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The Audi A3 and Audi A3 Sportback Sporty design, extraordinary dynamism and proverbial Audi exclusivity: in its second generation, the Audi A3 has raised its profile still further as the premium sports hatchback in the compact class. With powerful four- and six-cylinder engines developing up to 184 kW (250 bhp), quattro drive, the Direct Shift Gearbox DSG (depending on version) and highly dynamic suspension, it offers all the driving pleasure suggested by the sporty lines of its body. The equipment and materials used once again reach the exclusive standard in the compact class that is also typical of the larger models in the Audi range. The Audi A3 Sportback is deliberately going its own, new way in the compact class. It offers the emphatically sporty qualities and the athleticism of the three-door version with which it shares its drive train, dynamic suspension and wheelbase. At the same time – as well as two rear doors – it offers even more space and variability thanks to the fact that its body is a total of 72 millimetres longer than that of its three-door counterpart, at around 4.29 metres. Equally as sporty, but at the same time more functional than the three-door A3: the A3 Sportback will appeal to all those looking for a combination of sportiness, dynamism and, thanks to its five doors and generous dimensions, excellent suitability for everyday use in the premium compact class. The concept Sporty and elegant The side view of the Audi A3 is characterised by two striking contour lines, the very essence of Audi’s new design language: the shoulder line and the dynamic line. The latter extends between the wheel arches above the sill and emphasises the car’s sporty appearance. At the same time, the angle opened up discreetly to the rear between the dynamic line and the shoulder line accentuates the gentle wedge shape of the car’s taut, athletic silhouette. This impression is further enhanced by the gently rising baseline of the windows, together with the coupé-like curve of the roofline. This creates the impression that the entire car is about to leap forward. The Audi A3 Sportback echoes the coupé-like silhouette of its three-door counterpart which flattens off towards the rear of the car. The roof arching gently to the rear incorporates the newly designed tail end neatly into the dynamic overall proportions of the car, which appears to sit low on the road. The interior of the Audi A3 is distinguished by its sportiness and elegance. Here, ergonomically refined styling blends with outstanding aesthetic qualities. Customers can choose from three trim lines: the charismatic Attraction version, the particularly sporty Ambition line and the exclusive Ambiente variant. As well as the additional rear door, a third window characterises the side view of the Audi A3 Sportback. This is where the lower and upper horizontal lines draw closer together, accentuating the coupé-like proportions. The optional roof rails, neatly integrated into the vehicle architecture, accentuate this five-door model’s styling highly effectively. All occupants benefit from the ample dimensions of the interior. Rear passengers enjoy additional knee room and headroom. The wide opening angle of the rear doors and the outstanding amount of leg room for a car in the compact class make access to the rear compartment a straightforward affair. Drive train and chassis Sporty and clean – an apt description of the range of engines and transmissions for the Audi A3 and Audi A3 Sportback. All engines undercut the limit values laid down in the EU4 standard. Depending on engine version, customers can choose between a 5-speed or 6-speed manual gearbox, a 6-speed tiptronic and – for the most powerful petrol and TDI versions – the Direct Shift Gearbox DSG. DSG, the innovative form of power transmission inspired by motor racing technology, permits lightning-fast gear changes without any interruption in the flow of power from the engine thanks to its electro-hydraulic twin clutch, and thus sheer driving pleasure in true sports car style. The 6-speed automatic transmission with “tiptronic” function combines sportiness and convenience. The noticeable advantage it has over 5-speed versions is its wider spread of gear ratios. This not only benefits fuel economy, but also enhances the car’s dynamic performance. quattro permanent four-wheel drive, which is combined with the top-of-the-range A3 version – the A3 3.2 quattro – as standard and is also available for the 2.0 TFSI and 2.0-litre TDI, remains unmatched in the premium compact class. Five petrol and two TDI engines are available for the Audi A3. The Audi A3 also offers an unparalleled variety of engine/transmission combinations: there are 13 to choose from. The petrol engines • A familiar sight in the Audi A3 and A3 Sportback is the 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine with aluminium block, variable intake manifold and overhead camshaft. The new Audi A3 1.6 with 5-speed manual gearbox (can also be combined with the 6-speed tiptronic as an option) consumes just 7.1 litres of premium grade fuel per 100 kilometres (overall). Thanks to its engine output of 75 kW (102 bhp) and a torque of 148 Nm, it accelerates to 100 km/h in 11.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 185 km/h. • Inside its engine compartment, the 1.6 FSI has a four-cylinder engine with FSI petrol direct injection, developing 85 kW (115 bhp) and 155 Nm of torque. This propels the dynamic three-door model up to a top speed of 196 km/h; the speedometer needle hits 100 km/h after 10.9 seconds. The 1.6-litre FSI engine also demonstrates potential for fuel economy thanks to its petrol direct injection technology. This model consumes an average of just 6.6 litres of premium grade fuel per 100 kilometres, pushing the figure down to a remarkable 5.3 litres per 100 km in extra-urban conditions. The 55-litre fuel tank means that a range of around 850 kilometres is possible without stopping to refuel. • The two-litre FSI engine in the A3 models develops 110 kW (150 bhp) and torque of 200 Nm at just 3,500 rpm. The A3 2.0 FSI with 6-speed manual gearbox accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 8.9 seconds (6-speed tiptronic: 9.5 seconds) and reaches a top speed of 214 km/h (tiptronic: 209 km/h). But alongside its dynamism, an FSI engine is noted equally for its outstanding efficiency: this version has an overall fuel consumption of just 7.2 litres of Super Plus per 100 km (6-speed tiptronic: 8.0 litres). • The most dynamic member of the FSI engine family in the Audi A3 and Audi A3 Sportback is the 2.0 TFSI, a four-cylinder unit with turbocharger, intercooler and an output of 147 KW (200 bhp). Its tremendous torque of 280 Nm is available across a wide speed range from 1,800 to 5,000 rpm. The 2.0 TFSI is also the first production engine worldwide to combine FSI petrol direct injection with a turbocharger. This technology permits a unique blend of free-revving, high performance and impressive efficiency. This innovative power unit thus fills the gap in the range of three-door A3 models between the 110 kW (150 bhp) 2.0-litre FSI and the 3.2-litre V6 which delivers 184 kW (250 bhp). The A3 2.0 TFSI with DSG gearbox accomplishes the classic 0-100 km/h sprint in only 6.9 seconds; the new model version is capable of a top speed of 236 km/h. This engine is available in combination with both DSG with quattro permanent four-wheel drive and a manual gearbox with front-wheel drive. • The V6 engine with four valves per cylinder and a capacity of 3.2 litres powers the top model in the A3 line. With superlative torque and power characteristics, it develops 184 kW (250 bhp) and delivers an impressive torque range, peaking at 320 Nm between 2,500 and 3,000 rpm. This is just perfect for powerful pulling at all speeds as well as nimble acceleration – regardless of whether the driver opts for a 6-speed manual gearbox or the new, sporty Direct Shift Gearbox DSG. quattro permanent four-wheel drive is a standard feature. The performance figures are correspondingly impressive: the A3 3.2 quattro with Direct Shift Gearbox DSG accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 250 km/h (governed). The TDI engines • One of Audi’s most successful engines is also to be found in the A3 and A3 Sportback: the four-cylinder 1.9-litre TDI with pump-injector direct injection. This system produces what is currently still the highest injection pressure around: up to 2,050 bar. The current version develops a power output of 77 kW (105 bhp) and a maximum torque of no less than 250 Nm at just 1,900 rpm. The A3 1.9 TDI takes 11.4 seconds to accelerate to 100 km/h. And with a top speed of 187 km/h, the entry-level TDI model is ideal for long stretches on the motorway at high average speeds. It clocks up an average fuel consumption of under five litres. • The 2.0 TDI engine with pump-injector technology delivers 103 kW (140 bhp) and reaches its peak torque of 320 Nm between 1,750 and 2,500 rpm. This results in a supreme performance: the 2.0 TDI with Direct Shift Gearbox DSG reaches a speed of 100 km/h in just 9.0 seconds (with manual gearbox: 9.5 seconds) and continues briskly on up to a top speed of 207 km/h. Meanwhile, it achieves a modest fuel consumption of 5.5 litres of diesel per 100 km and naturally complies with the EU4 emission limits. Audi offers this engine in combination with both front-wheel drive and quattro. A diesel particulate filter is available for both models, Front-wheel and quattro drive The dynamic suspension is designed for sporty, agile handling coupled with a high standard of stability, and producing an excellent cornering performance and a high level of comfort in conjunction with both front-wheel and quattro drive. The Audi A3 and the A3 Sportback are both fitted with electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance, a system praised unanimously by the trade press. This combines optimum feedback from steering movements with a low level of sensitivity to vibration from the road and cross-winds, and also consumes far less energy than a conventional system. Safety An electronic stabilisation program of the latest generation ensures active safety reserves at all times. With its self-learning capacity, this ESP system constantly observes the driving situation, thus permanently adapting the intervention point to the prevailing conditions. ESP is consequently able to intervene much earlier in critical situations and also prevents unnecessary actions. The A3’s safety equipment, which was already rated as good, has been supplemented by a new function in the improved ESP. This comes to the driver’s aid in critical situations by providing steering assistance. If the car threatens to swerve and the driver decides to steer to stabilise it, steering resistance is reduced. If the critical situation is exacerbated by an incorrect steering manoeuvre, steering resistance is increased. The optional Audi hill hold assist system combines convenience and safety by preventing the car briefly from rolling back when performing a hill start. Within the passenger compartment, precise coordination of all restraint systems as well as the kinematic action of the steering column and pedals keep the loads to which occupants are subjected to a minimum. Full-size front airbags for the driver and front passenger as well as belt tensioners and belt-force limiters reduce the forces acting on the occupants’ bodies in a head-on collision. Special padding on the steering column and in the footwells as well as the footrest and the bottom-hinged accelerator pedal protect the driver’s lower extremities, particularly the sensitive ankle and knee joints. In a collision from the side, the occupants in the A3 benefit from the particularly solid structure of the bodyshell. Inside the car, passengers are protected by seat-integrated side airbags. The sideguard head airbag system, which covers almost the entire window area from the A-post to the C-post and significantly reduces the impact forces to which passengers are subjected, is standard in all new Audi A3 and A3 Sportback models in Western Europe. The A3 even achieved top marks in an unusual crash test involving a heavy truck. In this side impact at 60 