2011 Audi TTS specs

How do the Germans redesign a symbol? Progressively, obviously. Admitting that it hasn’t very realized the level of, express, Porsche's 911 or the VW Beetle, the Audi TT is an outline symbol in any case—simply a touch younger. As a style-first and foremost, don-mixed incarnation of the Audi A3/VW GTI stage, the TT could be no more noteworthy if not for its adjusted overhang domains, Bauhaus-roused geometry, and slashed roofline.

Granted that the TT wears brand new duds for 2011, none of its indispensable qualities update. Heck, nothing updates much whatsoever. What has adapted are the headlamps of base TT 2.0 TFSI cars and roadsters, which now take in the winged-part, LED-underscored headlamps first viewed on the more intense TTS model, which was presented final year. The easier breeze admissions have come to be more squared-off and a few-dimensional in structure, but the single-edge grille remains, yet with reflexive level vanes. Out back is a late back valance with several round fumes tips but small else we haven’t perceived heretofore. Minor updates of even less note have been made within the TT—simply some unique aluminum trim on the guiding wheel and focus comfort and a few piano-dark pieces somewhere else. What you can’t see is the way that the game bind will now adjust both the guiding aid and fumes note for a meatier feel and sound.

2011 Audi TTS

2011 Audi TTS

2011 Audi TTS

2011 Audi TTS

2011 Audi TTS

2011 Audi TTS

2011 Audi TTS

2011 Audi R8

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2011 Audi R8

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Audi has forged its engineering through grueling competition at the world’s most demanding motorsports venue – Le Mans. With nine 24 Hours of Le Mans victories to its name, Audi understands the true meaning of performance in a way that few manufacturers do. That truth has come to represent itself in the R8 – a mid-engine sports car that’s as sophisticated as it is powerful. In 2011, the all-new Audi R8 5.2 quattro® Spyder will further that legacy, offering uncompromised performance in an open-air package. With unmistakable styling and the unshakable performance of quattro all-wheel drive, the Audi R8 models now represents the very edge of what is technically possible in a sports car today – with the top up or down.

Design

The 2011 Audi R8 line is unlike anything else in the Audi portfolio. With hand assembly of approximately 20 cars a day, only the best and most experienced workers are chosen for series production. A wide, low stance is derived directly from the Audi motorsports program and helps to provide the Audi R8 with its world-class handling. In fact, the Audi R8 was inspired not only by the brand’s victorious Le Mans race cars, it also shared the same design team. Two large bladed air inlets on the Coupe and rearward air intakes aggressively complement slanted headlamps that join the signature Audi Singleframe® grille, while the addition of LED daytime running lights creates a face that is both purposeful and refined.

Large fender arches displaying blatant racing heritage define both the Coupe and Spyder. Únique sideblade wind deflectors on the Coupe straddle the machine’s haunches in subtly exotic tones, while the Spyder features classic air intakes behind the doors. The Audi R8 Coupe stands just 49.3 inches tall, and the Spyder 0.3 inches less, each with a striking, low-slung profile that is both sultry and determined. From this vantage, the Audi R8 line presents a cockpit thrust far toward the front of vehicle – indicative of the mid-engine layout. The design allows for a near perfect weight balance, with 56 percent of the weight over the rear tires in the Coupe.

From the rear, the remarkable road presence of the R8 could not be more apparent. The 2011 Audi R8 is 75 inches across for the Spyder and 76 inches for the Coupe, giving it a remarkably wide track. Needless to say, this results in excellent grip and cornering ability. The Coupe features a large rear glass hatch that reveals the longitudinally mounted engine, while the new Spyder maintains a roadster design with straked cooling vents across the rear plane. LED taillights dominate the rear styling of each model, while large dual exhaust exits and ventilation further point to the sporting prowess of the Audi R8 models.

Engines

Available with two engine choices, the Audi R8 Coupe and Spyder deliver the option of a 4.2 FSI V8 engine or an even more powerful 5.2 FSI V10. Úsing the latest in Audi innovation to be both powerful and efficient, the 4.2-liter V8 incorporates all-aluminum construction. With the help of FSI direct injection, the R8 Coupe 4.2 FSI engine produces an astonishing 420 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque. The R8 4.2 FSI is able to reach 60 mph from a standstill in just 4.4 seconds, powering on to a top speed of 187 mph.

