Senner Tuning has come out with their latest styling and performance packages for the Audi A1. The car sports a re-sprayed grille done in glossy black finish, a new front apron, new side skirts that house a no-so-discrete fake air vent, white mirrors, roof arches and side sills, and comes equipped with a set of massive Barracuda Tzunamee 19-inch alloys fitted with 225/35 R19 tires. Under the hood, the 1.4-liter TFSI petrol engine receives a new power upgrade kit, allowing the car to produce a total output power of 165 hp. Senner Tuning will sell the whole package, including the car, parts and labor for 36,590 Euro (about $52,300). [Autoevolution]
Audi has unveiled the A1 Clubsport Quattro concept at the Worthersee Tour 2011 in Austria. The Audi A1 Clubsport Quattro is powered by a turbocharged 2.5 liter engine with turbocharging and direct fuel injection that allows the car to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.7 seconds. The sports car has a top speed of 155.34 mph. Another area where the Audi A1 Clubsport Quattro shines is its overall weight of only 1,390 Kilograms (3,064 lb). [Audi USA News]
Audi today introduced the new generation 2012 A6 Avant. The diesel range of the Audi’s new A6 Avant will include a 2.0 TDI developing 177hp and a 3.0 TDI with 245hp. The 2012 Audi A6 Avant will also be available with petrol engines, including a 2.8 FSI with an output of 204hp and a 3.0 TFSI developing 300hp. The 2012 A6 Avant will come with the company’s Quattro all-wheel-drive system, and with both manual and automatic transmissions. Stay tuned for more updates. [CarScoop]
Here is a video that shows the all-new 2012 Audi Q3, which will debut at the Shanghai Auto Show. The crossover features a single-frame grille, a sloping roofline and a wraparound tailgate that mimics the Q5 and Q7. On the options list, customers can order leather upholstery, heated seats, aluminum trim, and ambient lighting. Additional features include a 14-speaker Bose audio system, a panoramic glass roof, and MMI navigation with a seven-inch display. The 2012 Audi Q3 will be available in three different engines. The 2.0-liter TSFI produces 168hp (125kW/ 170PS) and 208hp (155kW/ 211PS), while the 2.0-liter TDI develops 174hp (130kW/ 177PS). The 2012 Audi Q3 will go on sale in June 2011 for €29,900 ($43,391). More»
The new Audi A3 e-Tron electric car is capable of generating 136PS (100 kW) and 270Nm (200 lb-ft). Based on the Sportback version, the A3 e-Tron is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 145 km/h (90 mph). Its electric motor is powered by a lithium-ion battery pack that’s located under the rear seats and on the luggage compartment’s floor. The batteries have a 300kg weight and they can provide 26.5kWh of energy at 380 volts. [4WheelsNews]
Audi has released the first teaser images of the Q3 crossover. As expected, the model adopts a sportier front fascia and a rakish roofline. Engine options are slated to include a 2.0-liter TFSI with 170 PS (125 kW / 168 hp) and 211 PS (155 kW / 208 hp) as well as a 2.0-liter TDI that cranks out 170 PS (125 kW / 168 hp). CO2 emissions are expected to range from 158 g/km to 184 g/km. The Audi Q3 will be officially unveiled on April 19th, 2011. [WorldCarFans]
