- An innovative urban concept car with 1+1 seats
- Sleek cockpit made from CFRP, free-standing wheels with protective plates
- Elaborate suspension, compact electric drive system for sporty performance
Audi is once again opening up new horizons: the Audi urban concept is a 1+1-seat, ultra-light car for congested urban spaces. The technical study does not fit under any of the conventional categories – the Audi urban concept combines elements of a racing car, a fun car and an urban car into one radical new concept.
- Ample power and minimal consumption: 125 kW (170 hp) and
- 320 Nm (236.02 lb-ft) torque, but just 5.7 liters per 100 km (41.27 US mpg)
- New solutions in fuel injection and other fields of technology
- Fully electronic coolant regulation system
The engines in the updated A5 family set new standards for sportiness and efficiency. Even the base engine, the completely redesigned 1.8 TFSI, showcases the full extent of Audi’s technological competence. The engineers have developed innovative solutions in numerous fields of technology to achieve surprisingly strong performance with minimal fuel consumption.
The high-end four-cylinder engine displaces 1,798 cm3 and delivers a brawny and constant 320 Nm (236.02 lb-ft) to the crankshaft between 1,400 and 3,700 rpm. Peak output of 125 kW (170 hp) is achieved at 3,800 rpm. With a manual transmission, the 1.8 TFSI accelerates the Audi A5 Coupé from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 7.9 seconds on its way to a top speed of 230 km/h (142.92 mph). Despite all this power, it consumes just 5.7 liters of fuel per 100 km (41.27 US mpg) on average, which corresponds to best-in-segment emissions of 134 grams of CO2/km (215.65 g/mile). Consumption has been reduced by 21 percent compared with the previous model engine.
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- Audi is partnering Johan Ernst Nilson for his “Last Great Adventure – Pole2Pole”
- Expedition equipment tested in the Audi Wind Tunnel
- Audi engineers help to develop super-lightweight sled
It is his greatest adventure to date and probably one of the greatest worldwide. Today, Johan Ernst Nilson starts out on his Pole2Pole expedition. Within the space of 12 months he intends to travel from the North Pole to the South Pole, using carbon-neutral transportation all the way, powered only by nature – and himself. In order to decide which equipment was the best possible choice he was able to rely on Audi technology and know-how for assistance: Nilson tested his equipment under extreme conditions in the Audi Wind Tunnel and Cold Chamber in Ingolstadt. Moreover, Audi engineers were part of the team that developed his super-lightweight sled.
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Audi AG has posted an inside look at the testing involved with developing new vehicles. Audi Engineers put an immeasurable amount of time into each vehicles development cycle perfecting the things we take for granted. Most of these technologies will probably go unnoticed to most drivers and passengers but they are there protecting them from the worst case scenarios.
Test at the reference automotive electronics systems are used to an Audi through its paces to test. Employees of the Electronics Center analyze the functional effects of electrical system voltage fluctuations.
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- Next-generation Q7 will be as much as 880 pounds lighter.
- Using 18 different aluminum alloys in the A8, some of which it formulated itself, and that strategy will continue
- New A4 design has saved 100 kilograms, or 220 pounds
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Vorsprung Durch Technik — It’s the heart and soul of Audi design. This is part one of a four part brief composed by Audi. It documents their progressive work using weight saving technologies to build a better automotive future. Audi continues to make strides in the use of aluminum in all of their past, present and future designs. The extensive use of aluminum will allow for strong, lighter and more fuel efficient vehicles. It’s not a new thing for Audi and theses briefs provide the history and details to prove it. — Ed.
TechDay Lightweight Design
Lightweight construction has long been a top priority at Audi; it is one of the pillars of the brand. As the pioneer of the self-supporting aluminum body, Audi is the worldwide leader in the field of lightweight construction. Future innovations will ensure that the brand can continue to reverse the weight spiral. Each new Audi model will be lighter than the one it replaces.
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- Special interest magazine invites skiers and motorsport racers to duel
- Audi driving experience and giant slalom
- Top grades for the new Audi Carbon Ski
Audi race drivers had the opportunity to test the innovative Carbon Ski, expected to be released on the market in winter 2011/2012, within the framework of an event organized by special interest magazine “sport auto”. The carving ski designed and developed by Audi Konzept Design München received good reviews all round. Vice versa, ski stars were thrilled by the S4.
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