Audi SR 8 by Hofele-Design

Hofele Design has releases their new tuning package for the Audi A8

The new body kit consists of a new front bumper inspired by the Audi RS5, a rear apron with diffuser, a four-tube sports muffler and a rear trunk spoiler. The diffuser can either be painted in the cars colour, a contrasting colour, or can be ordered with a layer of real carbon.

Hofele has also dropped the car on big 22-inch wheels. They are also available in 20 and 21-inch size. The electronic suspension module is adjustable up to speed of 70 km/h.

Under the bonnet, the 4.2-liter V8 FSI petrol engine is tuned from 372 hp to 390 hp and the 4.2-liter TDI CR diesel is tuned from 350 hp to 390 hp.

Inside, the cabin is revised with different premium materials such as smooth and rough leather or Alcantara. There’s also Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel as well as leather wrapped door panels.




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Sportive suit for the Audi A8 D4 „SR 8"

The new Audi A8 „SR 8" by Hofele Design is elegant and sportive at the same time.
Perfectly balanced aerodynamics combined with exclusive and individual design convert the well-behaved limousine into a very special sports car dressed with a dynamic, sportive suit.

The new body kit shows how an original „RS8" made by Audi might look like.

Sportive design
With this body kit Hofele-Design transforms the Audi A8 D4 into the sportive dynamic
„SR 8." The new body kit consists of a complete front bumper with original "RS5 mesh inserts, a rear apron with diffuser, a 4-tube sports muffler and a rear trunk spoiler. The front bumper has big air intakes which supply the intercoolers with more air. The newly shaped rear apron is the frame for the removable diffuser. This diffuser surrounds the four tailpipes of the new sports muffler. The sports muffler has an additional airflow and has a sportive sound, especially on cars with Gasoline engine. The diffuser can either be painted in the cars colour or in a contrasting colour like silver or black or can be ordered with a layer of real carbon.

Exclusive highlight
As exclusive highlight, besides the carbon rear diffuser, Hofele-Design also offers carbon mirror housings to spotlight the exclusive & sportive side of this luxury limousine.

Luxury interior
For the inside of the car Hofele-Design offers a bi-colour leather interior. The two-coloured seats have a quilted stripe made of soft nappa leather which crosses the seats in the middle. This wonderful masterpiece is available with special stitching and as a combination of different premium materials like smooth leather, rough leather or Alcantara (ecsaine / ultrasuede). Also available are leather-covered door panels and a steering wheel.

Dynamic appearance
Part of the Hofele program for the Audi A8 D4 is a variety of alloy wheels in the sizes from 9J x 20" up to 10J x 22".

The electronic speed-related lowering module ETS lowers the Audi A8 with air suspension up to 40mm. The system is only active on speeds under 70 km/h, on speeds over 70 km/h the system is deactivated to give the chassis its full comfort and security.

Indulge yourself a bit more driving pleasure with the engine tuning by Hofele-Design. The engine software optimisation reveilles the unused reserves of the strong A8 engines.
The 4.2 V8 FSI Gasoline engine is tuned from 372 PS to 390 PS and the 4.2 TDI CR is tuned from 350 PS to 390 PS and sensational 900 NM. That is some increase of force!

...something special from each different angle!

Project Kahn Audi A5

Project Kahn Audi A5

British tuner Project Kahn to this great new package for Audi A5 Coupe sports car business. This was better, dull gray exterior finish with Audi R8-style bodykit kit.Novi added new front and rear bumpers, new grille and rear spoiler for the Audi A5. Other small details are made from the outer quad exhaust, tinted glass, 21-inch alloy wheels, new chassis to reduce the car.

With a new aggressive stance, Project Kahn Audi A5 Coupe aluminum pedals, speedometer Kahn color and speed dialing, and a full leather interior upgrade. Tuning Project Kahn Audi A5 prices comes at £ 21,875 (€ 25.150 and U.S. $ 35,000).

2011 Frankfurt: Audi Urban Concept【Video】

Audi has officially unveiled the Urban concept. This car is intended to show what the future of small and very fuel-efficient cars for city dwellers might look like.

The lithium-ion battery – weighing in at 90kg and counting for almost 20 per cent of the Urban Concept’s total weight – lives behind the seats and takes about an hour to charge for a range of 45 miles. It takes 16.9 seconds to get to 62mph.

