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Intercontinental Le Mans Cup expanded to LMP2 and GT classes

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Apr

Posted by Admin in Audi Related Questions on 04 2nd, 2010

Filed under: Motorsports, Acura, Audi, BMW, Porsche, Racing

Le Mans Cup

The Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) held a press conference Friday morning before qualifying for this weekend’s 12 Hours of Sebring to announce an expansion of the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup. When it was first announced late in 2009, the three-race championship was only going to apply to the top LMP1 class. The new championship will now apply to all four main classes: LMP1, LMP2, GT1 and GT2.

The cup will be based on results from Le Mans series races in Europe, the United States and Asia. The European and American rounds will be the Silverstone and Petit Le Mans races, with the Asian event likely to be held in Shanghai. For each of the classes to be considered part of the cup, at least four cars will have to be entered. So far in P1, Audi and Drayson racing have committed. Peugeot has not yet decided whether to go to PLM or Asia.

After Le Mans, Peugeot plans to focus on development of its all-new 2011 car and may skip the remainder of the 2010 races. In spite of reduced restrictor sizes and boost, the Peugeots still managed to capture the top to starting positions for Saturday’s race. The Highcroft Acura grabbed the LMP2 pole while Gunnar Jeannette got the LMP Challenge pole. In GT2, the
Flying Lizard Porsche of Jörg Bergmeister had the fastest time after Dirk M?ller’s was disallowed due to a problem with his BMW.

Gallery: 2010 Sebring Qualifying

[Source: American Le Mans Series]

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2010 12 Hours of Sebring goes into the books [SPOILER ALERT]

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Apr

Posted by Admin in Audi Related Questions on 04 2nd, 2010

Filed under: Motorsports, Acura, Audi, Chevrolet, Porsche, Ferrari, Peugeot, Diesel, Racing

2010 12 Hours of Sebring – Click above for high-res image gallery

The first of nine races that comprise the 2010 American Le Mans Series is now in the history books, as the 12 Hours of Sebring came to a conclusion under the cover of darkness Saturday night. For those of you who still have the race on your DVRs, you can come back here later. For the rest of you, read on to find out who got a jump on the rest of the ALMS field.

Gallery: 2010 12 Hours of Sebring

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Where might I find replacement climate control buttons for a 2003 Audi A4?

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Apr

Posted by Admin in Audi Related Questions on 04 2nd, 2010

Does anyone know of where I can buy new buttons for the climate control unit for a 2003 Audi A4? If possible, I would like to get it somewhere other than the dealer. Thanks!

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New York 2010: Volkswagen Polo wins 2010 World Car of the Year award

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Apr

Posted by Admin in Audi Related Questions on 04 2nd, 2010

Filed under: New York Auto Show, Coupe, Budget, Hybrid, Performance, Etc., Hatchback, Audi, Chevrolet, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Toyota, Volkswagen, Ferrari, Citroën, Design/Style

2010 World Car of the Year winner Volkswagen Polo

Awards season is finally winding down with the 2010 World Car of the Year and World Performance Car of the Year being handed out this morning at the 2010 New York Auto Show. After whittling the fields down to three finalists in each category, the panel of 59 international journalists voted one last time to crown the World Car of the Year.

While the Toyota Prius, Volkswagen Polo and Mercedes-Benz E-Class were nominated, it was the Polo that took home the gold for 2010 World Car of the Year.

On the performance vehicle front, the nominees were the Audi R8 V10, Porsche 911 GT3 and Ferrari California, with the Audi winning top honors.

They also handed out a Design award for a group of finalists including the Citroen C3 Picasso, Kia Soul and Chevrolet Camaro. That honor went to the Camaro. (U-S-A! U-S-A!)

The Green category saw Volkswagen‘s line of diesel-powered BlueMotion vehicles beat out the Toyota Prius and Honda Insight hybrids. (Die-sel! Die-sel!)

Click below for a gallery of all the winners.

Gallery: 2010 World Car of the Year winners announced in NY

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What is the approximate cost to fix a dent in an Audi hood?

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Apr

Posted by Admin in Audi Related Questions on 04 1st, 2010

A tire fell on the hood of an 2004 Audi creating a 4″ oval dent (.25″ deep) about 2′ from front. What is a ballpark estimate to repair this?

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Rumormill: Audi RS5 headed for the States?

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Apr

Posted by Admin in Audi Related Questions on 04 1st, 2010

Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Geneva Motor Show, Europe, Audi, Rumormill

Audi RS5 – Click above for a high-res image gallery

It’s been a little while since anything with an RS badge came our way from Ingolstadt, but it if you believe the whispers floating around the Web these days, there may be hope for a U.S.-spec Audi RS5 just yet. Automobile is reporting that the company is seriously mulling bringing the S5′s meaner brother to our neck of the woods.

