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The new Audi A8 is already ready and now photos have emerged from the “hot” version of S8. The flagship of the Audi looks quite elegant and comfortable, but also has exceptional dynamics. The car footage was captured before the service in Germany. At first glance seem standard, but this is no ordinary car. Two double tailpipes for the rear nozzle, super large braking speak otherwise. The new S8 is still in the initial phase of its development and prototype shot not seen any plates showing that it is “S” car. For it already knows it will be a different suspension and more powerful engine. The engine does not know anything officially, but I hear suggestions that a more compact and efficient bi-turbo V8 to 4.0 liters volume will replace the V10 with a capacity of 5.2 liters Lamborghini, which is mounted on the current version of the S8. In the new car engine will be combined with a transmission having eight degrees.
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The vision of Adriano Mudri a coupe with the brand Audi. More than last year, Audi announced that work on the sports version of the A7 labeled RS7. It is known that modification of a hot four-door passenger compartment will use bi-turbo V10 engine with 600 hp, but for now lacks any images of the future Audi. Adriano Mudri however, is ready with its own version of RS7. The vision of the designer is different. It was “painted” sporty coupe reminiscent of the Audi R8, but with doors that open vertically, while Lamborhgini. Extravagant RS7 was conceived as a sports car with a rear mounted engine with rear-wheel drive. Designer Adriano Mudri gave a futuristic prototype form, which, however, is conventional enough to be recognized at a glance as Audi.
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Audi plans to release a version of its super car R8 GT3 for use on public roads. So from Ingolstadt intend to compete with Porsche 911 GT3. Racing car Audi R8 GT3 is a rear-wheel drive and engine V10. Last year won the European Championship in the GT series of FIA. From Audi announced that contracts have very competitive car this year. The company must provide an additional 30 car after last year sold about 25 race cars from this model. This success is clearly encouraging people to develop Audi serial version of the car. From Ingolstadt said that even already produced a prototype for use on public roads and VW Group boss Ferdinand I drank my car is liked and also the idea to mass produce. If the serial version GT3 received the green light, it will coincide with plans to Audi released a new version of the R8 in a year or two. Something that makes a Porsche 911 (GT3, GT2), with a Lamborghini Gallardo (Balboni, Superleggera). In Audi expect R8, which appeared in 2006, have a lifecycle of 7-8 years. Experience in the racing car must now be transferred to a serial model. In Audi already aware of areas in the aluminum frame, which must be amplified for the production model. The platform is expected to occur and parts of carbon. The new generation of R8 should appear in 2013 and most likely will use a similar platform with parts of carbon and fiberglass.
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The smallest model, the Audi will be offered initially as a three-door hatchback with a more practical five-door version called Sportsback a little will appear later. The serial version of A1 remained very close to the concept of Metro Project, have been preserved even as the arches of the roof of a different color than the body. The biggest difference with the concept is different grille of the production model. Furthermore, were replaced and some of the more expensive materials with more ordinary. The interior has remained almost unchanged compared with the concept. Audi will offer this model with many possibilities for individualization and different color combinations. As you probably already know, A1 is produced on the platform of the VW Group which is already assembled and the VW Polo and Skoda Fabia. However, it is a modernized model of Audi, to give more pleasure to driving. Audi A1 has a length of 3950 millimeters, width of 1740 millimeters and a height of 1420 millimeters. The distance between the axles of the car is 2470 millimeters. The luggage compartment has a base capacity of 267 liters. When the rear two seats are folded luggage capacity increases to 920 liters.
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The new production line, buildings and infrastructure for the compact A3 is worth € 100 millions. It seems that Audi is preparing for the new A3. Construction activities and the use of the investment goes according to plan. The extension affects the northeastern part of the factory in Ingolstadt. Very likely to see a new generation of A3 this year. An area of 40 000 sq. m will be built production hall A3 model. Production manager, Mr. Frank argues Drevs: Audi A3 is one of the most successful models in our product range. The new production line will provide the market with new levels of Audi A3. Investment in new generating capacity and is indicative of long-term prospects for sales and provision of new jobs. From 1996 onwards to the final customer are transmitted to more than 2 million Audi A3 cars that were produced in Ingolstadt.
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