Audi plans to launch a new large SUV, which will be named Q8. At the core of this model will be a platform of Q7, but the novelty will not resemble a classic SUV, and the so-called "off-road coupe."That is Q8 receive a sloping roof and a more aggressive design.

Most likely, Audi Q8 will be slightly larger than its main rival - BMW X6. But this machine is quite easy, because it will get an aluminum body. Under the hood will be Q8 modern V6 and V8, and hybrid propulsion systems. However, so far no specifics on powertrains not - perhaps this information will appear in the second half of next year. Rather, it was then that the Germans and will show a concept of the new model.

Audi at the Paris motor show in presenting the RS 5 charged Cabrio. Engine - aspirated 4.2-liter FSI V8.Power - 450 horsepower. Torque - 430 Nm. Transmission - seven-preselektivnoy robot S tronic, working with a pair of clutches. The drive, of course - full! Crown limited slip differential by default divides the torque between the axles in the ratio of 40:60. But, depending on the conditions, it is able to transfer to the front axle and 70, and on the back - up to 85% thrust. All this allows to achieve the cherished "hundreds" of fleeting 4.9 seconds. But further acceleration is not sour - 200 km / h on the speedometer after only 12 seconds after the start. Top speed is limited ...

Audi officially unveiled the most powerful version of the crossover Q5, which traditionally has the prefix «S» to his name. Feature of the new "eski" is that it ... diesel! Under the hood hides a three-liter Audi SQ5 diesel engine with dual charging, which gives 313 hp (Prior to this was the most powerful Q5 270 hp). At the same time the main force of the new engine lies not so much in the high-power, as in the huge torque - 650 N ∙ m! And as newton-meters are available in the range 1450-2800 "revolutions." Of course, SQ5 has permanent four-wheel drive, plus there is an active rear differential. And the machine is different from the usual Q5 reduced ground ...

At the Paris Motor Show Audi demonstrated a new generation five-door A3 Sportback. At length the car is 4310 mm, width 1780 mm and 1425 in height. Wheelbase - 2636 mm, which is 58 mm longer than its predecessor and - 35 than the current three-door version. The luggage compartment - 380 liters (previously 350), if we add back of rear seat (split 60:40), the volume will increase to 1,220 liters. C the transition to the new platform MQB A3 Sportback dropped as much as 90 kg compared with the previous generation. For example, the version with the 1.4 TFSI engine has a curb weight (without driver) just 1205 kg. Gasoline engines - of 1.2, 1.4, 1.8 and 2.0 liters (power range - 105-177 forces) ...

Audi has voiced Russia's price for the RS 4 Avant, presented in the last auto show in Geneva in March this year. Anyone wishing to purchase the most "charged" Wagenia from Audi, already can place orders. The first cars to get to their owners in September of this year. Prices for the Audi RS 4 Avant in Russia will start with a mark of 3,644,500 rubles. Wagon Audi RS 4 Avant for the technical part repeats his brother compartment Audi RS 5.Under the hood is aspirated V8 of 4.2 liters, which gives 450 "horses" and 430 N ∙ m of torque.Compared with the previous generation wagon was stronger by 30 hp, to disperse hundreds took 4.7 seconds, top speed was 250 km / h On ...