The Audi Urban Concepts weight 480 kilograms (1,058.22 lb) thanks to the lightweight chassis design and the numerous CFRP components, and measure 3,219 millimeters (126.73 in) in length, 1,678 millimeters (66.06 in) width, and just 1,189 millimeters (46.81 in) height.

The 21-inch wheels are free-standing, their surrounding protective arches feature blinking strips of LED lights.

The aircraft-inspired cabin is minimalistic, but features a floating dashboard, aluminum pedals and a hexagonal steering wheel. Occupants sit side by side, but the passenger seat is moved back 30cm (11.81 in) to "provide sufficient shoulder and elbow room."







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The Audi urban concept

Audi is breaking new ground: The Audi urban concept technology study is a 1+1 vehicle for urban and metropolitan areas. The electric powered show car has four wheels, but does not fit into any current automobile category. Weighing just 480 kilograms (1,058.22 lb), the Audi urban concept combines elements of a racecar, a roadster, a fun car and a city car into a radical new concept. It has the potential to become the trendsetter for a new form of mobility.

Concept
"How much car is necessary to deliver driving pleasure and urban mobility in an entirely new way?" This question was the starting point for the Audi urban concept. A model of a sailplane was in the studio during the development process as an example of lightweight construction, efficiency and reduction - of the principle of "less is more."

The result is a vehicle that cannot be pigeonholed, a vehicle that redefines the term "driving pleasure" and is completely unencumbered by the baggage of conventional concepts. The Audi urban concept concentrates on the pure essence of driving and conveys freedom at the premium level. At the same time, it offers the comfort and safety of a closed automobile, making it far superior to any motor scooter. With its sleek body and free-standing wheels, the technology study is progressive and highly dramatic while at the same time extremely sporty, yet surprisingly comfortable.

The cabin of the Audi urban concept offers slightly offset seating for two. The roof slides back for entry. This innovative solution makes the Audi urban concept even more fun to drive because the canopy can remain open in good weather. It also allows the cabin to be aired out very quickly. The fit and finish of the show car is characterized by the obligatory Audi perfection. The car's technology is reflective of the brand's wide-ranging competence, particularly in ultra-lightweight construction.

The brand with the four rings has created an entirely new class of vehicle with the Audi urban concept, and that on the premium level. It also marks the new entry point to Audi's future range of electric vehicles, which is crowned by the R8 e-tron high-performance sports car. The Audi urban concept quite literally makes it easy to get into electric mobility.

The technology study is targeted toward people who are interested in technology and are enthusiastic about new approaches to mobility, independent of their age and status. In particular, it addresses an urban public whose lifestyle both reflects the car's modern concept and the driving pleasure associated with it and is a good fit for a possible innovative leasing system.

Exterior design
The Audi urban concept features an all-new design that still has certain historical roots in the Auto Union racecars of the 1930s. They were well ahead of their time conceptually: they were extremely lightweight and their engines were mounted in the rear. Their large, open wheels also stood out from the chassis - another parallel with the modern show car.

Painted in Electric White, pearl effect, today's technology study - 3,219 millimeters (126.73 in) long, 1,678 millimeters (66.06 in) wide, but just 1,189 millimeters (46.81 in) high - has a body on which all the lines are surging forward. The greenhouse is extremely flat. The roofline drops down like a wedge while the side window rises upward. The typical Audi tornado line gives the urban concept a strong shoulder.

An upright, forward-leaning blade in front of the rear wheel accentuates the side view. The Speed Red contour gives the appearance of a roll bar and evokes the Audi R8 high-performance sports car. The flanks of the body flare outward toward the bottom to enlarge the floor. This serves two purposes: It generates downforce at higher speeds and it can be used to charge the battery via induction - a particularly convenient method.

The characteristic Audi single-frame grill, which sports the four rings, appears as a closed surface on the Audi urban concept. It tilts forward to provide access to the charging socket. The narrow LED headlights project three-dimensionally from the body.

The turn signals are LED strips running along the fenders. These closely encircle the free-standing wheels, and the front fenders turn with the wheels when steering. The three-dimensional rear lights with the tail light and brake light are integrated into the vehicle body and wrap around the top of the rear window. At the back of the car is a small luggage compartment that pulls out like a drawer.

