasn’t come out and announced their plans yet but the fact that they are now testing out in the open like this lends us to think that we will be hearing official word soon. Once thing is certain, Audi is preparing very hard for the FIA World Endurance Championship for 2012 and we couldn’t be more excited!
Continue reading ‘Gallery: This is the new Audi R18 Hybrid, caught testing at Sebring’
- Tests at Sebring (U.S. state of Florida)
- Six Le Mans winners at the wheel
- Preparation for 2012 season
Editors note: The notable absence of Porsche drivers Timo Bernhard, Romain Dumas, and Audi Sport driver Mike Rockenfeller match up to the rumors that we’ve been hearing about a line-up change for Audi. We will post more once we get official word from Audi.
Audi Sport is intensively preparing for the 2012 sports prototype season. A test team has started the next trial phase of the LMP1 sports car for the 2012 season in the United States this week.
Continue reading ‘Audi tests LMP1 sports car for 2012′
Published by Josh December 10, 2011
in Blog.
Breaking: Santa’s Sleigh is actually an @Audi S4! Who needs 8 reindeer when you have 450 horsepower? (Powered by @034Motorsport)
Editor’s note: We are excited to bring another update in the R8 LMS discussion, this time from our friend and Audi racing veteran Don Istook
This latest Audi story started the day before Thanksgiving in Neckarsulm, Germany. This started many many years ago, specifically when Audi of America allowed me to receive the first TTRS in the U.S. but, I’ll just shorten the drama and go back to Neckarsulm.
I’m in Heidelberg to visit my daughter. Audi of America arranged for a private tour of the R8 plant at quattro GmbH, and then the R8 LMS workshop. With my Audi Racing background (original Quattro in SCCA, S4′s and TT’s in Grand-Am and World Challenge), this was pretty interesting, and exciting and a long time coming. The Audi Experience in Neckarsulm is just that an incredible Audi Experience! This is one of the sites where you would receive your Audi on the European delivery plan. Marvelous modern facility, wonderful Nuvalori restaurant, great gift shop and staffed with marvelous, helpful employees.
Continue reading ‘Breaking: First photos of the US GRAND-AM Rolex Series Audi R8 LMS’
Rumors have been racing around the motor sports community for several weeks now with signs pointing to an ALMS GTE homologation for the R8 LMS. We try to not make a habit of posting and spreading rumors. However, this has been mentioned several times already including today. John Hindhaugh of Radio LeMans fame made mention of the rumor during the Race of Champions. Also, the Belgium Audi Club which is currently very successful racing the R8 LMS in Europe has hinted several times at the possibility of racing in America and Le Mans. We’ve also been told by many sources that ALMS is not happy with the FIA WEC dropping Petit Le Mans. The ALMS may speed up the introduction of more cars into the GT class in an attempt to keep the Audi fans happy. The easiest way would be to get the R8 LMS homologated for ACO GTE and that would allow the R8 to compete at Le Mans and in the ALMS.
With the current status unknown Audi is pushing ahead with the Rolex homologated Version of the R8 LMS. Coincidentally, the R8 LMS is scheduled to have its first Daytona test session on Wednesday when Audi Engineers and a few US teams descend on Daytona. The question is if the ALMS GTE spec is approved would the teams press on with Rolex or make the jump to ALMS?
The Rolex spec’d engine is too de-tuned for ALMS GT. While the tuning issue is likely a simpler fix, we aren’t sure about the roll-cage as the Grand-Am spec calls for a 2mm increase in roll-cage thickness which adds extra weight and a stiffer chassis. The Grand-Am rear wing, front splitter and rear defuser should easily be substituted depending on the construction. The standard anti-lock system and traction control of the R8 LMS are removed, since such driving aids are prohibited by Grand-Am rules as well as GTE rules.
However, our guess is that Rolex Cars will always be Rolex cars. With the Ultra version of the R8 LMS on the way we could be almost guaranteed to it racing in the ALMS. One thing is for certain, we are extremely excited about the Audi R8 LMS racing in North America. If things pan out the way we interpret them we may in fact have them racing in 2 separate series! QuattroWorld will have representatives at the test days this week at Daytona, and we will report our findings as soon as we know more.
- Practice gets under way ahead of Saturday’s ROC Nations Cup and Sunday’s Race Of Champions
- A fifth consecutive ROC Nations Cup victory is “not the only target” for seven-time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher
- Last year’s surprise Champion of Champions Filipe Albuquerque declares the lesson from 2010 is to “Never underestimate anyone…”
The opening practice sessions for this weekend’s Race Of Champions at the ESPRIT arena in Düsseldorf took place today with the drivers enjoying their first experience of the unique parallel track.
The superstars of world motorsport are ready to do battle in this weekend’s Race Of Champions after today’s practice sessions. The drivers in action tried out a variety of cars, including the Audi R8 LMS, the Skoda Fabia S2000 rally car and the KTM X-Bow. Continue reading ‘Drivers prepare for the 2011 Race of Champions’
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