Jan
7
Is it possible to modify a base model 2008 Audi TT to achieve the horsepower of a 2009 Audi TTS?
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lamj asked:
I saw that the new 2009 Audi TTS is based on the same 2.0L turbo in the 2008-09 base TT. The 08-09 models generate 200hp, but the TTS gets up to 265. What are the differences/modifications, and is it possible to do it to a base TT from 08?
Theodore
I saw that the new 2009 Audi TTS is based on the same 2.0L turbo in the 2008-09 base TT. The 08-09 models generate 200hp, but the TTS gets up to 265. What are the differences/modifications, and is it possible to do it to a base TT from 08?
Theodore
Jan
7
Audi History
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Kalin asked:
Audi is a car manufacturing company with a big history. Data about it is provided in many places today which come to say how proud the owners of this manufacturer are. There are in fact many things that make them proud.
The foundation of the company is on 14 November 1899. This is the date when August Horch (1868 - 1951) established the company A. Horch & Cie which was the starting point of Audi that we know today. This company was established in the Ehrenfeld district of Cologne where August Horch made his first car model. The car was finished during 1901 and in March of the next year the company was moved to Reichenbach in Saxony.
Two years later the company was converted to share-issuing company. During that time another change of location took place. On the same year – 10 May 1904 a company in Zwicka was established by the name A. Horch & Cie. Motorwagen-Werke AG.
It is interesting to know that right-hand drive originated from the age of horses where carriages were used. The coachman sat in the right-hand side of this vehicle and that was lately implemented in the first car model August Horch developed but later Audi were the first to offer another solution which came to be really better. This solution is the left-hand driving. It made possible for safer way of driving because the driver has a better view on the oncoming traffic. All maneuvers are easier when using a left-hand driving and this is the reason why even today it is most commonly used. The first car which uses the left-hand drive is called Audi Type K and this happened on 1921.
The year 1926 is really significant because during it the first eight-cylinder car was introduced by Horchwerke AG of Zwickau. The Horch was the name of that car and it was the first German eight-cylinder car to go into volume production. Paul Daimler designed the engine with double overhead camshafts. They were driven by shaft set vertically to the whole camshafts body. This made possible for a 60 horsepower engine to be created.
Two years later in 1928 the first DKW car appeared. That happened because Rasmussen finally got the powerful engine he needed. That engine is 600 cc, 15 hp in the form of two-cylinder motorcycle unit.
Rasmussen got the majority of shares in Audiwerke AG. in 1928 and he made the DKW small car be with front-wheel drive. It was later produced in large numbers in the same company. This event happened in 1931 and the car had a wooden body. An imitation of leather was made on the wooden body and the old two-stroke engine was used to power the car.
Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer got together on 29th June 1932 to create the new Auto Union AG. This was a pretty big event because these 4 brands were the Saxon car manufacturing giants. Together they made their head office in Chemnitz. They were able to serve the complete production process and they made many models – even luxury saloon cars.
In the next year – 1933 at the Berlin motor show Auto Union AG presented to the general public the first standard-size passenger car with front-wheel drive. For that car a six-cylinder engine was used.
A year after that a new design for a better aero dynamical appeal won a race and it greatly increased the popularity of Auto Union. The winning racing car was based on designs of Ferdinand Porsche. The six-cylinder engine was installed on the back side of the vehicle behind the driver. That made possible for the less aero dynamical resistance to occur and less power was lost due to that.
A new head office of the company was founded in Chemnitz in 1936. During the same year the whole manufacturing process was placed there too with the main facilities for design, development and testing.
In 1937 a speed of 400 km/h was exceeded by an Auto Union racing car. That world record proved that this company made the most of their cars – lightweight, extreme engine power of 545 horsepower and a fine aero dynamical design. Even today we talk with respect about such a high speed and we could only imagine what a high-tech product these cars were for their time.
In 1938 Auto Union AG were the first to make crash tests. They wanted to see the different ways that could happen and this made possible for further and better designs regarding the safety of the passengers. This is a major issue in the industry today and we should pay our respect to the first one whom though about it.
Civilian production was interrupted because of the war in May 1940 and the company began production mainly for military purposes. Special vehicles were developed during that time which were more durable and with the ability to last even in more harsh conditions.
In 1945 Auto Union was wiped from existence with the orders of the Soviet military administration in Germany. The plants were dismantled as reparations and all assets of the company were lost during that process. In 1948 the company was deleted from the Commercial Register and 17 August 1948 is stated as its last day.