km/h, the A3 occupant cell was barely deformed; the risk of injury for the occupants was minimised. The compact Audi is also protected with maximum efficiency from the effects of an impact from the rear. Indeed, the Audi A3 already meets the requirements of future standards. In other words, it withstands impact with a deformable barrier at up to 80 km/h and with at least a 70 percent overlap with outstanding results. In such a collision both the passenger cell and the fuel tank remain outside the actual deformation area. In addition, the active head restraints on the front seats move forward in a rear-end collision to cushion the occupant’s head as it rebounds back. Equipment and trim Particular highlights in the premium compact segment, which the Audi A3 pioneered, include exclusive equipment such as the navigation system plus, electric seat adjustment and auxiliary heating, as well as – for the A3 Sportback – the large-area open sky glass rood and side airbags for rear passengers. With 15 exterior colours and numerous other combinations of interior colours and materials, every Audi A3 can be given an extremely individual touch – thus offering customers a level of diversity which is unparalleled in this segment. The Audi A3 also offers the very latest in lighting technology in the form of bi-xenon headlights and adaptive light. The Audi navigation -system plus permits virtually unlimited navigation throughout Western Europe. As well as navigation DVDs, the drive can be used to play audio and MP3 CDs. Its operating principle follows the same clear logic as the Audi MMI, familiar from the A8 and A6. The integrated FM double tuner ensures excellent radio reception, convenient station selection and allows dynamic navigation via the Traffic Message Channel TMC, even when listening to other stations. More light with the open sky system for the Audi A3 Sportback: measuring more than half a square metre in area, the panorama glass sunroof is twice as large as conventional sunroofs and lets light flood into the cabin as a result. The glass-look roof extends all the way from the windscreen to the rear window, emphasising the sporty appearance of the Audi A3 Sportback. Divided into sections, the glass area can be opened in various configurations. The glass roof gives the Audi A3 Sportback, which is already a sporty model, an unmistakeably dynamic look. The use of single-layer safety glass together with a cross strut in the roof between the first and second rows of seats combines driving pleasure with optimum safety. Model history The second generation of the Audi A3 was launched in May 2003. Around 300,000 of the three-door A3 and the five-door A3 Sportback have been built since then (as at: 31.12.2004). The new A3 has thus been able to continue the success story of the first model without interruption. The most popular model at present is the version with 103 kW (140 bhp) 2.0 TDI engine.
The Audi A4 Driving pleasure, superior technology, exciting styling and an equipment specification that even satisfies the demands made in the top car class: these are the credentials of Audi’s best-selling car line, the A4 series, comprising the saloon, Avant and high-performance S4. The concept Visible quality that can be actively experienced: the Audi A4 saloon and Avant models set standards in their segment. The characteristic Audi single-frame grille and the distinctly horizontal styling of the rear end are attractive eye-catchers. The technology lives up to the promise made by the new exterior styling: A4 customers can choose from no fewer than ten powerful engines, including four completely new units developing an output of up to 255 bhp. FSI and turbo technology represent the most advanced state of the art for petrol engines, as do the revolutionary piezo injectors in the three-litre TDI. The sporty yet comfortable dynamic suspension converts the power delivered by these units into sheer driving pleasure – on every bend, on every mile of the journey. Innovative and highly sophisticated technologies are an integral part of practically all vehicle areas and components: the optional xenon plus headlights and adaptive light with dynamic cornering technology are proof of this, as are the continuously variable multitronic transmission, still a unique feature, and quattro permanent four-wheel drive. Comprehensive occupant protection systems – including two-stage front airbags and active head restraints – together with the latest-generation electronic stabilisation system ESP provide high reserves of safety. The quality of materials and workmanship in the interior are of a standard that need not fear comparison with the luxury class. The architecture of the driver’s area, especially the cockpit – a perfect synthesis of ergonomics, function and design – is pioneering. The design Self-assured in appearance: the striking single-frame grille and the newly styled clear-glass headlights with their curving bottom edge and inward taper give the new Audi A4 a face that is modern, but timeless. The trapezoidal shape of the single-frame grille is continued in the prominent contours of the bonnet. At the back of the car, the two-piece light units arch a long way inwards, thus emphasising the body’s horizontal styling. The saloon and Avant both sit squarely on the road, the muscular-looking bottom section and the very flat window area combining to make the A4 look extremely sporty. The side panel sections are also a completely new design. The gently curving arc of the shoulder line – depicted here as a clearly drawn shadow line – divides up the panels, sculpting a three-dimensional structure. The new-generation steering wheels provide an entirely new visual touch inside the A4. Their characteristic element is the airbag cover with its single-frame design. Door sill trims with aluminium inserts and numerous aluminium inlays are a standard feature of all new A4 versions. Walnut brown, Fine beige birch wood grey or Fine grain birch wood grey inlays can be ordered as an alternative. Three cloth and two exclusive leather grades as well as an Alcantara/Leather version can be ordered for the interior surfaces and seats. The excellent ergonomic design for which Audi is renowned is naturally also to be found in the Audi A4. The cockpit and interior surround the driver with horizontal, generously sweeping lines that flow from the dashboard into the door area. The new Audi A4 also offers a high level of interior comfort. There is also more room than average for luggage: with a capacity of 460 litres, even the saloon’s smooth-floored luggage compartment is well-equipped for tackling challenging transport tasks. Depending on version, the Avant offers up to 1,354 litres of space (with the rear seat folded down). The high standard of comfort and quality, which more than satisfies the demands made of the luxury car class, is particularly outstanding. This impression is immediately conveyed by the high-grade materials and excellent finish of the interior.
Engines and transmissions In the Audi A4, powerful yet economical petrol and TDI engines provide the basis for excellent performance. All engines comply with the strict limits of the EU4 standard. Audi is now also offering two newly designed petrol engines with FSI petrol direct injection for the A4: the 188 kW (255 bhp) 3.2 FSI V6 and the turbocharged two-litre four-cylinder 2.0 TFSI, which delivers 147 kW (200 bhp). These high maximum figures are combined with a spontaneous response to every movement of the accelerator pedal and a peak-torque range at a high level. The range also includes three engines which have been tried and tested a thousand times over: the two-litre inline four-cylinder unit, which develops 96 kW (130 bhp), and the 120 kW (163 bhp) 1.8-litre turbo four-cylinder version. The 75 kW (102 bhp) 1.6 completes the choice of petrol engines. The TDI range includes the 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with pump-injector fuel injection and a power output of 103 kW (140 bhp), and the newly developed six-cylinder 3.0 TDI with common rail injection and piezo inline injectors. What is currently the most modern TDI engine around delivers 150 kW (204 bhp) in the A4. This immensely powerful 3.0-litre V6 makes a torque of 450 Nm available between 1,400 and 3,150 rpm. Audi also offers a diesel particulate filter for this engine. All engines, petrol and TDI versions alike, deliver their power to the road either via the front wheels or by means of quattro permanent four-wheel drive. 5-speed or 6-speed manual gearboxes are available for the various A4 models, as is the continuously variable automatic transmission – multitronic. This revolutionary Audi transmission technology is available for the front-wheel-drive versions of the new A4. The now 6-speed tiptronic with sport program is offered for quattro models. The chassis The set-up of the dynamic suspension, with four-link front and self-tracking trapezoidal-link rear suspension, has been completely modified and numerous new components added. Audi’s chassis engineers have made extensive changes in the area of elastokinematics and to the spring and shock absorber settings: several mountings and the dimensions of the front and rear shock absorbers have been adopted from the new A6, for example. The rear trapezoidal links and wheel carriers as well as the front track rods originate from the sporty S4. These modifications add up to a significantly higher level of agility and precise handling, combined with first-class ride comfort – qualities which benefit both drivers of the A4 saloon and the Avant in equal measure. This also applies to the brakes, the dimension and consequently performance of which have been adapted to suit the potential of the new engines. Equipment and trim The Audi A4 and A4 Avant offer a standard equipment specification which sets a benchmark in the midsize class. Every new A4, for example, is fitted with 16-inch wheels. Deluxe automatic air conditioning with separate temperature controls for driver and front passenger is also part of the Audi A4’s standard equipment. All five seats are equipped with three-point inertia-reel belts (the front belts have belt-force limiters and belt tensioners plus a seat belt reminder). Active head restraints are integrated into the front seats. These significantly reduce the risk of whiplash injuries in a rear-end collision. The safety equipment also includes front airbags that are activated in two stages, front side airbags and the large-area head airbag system known as sideguard. Electric front windows (and electric rear windows as well on 2.0 TFSI and V6 versions) are also part of the standard specification, as are electrically adjustable exterior mirrors and central locking with radio remote control. There are almost unlimited possibilities for combining items of optional equipment. For example, the new Audi A4 can be ordered for the first time with the dynamic adaptive light system which includes xenon plus headlights. This also comprises the daytime running lights function which only increases energy consumption slightly, yet boosts safety significantly. An optional light/rain sensor activates the dipped headlights and windscreen wipers automatically if necessary. In the field of infotainment, the DVD navigation system plus with MMI operating logic sets new standards in terms of user guidance and ergonomics: key geometry and menu architecture are based on the MMI standard familiar from the Audi A8 and A6. The system’s range of functions and quality are without equal. Anyone wishing to experience the acoustic qualities of the audio systems offered for the Audi A4 to the full can order the BOSE sound system with noise compensation and enjoy a sound quality specifically matched to the vehicle. Customers can choose from 15 exterior colours, including five new ones. In addition to the standard specification, the wheel range comprises nine summer and four winter wheels of up to 7.5J x 17 in size, with tyres up to 235/45 R 17. Additional versions up to 18 inches in size are available from quattro GmbH. The S line equipment packages and the Audi exclusive customisation range also offer countless other visual and functional features designed to make every new Audi A4 and A4 Avant even sportier.