The front segment of the greenhouse is movable - another innovative idea that is unique to the Audi urban concept. Mounted on rails, it can be slid back by hand over the fixed rear segment.

It is up to the driver to decide whether to close the canopy or leave it open. The technology study is a roadster-on-demand that has neither roll-down windows nor a heavy air conditioner. When closed, the canopy provides protection against rain and cool air. Audi has also developed a second body variant as an alternative to the urban concept: a Spyder with a flat window strip wrapping around the cockpit and doors that open upward at an angle.

Interior
Entry to the Audi urban concept is via the slide-back canopy. The driver and passenger step over the edge of the vehicle as if they were stepping into the bathtub - there are no doors. This does not require any great flexibility; a handle on the windshield frame and special cutouts on the seating surfaces facilitate entry.

The show car offers room for two. The driver and passenger sit next to one another, with the right seat offset by 30 centimeters (11.81 in) to the rear to provide sufficient shoulder and elbow room. The seats are fixed, integral components of the monocoque, which provides for significant weight savings. They are covered with foam seating surfaces custom-fabricated to the measurements of the customer, just like in a racecar. The seat belts run through cutouts in the seat backs.

Sitting in the Audi urban concept is somewhat like sitting in an airplane cockpit. The seating position is very sporty. The driver can precisely adjust the positions of the aluminum pedals and the steering column. Both components are telescoping. The pedals can be moved a total of 22 centimeters (8.66 in), while the steering column can be moved 14 centimeters (5.51 in) for easier entry and additional 6 centimeters (2.36 in) for a custom driving position.

The steering column is exposed - a thick, elegantly designed section, open in the center and mounted virtually horizontally. At the far end of the steering column is a display for the most important information. The small, hexagonal steering wheel includes buttons and roller switches for controlling various systems, including selecting the Audi drive select modes for the electric drive system.

The entire interior of the technology study is subjugated to the strict dictates of ultra-lightweight construction. Running below the windshield across the entire cabin is a wing-shaped section that is also open in the middle. This new style of dashboard includes satellite controls for the heater and two large air vents.

Rather than carpeting, an innovative mat covers parts of the floor. This is made from a technical textile originally developed for athletic shoes that is water repellant and very durable. The seats are covered with cloth, with the edges of the foam pads framed in kangaroo leather. Aluminum applications accentuate the dashboard.

Technology
The Audi urban concept is also without peer with respect to the technical concept. The outer skin of the show car is made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP); the occupant cell is a mix of CFRP monocoque and an aluminum structure. This ultra-lightweight construction is the foundation for the technology study's extremely low curb weight of just 480 kilograms (1,058.22 lb).

The sophisticated chassis underscores the distinctively sporty personality of the Audi urban concept. Wishbones made from a combination of aluminum and CFRP locate the free-standing, 21-inch wheels.

Manufactured using cladding technology, the wheels are very light and feature a variant of the blade design from the Audi e-tron models. The tire sizes are as unusual as the car as a whole - 125/60 up front and 145/50 in the rear.

The Audi urban concept uses pushrod technology borrowed from motorsports. As in a racecar, the struts mounted in the interior of the monocoque are nearly horizontal. Four disc brakes provide the stopping power. The turning circle measures less than nine meters (29.53 ft) - ideal for a city car. Thanks to the vehicle's low weight, the rack-and-pinion steering does not require any power assistance. Crumple zones in the front and rear plus two airbags provide for a high degree of passive safety. An innovative assistance system helps the driver to avoid collisions with pedestrians.

The battery is mounted transversely behind the seats. The lithium-ion battery, which weighs around 90 kilograms (198.42 lb), stores 7.1 kWh of usable energy. The study's two electric motors together produce 15 kW (20 hp) of continuous power and 47 Nm (34.67 lb-ft) of torque. The motors are mounted between the rear wheels, which they drive via a single-speed transmission.

The Audi urban concept accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 16.9 seconds. It reaches 60 km/h (37.28 mph) in around six seconds. The show car steps off from traffic lights smartly thanks to the torque of the electric motors, which is fully available from standstill. Top speed is governed at 100 km/h (62.14 mph).

