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Audi S5

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2009 Audi Q5 S

Audi has revealed the S-Line package for the new 2009 Audi Q5 which will be available in the US in the summer of 2009.

Appearance wise the the 2009 Q5 S-Line gets a shiny grille with matching mesh pattern air vents around the fog lamps. Standard are 19-inch alloy wheels but you can opt for a 20-inch upgrade. Inside, the S-Line package gives the Audi Q5 a three-spoke steering wheel wrapped in perforated leather, aluminium trims and Nappa leather or Alcantara sports seats with lumbar support with S-Line logos.

Performance wise Audi has left the engine lineup untouched but does offer a sportier suspension kit. The U.S. will get a 3.2L V6 FSI direct-injection unit that will produce 265-hp and 243 lb-ft of torque. 0-60 will come in at 6.8 seconds. Check out our original 2009 Audi Q5 post.

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2009 Audi A3 and S3 facelift revealed

Following the design theme of the Audi A3 Convertible that was revealed in November of last year, Audi has today unveiled the new redesigned 2009 A3 and A3 5-door Sportback, which is now also available as an S3.

As with its predecessor, the Audi A3 and A3 Sportback will be offered with eight different engine choices in their lineup - five gasoline and three diesel. Six of the eight feature four-cylinder direct-injection with turbocharging. The five gasoline engines include a 1.6L unit producing 102-hp, a 1.4L TFSI unit producing 125-hp, a 1.8 TFSI unit hitting 160-hp, a 2.0 TFSI producing 2000hp and a the 3.2 quattro with 6-cylinders pumping out 250-hp. The diesel lineup includes a 1.9 TDI that produces 105-hp (manages 52mph) and a 2.0 TDI that produces 140-hp 170-hp. Almost all choices are offered with a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard besides the 1.6 and 1.9 TDI. Buyers can also opt for the new S tronic dual-clutch transmission on many models as well.

Joining the S3 in lineup this year is a S3 Sportback. Both models are powered by a 2.0 TFSI unit producing 265-hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. 0-60 for the S3 comes in 5.7 seconds and 5.8 for the Sportback. The car will start shipping this summer with a price tag of € 20,350.

The All-New 2008 Audi R8 Similar to Porsche and Ferrari

Audi the producer of top-of-the-line Audi oxygen sensor has introduced a supercar that can function well as an everyday transport and as source of power whenever you get the urge for a high revving road action. The new 2008 Audi R8 supercar with its dynamic styling, 420 horse power, V8 engine placed behind the seats together with a plethora of other high-tech innovations has put the R8 to the level of Porsche and Ferrari.

The R8 makes use of an all-wheel-drive configuration and a choice of manual-shifting automatic or manual transmission. The R8’s frame and body utilizes lightweight aluminum-frame structure. The underside is also fully enclosed like a race car to boost aerodynamics.

The R8 was developed in connection with the Lamborghini Gallardo, which is also owned by Volkswagen so it is not surprising that the R8 will possess similar components as that of the Gallardo. The big difference however according to those who have driven it, is the fact that the R8 feels like an everyday vehicle that is comfortable in stop-and-go mph. The price of the R8 is set at $118,000 when equipped with the six-speed R Tronic automatic gearbox.

Some details on the all-new 2008 Audi R8

Bodystyles: 2-Dr Coupe;
Engines: 4.2L V 8;
Transmissions: 6 Speed Manual; 6 Speed Semi-Automatic;
Drivetrains: All Wheel Drive;

2008 Audi R8 Performance & Efficiency Standard Features

- 4,200 cc 4.2 liters V 8 front engine with 12.5 compression ratio and four valves per cylinder
- Premium unleaded fuel 91
- Gasoline direct injection fuel system
- Main premium unleaded fuel tank
- Power: 313 kW , 420 HP SAE @ 8,250 rpm; 317 ft lb , 430 Nm @ 4,500 rpm

2008 Audi R8 Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features

- Four-wheel ABS
- Brake assist system
- Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
- Electronic brake distribution
- Immobilizer
- Stability control
- Multi-link front and rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs

2008 Audi R8 Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features

- Body color front and rear bumpers
- Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors indicator lights
- Projector beam lens Bi-Xenon headlights
- Luxury trim alloy on gearknob
- Gloss paint
- Fixed rear window with defogger
- Trunk/hatch spoiler
- Tinted glass on cabin
- Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe and rain sensor