The Audi S4 The top sports model in the A4 range, the S4 with supremely powerful 253 kW (344 bhp) V8 engine was launched with a new design and a more extensive equipment specification. Its quattro permanent four-wheel drive and consistently sport-tuned aluminium suspension ensure that this power can be converted into maximum forward propulsion and driving pleasure. The new S4 is available in both saloon and Avant versions. The S models of the new A4 generation are likewise instantly recognisable: the front end is dominated by the new face of the brand, the single-frame grille – in this case with S-specific grid pattern – and newly styled xenon plus headlights. The shoulder line sculpts the sides of the car body in a most eye-catching way. And, finally, the most prominent feature on the new tail end, apart from the newly styled light units, are four oval tailpipes on both saloon and Avant models – a clear indication of just what the Audi S4 is capable of. The concept The V8 engine, with a chain at the rear for driving the camshaft and a capacity of 4.2 litres, delivers 253 kW (344 bhp) and 410 Nm of torque. It consequently sets clear benchmarks in its segment: a benchmark for a supreme and even development of power resulting from the large swept volume, and a benchmark for unmistakeable dynamic handling. The power-to-weight ratio of this model is just 4.8 kilograms/horsepower. The eight-cylinder engine’s thrust thus enables the new Audi S4 with its new 6-speed manual gearbox to complete the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.6 seconds. It takes just 20.6 seconds to reach 200 km/h, whilst its top speed is a governed 250 km/h. The new S4 is the only car in its class to have quattro permanent four-wheel drive. It is therefore able to convert its engine output into propulsive power most efficiently at all times and add a new, superior dimension to the handling potential of its aluminium chassis. Steering with an extremely direct ratio means that the S4 can be guided absolutely precisely around all kinds of corners. In other words, driving pleasure in the purest sense, on the motorway as well as on challenging mountain passes. The Audi S4 also offers other qualities that have already become a well-known feature of S models sporting the four-ring badge. The S4 is impressive not only for its performance and dynamism – its equipment specification and top-quality materials also underpin this status. The S4 is also notable for its unique combination of unmistakable style and sporting exclusivity, of individuality and versatility. Available as both a saloon and an Avant, it offers its owner distinctive everyday quality, too. The design The superiority of the new Audi S4 is immediately reflected in its deliberately restrained appearance. The bodies of the S4 saloon and Avant, which are sporty in terms of both their proportions and their basic shape, only differ subtly from the other members of this model family. A typical situation that many drivers of the new Audi S4 will find themselves in when manoeuvring to overtake: glancing in their rear-view mirror, the driver in front will see the more powerful bumper fully painted in the body colour with large air inlets, xenon plus headlights and aluminium-look door mirrors, and immediately be aware that a very special Audi is approaching. This realisation is confirmed with a glance at the tail end as the S4 passes: here the onlooker will notice the four oval tailpipes and – on the saloon version – a discreet rear spoiler as characteristic features of the Audi S4. A roof spoiler is typical for the Avant. S4 models can be identified from the side by sills in the same colour as the body, contrasting lower door trims and the characteristic 18-inch “S” wheels of Avus design. The 345 millimetre disc brakes at the front are a visual indication of the ventilated brake system’s performance. The new S4, like the other S models, can be ordered in the exclusively available paint finishes Imola Yellow and Sprint Blue. As well as the colours Brilliant Red and Brilliant Black, the S4 can also be ordered in the metallic colours Silver or Dolphin Grey and in the pearl effect finishes Phantom Black, Deep Green or Moro Blue. The Audi S4 is notable not only for its sporting exterior, but even more so for its inner values. This applies to both its technology and the interior. The instrument cluster, for example, has the S-specific grey dials and special needles. The new three-spoke leather sports steering wheel with “S” badge also accentuates the vehicle’s particularly sporty character. If the customer orders a 6-speed tiptronic transmission, gears can also be changed using the shift paddles on the steering wheel. Recaro sports seats provide firm lateral support and excellent comfort on long journeys. Not only the driver and front passenger benefit from these qualities, but also passengers on the two rear seats. Engines and transmissions The heart of the new Audi S4 is again quite clearly its engine – a tremendously powerful V8 with a displacement of 4.2 litres and a five-valve cylinder head. This engine is distinguished not only by its dominant power output (253 kW/344 bhp), but also by its unbeatably compact design. Its maximum torque of 410 Nm is available at 3,500 rpm. Even at just 1,100 rpm the large V8 produces almost 300 Nm, and between 3,000 and just under 4,500 rpm the peak-torque range is always above 400 Nm. Clearly more impressive than such figures is the combination in practice of the engine’s spontaneous response to every movement of the accelerator pedal, its impressive free revving and hefty torque that is characteristic of a V8. And then there is the experience of an equally characteristic V8 sound – reserved and practically free of vibration in the low speed band and with a sonorous tremolo under load. It certainly makes no secret of the engine’s potential. The S4 is available with a choice of 6-speed manual gearbox or 6-speed tiptronic with dynamic shift program DSP and additional sport program. This automatic transmission is designed specifically to meet demanding handling requirements: weight reduction, rapid shifts and an optimised shifting strategy make sure that the convenience of the automatic transmission is combined with the sports performance characteristic of the S4. The chassis The dynamic suspension comprising lightweight aluminium components is based on the much-praised axle design of the A4 series and provides the ideal basis for maximum agility as well as excellent suitability for everyday use. It is not least thanks to these characteristics that the S4 has already put up an impressive performance in numerous comparison tests conducted by the trade press, clearly distancing itself from its competitors. Four-link front suspension and trapezoidal-link rear suspension enable maximum steering precision and clearly defined handling with excellent cornering stability. Ride comfort also benefits from this ingenious axle design because a low unsprung mass makes for a particularly sensitive response from the suspension. The new S4 generation also comes as standard with one of the most elaborate and efficient rear suspension systems around: self-tracking trapezoidal-link rear suspension, specially designed for quattro drive. The new S4 has a particularly direct steering ratio: as far as the driver is concerned, this is a contribution to the sports-oriented handling of the agile eight-cylinder version that can be experienced in all situations. The S4 can be guided extremely precisely around all kinds of corners. A standard feature on both the saloon and the Avant is the speed-dependent servotronic system, which enables precise steering at high speeds as well as effortless manoeuvring and parking. The Audi S4 is fitted as standard with 8x18-inch alloy wheels produced exclusively for this vehicle. These are shod with tyres of size 235/40 R18, uniting good road grip with direct steering properties and defined directional stability. The braking system is also matched to the powerful potential of the Audi S4. The ventilated discs measure 345 millimetres in diameter at the front, 300 mm at the rear. The system is operated via a dual-rate brake servo. This assists the driver during extremely hard braking by automatically increasing the servo rate. Equipment and trim Sportiness coupled with luxury: this claim is also satisfied by the standard equipment specification that the S4 and S4 Avant offer. This includes safety features such as full-size front airbags with two-stage activation, side airbags integrated into the front seat backs and the head airbag system known as sideguard which covers the entire side window area and the A-posts. The front seats have active head restraints, and a seat belt reminder function is also new. Active safety benefits from the electronic stabilisation program ESP and the high-performance brake system with dual-rate servo and brake assist. Standard features also include quattro permanent four-wheel drive which converts engine power with unfailing efficiency into forward movement and also ensures extremely safe handling in all road and weather conditions. The S4 sports suspension lowers the vehicle’s ride height by 20 millimetres and – apart from its sporty appearance – offers a clear advantage in terms of dynamic handling. The exterior of the S4 models differs from the other models in the A4 series through Avus-design cast aluminium wheels of size 8x18-inch. Other identifying features include electrically adjustable and heated aluminium-design exterior mirrors, a newly styled, discreet rear spoiler on the saloon (roof spoiler on the Avant), an original radiator grille with grid pattern and exclusive front and rear bumpers. A further highlight in the standard equipment package are the particularly bright xenon plus headlights for the dipped and main beam. These can be combined as an option with dynamic adaptive light technology. The S4 Avant is fitted as standard with roof rails – either in anodised or black aluminium. The high-gloss package, another standard feature, contains aluminium-look roof drip mouldings and window capping strips. Carbon Atlas or, as a no-cost option, Piano finish black, Aluminium silver or Fine grain birch wood grey inlays offer all drivers the chance to customise their car’s interior. S4 logos on the nose and tail, on the door sill trims, in the instrument cluster, on the dashboard and on the newly designed 3-spoke sports steering wheel clearly indicate this Audi’s special status, even when stationary. In addition to the standard specification, numerous optional extras provide scope for a variety of versions so that each S4 can be designed individually and in keeping with the customer’s personal taste. Here are just a few examples: Audio systems, with 6 CD changer in the glove box and BOSE sound system as an option, provide a musical contrast to the sporty sound of the engine and, depending on features, traffic information using RDS or TMC technology. The new Audi radio-navigation system plus with DVD drive not only enables almost limitless navigation throughout Western Europe (20 countries are digitised), it can also be used to play audio and MP3 CDs. Its operating principle follows the same clear logic as the Audi MMI, familiar from the A8 and A6. The 6.5-inch colour display shows the map and the visual route description, while the driver information system translates the corresponding directions into pictograms and adds information on distances and arrival time. The solar sunroof, which supplies solar power to the car’s ventilation system when the ignition is turned off, ensures a particularly high standard of comfort in high outside temperatures.