The Kingdom of Quattro pulled the sheets off of the sinister coupe at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, and our jaws have been on the floor ever since. Under the hood sits a tweaked 4.2-liter V8 with 450 horsepower at the crank. The mill is bolted to none other than the Audi Quattro all-wheel drive system, complete with a new torque-vectoring rear diff.

Automobile hasn’t gone so far as to name a source for the rumors, which leads us to take this one with a Q7-sized grain of salt. Still, if it were true, we may have our sticky paws on an RS5 by summer 2012, right around the same time the refreshed A5 is scheduled to hit the U.S. Keep your fingers crossed and your hopes down.

Gallery: Geneva 2010: Audi RS5

[Source: Automobile]

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Rumormill: Audi working on high-performance Q5?

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Apr

Posted by Admin in Audi Related Questions on 04 1st, 2010

Filed under: Performance, SUV, Crossover, Audi, Rumormill

Audi Q5 Custom Concept – Click above for high-res image gallery

Once upon a time the in-house performance studios of Germany’s finest automakers wouldn’t have anything to do with crossovers and SUVs. But several Mercedes-Benz G55 AMGs and BMW X6 Ms later, Audi‘s quattro GmbH is reportedly looking to join the fold with a pair of super-tuned Q5s.

The reports claim that Audi is preparing an SQ5 and an RSQ5, both backed by versions of the supercharged 3.0-liter V6 found in the latest S4 sedan, offering 333 horsepower in the SQ5 and as much as 408 in the RSQ5. Along with the engine upgrades, we could expect commensurate chassis, brakes and appearance enhancements as well.

For better or worse, these appear to be simple rumors at the time, but we’ll be keeping our eyes open for more info, so stay tuned.

Gallery: Audi Q5 Custom Concept

[Source: L'Automobile Magazine]

Rumormill: Audi working on high-performance Q5? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How much power can a audi 200 put out on pump gas?

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Apr

Posted by Admin in Audi Related Questions on 04 1st, 2010

Whats the max power a audi 200 quattro can put out while still being able to run on pump gas? And what all needs to be changed to put it out?

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Video: MT performs topless drag race that’s less interesting than it sounds

1
Apr

Posted by Admin in Audi Related Questions on 04 1st, 2010

Filed under: Convertible, Coupe, Etc., Videos, Audi, BMW, Infiniti, Lexus

Motor Trend’s topless drag race – Click above to watch the video after the break

“Topless Drag Race! Audi vs BMW vs Infiniti vs Lexus.” That’s the title of Motor Trend‘s latest video. The way we see it, there are three possibilities based on MT’s title of this video… (A) Topless women drag racing cars. (B) A drag race between convertibles. (C) A drag race to determine which convertible stows its top the fastest. Guess which one is the reality.

Sure, it may not be as interesting to watch as either option A or B, but option C is likely of more importance to the average convertible driver who happens to be trapped in an unplanned downpour. Or, alternatively, if that weatherman-speculated downpour never actually comes to fruition… in which case you apparently want to be in the Audi. Not surprising, really, as the Audi is the only one of the quartet that comes with a soft top in lieu of the more fashionable folding hardtop. See for yourself in the video posted after the break.

[Source: Motor Trend]

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White Beast: Senner Tuning AG takes on Audi S5

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Apr

Posted by Admin in Audi Related Questions on 04 1st, 2010

Filed under: Aftermarket, Coupe, Performance, Europe, Audi

Senner Tuning AG Audi S5 – Click above for high-res image gallery

“White Beast” is quite a fitting name for this tuned-up version of the Audi S5 coupe. It isn’t just an aerodynamic package – oh, no – Germany-based Senner Tuning AG has given the S5 a bit more grunt from its 4.2-liter V8 mill, as well as slightly revised suspension geometry and a daub of upgraded interior refinement.

The tuning starts under the hood, where a performance air filter and exhaust system have been added, managing to churn out a claimed additional 25 horsepower and 25 pound-feet of torque, bringing the overall output numbers to 379 and 350, respectively. On top of that, Senner has raised the S5′s electronically limited top speed from the standard 155 miles-per-hour to an Autobahn-friendly 177 mph. What’s more, the four-pipe exhaust now include sport silencers, and we assume the aural grunt from this S5 is quite a treat for the ears. (White Beast, indeed.)

Visually, Senner has added a new front fascia, mimicking that of the Audi RS5, as well as a rear lip spoiler, LED taillamps and a new rear apron. Large 21-inch wheels better fill out the wells, and the suspension has been lowered (40 millimeters in front, 35 in back) to give the car a more aggressive road stance. Inside, a carbon fiber interior trim package has been added, as well as a new tachometer display screen.

The cost of the White Beast tuning kit? €18,990 (about $25,500 USD). Click through the post to read the full press release and have a look for yourself in the gallery below.

Gallery: Senner Tuning AG Audi S5