2011 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI Quattro

 The Audi R8 Spyder has been officially unveiled Frankfurt. The Audi R8 Spyder is powered by the 5.2 liter FSI V10 engine developing 386 kW (525 hp) and 530 Nm (390.91 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm. with this powerplant under its hood, the Audi R8 Spyder is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and to 200 km/h in 12.7 seconds. The top speed of the Audi R8 Spyder is 313 km/h (194.49 mph). The engine of the Audi R8 Spyder is coupled with a six-speed manual transmission and the company's quattro all-wheel-drive system.

The Audi R8 Spyder price starts at €156,400 and will go on sale in Germany in the first quarter of 2010.Exceptional performance and breathtaking dynamism coupled with the intense sensations of open-top driving: Audi presents the R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro. Its lightweight cloth top opens and closes fully automatically; several body parts are made of a carbon fiber composite material. The V10 engine produces 386 kW (525 hp) and launches the open-top two-seater to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 4.1 seconds on its way to a top speed of 313 km/h (194.49 mph). Featuring technologies such as the Audi Space Frame (ASF), quattro permanent all-wheel drive, full-LED headlights and with an innovative seatbelt microphone available as an option, the R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro is the new top-of-the-range Audi.

2011 Audi S5 Sportback

 

Audi unveiled in Frankfurt the Audi S5 Sportback which will go on sale next spring. The Audi S5 Sportback is powered by a 3.0 FSI supercharged engine that develops 245 kW (333 hp) and 440 Nm (324.53 lb-ft) of torque between 2,900 and 5,300 rpm. This engine takes the Audi S5 Sportback from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and up to a top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph). The V6 engine of the Audi S5 Sportback is coupled with a seven-speed dual-clutch S tronic transmission and the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system.

The Audi S5 Sportback comes with a sports-tuned chassis S-design 18-inch cast aluminum wheels and black brake calipers.The Audi S5 Sportback – particularly elegant sportiness,  Supercharger and FSI direct fuel injection are a powerful combination,245 kW (333 hp), 440 Nm (324.53 lb-ft) of torque and exemplary efficiency, S tronic and quattro drive standard; quattro with sport differential optional.

Hamann BMW Z4 E89 Roadster

Hamann presents a comprehensive modification programme for the BMW Z4 Roadster, known internally as BMW Z4 Roadster E89. The optimisation of the series production control device has resulted in performance figures of 360 hp / 265 kW at 5230 rpm (standard is 306 hp / 225 kW at 2500 rpm). The maximum torque simultaneously increases to an impressive 540 Nm, which is available in the engine speed range of 1300 to 5000 rpm (standard is 400 Nm at 1300 - 5000). This modification results in a top speed of 285 km/h.

Maybach 62 S 2011

Maybach presented its high-end luxury saloons, Maybach 62S, at the Beijing Auto Show 2010. Maybach developers were able to increase the power by 18 hp to 630 hp with a slight improvement in fuel economy and reduction in CO2 emissions.Even though the Maybach developers have increased the output of the Maybach 57 S and 62 S by 18 hp to 630 hp, they were able to improve the consumption figures (from 17.2 to 17.9 mpg) and the CO₂ output (from 390 to 368 g/km CO₂). The output of the 57 and 62 models remained unchanged, whilst consumption (18.8 as opposed to 17.7 mpg) and CO₂ output (350 as opposed to 383 g/km) was also cut here. ll the Maybach twelve-cylinder engines meet the EU5 standard/LEV2.

2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta

The 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will be presented to the world at the forthcoming Geneva Car Show. In the Centenary year, the name is a tribute to an automobile myth and Alfa Romeo. The Giulietta is a car that, in the fifties, caught the imagination of generations of car enthusiasts, making the dream of owning an Alfa Romeo and enjoying the high level of comfort and technical excellence accessible for the first time.

The Giulietta will be offered with a choice of two petrol engines (1.4TB - 120 HP and 1.4TB MultiAir - 170 HP) and two diesel engines (1.6 JTDM - 105 HP and 2.0 JTDM - 170 HP, both belonging to the second generation of JTDM engines). The top of the line will be a 1750 TBi that develops 235 HP with an exclusive Quadrifoglio Verde configuration.

Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa - Zagato Atelier

Zagato Atelier announced the introduction of the Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa at the XII Villa D’Este Concours d’Elegance. Per Zagato, the TZ3 Corsa is a race car and honours100 years of races and victories across the whole 20th century.

Zagato Atelier announces the introduction of the Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa at the XII Villa D’Este Concours d’Elegance.

The TZ3 Corsa is not a design exercise.
It does not take inspiration only from the 90 year collaboration between the two brands, neither only from the Milanese conjunction between Alfa Romeo and Zagato.

The TZ3 Corsa is a race car, honouring 100 years of races and victories across the whole 20th century.