The Audi A6 and the Audi A6 Avant Audi has redefined the standard in the executive class. With the latest-generation A6, Audi is offering a vehicle aim-ed at capturing top spot in its segment with the aid of numerous innovations, dy-nam-ic performance and luxurious equipment. Powerful TDI and petrol engines with up to eight cylinders and 246 kW (335 bhp) maximum output are the source of the A6’s supremacy. Front-wheel or quattro permanent four-wheel drive ensure that the engine’s power is always translated reliably and with commanding ease into traction. Potential which, thanks to the advanced suspension design and very rigid bodyshell, opens up new horizons in driving dynamics. The concept Torsional rigidity boosted by more than one third: this increase clearly demonstrates the qualities of the Audi A6 saloon, especially considering that the previous model was already widely acclaimed for its extremely robust body. The torsional rigidity of the A6 Avant has been improved by more than 25 percent. Qualities of this kind offer significant advantages in terms of both vibration comfort and driving dynamics. Vibration amplitudes reduced to a minimum are a clear indication of the high standard of strength achieved by Audi’s engineers. These are in turn one of the key physical factors behind the interior’s excellent acoustics. The rigidity of the steel bodyshell is itself the result of consistently enhanced joining technologies plus optimised panel profiles. The improve-d vibrational behaviour that results from numerous optimised details moreover lays the foundations for the harmonious but nevertheless sporty tuning of the suspension. In conjunction with the direct, extremely stable link connecting the steering column to the module cross-member, this body configuration is the basic prerequisite for the precise handling of the Audi A6. The dynamic suspension of the Audi A6 is based on technology proven in sports conditions: the refined four-link front suspension so typical of Audi and the familiar self-tracking trapezoidal-link rear suspension carried over from the Audi A8 are a combination featured on both the front-wheel-drive and quattro models. The result is a standard of dynamic driving behaviour beyond comparison, plus ease of control far superior to the competition. Clearly, features of this kind again place the A6 on the same level as the A8 which was so lavishly praised by the motor-ing press. Like the latter, the A6 is the sportiest car in its class. This is also due in no small measure to the speed-dependent servotronic power steering featured as stand-ard, supplementing the exact handling of the A6 with even more sensitive steer-ing precision. The design It is immediately apparent from the Audi A6’s design that this car sets new standards. Its styling combines the clear architecture that is so typical of Audi with other core elements of the brand’s progressive design. The classic proportions of Audi’s sports saloon with its low-slung row of windows and the coupé-like roofline are elevated to a new level of excellence on the Avant: the contours of the upward-curved shoulder lines and the powerful, sweeping motion of the dynamic line above the side sills give the entire body of the car a forward-moving, dynamic appearance. The distinctly curved dome on the middle of the engine hood in turn symbolises the power and performance offered by the new Audi A6. Seen from the front, the trapezoidal design of the single-frame grille re-veals clearly that the A6 represents the latest generation of Audi models. The most advanced headlight technology is equally visible behind the clear-glass lenses: as an option, the new A6 features dynamic adaptive light technology incorporating high-intensity xenon plus units. Driver-integrating architecture in the interior The high, wide centre console, for example, with controls and switches within perfect reach, emphasises the sporty interior architecture that integrates the driver as the central player. Sportiness, clarity and ergonomic perfection are the characteristic features of the new cockpit design. A joint cover connects the instrument cluster and the upper part of the centre console, which is angled slightly towards the driver, to form one common unit. The instrument cluster: the round coolant temperature and fuel gauges are located in the corner of the newly designed, teardrop-shaped surrounds, next to the two large rev counter and speedometer dials. The A6 also signalled the appearance of the new generation of Audi steering wheels. As a characteristic feature of the three- and four-spoke steering wheels, the single-frame trapezoid with the four Audi rings is cited on the central airbag cap. Its oval exterior geometry is likewise a variation on the single-frame shape. The load area of the Audi A6 Avant also exudes sophistication and innovation. An ingenious securing concept with a large number of neat features permits an unprecedented level of versatility and variability. Extra safety The safety equipment featured as standard in the new-generation A6 is impressive. Active safety benefits from the latest-generation ESP which, together with a brake assist system and electronic brake-force distribution, offers extended features such as considerably enhanced understeering control, emergency braking function and trailer stabilisation. The emergency braking function alerts vehicles behind to potential hazards by activating the hazard warning lights when the brakes are applied hard. Understeering control has been further optimised: when the vehicle understeers, the system no longer brakes just the two wheels on the inside of the bend; the brakes are applied to individual or even to all four wheels simultaneously, depending on the situation. This reduces the radius of the curve and the vehicle is kept reliably on track. The trailer stabilisation system uses the sensors of the electronic stabilisation program to detect any swinging of the trailer and to reduce the risk of the vehicle skidding. adaptive cruise control As on the Audi A8 before it, the A6 comes with an intelligent “travel companion” as an option: second-generation radar-assisted adaptive cruise control. Supplementing the optional cruise control function, this system significantly enhances driving convenience by automatically controlling the speed of the car relative to the preselected distance from the vehicle ahead. The driver can select the basic configuration of adaptive cruise control, including the distance to the vehicle ahead and the dynamics of the distance control, using the MMI. A new feature in the latest generation of adaptive cruise control is the fact that the angle recorded by the sensor has doubled, clearly improving the field of detection especially on winding country roads. In the event of a collision, the car’s occupants are effectively protected by the robust structure of the body with predefined deformation and a highly stable passenger cell. In conjunction with the seat belts, front and side airbags as well as the sideguard head airbag system provide superior safety and protection for the driver and passengers. The two full-size front airbags are activated in two stages, depending on the severity of the accident. Active front head restraints fitted as standard help to protect the occupants in a collision from behind. This elaborate safety concept has been rewarded: the Audi A6 is the safest business saloon and received the top rating of five stars in the Euro NCAP crash test. Equipment of the highest calibre Even with the standard specification, the Audi A6 comes with a level of equipment by no means usual even in the luxury class. This high standard is immediately confirmed by the premium quality of materials and finish. A feature that none of the competitors has to offer is the Multi Media Interface "MMI basic" comprising not only the 6.5-inch monochrome display, but also an integrated radio with CD player and four speakers. Another standard feature on all A6 models in the range is deluxe automatic air conditioning with enhanced output and optimised acoustics, which is not to be taken for granted even in this segment. The electromechanical parking brake as well as a light and rain sensor are further standard features. Engines and transmissions The six- and eight-cylinder engines in the new family of Audi V engines for the Audi A6 are among the most impressive in this class for output and torque. All engines comply with the limits of the EU4 emission standard. Their highlights in design and construction are the 90° cylinder angle and a distance of 90 millimetres between the cylinders, compact dimensions, maintenance-free camshaft drive via a chain and low-friction roller-arm valve drive. A four-cylinder engine with FSI petrol direct injection and turbocharger and a four-cylinder TDI are the entry-level versions. The petrol engines • The powerful 4.2 V8 is notable for its assertive output of 246 kW (335 bhp) at 6,600 rpm and a peak torque of 420 Nm at 3,500 rpm. The resulting road performance is also impressive, even in this demanding sector. The A6 4.2 quattro accelerates