The action radius in the European driving cycle is 73 km (45.36 miles). The battery recharges completely in about 20 minutes with 400 volt three-phase current, and in approximately one hour with 230 volt household current.

Audi Wireless Charging
Audi is hard at work on the future of charging technology as an alternative to the charging at a power outlet. Audi Wireless Charging (AWC) refers to contactless induction charging. The infrastructure side, comprising a coil and an inverter (AC/AC converter), is placed on the normal parking spot of the Audi urban concept and connected to the power grid. The 3.6 kW primary coil set into the plate generates a high-frequency alternating field.

The charging process begins automatically when the urban concept drives onto the plate. The alternating magnetic field of the infrastructure side induces an alternating current across the air gap in the secondary coil, which is integrated into the vehicle. This current is rectified and fed into the vehicle's electrical system, where it charges the battery or powers consumers such as the heater. The alternating field is only generated if the vehicle is standing over the plate and thus poses no danger to people or animals.

Charging stops automatically when the battery is fully charged. The driver can interrupt charging at any time. The efficiency of AWC is comparable to that of other charging technologies. It is not affected by rain, snow or ice. The new technology makes charging electric vehicles easy and extremely convenient. A later version of the technology will be able to be integrated into the transportation infrastructure as a retrofit for parking garages or residential streets, for example.

Audi Sport Cars Concept A9 by Daniel Garcia

Audi Sport Cars Concept A9 by Daniel Garcia

Developed on the lines of top-end luxury sports saloons, the “Audi A9” by Spanish designer Daniel Garcia is a luxury sports cars concept made using nanotechnology that includes an automatic system for repairing damage and color copacity adjustment. Featuring a wide windscreen that extends to complete the roof, the Audi Sport Cars Concept A9 by Daniel Garcia also touts the bodywork enhanced with a unique “electronic painting” system, allowing the owner to change its color at the touch of a button.

Audi Sport Cars Concept A9 by Daniel Garcia

Spanish designer Daniel Garcia has come up with the futuristic hybrid Audi A9 concept car. This amazing auto is equipped with a system that can automatically repair damage to the Audi Sport Cars Concept A9 by Daniel Garcia. The designer believes that futuristic Audi cars developed to accommodate four people need to incorporate options for the next-gen Audi developments, a variety of full-featured multimedia functions, special scratch-protective covering and either full electric or hybrid systems.

Audi Sport Cars Concept A9 by Daniel Garcia

The Audi Sport Cars Concept A9 by Daniel Garcia runs on an advanced hybrid setup with an internal combustion engine working in conjunction with four in-wheel electric motors, while the styling of the A9 concept was partially inspired by the stunning architectural style of Santiago Calatrava’s buildings in “La Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias” (The City of Arts and Sciences) in Garcia’s hometown of Valencia. The bodywork of the Audi Sport Cars Concept A9 by Daniel Garcia concept also features a unique ‘electronic painting’ system which means the vehicle’s color can be changed at the touch of a button.

Audi Sport Cars Concept A9 by Daniel Garcia

Here Audi Sport Cars Concept A9 by Daniel Garcia with a sporty design, the Audi is rumored to work on the A9 in its reports note that the A9 range. Previous would be a four-door coupe that Mercedes-Benz CLS happen. But during a four-door model, the new cars in Auto Bild, the Audi Sport Cars Concept A9 by Daniel Garcia to come first as a two-door coupe and convertible.

Audi Sport Cars Concept A9 by Daniel Garcia

With a wide and low body that has passengers’ seats almost in a lying position, the Audi Sport Cars Concept A9 by Daniel Garcia delivers a remarkable high speed and insurmountable comfort at the same time. There won’t be any need to open the rear doors frequently, since the driver will not be having passengers that often in this sports car that rivals the Porsche Panamera. The designer has left many automobile enthusiasts to ask the category of people the car is meant for and what it actually does.

Audi Sport Cars Concept A9 by Daniel Garcia

ABT Audi A6 Avant

Abt Sportline has just revealed a new tuning program for the Audi A6 Avant,includes a new aerodynamics package, plus a sensible power upgrade for all the model range's engines.



There will be several upgraded changes, especially around the exterior sides. There will be changes on the front spoiler, rear spoiler with custom model, side bars, rear apron that will flow smoothly into the exhaust pipes.



