- All-new 2012 Audi A6 and A7 complete introduction of the brand’s top-end luxury sedan offerings
- New Audi A8 L W12 serves as the pinnacle of the Audi flagship line in performance and refinements
- Audi TT RS signifies re-entry of unique RS high performance models
- Limited-edition Audi R8 GT offers enhanced design, lightweight technology and increased performance
Audi of America, Inc. today introduced its 2012 model year lineup led by five new models.
Following the launch of the award-winning Audi A8 flagship model, the brand introduces the pinnacle of the A8 model line with the new A8 L W12. The powerful 12-cylinder engine accelerates with ease and offers incredible refinement. The interior provides an unmistakable experience for rear-seat passengers through executive seating and impressive technology for the progressive business owner or executive.
The all-new, beautifully designed A7 defines a new category of luxury vehicle through its coupe roofline and functional rear hatch. The distinctive design, technology and balanced performance of the new A6 invigorates the mid-sized luxury sedan segment. The Audi A8 and Q7 are updated with the available Audi connect system, which provides the 3D terrain and topology of Google Earth™, Google™ Local Search and a Wi-Fi® hotspot for up to eight passenger devices. The arrival of the unmistakable Audi TT RS signifies the re-launch of RS performance models for the Audi brand in the U.S., while the R8 GT captivates collectors and enthusiasts alike. Several other models have received option package changes designed to provide greater value.
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- quattro GmbH builds technology platform at satellite site in Biberach
- Werner Frowein, Managing Director of quattro GmbH: “The staff is highly skilled in small series production.”
The first all-electric Audi will be built at the Neckarsulm site, with a small production run of the R8 e-tron sports car to hit the roads in late 2012. quattro GmbH is currently building the first technology platform for the electric model at the Neckarsulm plant’s satellite site in Heilbronn-Biberach. Specially qualified employees are borrowing from the series production of the successful Audi R8 mid-engine sports car as they assemble the R8 e-tron at the development workshop.
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- Most successful first quarter ever: €1,115 million in operating profit and 10.6 percent operating return on sales
- CFO Axel Strotbek: “The 10.6 percent operating return on sales continues the good results from the third and fourth quarters of 2010.”
The Audi Group has proven its competitiveness with the best first quarter in company history. With 312,600 vehicles delivered in the first three months (2010: 264,017), Audi sold 18.4 percent more units worldwide than in the same period last year. The Company’s growth rates in all regions were in a clear double-digit range.
The new Audi Q3 is a premium SUV in a compact form. This genuine Audi sets standards in all aspects of engineering – from its body through drivetrains and chassis to its state-of-the-art assistance systems and multimedia systems. The Audi Q3 is a versatile companion for everyday life – with an urbane character.
The design of the Q3 is classic Audi: its coupe-like styling is one-of-a-kind among SUVs and symbolizes its sporty identity. Distinctive lights add a striking touch and the very flat-set rear window emphasize the sporty nature of the Audi Q3.
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- Strong March with around 125,700 deliveries
- Sales chief Schwarzenbauer: “Expect significant growth from the new A6 Sedan”
- Significant double-digit growth in all regions over the first three months
AUDI AG has ended the best first quarter in its history with strong results for March, with around 125,700 deliveries amounting to an increase of 13.9 percent. The company sold around 312,600 cars in the first three months, 18.4 percent more than during the same period last year. Meanwhile, growth rates in all regions were in a clear double-digit range. The new A6 Sedan is also expected to contribute to growth in the coming months. On April 1, roll-out of the new model started at dealerships, beginning in Germany and other European markets.
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- U.S. pricing for all-new Audi A7 starts at $59,250
- Iconic design and industry first innovative technology combine to deliver emotion, prestige and functionality
- All models feature supercharged 3.0L TFSI® V6 engine producing 310 hp
Audi announced that pricing for the all-new 2012 Audi A7 will begin at $59,250 with the first of the elegantly designed models reaching U.S. showrooms later this month.
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- Only 333 Audi R8 GT models will be built worldwide; 90 for U.S sales
- Extensive use of carbon fiber parts makes the Audi R8 GT about 180 pounds lighter than the Audi R8 5.2 quattro coupe
- Modified 5.2-liter engine achieves 560 hp, 0-62 mph time of 3.6 seconds, top speed of 199 mph
Audi of America established prices for the limited-production 2012 Audi R8 GT starting at $196,800 at the launch of sales in the U.S. market. The Audi R8 GT is the lightest, fastest and most powerful entry in the Audi supercar lineup, which has won global acclaim. Only 333 Audi R8 GT models will be produced worldwide, with 90 slated for U.S. buyers.
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Words by: Robert S. Schultz, Photos by author & Audi USA via flickr
For a car that isn’t officially here yet, the Audi TT RS has already acquired quite a following. In fact, it’s about 11,500 strong, the number who signed the Facebook petition to bring the car to the U.S. To show its appreciation, Audi invited the RS’s friends to an exclusive preview luncheon Feb. 10 during media days at the Chicago Auto Show.
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