to 100 km/h in a mere 6.0 seconds, continuing smoothly and full of power all the way to the car’s top speed, which is limited electronically to 250 km/h. Its overall fuel consumption is just 11.6 litres of Super Plus per 100 km/h. Even with permanent four-wheel drive and tiptronic transmission as standard, the A6 4.2 quattro remains well below the strict limit values of the EU4 emission standard. • The six-cylinder 3.2 FSI made its production debut in the Audi A6. This V6 engine delivers its maximum output of 188 kW (255 bhp) at 6,500 rpm; its peak torque of 330 Nm is available at just 3,250 rpm. The A6 3.2 FSI with 6-speed manual gearbox and front-wheel drive accelerates to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds. Its top speed is electronically governed at 250 km/h (this also to the Audi A6 3.2 with quattro permanent four-wheel drive and 6-speed tiptronic). More than 90 percent of the engine’s maximum torque is available throughout a wide speed range from 2,400 to 5,500 rpm – a truly unique feature on a naturally aspirated V6 engine. As far as the driver is concerned this means a dynamic and forceful response to every movement of the accelerator pedal plus a broad usable speed range up to 7,200 rpm, hefty torque and excellent fuel economy: an average consumption of 9.7 litres of Super grade fuel per 100 km is the best evidence of this engine’s efficiency and the special abilities of FSI technology. Fine-tuning of the exhaust system offers the driver yet another bonus: the distinctly sporty but never intrusive sound of a genuine six-cylinder unit, making the qualities of the engine a truly sensory experience. The Audi A6 3.2 FSI with front-wheel drive is available with a manual 6-speed gearbox. The quattro permanent four-wheel-drive model, in turn, comes with a choice of either a manual 6-speed gearbox or a 6-speed tiptronic transmission, whatever the customer prefers. • A second V6 engine completes the range of six-cylinder units: the 2.4 V6 with indirect injection is derived from the base engine of the 3.2-litre FSI version. In all, the two engines differ through just 33 components – apart from the combustion process as such, these include the intake tract and the two-stage variable intake manifold. Considering this close resemblance, it is no surprise that the smaller of the two six-cylinder units has all the basic virtues of the 3.2 FSI: sports character combined with exemplary smoothness and refinement, plus a high degree of all-round efficiency. The cylinder stroke of 77.4 mm and the bore of 81 mm combine to provide an overall engine displacement of 2,393 cc. From this capacity the new V6 engine delivers a maximum output of 130 kW (177 bhp) at 6,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 230 Nm between 3,000 and 5,000 rpm. This is an excellent basis for an extremely sporty performance: this version of the A6 accelerates to 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds and on to a top speed of 231 km/h. In the combined cycle it consumes 9.7 litres of Super fuel per 100 kilometres. And in common with all other A6 engines, its emissions are below the limits of the EU4 standard. The front-wheel-drive Audi A6 2.4 is available in conjunction with a 6-speed manual gearbox or with the multitronic continuously variable transmission; the 2.4 quattro model has a 6-speed manual gearbox. • Audi also offers a four-cylinder petrol unit for the A6 in the guise of the 2.0 TFSI. This power plant with petrol direct injection and turbocharger is also the new entry-level petrol engine. The 2.0 TFSI delivers 170 bhp in the Audi A6. This free-revving, high-torque and, at the same time, economical engine combines petrol direct injection with a turbocharger. Audi was the first manufacturer to introduce this technology in series production. Boasting 280 Nm of torque, available across a wide speed range from 1,800 to 4,200 rpm, the FSI engine offers excellent pulling power at any time. This version of the A6 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 227 km/h. It consumes just 7.9 litres of fuel per 100 km. TDI engines • The A6 3.0 TDI quattro is a veritable power pack. Compared with the competition, this engine offers truly impressive power and torque potential: 225 bhp and 450 Nm. Maximum torque is available at just above idle speed, starting at a mere 1,400 rpm and giving the driver force-ful acceleration at all speeds. This means performance on the road that even many a sports car will find hard to match: the speedometer needle touches 100 km/h after just 7.1 seconds, and the top speed of the A6 3.0 TDI quattro is 245 km/h. Further fortes are the engine’s highly efficient noise management and compliance with the strict EU4 emissions standard, even without the optionally available diesel particulate filter. The 3.0 TDI engine is not only much quieter and smoother than its predecessor, it now unquestionably serves as the benchmark in its class. One feature of the new engine that is undoubtedly as welcome as its efficiency at reducing emissions is its impressive fuel economy. Its overall consumption over 100 kilometres is just 7.9 litres of diesel. This results in an impressive cruising range, the A6 3.0 TDI quattro being able to cover around 1,000 kilometres on one tank of fuel. The A6 3.0 TDI quattro is available in conjunction with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or the tiptronic automatic transmission. • The V6 2.7 TDI is another diesel in the A6 range. This direct injection engine delivers 132 kW (180 bhp) and develops a maximum torque of 380 Nm which is available between 1,400 and 3,300 rpm. The Audi A6 2.7 TDI with front-wheel drive completes the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds and goes on to reach a top speed of 230 km/h. As in the larger 3.0 TDI, mixture preparation is the task of a latest-generation common rail system. As well as a 6-speed manual gearbox for the front-wheel-drive version, this engine is available with quattro permanent four-wheel drive and tiptronic. • Driving pleasure and economy, refinement and environmental care: the 2.0 TDI four-cylinder with pump-injector fuel injection and four valves per cylinder made its debut in the executive class as a very talented all-rounder for the A6 saloon and A6 Avant. Again, the particular strengths of this engine are its high output and powerful torque, combined with equally impressive economy. The new Audi A6 2.0 TDI is able to easily cover a range of more than 1,100 kilometres on one single tank of diesel. A maximum output of 103 kW (140 bhp) and peak torque of 320 Nm, available between 1,750 and 2,500 rpm, make this the most powerful and dynamic four-cylinder diesel that Audi has ever installed in its cars. Performance on the road is correspondingly impressive: the 2.0 TDI with 6-speed manual gearbox accelerates to 100 km/h in just 10.3 seconds and continues on up rapidly to its top speed of 210 km/h. The balance shaft module with two shafts rotating in opposite directions, for example, helps to reduce engine vibration to an absolute minimum particularly at high engine speeds, with second-order vibrations being reduced by more than 80 percent. Two other key strengths of the 2.0 TDI are low fuel consumption (6.0 litres) and compliance with the EU4 emissions standard. Model history The Audi brand started its steady ascent into the full-size category with the launch of the first Audi 100 in 1968. Each generation of the so-called C model took it one step further towards premium-model status. Each generation set new trends and symbolised the “Vorsprung durch Technik” that typifies Audi. The first TDI engine was installed in the Audi 100 in 1989. With its Avant models, Audi has proved that functionality and good design can exist side by side on an estate car. The fully galvanised body sets standards in the area of corrosion protection. To be visionary and emotional – this was the objective for the fifth generation, which sought to reinforce Audi’s progressive prestige. Appearing on the market in 1997, the model known internally as the C5 certainly lived up to this objective, with all its sporting and dynamic qualities. In addition to its revolutionary technologies, the new car excelled in particular through its wide range of modern engines, transmissions and drive train options. Both the first six-cylinder TDI power unit and multitronic, Audi’s innovative, continuously variable automatic transmission, made their world debut in the C5. Then, from 1999, the S6 and S6 Avant created a stir with their ultra-sporty top versions with a 340 bhp V8 power unit. quattro GmbH added the icing on the cake from the start of 2002 with the 450 bhp Audi RS 6. Sales of the Audi A6 C5 and its derivatives, the S6 and RS 6, now amount to more than one million units. This is precisely the ambitious objective that Audi is setting itself with the successor model, which is likewise being groomed for leadership in the executive segment – with the goal once again of writing motoring history. Since the start of production, around 165,000 of the new A6 had already been built up to mid-2005.