On 3 September 1949 a new company was established by the name Auto Union GmbH in Ingolstadt. Some loans from the Bavarian state government and Marshall Plan made that possible. The production process started in the same year.
Many events occur in the future of this company and everything that happened made possible for the foundation of Audi as we know it today. New world records were made and new designs were created. In 1991 design studies made possible for Audi quattro Spyder to occur and another good design with the name Audi Avus quattro.
In 1993 some aluminum elements made the cars more lightweight which was a tendency for many years.
One of the latest significant things that happened was in March 1994. This is when Audi AG presented a new car model – the Audi A8. This was a major attraction in the Geneva Motor Show.
Roland
Audi is a car manufacturing company with a big history. Data about it is provided in many places today which come to say how proud the owners of this manufacturer are. There are in fact many things that make them proud.
The foundation of the company is on 14 November 1899. This is the date when August Horch (1868 - 1951) established the company A. Horch & Cie which was the starting point of Audi that we know today. This company was established in the Ehrenfeld district of Cologne where August Horch made his first car model. The car was finished during 1901 and in March of the next year the company was moved to Reichenbach in Saxony.
Two years later the company was converted to share-issuing company. During that time another change of location took place. On the same year – 10 May 1904 a company in Zwicka was established by the name A. Horch & Cie. Motorwagen-Werke AG.
It is interesting to know that right-hand drive originated from the age of horses where carriages were used. The coachman sat in the right-hand side of this vehicle and that was lately implemented in the first car model August Horch developed but later Audi were the first to offer another solution which came to be really better. This solution is the left-hand driving. It made possible for safer way of driving because the driver has a better view on the oncoming traffic. All maneuvers are easier when using a left-hand driving and this is the reason why even today it is most commonly used. The first car which uses the left-hand drive is called Audi Type K and this happened on 1921.
The year 1926 is really significant because during it the first eight-cylinder car was introduced by Horchwerke AG of Zwickau. The Horch was the name of that car and it was the first German eight-cylinder car to go into volume production. Paul Daimler designed the engine with double overhead camshafts. They were driven by shaft set vertically to the whole camshafts body. This made possible for a 60 horsepower engine to be created.
Two years later in 1928 the first DKW car appeared. That happened because Rasmussen finally got the powerful engine he needed. That engine is 600 cc, 15 hp in the form of two-cylinder motorcycle unit.
Rasmussen got the majority of shares in Audiwerke AG. in 1928 and he made the DKW small car be with front-wheel drive. It was later produced in large numbers in the same company. This event happened in 1931 and the car had a wooden body. An imitation of leather was made on the wooden body and the old two-stroke engine was used to power the car.
Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer got together on 29th June 1932 to create the new Auto Union AG. This was a pretty big event because these 4 brands were the Saxon car manufacturing giants. Together they made their head office in Chemnitz. They were able to serve the complete production process and they made many models – even luxury saloon cars.
In the next year – 1933 at the Berlin motor show Auto Union AG presented to the general public the first standard-size passenger car with front-wheel drive. For that car a six-cylinder engine was used.
A year after that a new design for a better aero dynamical appeal won a race and it greatly increased the popularity of Auto Union. The winning racing car was based on designs of Ferdinand Porsche. The six-cylinder engine was installed on the back side of the vehicle behind the driver. That made possible for the less aero dynamical resistance to occur and less power was lost due to that.
A new head office of the company was founded in Chemnitz in 1936. During the same year the whole manufacturing process was placed there too with the main facilities for design, development and testing.
In 1937 a speed of 400 km/h was exceeded by an Auto Union racing car. That world record proved that this company made the most of their cars – lightweight, extreme engine power of 545 horsepower and a fine aero dynamical design. Even today we talk with respect about such a high speed and we could only imagine what a high-tech product these cars were for their time.
In 1938 Auto Union AG were the first to make crash tests. They wanted to see the different ways that could happen and this made possible for further and better designs regarding the safety of the passengers. This is a major issue in the industry today and we should pay our respect to the first one whom though about it.
Civilian production was interrupted because of the war in May 1940 and the company began production mainly for military purposes. Special vehicles were developed during that time which were more durable and with the ability to last even in more harsh conditions.
In 1945 Auto Union was wiped from existence with the orders of the Soviet military administration in Germany. The plants were dismantled as reparations and all assets of the company were lost during that process. In 1948 the company was deleted from the Commercial Register and 17 August 1948 is stated as its last day.