Those who demand the absolute highest level of power output may fit their R8 Coupes with the same 5.2 FSI V10 engine that is found in the competition R8 LMS GT3 class race car. The 5.2-liter, 10-cylinder engine benefits from many of the same innovations found on the 4.2 FSI V8, while the addition of two extra cylinders produces substantial power gains. With a high compression ratio of 12.5:1, the R8 V10 FSI produces a thrilling 525 hp and 391 lb-ft of torque.

Despite the marked increase in power, the V10 weighs only 68 pounds more than the V8. The 5.2 FSI utilizes an aluminum block fortified with silicon crystals for added strength, as well as aluminum cylinder heads. Redline arrives at 8,700 rpm, meaning that each piston travels 88 feet per second. The result of this engineering is an Audi R8 Coupe with a 196 mph top speed.The R8 Coupe 5.2 quattro accelerates from 0-60 mph in a scant 3.7 seconds. In the case of the Audi R8 Spyder, the same 5.2 FSI V10 drives the roadster to 62 mph in just 4.0 seconds and a top speed of 194.49 mph.

Interior

Audi engineers applied the same attention to detail to the sports cars’ interiors. High quality leather covers well-bolstered and comfortable sports seats as well as a tri-spoke, lightweight magnesium, flat-bottom §teering wheel. The driver-oriented dashboard houses a high-resolution display, while MMI® controls are located just below, poised at the fingertips (optional on R8 4.2 quattro Coupe, standard on Audi R8 5.2 quattro Coupe and Spyder). The race-bred speedometer and tachometer of the Audi R8 models are enclosed in teardrop bezels and provide the driver with important information at the glance of an eye. With seating for two, there is no mistaking the intentions of these vehicles, yet the cockpit remains functional and spacious, with room for two golf bags behind the seats in the Audi R8 4.2 quattro.

In the case of the Audi R8 Spyder, the lines offer a unique interpretation of the dynamics of a high-performance sports car. Both the side panels and engine cover are composed of carbon fiber composite to minimize weight. Drivers are free to open the car to the elements or simply drop the rear-center glass window with the top up to let the sultry tones of the 5.2 FSI® V10 enter the cabin. To allow for communication, the R8 Spyder includes available full iPod® integration and the world’s first Bluetooth® microphones integrated in the seatbelts to curtail wind noise during calls even when the top is down.

Transmissions

Two transmissions are available for the Audi R8 Coupe and Spyder. For drivers who demand a classic sports car experience, a smooth-shifting six-speed manual gearbox is available on the Audi R8 4.2 quattro and the Audi R8 Coupe and Spyder 5.2 FSI. With a short throw and perfectly chosen gear ratios, the six-speed manual transmission is built to withstand power from either engine while still delivering the finesse that discerning sports car drivers demand. It features a beautifully crafted shift gate design for rifle bolt accuracy.

The Audi R8 line also is available with one of the most technologically advanced gearboxes available today – the R tronic® six-speed transmission. Capable of fast gear changes of 0.1 second, the R tronic delivers a near-uninterrupted flow of power from either engine. Precise shift paddles mounted behind the sport §teering wheel allow the driver to choose gears quickly and accurately.

Safety

The Audi focus on superior engineering does not stop at the engine and drivetrain. Each Audi R8 comes equipped with the latest in Audi life-saving technology. As with all Audi vehicles, an exceptionally rigid skeleton protects the cabin in the event of a collision. The lightweight ASF® body is made almost entirely of aluminum, with the exception being small pieces made of magnesium. The Coupe’s entire frame weighs just 463 pounds – making it lighter than most motorcycles. Large crumple zones are built to direct crash energy down and away from occupants, and the seats are designed to minimize injury from a rear impact. In the event of a collision, the Audi R8 automatically shuts off the vehicle fuel system and battery to minimize the likelihood of a fire and unlocks the doors to prevent entrapment.

Options

The 2011 Audi R8 is available in three trim levels: the R8 4.2 quattro, the R8 5.2 quattro and R8 5.2 quattro Spyder. In each trim, the R8 uses Audi magnetic ride – a continuously variable suspension damping system built to provide ride control that is both comfortable and sportoriented. The driver may choose between ‘Normal’ and ‘Sport’ modes to define the driving experience. Servotronic power §teering varies sensitivity based on vehicle speed. ESP®, ASR and EDL also are standard.