Audi A8: sports appeal in the luxury segment With its compelling handling, pioneering technology and highly exclusive and sophisticated design and equipment, the Audi A8 defines the notion of sports appeal in the luxury segment like no other before it. The saloon unites technical properties that set it clearly apart from the competition in its class. As the brand flagship, the A8 embodies the progressiveness of the Audi brand through sportiness and clear design, innovative technology and top quality. The long-wheelbase version of the Audi A8 is the ultimate luxurious long-distance saloon car. With its wheelbase extended by 130 millimetres to 3,074 millimetres, the Audi A8 L offers not only the dynamic potential of the A8, but also the opportunity to travel in first-class style in the spacious rear compartment. The concept Aluminium body: progress through lightness The innovative aluminium body, based on a refined version of the Audi Space Frame ASF, provides the high-strength basis for low weight, a dynamic performance and excellent handling. The number of components on the fully enclosed ASF has been reduced considerably compared with the first A8 generation through the use of large functional castings and extruded sections. Static torsional rigidity has been increased by 60 percent and ensures a substantial improvement in vibrational comfort, safety and dynamic handling potential. Suspension: even more dynamism if the driver so chooses The Audi A8 has an aluminium chassis with four-link front suspension and self-tracking trapezoidal-link rear suspension. The brake system and steering with variable ratio and servotronic also deserve a special mention. The standard-fit adaptive air suspension – an electronically controlled air suspension system with continuous damper control – solves the classic conflict of aims between very good handling properties and high ride comfort commensurate with the luxury class. The data from four sensors on the axles and three acceleration sensors on the body is evaluated in the adaptive air suspension’s central control unit. This computer prompts the adjustment of the individual shock absorbers in a matter of milliseconds, based on the driving situation identified, thereby assuring optimum handling and ride comfort at all times. The driver can choose between four predefined settings, for a suspension characteristic ranging from overtly sporty to ultra-comfortable. The ride height can also be varied in this way. In recognition of the desire of many A8 drivers for sporting characteristics throughout the vehicle, Audi offers the option of adaptive air suspension – sport. This optional sports suspension system permits a level of driving dynamics that adds a new dimension in the segment of luxury-class saloons. quattro permanent four-wheel drive remains unequalled in the luxury segment. It translates engine performance into superbly effective propulsion and lateral support. The A8 has rack-and-pinion steering with a variable ratio and speed-dependent power assistance, servotronic, as a standard feature. The result is improved steering precision and clear feedback at high speeds without any loss in comfort at low speeds. In conjunction with the V8 engines, the Audi A8 has a high-performance brake system with generously dimensioned aluminium floating-calliper brakes and a disc diameter of 360 millimetres at the front and 310 millimetres at the rear. With 17-inch wheels, this brake system achieves a braking performance that was previously the preserve of 18-inch systems. The A8 with 12-cylinder engine is fitted with an 18-inch high-performance brake system with 385 mm front discs and 335 mm rear discs. The brake system is assisted by the electronic stabilisation program ESP. Audi also offers ceramic brakes for the A8 W12. As well as performing all the tasks of a conventional handbrake, the electromechanical parking brake on the Audi A8, which is operated at a pull/push control on the centre console, offers functional benefits. A starting assist function makes it easier to pull away smoothly on hills without the driver even having to release the brake. The parking brake additionally has an emergency brake function which is significantly more efficient than a conventional handbrake. In the luxuriously styled interior, the driver will find ingenious ergonomics and an intrinsically logical and therefore self-explanatory operating concept. Audi’s luxury saloon stands out for its exclusive materials and outstanding fit and finish. Unusual customer requests, such as different coloured stitching on the leather seats, pose absolutely no problem. MMI operating concept: maintaining diversity, reducing complexity With its integrated MMI user interface, Audi offers an infotainment platform and user concept for the A8 that keeps operation simple through stringent logic. MMI in the first instance comprises the control panel (MMI terminal) on the centre console with a control button that can be turned and pressed and four control keys grouped around it. On either side of the terminal – apart from the Return key for exiting the menu level – there are a total of eight function keys with which the user can call up the most important main menus directly. The second central component of the MMI, a 7-inch colour monitor, is positioned above the centre console in the dashboard at the ideal angle of view for the driver. The basic geometry of the monitor display corresponds in detail to the layout of the control keys and button on the MMI terminal. There is thus an intuitive link between visual perception and hand movements. The more frequently a function is used in the car, the higher up the menu structure it is placed, thus making it quicker and easier to access. Particularly important information, regarding navigation for example, and, if required, information on the radio station selected can also be shown in the optionally available 5” display in the instrument cluster. By enabling radio and TV signals to be received with the aid of DAB, Audi is already taking account of future developments in the field of audio broadcasting technology, while the occupants benefit from a very special sound experience. This can be enhanced further by the new Bang & Olufsen sound system which produces an audio experience of a dimension that sets standards in the luxury saloon segment. Electronic assistants The field of electronics has long since advanced into automotive technology. This applies in particular to the luxury segment where driver expectations regarding communication and convenience systems naturally play a very important role. The A8 therefore offers numerous innovative technologies in this area, some of which are available for the very first time in an Audi. These include, to name just a few examples, the advanced key access and authorisation system, one-touch memory personalisation and the radar-assisted distance control system known as adaptive cruise control. The optional parking system helps the driver by providing acoustic and optical signals when parking. Audi also sets standards in the field of lighting technology. Its adaptive light combines xenon headlights with dynamic cornering lights and daytime running lights to produce maximum illumination and therefore additional safety. Audi A8 W12 The top-of-the-range model is the 12-cylinder A8. The W12 logo on the tail, front mudguards and door sill trims together with the trapezoidal tailpipes and powerful single-frame grille with chrome trims are a visual indication of just what this car is capable of. The clear-glass headlight covers visibly display the technology that they protect: the 12-cylinder A8 is equipped as standard with the new lighting technology of adaptive light with LED daytime running lights, whose distinctive five-star lighting elements also provide a further design feature on the vehicle’s front end. A revolutionary technology: compared with conventional light bulbs, the LED units consume only a fraction of the energy, allowing the daytime running lights to be used with virtually no increase in fuel consumption. Engines and transmissions There are powerful twelve-, eight- and six-cylinder engines to choose from for the Audi A8: Petrol engines • The 12-cylinder version in the A8 raises the benchmark in the luxury car category to a new level. A capacity of six litres, twelve cylinders, 331 kW (450 bhp) and 580 Nm of torque add up to a supremely superior performance. At the same time, more than 95 percent of the engine’s peak torque is available between 2,300 and 5,300 rpm: the ideal basis for supreme pulling power in every speed range. The long-wheelbase version of the A8 W12 quattro sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds and accelerates from 0 to 200 km/h in a mere 17.4 seconds – performance figures that unequivocally single out the A8 L W12 as the sportiest luxury saloon in the world. The standard version of the A8 W12, a top athlete clad in the custom-made attire of a luxury saloon car, is now moving into the fast lane. The six speeds of the tiptronic automatic transmission are lower geared than on the A8 L W12, enabling the large-capacity engine to put its potential to the road in extremely convincing fashion: 0 to 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds, a speed of 200 km/h is reached after 16.9 seconds and the speedometer indicates the electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h in under 29 seconds. The consumption values are extremely favourable for a car of this class: the sportier normal-wheelbase version consumes 14.7 litres of Super Plus per 100 kilometres (13.8 litres for the Audi A8 L W12). The more powerful of the two eight-cylinder models which has a capacity of 4.2 litres – available in both normal and long-wheelbase versions – delivers 246 kW (335 bhp) and develops a torque of 430 Nm. The A8 4.2 quattro sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in only 6.3 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h (electronically governed). The average fuel consumption of the A8 4.2 quattro with 6-speed tiptronic automatic transmission is 11.9 litres (combined cycle). This power pack moreover complies with the strict limits of the EU4 standard. The A8 4.2 quattro is also available as a long-wheelbase version. • A displacement of 3.7 litres, an output of 206 kW (280 bhp) and torque of 360 Nm are the core values of the second eight-cylinder engine available for the A8. 7.3 seconds elapse for the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h; top speed: 250 km/h (electronically governed). The V8 engine in the A8 3.7 quattro achieves an overall fuel consumption of 11.7 litres per 100 kilometres in combination with permanent four-wheel drive and 6-speed tiptronic automatic transmission. This V8 engine likewise undercuts the rigorous limit values of the EU4 emission standard. The dual-branch exhaust system of both V8 engines is deliberately designed to produce a discreet yet decidedly sporty sound that makes the vehicle characteristics a pleasure to listen to as well. • Audi has now also introduced FSI petrol direct injection for the A8 in the form of the highly modern 3.2 V6. This engine’s demand-controlled fuel supply, four valves per cylinder, variable intake manifold and continuous camshaft adjustment on both the inlet and exhaust side deserve a special mention. The V6 delivers its maximum power at 6,500 rpm; its peak torque of 330 Nm is available at just 3,250 rpm. The A8 3.2 FSI with continuously variable multitronic transmission and front-wheel drive accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds, while its top speed is limited to 250 km/h (this also applies to the version with quattro permanent four-wheel drive and 6-speed tiptronic). The combination of the efficient engine and the low weight of the ASF aluminium body means an average fuel consumption of just 9.8 litres per 100 kilometres. More than 90 percent of the engine’s maximum torque is available across a wide speed range from 2,400 to 5,500 rpm – a unique characteristic for a naturally aspirated V6. As far as the driver is concerned this means a dynamic and forceful response to every movement of the accelerator pedal plus a wide usable speed range up to 7,200 rpm; these qualities are the best evidence of this engine’s efficiency and the special abilities of FSI technology. TDI engines • Just like the 3.0 TDI before it, the 4.2-litre V8 TDI is a member of Audi’s new family of V-engines, and has chain-drive for the camshaft and ancillaries. The cylinder spacing in the new engine block is now 90 millimetres. This gives the engine a compact overall length of just 520 millimetres. One current V8 competitor with the same engine capacity measures as much as 140 millimetres more. The engine block weighing a total of 62 kg is made of vermicular graphite cast iron. – an important factor in achieving the low engine weight of only 255 kilograms. This is another 15 kilograms less than its predecessor, the 4.0 TDI. The 4.2 TDI is thus one of the lightest V8 diesels ever. This benefits the power-to-weight ratio and the vehicle’s weight distribution in equal measure – two characteristics that are of central importance for the driving dynamics of the new A8 4.2 TDI quattro. With an engine capacity of 4,134 cc, the combustion chambers of the new engine are almost exactly 0.2 litres bigger than in the case of the 4.0 TDI. Compared with its predecessor, the bore has been enlarged by 2 millimetres to 83 millimetres, and the stroke of 95.5 millimetres is identical with that of the 4.0 TDI. The compression ratio is 16.5:1. The surfaces of the cylinder barrels are treated using UV laser exposure. This special honing process ensures significantly reduced oil consumption in the TDI engine and, as a result, a significant reduction in particulate formation during combustion. The A8 4.2 TDI is equipped with a diesel particulate filter as standard. The six-cylinder engine in the A8 3.0 TDI quattro delivers 171 kW (233 bhp) at 4,000 rpm and produces 450 Nm of torque between 1,400 and 3,250 rpm. In performance terms, it lies well ahead of its competitors’ six-cylinder diesels in the luxury car category. This lightweight luxury saloon with its aluminium body takes only 7.8 seconds to sprint from a standstill to 100 km/h – a world-beating figure for a V6 diesel saloon in the luxury segment. And the A8 3.0 TDI quattro is the only diesel car in the luxury class to satisfy the strict EU4 emission standard even with 6-speed tiptronic and permanent four-wheel drive, yet without the optional diesel particulate filter. It is the first Audi V6 TDI to have a latest-generation common rail system. Piezo inline injectors permit up to five separate amounts of fuel to be injected on each working stroke, at an injection pressure of 1,600 bar. These devices help to keep emissions low, enhance fuel efficiency and produce outstanding acoustics. The overall consumption over 100 kilometres measures 8.5 litres of diesel. Model history The A8 version built from 1994 to 2002 firmly established the Audi name in the luxury segment. The current A8 is equal in every respect: since it was launched in autumn 2002, its impressive handling and performance, pioneering technology and highly exclusive and sophisticated design and equipment have redefined the notion of sports appeal in the luxury segment. The numerous awards it has received from the media and readers are clear evidence of this success. 41,500 of the luxury saloon in the Audi model range had been built by the end of 2004, making the A8 the market leader in Europe in 2004 among V8 and V12 models.