On 3 September 1949 a new company was established by the name Auto Union GmbH in Ingolstadt. Some loans from the Bavarian state government and Marshall Plan made that possible. The production process started in the same year.
Many events occur in the future of this company and everything that happened made possible for the foundation of Audi as we know it today. New world records were made and new designs were created. In 1991 design studies made possible for Audi quattro Spyder to occur and another good design with the name Audi Avus quattro.
In 1993 some aluminum elements made the cars more lightweight which was a tendency for many years.
One of the latest significant things that happened was in March 1994. This is when Audi AG presented a new car model – the Audi A8. This was a major attraction in the Geneva Motor Show.
Roland
Jan
6
Audi’s Powerful Trio Premiers in Melbourne
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Lauren Woods asked:
Audi unveiled its powerful trio - the TT Roadster, S3 and the A6 at the Melbourne International Motor Show on Friday, March 2. The models are scheduled to go on sale in Australia later this year.
Joerg Hofmann, Audi’s managing director, said the company is naturally thrilled to be able to introduce key new cars to the Australian market ahead of their actual launch date. “Since its introduction to Australia late last year, the new Audi TT has been a huge hit with Australian consumers. The new model is in high demand and we have buyers clamoring for their car to arrive,” Hofmann said.
He added, “We expect that the TT Roadster will be similarly popular. It will officially arrive in June 2007, however we will use the Melbourne unveiling as an opportunity to kick off our pre-sales campaign for this new model.”
The Audi TT Roadster will be launched in June. It will feature two engines including a 2.0 TFSI, and a 3.2 V6 quattro and these are priced at $77,500 and $92,900, respectively. Both engines feature the popular S-tronic transmission mated to an Audi cold air intake to boost performance of the roadster.
The new Audi S3, priced at around $66,000, is expected to arrive in Australia in June. The vehicle is equipped with a 2.0 TFSI engine with 188kW and a sporty 6-speed manual transmission. In the motor show, the automaker will showcase the brand new highlight color for the S3 - the Solar Orange.
The motor show will also flaunt the long-awaited Audi A6 allroad quattro successor. The A6 allroad quattro, which is scheduled to arrive in Australia in May, will be seen for the first time at the motor show. The vehicle is equipped with the 3.0 TDI engine. The Audi A6 allroad Quattro will be priced at around $106,000.
Also displayed at the motor show is the Audi R8 sportscar, which will be officially introduced to the auto market in September. The Audi R8 is priced at around $250,000 to $300,000.
Hofmann believes the line-up at the Melbourne International Motor Show is further proof of Audi’s growing popularity in Australia. “Thanks to our record sales in 2006, we are in a strong position to secure a range of highlight cars to continue to showcase the brand in a high-profile way in Australia,” he noted. “These new models will contribute to our sales growth target of more than 10 percent in 2007.”
Cecil
Audi unveiled its powerful trio - the TT Roadster, S3 and the A6 at the Melbourne International Motor Show on Friday, March 2. The models are scheduled to go on sale in Australia later this year.
Joerg Hofmann, Audi’s managing director, said the company is naturally thrilled to be able to introduce key new cars to the Australian market ahead of their actual launch date. “Since its introduction to Australia late last year, the new Audi TT has been a huge hit with Australian consumers. The new model is in high demand and we have buyers clamoring for their car to arrive,” Hofmann said.
He added, “We expect that the TT Roadster will be similarly popular. It will officially arrive in June 2007, however we will use the Melbourne unveiling as an opportunity to kick off our pre-sales campaign for this new model.”
The Audi TT Roadster will be launched in June. It will feature two engines including a 2.0 TFSI, and a 3.2 V6 quattro and these are priced at $77,500 and $92,900, respectively. Both engines feature the popular S-tronic transmission mated to an Audi cold air intake to boost performance of the roadster.
The new Audi S3, priced at around $66,000, is expected to arrive in Australia in June. The vehicle is equipped with a 2.0 TFSI engine with 188kW and a sporty 6-speed manual transmission. In the motor show, the automaker will showcase the brand new highlight color for the S3 - the Solar Orange.
The motor show will also flaunt the long-awaited Audi A6 allroad quattro successor. The A6 allroad quattro, which is scheduled to arrive in Australia in May, will be seen for the first time at the motor show. The vehicle is equipped with the 3.0 TDI engine. The Audi A6 allroad Quattro will be priced at around $106,000.
Also displayed at the motor show is the Audi R8 sportscar, which will be officially introduced to the auto market in September. The Audi R8 is priced at around $250,000 to $300,000.