Outside, tone-on-tone sideblades and a retractable rear spoiler join Audi xenon plus headlights to give the Audi R8 a distinctive exotic flair. Large quad chrome exhaust tips hint at the power of the R8 4.2 FSI engine, while dual oval pipes speak to the 5.2 FSI nestled in both Coupe and Spyder trim. LED daytime running lights, brake lights and turn signals are standard, as are rain-sensing windshield wipers. Full LED headlight assemblies are standard on R8 5.2 models.

Inside the R8 5.2 FSI and R8 5.2 quattro Spyder, occupants are treated to fine Napa leather seats. A red trim line accents the instrument cluster and gearshift knob, and color-matched leather adorns the door pulls and door inserts. In place of the standard seven-speaker stereo system, the Audi R8 5.2 quattro Coupe and the Audi R8 5.2 quattro Spyder benefit from a 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen® Sound System. The Audi MMI Navigation plus system also is standard equipment and includes a 6.5-inch LCD display and two SD card slots for external media, real-time traffic and five language settings.

A standard storage package provides a net on the back of each seat and a luggage net on the rear storage shelf. Both trims also enjoy Audi hill hold assist – a system that prevents manual-transmission vehicles from rolling backward at a stop. An advanced parking system is standard and includes a rearview camera and parking sensors. Sport-minded consumers can choose from several carbon fiber add-ons and titanium finished wheels.

2011 Audi A8

 2011 Audi A8 4.2 FSI Quattro - Driving Impressions
The new third-generation A8 gets a new attitude.

By Sam Mitani / Photos by Jim Fets

February 3, 2010
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Malaga, Spain—Every eight years since 1994, Audi has invited automotive journalists from around the world to an exotic location in Europe to sample an all-new version of its flagship sedan, the A8. For the third-generation model, the company picked Malaga, Spain, where the sun is usually shining during winter months. But on the day of our drive, the rain came down quite hard. Not a problem, as the new A8 exhibited excellent handling on the area’s slick roads, thanks in part to the proven Quattro awd system. It was immediately evident that the car retained all the virtues of the past model, with a smooth ride, good power and a quiet cabin.

Powering the A8 is an improved version of the company’s trusty 4.2-liter V-8. It now delivers 472 bhp at 6800 rpm and 328 lb.-ft. of torque at 3500 to all four wheels, and has 13 percent better fuel economy than the current A8. Depress the throttle and power comes on effortlessly, transmitted through a new 8-speed automatic transmission. The Tiptronic gearbox can be switched to manual mode, where gearchanges are relatively quick. Simply leaving the shifter in full automatic sport mode, however, gets the job done quite well on most twisty roads. Audi claims that the new A8 can get to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.7 seconds and reach an electronically-limited top speed of 155 mph.

In the handling department, the new A8 is first rate. The ASF aluminum space-frame body structure is rigid (15 percent stiffer than the current model) and remarkably light, helping the big sedan weigh in at a relatively svelte 4045 lb. The new “Dynamic” steering system is responsive and quick, helping the car exhibit excellent turn-in and feel much smaller than its 202-in. overall length would indicate. There’s a bit of understeer through tight turns, but the overall balance exceptional. The air suspension, comprised of a 5-link front setup a trapezoidal-link rear, has four settings, and we naturally selected “performance” for the twisty roads and “comfort” and “auto” on the open highway. In performance mode, ride quality is firm, but the car sticks through corners.

The 2011 Audi A8 looks meaner than before, especially from the front. A unique headlight design gives the car a meaner look, while the large rectangular grille makes the car instantly recognizable as an A8. Inside the sheet metal, the new A8 remains a picture of class and elegance. All the controls are now positioned higher on the center console, making them easier to reach for the driver. In fact, most of the controls can be operated without taking your eyes off the road for more than an instant. There are plenty of new elements here, including an adaptive high-beam control and a shapely shift knob.

But perhaps the most significant of these is MMI touch. MMI touch is a small pad on the center console. When inputting a location for the navigation system, you simply write out each individual letter on the pad, and your entry is confirmed by voice. I tried it, and while it does take some getting used to—it kept thinking my “R” was “P”—overall it’s pretty slick. Audi claims once you get used to it, you can input entire addresses without taking your eyes off the road. The pad doubles as controls for your radio-station settings.

Audi’s new 2011 A8 is a better, more spirited car than the model it replaces, boasting lots of technology and excellent performance. When it hits U.S. showrooms this fall, priced at about $80,000, it’s poised to grab a bigger piece of the full-size luxury-sedan pie than ever before.