Audi TT Coupé and TT Roadster Purist design, exclusive technology, extraordinary performance potential: Audi harks back to the origins of the thoroughbred sports car with this concept and interprets them in a timeless way in the TT. The Audi TT Coupé has made its mark worldwide and has received a large number of design awards. To travel in an open-top Audi TT Roadster is to experience driving in its most original form. Its no-compromise design, its powerful presence and its inner values guarantee the TT Roadster the enthusiasm of all those whose passion for driving a sports car is allied to the feeling that there should be no fixed roof over one's head when doing so. The concept TT Coupé: model athlete Powerful, high-torque engines, permanent four-wheel or front-wheel drive, sports suspension with large cast aluminium wheels and wide tyres: these are the technical features of the compact sports coupé with its exciting styling and powerful proportions, characterised by its low side line and extremely short overhangs. In addition the TT Coupé has an excellent safety equipment package, including ESP, two front airbags and pyrotechnic belt tensioners for the front seats. Head/thorax airbags in the front seat backs protect the upper body and head in a side impact. The standard automatic air conditioning makes sure that occupants feel comfortable in the Audi TT, no matter what the outside temperature may be. TT Roadster: that open-air feeling in next to no time The soft top with its large heated glass rear window can be opened and folded down in a single action. An electro-hydraulic hood (standard on the TT Roadster 3.2 quattro) and an electrically retractable wind deflector made of safety glass are also available. The wind deflector’s rounded surface follows the outline of the two rollover bars and prevents unwelcome turbulence. Two rollover bars, which form an integral part of the body structure, assure the Roadster’s safety and rigidity. Precisely calculated reinforcements in the sill areas and sturdy transitions at the joints between the A- and B-posts and the floor assembly give the TT Roadster its excellent torsional rigidity. Active safety plays a central role in the TT Roadster. The standard equipment includes the electronic stabilisation program ESP including electronic differential lock EDL, electronic brake-force distribution EBD and traction control ASR. Engines and transmissions There is a choice of the following three engine versions for the Audi TT: • A veritable power pack tops the Audi TT model range: the high-torque 3.2-litre engine with an output of 184 kW (250 bhp) – optionally with the innovative racing-inspired Direct Shift Gearbox DSG, or with a sports-ratio 6-speed manual gearbox. Its top speed is governed smoothly at 250 km/h. This model has an overall fuel consumption of 9.8 litres per 100 km. This engine satisfies the EU4 emission standard. This coupé with quattro permanent four-wheel drive sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds. Power is distributed between the front and rear wheels via an electronically controlled Haldex coupling. • On the more powerful version of the 1.8T engine, a maximum power output of 140 kW (190 bhp) and a peak torque of 240 Nm between 1,980 and 5,400 rpm ensure a dynamic performance. The TT Coupé with front-wheel drive needs just 7.4 seconds for the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h and reaches a top speed of 234 km/h. The same engine is also available in a version of the car with quattro permanent four-wheel drive. The front-wheel-drive versions of the Audi TT Coupé and TT Roadster 1.8T sports cars with 140 kW (190 bhp) engine can be ordered with a 6-speed tiptronic automatic transmission. Thanks to its six speeds, this lightweight transmission is noted for a wide overall ratio and can also transfer high levels of torque. Dynamic performance and high convenience come together to produce an impressive driving experience. The car’s performance figures speak for themselves, with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds and a top speed of 232 km/h. This model records an overall fuel consumption of 9.1 litres per 100 kilometres. As usual at Audi, the tiptronic also allows sporty manual gearshifts. Thanks to the gearshift function integrated as standard into the leather-covered sports steering wheel, these are possible without taking a hand off the steering wheel. The dynamic shift program DSP permanently analyses the driver’s style and adjusts the shift points continuously. In addition, the standard sport program in selector lever position S shifts up later for even more dynamic results. • Audi also offers an entry-level version of the TT Coupé and Roadster with an engine that delivers 120 kW (163 bhp) at 5,700 rpm. This power output accelerates the TT Roadster from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.0 seconds and on up to a top speed of 224 km/h. The engine's flat torque curve (225 Nm from 1,950 to 4,700 rpm) provides the basis for ample pulling power and thus aids an enthusiastic driving style. Model history of the Audi TT Coupé and TT Roadster The Audi TT Coupé and Roadster have exceeded all expectations. The Coupé was launched in October 1998 followed by the open-top version, which has been every bit as successful, in September 1999. More than a quarter of a million TT cars have since come off the production line. The most popular engine version to date is the 132 kW 1.8T, which has now been boosted by 8 kW.
Audi RS 4 New dimensions in driving dynamics combined with innovative ideas – plus exciting styling and a level of equipment that lives up to even the highest luxury performance standards: the new Audi RS 4 combines the latest high-performance product from quattro GmbH in a thoroughbred sports saloon with supreme everyday driving qualities in the premium segment. The RS 4 is the new top-of-the-range model in the A4 series and is a completely new development. Numerous technical innovations – many of which hail from motorsport – give the new Audi RS 4 its unique class and character. These features include the high-revving concept, now being introduced for the first time in a production Audi, innovative FSI technology, as well as the latest generation of quattro drive with asymmetric/dynamic torque distribution. Developing a maximum output of 420 bhp, the V8 revs up to a speed of 8,250 rpm. With its dis-placement of 4,163 cc, this outstanding engine breaks through the magic barrier of 100 bhp per litre, which is truly outstanding barrier for a production saloon. This very compact engine reaches its maximum torque of 430 Nm at 5,500 rpm, with 90 percent of the engine’s torque consistently available between 2,250 and 7,600 rpm. The result is excellent pulling power at all times, enabling the driver to drive in a relaxed style without frequent gear changes. Audi has chosen its groundbreaking FSI technology for the RS 4 saloon – direct petrol injection ensuring even more effective combustion of the fuel/air mixture for an even better power yield. This is matched by a more spontaneous development of power, the RS 4 accelerating to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and reaching 200 km/h in 16.6 seconds. Top speed is limited electronically to 250 km/h. The efficiency of FSI technology has already been demonstrated impressively in Audi’s four-time Le Mans winner, the Audi R8. A further essential point in the brief given to Audi’s development engineers was to optimise the car’s power-to-weight ratio, avoiding every superfluous gram on the Audi RS 4. Virtually every component was checked for minimum weight. The front wheel arches and the bonnet are therefore made of aluminium, just like most components on the chassis. The specially designed RS bucket seats are not only very light, but also offer excellent body support. The result is a power-to-weight ratio of just 3.93 kilos per bhp – a figure truly reminiscent of a thoroughbred sports car which would not even have been conceivable for a midsize saloon just a few years ago.
New generation of quattro drive The challenge is to transfer all this power to the road in the best way possible. For the last 25 years, Audi’s answer to all the particular requirements in this respect has been “quattro”. Now the latest generation of Audi’s permanent four-wheel drive, which is featured for the first time on the RS 4, offers asymmetric/dynamic torque distribution and the self-locking Torsen centre differential. This makes a significant contribution towards enabling the RS 4 with its DRC sports suspension to enter new dimensions in driving dynamics. Indeed, Audi quattro technology still provides traction when other drive concepts have long since reached their limits. The DRC (Dynamic Ride Control) suspension significantly reduces the car’s rolling and pitching motions. The brakes have also entered new dimensions, an 18-inch brake system ensuring optimum stopping power. The perforated, ventilation brake discs at the front measure 365 millimetres in diameter, as opposed to 324-millimetre brake discs at the rear. Flow-optimised ventilation geometry incorporating NACA ducts on the underfloor of the car ensures first-class cooling of the brakes. As a result, brake fading is significantly reduced even under extreme loads, for example on the race track. The latest generation of ESP was modified specifically to suit the particular properties of the high-performance RS 4. It is noted for intervening briefly and at a late stage, which enables the driver to enjoy the car’s dynamics right up to the limits of driving physics. The integrated dry braking function provides additional safety in wet weather. When the road is wet the brake pads are applied to the brake discs at regular intervals, unnoticed by the driver, and the brakes are dried off. The design The RS 4 features racing technology in civilian clothes. While many of its features look similar to the Audi A4, the new RS 4 is far more than just a fast derivative of Audi’s successful midsize saloon. The car is an almost entirely brand-new development tailored to the highest performance requirements. The single-frame grille, the rear end with its distinctly horizontal styling and the sides, where the shoulder line moulds the panels into shape, all prove that the RS 4 is a member of the A4 family. However, the radiator grille in diamond look, the additional air inlets in the front end as well as wheels developed specifically for the RS 4 clearly differentiate the car from a “normal” Audi A4. The newly designed rear apron encompassing two large tailpipes as well as the discreet but effective spoiler integrated into the boot lid and the rear side panels all bear clear testimony to the saloon’s dynamic driving potential. Compared with the Audi A4, the car’s ride height has been lowered by 30 millimetres. And at the same time, the development engineers have widened the car’s track at both front and rear. However, all these modifications to the body of the car are not only significant in terms of design, they are also functional in character. Inside, the RS 4 combines the functionality of a sports car with the luxurious ambience so typical of all Audi models. Leather, aluminium, and carbon are the dominant materials. But at the same time the RS 4 comes with all the additional qualities so typical of a genuine sports car. This becomes clear as soon as you take your seat in the car: the RS bucket seats with their high side sections provide excellent support. A further feature of these bucket seats is the control button on each seat for inflating the side sections and adjusting them perfectly to the driver’s anatomy. The flat-bottomed RS sports steering wheel and the engine starter button on the centre console are also clearly reminiscent of motorsport, as indeed are the aluminium pedals. The engine is started by pressing the starter button housed conveniently in the centre console next to the driver. By pressing the sports button on the steering wheel, the driver can modify the accelerator’s characteristic, thus giving the engine a more progressive response. Equipment and trim Driving the Audi RS 4 means driving a sports car without missing out on anything. The RS 4 therefore comes with virtually all the features already boasted by the Audi A4. Apart from a wide range of safety com-ponents, this also means deluxe automatic air conditioning, central locking with remote control and electric front windows. Further features of the RS 4 include the acoustic parking system at the front and rear, the Concert radio system as well as sports suspension with variable damping (DRC). Furthermore, RS 4 drivers can also opt for a particularly high standard of comfort amenities such as Audi’s navigation system plus or dynamic adaptive light headlights.