Hofmann believes the line-up at the Melbourne International Motor Show is further proof of Audi’s growing popularity in Australia. “Thanks to our record sales in 2006, we are in a strong position to secure a range of highlight cars to continue to showcase the brand in a high-profile way in Australia,” he noted. “These new models will contribute to our sales growth target of more than 10 percent in 2007.”
Cecil
Jan
5
Audi: Looking to the Future
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Darrell F asked:
As you expect the Audi A7 is a 4 seater, but you buy the car for its sporty looks rather than space. “The segment for four-door coupes is growing, most significantly in North America. It is not something that can be ignored,” said a senior Audi source. Audi expects to sell around 40,000 a year once sales are in full swing. The A7 is expected to rival the Mercedes-Benz CLS
New features of the Audi A7 is that it will use air springs for a better quality ride, a new 6 cylinder power plants. Normal models will run a 2.8 litre direct-injection FSI V6. Also buyers can choose between a diesel option (2.7L V6 TDI), and either single or twin turbocharged versions of the 3.0 litre V6 TDI. The interior is also expected to be higher-quality than previous models. The A7 is exclusively for a 4-seater but A6 and A8 may offer more practicality.
There all also a great variety of gearboxes, three transmissions are too be offered, with a six-speed manual and a choice of seven-speed dual-clutch or automatic transmission. The A7 could make its debut at the New York International Auto Show from March 21 – 30, 2008.
Also two new Audi models are planned further down the pipeline, the RS7 and the S7. These are both powered by the 5.2 litre v10 engines. These can reach up 600hp in the RS7. These models are expected to cost around £35,000 to £50,000.
The most recent Audi model is the R8, which was released in 2007 and is a great Audi leasing hit. The Audi R8 is based on the Lamborghini Gallardo. Many say it is the best sports car ever made, beating the Porsche 911 and was voted ‘Fastest Car in the world’ in 2008 and is very popular for Audi contract hire. The car can reach 0-60m in 4.0secs. The R8 is hard to fault, providing excellent performance and brilliant handling and refinement. The only problem with the R8 is the R-Tronic semi-automatic system is expensive and is jerky at low speeds.
Erica
As you expect the Audi A7 is a 4 seater, but you buy the car for its sporty looks rather than space. “The segment for four-door coupes is growing, most significantly in North America. It is not something that can be ignored,” said a senior Audi source. Audi expects to sell around 40,000 a year once sales are in full swing. The A7 is expected to rival the Mercedes-Benz CLS
New features of the Audi A7 is that it will use air springs for a better quality ride, a new 6 cylinder power plants. Normal models will run a 2.8 litre direct-injection FSI V6. Also buyers can choose between a diesel option (2.7L V6 TDI), and either single or twin turbocharged versions of the 3.0 litre V6 TDI. The interior is also expected to be higher-quality than previous models. The A7 is exclusively for a 4-seater but A6 and A8 may offer more practicality.
There all also a great variety of gearboxes, three transmissions are too be offered, with a six-speed manual and a choice of seven-speed dual-clutch or automatic transmission. The A7 could make its debut at the New York International Auto Show from March 21 – 30, 2008.
Also two new Audi models are planned further down the pipeline, the RS7 and the S7. These are both powered by the 5.2 litre v10 engines. These can reach up 600hp in the RS7. These models are expected to cost around £35,000 to £50,000.
The most recent Audi model is the R8, which was released in 2007 and is a great Audi leasing hit. The Audi R8 is based on the Lamborghini Gallardo. Many say it is the best sports car ever made, beating the Porsche 911 and was voted ‘Fastest Car in the world’ in 2008 and is very popular for Audi contract hire. The car can reach 0-60m in 4.0secs. The R8 is hard to fault, providing excellent performance and brilliant handling and refinement. The only problem with the R8 is the R-Tronic semi-automatic system is expensive and is jerky at low speeds.
Erica
Jan
2
Jessica Whittaker asked:
The Audi A5 is an opulent coupé manufactured by the German auto manufacturer Audi. On March 6 2007, The Audi A5 was released at the same time at the Geneva Motor Show and also the Melbourne International Motor Show. Audi has classified the car as a grand tourer. It principally competes against luxury cars such as the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class and the BMW E92 (BMW 3-Series coupé).
The A5 is the coupé variation of the fourth generation A4 (B8) sedan and estate that was unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show. The A5 signifies Audi’s return to the mid-size coupé market since the (B3/B4) Audi 80-based Coupe model stopped being assembled in 1996.
