By the Numbers: Audi RS5 vs. BMW M3
I know that it can be rather premature to compare the E92 BMW M3 to the new Audi RS5 considering that no one has driven the new RS5. Can we be a little hypothetical here just for a minute? Okay, great. Let’s take the new E92 BMW M3 with all of its 414hp and 295 ft-lbs. of torque V8 glory and put it up against the new 2011 Audi RS5’s naturally aspirated 450hp and 317 ft-lbs. of torque 4.2-liter V8. What do you get? Obviously you get a much more powerful engine in the RS5. But that’s where I draw the line for the advantages of the RS5 over the current BMW M3.
The Spell Has Been Broken: New Audi Commercial
February 17, 2010 by Larry
Filed under Audi, Automotive, Video
In Audi’s attempt to prove that they are growing faster than BMW, Lexus and Mercedes Benz, they have released a new commercial of what they think people have been told to desire. I have to say this commercial is rather catchy. Check it out below. Enjoy!
2010 Audi Q5 Review & Test Drive – A Smaller Q7
January 25, 2010 by Harvey
Filed under Audi, Automotive, Featured, SUV, Test Drives
“Honey, I just checked the garage and someone shrunk the new Q7.” Not really but the new 2010 is a smaller version of the popular Audi Q7 sport utility.
First introduced in 2009, the Q5 is a smaller, more fuel efficient, 5-passenger version of the excellent Q7. It mimics the Q7’s design up front with Audi’s signature single-piece grille design, cat’s-eye HID headlights, LED daytime running lamps and lower bumper with round foglamps.
The Q5 is based on the current Audi A4 platform on Audi’s Modular Longitudinal Build kit. The Q5 has sporty proportions and a muscular stance due to its long wheelbase and wide body and track. The elimination of roof joint strips provides a high visual quality and minimized airflow. From the side you’ll notice the steeply raked windshield pillars, pull-out door handles and lower side extensions. The rear features a wide opening hatch door dual exhaust tips below the bumper LED taillights. Real aluminum trim is found up front, on the side around the green house and in the rear. Audi’s passion for excellence in engineering and its hallmark of interior design, workmanship and quality materials follows its larger sibling.
Audi R8 5.2 V10 Spyder Promotional Video
January 21, 2010 by Larry
Filed under Audi, Automotive, Video
Audi sometimes has a bad case of diarrhea when it comes to new videos including the recent unofficial suicide commercial and now they have blessed the internet with one of the new Audi R8 V10 Spyder. Here it is in its full glory dressed in white. Enjoy!
2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet Review & Test Drive
January 20, 2010 by Harvey
Filed under Audi, Automotive, Featured, Test Drives
With its introduction in 2009 as a midsize performance coupe with a standard 4.2 liter V8 engine, the S5 coupe turned on many coupe enthusiasts and auto journalists with the cutting-edge styling, V8 power and interior amenities. Also, the all-new 2009 S5 coupe went against the trend of manufacturing smaller cars to help with the rising price of fuel. This year Audi chops the top off the S5 and replaces the 4.2 liter V8 with a 3.0 liter twin intercooled supercharger unit backed up with the new 7-speed S-Tronic automatic transmission. This strategy works because the new engine gives 20% better overall fuel mileage yet makes the same 325lb.ft. of torque as the larger V8 engine. The supercharger also generates more low-end torque enabling the S5 cabriolet to match the 0-60mph time of just 5.2sec. You can still get the V8 if you want but it is only available in the S5 coupe.
2010 Audi S4: “S” Now Stands For Supercharged
January 14, 2010 by Harvey
Filed under Audi, Automotive, Featured, Test Drives
The new 2010 Audi S4 sedan benefits not only from the new A4’s longer wheelbase and wider track increasing both ride comfort and high speed stability, but the new S4 also benefits from the new 3.0 liter DOHC, FSI direct fuel injected supercharged engine with dual intercoolers. This lighter V6 engine generates 333hp at 6,500-7,000rpm and 325lb.ft. of torque at 2,900-5,300rpm. This smaller lighter engine enables the new S4 to accelerate to 60mph in just 4.9sec. with either the standard 6-speed manual, or the optional 7-speed dual-clutch S-Tronic automatic transmission with paddle shifters on the steering column. To increase acceleration, make quicker gear changes and enhance handling performance you can shift the gated shifter from Drive into Sport.
2010 Detroit Auto Show Concept Vehicle Highlights
This year the Detroit Auto Show had some stunning concept vehicles both in functionality and looks. Here are images and information on the highlighted concept vehicles found at this years Detroit Auto Show. Make sure you post your own thoughts in the comment field below. Enjoy!
Video: Audi A5 TDI Suicide Commercial
January 8, 2010 by Larry
Filed under Audi, Automotive, Video
A fake Audi ad is currently circulating the internet touting the clean emissions from the Audi A5 TDI (diesel). In the “spec” commercial, a man attempts suicide but fails miserably. Critics have pointed out that this “spec” Audi commercial is very similar to a real 2002 ad of clean emissions from a Citroen. The Citroen commercial ended where the guy gets frustrated to the point of running into a tree.