Audi S models A commanding performance and conscious understatement in their appearance, added to unlimited roadworthiness: these characteristics are featured on all Audi S models where they combine to form a perfectly harmonised vehicle concept. Every version has quattro permanent four-wheel drive. This enables the performance potential to be translated into reliable traction and driving enjoyment whatever the driving situation. The first Audi S2 Coupé was built in April 1990. Since then, a total of around 142,500 S models in the various model series have been produced (as at 31.12.2004). Audi will continue to launch new S models in future.
S line, the Audi sport range Anything particularly sporty has always been given the designation “S” at Audi. S line, which upgrades the entire model range (exception: Audi A8), has become established as the equipment line that provides a link to the S models. The equipment packages consist of high-quality, carefully matched components, many of which have been specially developed. This gateway to the Audi sports world is open to all engine versions. Depending on which Audi model it is intended for, the following S line packages can be ordered: sports package, sports package plus and exterior package. Subject to model and S line package, the equipment range includes custom-built sports suspension, cast aluminium wheels, sports seats in an attractive combination of leather and cloth, sports steering wheel, S line badges and plenty more besides. S line reflects the values of the S models and is the gateway to the sporty world of Audi. It is an attractive prospect for all Audi drivers wishing to combine distinctive sporty features with a production engine. The customer benefits from certified Audi quality and the fact that the individual factory-fitted elements are carefully matched in terms of design, down to the very last detail. Unlike external tuning services, there are no additional costs nor are other genuine parts required for retrofitting. S line equipment is ordered directly from Audi, but its development is the responsibility of quattro GmbH. Over the past 20 years or so, this company has earned itself an outstanding reputation for sporty packages that stand out from volume products, customisation services in keeping with Audi’s high quality standards and high-performance cars such as the Audi RS 4 and RS 6.
The S line packages: • S line sports package: 17-inch or 18-inch cast aluminium wheels, S line badges, front sports seats with electrically adjustable lumbar support, S line sports steering wheel with S line badge and colour contrasting stitching, gear knob in perforated black leather, gear lever gaiter and handbrake grip in leather. • S line sports package plus: in addition, S line sports suspension with firmer spring/shock absorber settings, colour range extended to include exclusive exterior colours, attractive leather/cloth combination for the sports seats, matt brushed aluminium or piano finish inlays, driver information system, black interior and headlining, door sill trims with S line logo. • S line exterior package: modified bumpers, rear or roof spoiler, door sill trims with S line logo. Audi exclusive line – makes special dreams come true Stylish, high-quality materials, meticulous workmanship and virtually unlimited design options: the Audi exclusive customisation programme from quattro GmbH helps make special automotive dreams come true. quattro GmbH has selected the most popular customisation requests from the diverse Audi exclusive programme and put them together in the trim line “Audi exclusive line”. This new line is being offered for the Audi A6, Audi A4, Audi A3 and Audi A3 Sportback in three different colour versions in each case. The attractive “Audi exclusive line” packages are specially tailored to the characteristics of the various model series. They contain standard or sports seats with leather upholstery, with the black side sections providing a contrast to the different colour stitching and seat centre sections, 3-spoke or 4-spoke leather steering wheels and floor mats with piping in the same colour as the seat centre section. Every Audi exclusive line package also contains aluminium trims and door sill trims with Audi exclusive logo.
Audi design lifestyle articles: one concept – three lines quattro GmbH has organised the range of Audi lifestyle articles into three collections. The objective is to assert the brand values sophisticated, sporty and progressive. Typical design criteria raise the brand profile still further. Audi design: the basis for discerning tastes The brand “Audi design” stands for sophisticated, unique products created at the Concept Design Studio Munich under the guidance of Walter de’Silva, Head of Design for the Audi brand group. Articles of exceptional worth are fashioned from choice materials by means of exceptional craftsmanship. Attention to detail is visible and palpable in the handmade character of each individually crafted specimen and in the trendsetting finishes. Audi design products incorporate technically refined details as their defining element. Take for instance the Audi design Square chronograph, the outcome of a partnership with Sinn Spezialuhren GmbH. Taut dynamic surfaces makes its clear square basic shape unmistakable – and typically Audi. The patented adjusting mechanism in the watch casing, which is used to adjust the wrist strap, is a further special feature. The Audi design bikes are sophisticated high-tech products. The futuristically shaped frame, designed internally by Audi, is combined with exclusive-grade components, resulting in exceptional cycles.
Audi tradition: the evolution of character The synergy of form and function only truly comes to life if it also reflects attention to detail. This Audi creed applies not just to vehicle manufacturing, but also to the lively Audi tradition range. Choice exclusive lifestyle articles that make a thematic reference to Audi’s rich history (Horch, Auto Union, DKW, Wanderer, NSU and Audi) are meticulously crafted and establish a connection between the past and the present. The cases for business cards, cigars or travel jewellery that are made from leather tanned using vegetable tanning agents are an example of how this principle is systematically practised. Instead of using cheap synthetic tanning, the leather is treated with plant dyes in up to twelve pits – using extracts from bark, wood, leaves and berries. The result is an extremely supple but hard-wearing leather oozing with character.
Audi collection: style for every day This term is used to denote Audi lifestyle articles sporting the four-ring badge and emphasising the sporty brand essence. They infuse everyday life with typical emotional appeal. Watches, sunglasses, leather goods, luggage, clothing, lifestyle articles and toys for young Audi enthusiasts make every day that little bit more special. The separate “Audi Miniatures” model car brochure includes historic, racing and production vehicles of all sizes and in a wide range of colours. Their authentic appeal is vividly evoked – whether as desktop ornaments or in the showcase of the out-and-out collector. High-tech bikes, design courtesy of Audi The Audi design mountain bikes, which have picked up a number of design awards, reflect the same expertise that is behind the brand’s cars: sportiness, original design, innovative technology and top quality standards for materials and manufacturing. The lightweight aluminium frame built according to the Audi Space Frame concept plays a central role in the development of this cycle concept. The milled parts of the seat dome with their filigree design provide a striking visual contrast with the powerful oversized tubes of the main frame. Audi Design was responsible for designing these innovative mountain bikes. quattro GmbH worked together with the Aluminium Centre in Neckarsulm and ADP Engineering GmbH on the development of the frame and seat dome. The partner company Merida and Centurion Germany GmbH is responsible for producing the bikes and for providing competent service. The Audi design Cross Pro RS is the highlight of the Audi cycle range. Its equipment stands up to comparison in every respect: the Audi design Cross Pro RS has the latest Shimano XTR/XT gear components. On the Shimano XT Hollowtech II crankset, the bottom bracket is for the first time integrated directly into the crank. This not only brings a significant weight saving, but also boosts the strength of the entire drive system. The SPV suspension system comprising the Manitou Minute 2:00 suspension fork and Manitou Swinger Air rear shock prevents rocking of the chassis as a result of drive train effects and displacement of the rider’s weight. The SPV system remains inactive when exposed to these suspension effects, but responds precisely to even minor surface irregularities. This means that no pedalling energy is wasted, and that full control over the chassis is maintained at all times in off-road conditions. The suspension, damping and SPV system can moreover be adjusted separately for the suspension fork and rear shock. The lightweight all-hydraulic Magura Marta SL disc brakes offer extremely precise control and provide reliable braking power in dry and wet conditions alike. The Audi design Cross Pro RS is equipped with the Mavic Crossmax SL Disc System wheel set, which is again extremely light. The components are made from aluminium alloys specially designed to withstand the type of load encountered. The aluminium alloy of the rim, for example, is around 30 percent stronger than that of conventional aluminium rims. The saddle affords high seating comfort even on longer tours thanks to the gel filling and the recess in the saddle surface. The Continental Vapor Pro tyres with the new tread design significantly reduce rolling resistance. The tyre rolls particularly quietly on roads, but retains its outstanding traction in off-road conditions. The special formulation provides optimised grip in wet conditions on any kind of surface. Weighing 11.3 kg, the Audi design Cross Pro RS is the lightest member of the Audi mountain bike family. The Audi design Cross Pro RS is available in three frame heights: 46, 50 and 54 centimetres.
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