The A5’s introduction, the MLP platform is intended to highlight the subsequent bracket including the A8, A4 and A6 coupes. The proposal is prominent for its exodus from Audi’s branded “overhung” engine mounting location over the front axle. This time it is in favor of the power train being positioned following the front axle. This is done in an attempt to realize a more even load division (52:48) between the rear and front wheels.
The A5 is the third coupe in Audi’s array, right after the second generation TT and R8. Various components have been incorporated by the A5 from the concept of Nuvolari Quattro. The A5 was released an engine of 3.2 liter capacity and 265 hp/195 kilowatt power output. The Audi A5 Cabriolet is a convertible that is scheduled for manufacturing in early 2009. Audi has established the automobile will have a fabric roof contrasting to a hard metal as on the VW EOS.
The Audi S5 was released to the public in tandem with the A5. Its core is a 4.2L Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI) V8 engine, and it produces 354 hp (260 kW) @ 6,800 rpm and 325 lbft @ 3,500 rpm. The Audi S5 characteristically possesses a more belligerent facade just like most of the Audi S and RS models. It includes a sequence of LED daylight operating lights around the bi-Xenon headlamps. These are obtainable as an extra on the standard A5.
The Audi S5 also comes standard with larger 19″ alloy wheels whose design is different from the A5. They also have heated leather sport seats and bigger brakes. It also possesses many other expediency attributes, some of which are there as a choice on the average A5.
These are amazing GT cars intended to cover lots of ground at good standard velocity while at the same time indulging a pair of passengers by reducing external disturbances. The rear seats are meant for the sporadic passenger or if the kids are brought along. The Audi A5 and S5 involve the driver bodily, perceptibly, and psychologically though making it a pleasure, not a chore.
An A5 gives confidence and luxury in a parcel not liable to be seen at every junction and very possible to hit upon as a good value. The S5 has more performance and luxury yet still has a positive price proportion to argue.
Ronnie
The Audi A5 is an opulent coupé manufactured by the German auto manufacturer Audi. On March 6 2007, The Audi A5 was released at the same time at the Geneva Motor Show and also the Melbourne International Motor Show. Audi has classified the car as a grand tourer. It principally competes against luxury cars such as the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class and the BMW E92 (BMW 3-Series coupé).
The A5 is the coupé variation of the fourth generation A4 (B8) sedan and estate that was unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show. The A5 signifies Audi’s return to the mid-size coupé market since the (B3/B4) Audi 80-based Coupe model stopped being assembled in 1996.
The A5’s introduction, the MLP platform is intended to highlight the subsequent bracket including the A8, A4 and A6 coupes. The proposal is prominent for its exodus from Audi’s branded “overhung” engine mounting location over the front axle. This time it is in favor of the power train being positioned following the front axle. This is done in an attempt to realize a more even load division (52:48) between the rear and front wheels.
The A5 is the third coupe in Audi’s array, right after the second generation TT and R8. Various components have been incorporated by the A5 from the concept of Nuvolari Quattro. The A5 was released an engine of 3.2 liter capacity and 265 hp/195 kilowatt power output. The Audi A5 Cabriolet is a convertible that is scheduled for manufacturing in early 2009. Audi has established the automobile will have a fabric roof contrasting to a hard metal as on the VW EOS.
The Audi S5 was released to the public in tandem with the A5. Its core is a 4.2L Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI) V8 engine, and it produces 354 hp (260 kW) @ 6,800 rpm and 325 lbft @ 3,500 rpm. The Audi S5 characteristically possesses a more belligerent facade just like most of the Audi S and RS models. It includes a sequence of LED daylight operating lights around the bi-Xenon headlamps. These are obtainable as an extra on the standard A5.
The Audi S5 also comes standard with larger 19″ alloy wheels whose design is different from the A5. They also have heated leather sport seats and bigger brakes. It also possesses many other expediency attributes, some of which are there as a choice on the average A5.
These are amazing GT cars intended to cover lots of ground at good standard velocity while at the same time indulging a pair of passengers by reducing external disturbances. The rear seats are meant for the sporadic passenger or if the kids are brought along. The Audi A5 and S5 involve the driver bodily, perceptibly, and psychologically though making it a pleasure, not a chore.
An A5 gives confidence and luxury in a parcel not liable to be seen at every junction and very possible to hit upon as a good value. The S5 has more performance and luxury yet still has a positive price proportion to argue.
Ronnie