Hummer H3

HUMMER comes to Las Vegas and the 2009 SEMA Show with a group of four special trucks and SUVs (two concepts and two Hummer race vehicles ) demonstrating the purpose-built nature of HUMMER vehicles.
The two new concepts are called H3 Moab and H3T Sportsman. The Hummer H3 Moab pays tribute to of the world’s greatest landscapes which includes the Steel Bender, Moab Rim, and Poison Spyder.
The Hummer H3 Moab is based on the H3 Alpha and is powered by a V8 engine developing 300 hp. The Hummer H3T Sportsman is powered by the 5.3-liter V8 engine from the Alpha model that has received 70 extra hp.
The Hummer H3T Sportsman and the Hummer H3 Moab are joined at the SEMA 2009 show by the Robby Gordon Off-Road Dakar HUMMER and the Rod Hall Racing H3 Alpha.

Hummer H2 Sedona Metallic Black Chrome Limited Edition

For the 2009 model year, Hummer is adding a new version to its H2 SUV and SUT line-up called “Black Chrome”. The limited edition H2 SUV and SUT models are distinguished on the outside by the black chrome detailing that includes the 22-inch chrome-clad wheels, grille, hood latches and handles, fuel filler door, door handles, mirror caps, badges, side air vents, spare tire cover emblem, rocker moldings and hood louver.Hummer offers three exterior colours for the Black Chrome editions; the new-for-2009, Silver Ice Metallic, Sedona Metallic and Carbon Black Metallic. The first two colours are combined with the Ebony/Shale interior, while the Sedona Metallic which is exclusive to the Black Chrome edition, is offered only with the Sedona interior. According to GM, production of the H2 SUV and SUT Black Chrome models will be limited to 1,300 units worldwide.

Hummer H3T Concept

The Audi e-Tron

 

 The most exciting concept shown at the 2009 Frankfurt auto show is an electric sports car, the Audi e-tron. Although electric, the Audi e-Tron does not compare to any other vehicle in the same category in terms of power. The Audi e-Tron is equipped with four electric motors, one for each wheel, which develop 230 kW (313 hp) and 4,500 Nm (3,319.03 lb-ft) of torque. The two seater Audi e-Tron is able to get from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, from 60 to 120 km/h in 4.1 seconds and has a range of around 248 km. The top speed of the Audi e-Tron is limited to 200 km/h.To re-charge the Audi e-Tron from a house socket you need between 6 and 8 hours, while from a high voltage source only 2.5 hours are required.The Audi e-Tron is equipped with everything you would expect from a sportscar including lightweight ceramic brake discs and an electronic braking system.

Audi A1 Project Quattro

Audi unveiled the A1 project quattro 2008 at the Tokyo Motor Show 2007. A1 Project quattro was an original, characteristically Audi design study for the sub-compact segment. The three-door four-seater car blends dynamic styling with exemplary economy of space and supreme quality in trailblazing fashion. At the same time, a series of visionary technical solutions take efficiency, dynamism and motoring pleasure into new territory as only Audi knows how.

The Audi A4 Allroad Quattro

Audi is introducing an allroad quattro version of the A4, featuring a choice of two diesel and one gasoline engines, all turbocharged and direct-injected; Audi drive select (intelligent handling technology), the S tronic dual-clutch transmission, and standard on-board energy recuperation system, which converts mechanical energy into electrical energy during deceleration.

Audi A1 E Tron Concept 2010

The new e-tron model series from Audi will gain another new member at the Geneva Motor Show: The Audi A1 e-tron is a Mega City Vehicle (MCV) with an innovative drive technology. It comes equipped with a powerful electric motor for zero-emission driving in the city. There is also an internal combustion engine on board that recharges the battery in exceptional circumstances. The A1 e-tron is very agile thanks to the 75 kW (102 hp) peak power of its electric motor.
 

2010 Audi Q5

Audi Q5 has established a firm foothold quickly in a segment growing in both competition and overall market share, thanks to a sporting demeanor and rugged usability. Q5 has a 0-60 time of 6.7 seconds and a best-in-class tow capacity of 4,400 pounds.

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2010 Audi Q7

The Audi Q7 gets a midcycle freshening, with modest enhancements inside and out, for model-year 2010. The large crossover will officially debut next week at the 2009 Shanghai Auto Show.
The exterior styling changes are minimal: redesigned grille and bumpers, LED turn signals and daytime running lights, four new paint colors and new 18-inch alloy wheels. An optional aluminum exterior package includes chrome bars in the bumpers and door moldings, as well as body-color lower bumpers and contrasting-color front apron and diffuser.
The Q7 3.0 TDI will continue for model-year 2010. In the U.S. market, Audi also will still offer two gasoline engines, the 276-horsepower 3.6 FSI V6 and the 345-hp 4.2 FSI V8, in the 2010 Q7, which goes on sale in October.

2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet

The 2010 A5 Cabriolet - which replaces the A4 Cabriolet - gets a trio of engines, including Audi's turbo four, its V-6, and the new turbocharged V-6. Quattro all-wheel drive and dual-clutch transmissions are offered on various models.

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