The 2012 Audi A6 Avant by ABT will be available with light wheels with optional sizes of 21, 20, or 19-inch along with high speed tiring features. For the exhaust system, there will be rear skirt model that also includes the end pipes.



Mechanically, the tuners from ABT have upgraded both versions of the 3.0-litre TDI model, and as a result the 245 HP (180 kW) variant produces 300 HP (221 kW) while the weaker version delivers 240 HP (177 kW) instead of 204 HP (180 kW).













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The "Estate of the Art" in sport - the new ABT AS6 Avant



Amazing what it can do: the ABT AS6 Avant is a fast luxury liner which likes going on long journeys. Both sporty and dynamic, it offers driving pleasure - its excellent comfort ensures that this pleasure remains even on long trips. And in the rear it impresses with large luggage space as well as the typical ABT view of four exhaust pipes. "This estate stands for lifestyle and power. Which is also going to be honoured by the driver behind you", Hans-Jürgen Abt clarifies. The CEO of the now 115 years old company adds: "The vehicle shows all of our experience in tuning."



The AS6 Avant is certainly self-confident, no question. But it also acts elegant and classy, and looks just as good outside the opera as well as at the car park of the Nürburgring. The fact that its home is originally on the race track is clear from the three swift letters: A-B-T. The performance data speaks the same language: the most powerful turbo diesel with three litre cubic capacity provides 300 HP/221 kW thanks to ABT POWER (series-standard: 245 HP/180 kW). The weaker version of the 3.0 TDI now provides 240 HP or 177 kW (series-standard: 204 HP/150 kW). The AS6 Avant provides the maximum sports combination with the performance-improved V6 gasoline engine: the Kempten engineers have conjured up a huge 420 HP (309 kW) from the basic version's sporty 300 HP. The versatile premium class fun estate, is also capable of a strong sprint: the ABT AS6 Avant sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in exactly five seconds.



Optically the estate looks decent and extravagant, and appears confident and powerful from all sides: the sidebars and front spoiler harmonise with the elongated contours of the vehicle. The crowning feature is the rear spoiler and the rear apron set with four exhaust pipes. The design of the ABT AS6 Avant also includes light-metal designer wheels, which are available in 19, 20 and powerful 21 inch sizes. It goes without saying that ABT also offers alloys in combination with high-speed tyres which suit the car's performance potential.



Whatever engine the customer chooses - he/she always gets a balanced vehicle which meets the highest demands: everyday reliability and suitability for long journeys in combination with maximum sportiness characterise the new ABT AS6 Avant. After all you don't want to go without comfort and luxury just because you are in a particular hurry.



The new ABT AS6 Avant - data and facts



ABT ENGINE TECHNOLOGY



Engine: 3.0 TDI, 2967 ccm capacity



Performance tuning: ABT POWER



Performance: 240 PS/177 kW (standard: 204 PS/150 kW)







ABT ENGINE TECHNOLOGY



Engine: 3.0 TDI, 2967 ccm capacity



Performance tuning: ABT POWER S



Performance: 300 PS/221 kW (standard: 245 PS/180 kW







ABT ENGINE TECHNOLOGY



Engine: 3.0 TFSI, 2995 ccm capacity



Performance tuning: ABT POWER



Performance: 420 PS/309 kW (standard: 300 PS/221 kW)







ABT AERODYNAMICS



ABT side skirts



ABT front spoiler



ABT rear skirt insert and 4-end pipes



ABT rear spoiler







ABT WHEEL TECHNOLOGY



ABT sport rims in 19 to 21 inch



Available also as complete set of wheels with sports tyres

Audi Urban Sportback Concept to be Joined by a Spyder Version at Frankfurt Show

Frankfurt Motor Show Audi next month will be not one but two versions of their cities and pure electric city car concept. After the presentation of the Urban Sportback (that's how the Germans to describe a closed-top version of the last edition) are equipped with a sliding canopy, Audi released the first Spyder model visualization.



Instead of just hacking the crucifixion and the strengthening of the windshield frame, Audi designers opted for a low, constant surface area Spyder window will also open a few doors diagonally.



Within Urban Spyder still look the same instead of a tandem as a Sportback concept.



A small two-seater is made from a mixture of polymers, carbon fiber and aluminum, and power comes from two e-Tron electric lithium-ion battery powered.