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Audi showcases luxury e-tron concept vehicle

Published by Servicing Stop in Audi Models on May 2nd, 2012 | No Comments »

Audi have shown off the much anticipated their first ever luxury hybrid vehicle at the Beijing Motor Show. The car is based upon the Audi A6 L. When in electric mode, the car is able to reach 49.71 miles.

A6 L built with FAW

Beijing was perhaps the most appropriate place to unveil the A6 L e-tron concept model. The Audi A6 L is built in a joint venture with FAW, First Automobile Works.

The engine

This particular concept car combines a 2.0 litre TFSI engine which produces 211 BHP. The electric motor itself is quite powerful, producing a maximum of 95 BHP. Drive modes includes electric only, internal combustion mode only or combining the two in hybrid mode.

Clever instruments

The instrument panel contains an energy flow indicator. This unique device allows the driver to discover which hybrid components are in use at any given time. Any energy that is recovered is easily able to be seen through a neat display. The average fuel economy is also registered and displayed, giving the driver peace of mind.

Luxurious features

The car does not go without Audi’s typical luxurious features. These include seat ventilation on top of massage functions, a Bose surround sound system, a deluxe air conditioner, a MMI navigation plus system along with a touchpad system. This is able to recognise an outstanding 29,000 Chinese characters.

Safety features

There are plenty of safety features within. This includes active lane change assist, night vision assistance, parking assist along with a pre sense system. This is quite an intelligent system which anticipates the likelihood of an accident and then the car will avoid collision if possible.

Production

It is yet unknown as to whether this concept vehicle will be placed into production. The car is still under consideration for it to be sold in China and perhaps markets beyond. The Audi A6 L was designed for the Chinese market.

The Audi R8 e-tron concept is one vehicle that has been confirmed for production later on in the year. The Audi A3 e-tron will also be placed into production later on in 2014 it has been confirmed. A spokesman from Audi, speaking to Auto Express about the upcoming Audi e-tron said “The interior will be completely new and an all-new body structure had to be developed to accommodate the electric motors and batteries. The bodywork will be made from carbon fibre and CFRP to keep weight down to a minimum.”

 

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Audi e-tron Spyder concept

Published by Servicing Stop in Uncategorized on October 18th, 2011 | No Comments »

Audi have released details and allowed testing on the e-tron Spyder. Whereas it may not be released as a model itself, it will influence a future model that will sit in-between the Audi TT and the Audi R8.

The name of the car may sound very familiar after the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The Audi R8 e-tron concept all electric car was displayed at this specific show. The actual Audi e-tron Spyder was displayed at the Paris Motor Show last year however.

Looks wise, the car is simply magnificent inside out and from every angle you view it from. It must be noted however that the car is very small, with it being 4.7 inches shorter than the Audi TT.

There will be a 3.0 litre V6 diesel installed which works alongside two electric motors. The car will be able to produce around 385 BHP. It will be able to produce 1,002Nm of torque too. It will reach 0-62 MPH in an astonishing 4.2 seconds, putting it on par with some sports cars!  What’s even more surprising is the fuel economy of the car which is said to be around 106 MPG. The Audi e-tron Spyder will be able to run on electric power alone for 30 miles.

The CVT gearbox adds to the driving experience, with it being very intelligent and allows the driver to pick up speed very quickly. However some testers who travelled to California to report their expert findings believe that the car is not as quick as it actually looks and disappoints in some areas.

The diesel engine delivers good efficiency but doesn’t give off that amazing sound of a sports car, according to some testers. It sounds like its being worked too hard and very noisy some have said.

The front suspension is the same as that within Audi TT RS and the rear suspension is taken from the Audi R8. This will give the car a tremendous grip to the road as well as terrific handling.

The Audi e-tron Spyder is said to have a major influence on the Audi R4 and will be available in 2014. This said and will be worth around £45,000, according to some sources.

 

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The Audi A5 e-tron Quattro

Published by Servicing Stop in Audi Models on October 14th, 2011 | No Comments »

Earlier in the year we heard news of the Audi A5 e-tron Quattro being released. The car is expected to be in showrooms within two years.

The significance of this particular model is that it features Audi’s hybrid Quattro drive train. Within the Audi A5 2.0 litre TFSI Quattro, you get a prop shaft within the engine components. This car will have that replaced with an electric motor added to the rear axle that will work alongside the engine to provide more efficiency and sustainability. Combined with the petrol engine, the car is able to produce a total of around 314 BHP.

There is added room for a bank of lithium-ion batteries as well as a newly made 4 speed R-Tronic twin clutch gearbox as the propshaft has been removed.

The petrol engine is able to recharge the battery whilst the car is running. House hold plugs are also able to charge the battery too. In order to fully charge, they must be charged for around 2 hours. The car will be able to drive on solely electric power for 30 miles whilst not exceeding the speed of 62 MPH.

The Audi A5 is known as a luxurious and stylish car that offers a great performance too. The new e-tron Quattro version will not let you down in that respect, as it can reach a maximum of 142 MPH. In fact it is actually quicker than the current 2.0 petrol Audi A5 variant at the moment. In just 5.9 seconds, the car can hit 0-62 MPH which is 0.6 seconds faster than the 2.0 litre Audi A5. Another major reason for the new powertrain is to improve carbon emissions. The car emits a respectable figure of just 64g/km of C02.

Advanced software that works within the vehicle manages and deploys power to all wheels in a virtual fashion. The software monitors the amount of grip that each wheel has on the road and distributes power appropriately depending on which wheel requires it the most. This easily compensates for there being no link between the rear axle and the engine.

It doesn’t come as surprise that Audi are looking to the future by making the Audi A5 more environmentally friendly and fuel efficient.
The fact the upcoming Audi A5 e-tron Quattro will use an electric motor and will be faster than the current 2.0 litre TFSI will be pleasing to many.

 

 

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