Sentences with phrase «version of quattro»

Audi has unveiled a new version of its quattro four - wheel drive system that it claims provides a critical improvement in efficiency.

Basically, this version of quattro can free the rear end of its drivetrain on both ends for maximum drag and friction reduction.

With an active version of quattro worrying about traction at both axles (able to transfer 100 - percent of the torque to either axle thanks to a multiplate clutch pack), an available magnetorheological shock system tuning the damping, a torque vectoring diff, and dynamic steering (when fitted) checking the driver's inputs, you probably can't screw it up badly enough even to trigger the traction control or stabilization systems.

This version of the Quattro all - wheel - drive system lacks Audi's Sport Differential on its rear axle, but still offers plenty of grip and relatively neutral handling.

This version of Quattro does not feature Audi's torque - vectoring Sport Differential.

UPDATE 03/12/2012: During an interview at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, Quattro GmbH Product Boss, Stefan Reil, confirmed that Audi has finally made a decision about the production version of the quattro concept.

For example, our high - performance models are available with a unique version of quattro ® that differs from our SUVs.

Quattro all - wheel drive is standard on all A5s, including manual version, which receive a version of Quattro with «ultra technology.»

Garbis is especially confident in the TT's version of Quattro.

Not exact matches

But Mr Cameron said he was «flattered» by the comparison and Tories quickly produced a spoof version of the poster drawing on Hunt's catchphrase: «Fire up the Quattro.

It is paired with a seven - speed S tronic transmission and, naturally, Quattro all - wheel drive — but this is an enhanced version that can send as much as 85 percent of the torque to the rear wheels (the default torque split is 40/60 front / rear).

The 3.2 FSI Quattro automatic is the priciest, most potent, and most sophisticated version of the new model range at launch — especially when it is fitted, as was our test car, with high - tech options such as Drive Select, dynamic steering, switchable dampers, lane assist (departure warning), side assist (rearview blind spot detection), adaptive cruise control, adaptive headlights (swiveling xenons), and eighteen - inch wheels shod with 245 / 40 YR -18 Michelin Pilot Sport tires.

A rear - wheel drive special edition like the LP550 - 2 Balboni version of the R8's cousin, the Lamborghini Gallardo, is unlikely due to Audi's four - wheel - drive Quattro heritage.

Expect a whole range of gas and diesel four - cylinder engines for Europe, with the U.S. most likely to get a version powered by either a 1.8 - liter or 2.0 - liter gasoline turbo - four routed through Quattro all - wheel drive.

A less powerful, 190 - hp version of the 2.0 T provides the European equivalent of up to 49 mpg, but Audi says that even the 252 - hp engine will significantly improve on the current A4's EPA numbers of 22/31 mpg city / highway for the Quattro model.

I drove an A6 2.0 T Quattro, which is the version Audi says makes up the vast majority of A6 sales.

Essentially this means the removal of the multiplate clutch centre differential, the propshaft and front driveshafts, which results in a 50 kg (40 kg on the Spyder) saving in weight over the quattro version.

Both are the hottest versions yet of their particular breed, and with tiny production runs (2000 GPs will be made and a scant 333 quattros, 19 of them getting British number plates), they'll always be in demand.

Audi has revealed pictures and details of a mildly updated version of its Sport Quattro concept car, called the Laserlight.

In the wet, of course, the Quattro versions — which can divert up to 85 per cent of torque rearwards — would rely much less on the traction control under load.

He also confirmed that work is continuing to create a production version of the Sport Quattro concept that was shown at the Frankfurt show last year.

The mid-mounted engine sends its power to a strengthened seven - speed S tronic dual - clutch automatic, and a version of Audi's famous Quattro divvies up power among all four wheels.

As an indicator of performance, Audi says the production version of the e-tron quattro concept will have a 0 - 62mph time of 4.6 sec and a top speed limited to 131mph.

«We'll start with the production version of the e-tron quattro concept car, which will have a range of up to 500 km.

While the Q4 could be a «coupe» version of next year's new Q3, the lack of a Q6 badge on the e-tron quattro leaves room for a «coupe» version of the new Q5 due on sale in Australia this year.

Audi TT Quattro all - wheel drive models come with another version of the 1.8 - liter engine.

Audi has kicked off 2014 with the unveiling of an updated version of its Sport quattro concept car — as first revealed at last year's Frankfurt motor show.Set to underpin the German carmaker's stand...

Audi has kicked off 2014 with the unveiling of an updated version of its Sport quattro concept car — as first revealed at last year's Frankfurt motor show.

The all - wheel drive Quattro version of the sedan or wagon is outfitted with a 6 - speed automatic transmission which also offers manual Tiptronic shifting, while the front - wheel drive editions of the car (V6 only) come with a 7 - speed automatic.

This version feels lighter and more poised for action, and with 59 percent of the weight up front the rear stays planted, but the Quattro all - wheel drive system is also a main player in keeping the coupe going where you aim it.

The quattro - equipped sedan ups outputs to 220 hp and 258 lb - ft, driving all wheels via a six - speed version of the dual - clutch automatic.

Tucked away on the Audi stand at the Paris Motor Show, almost out of sight, is this «Rallye» version of the Audi quattro concept.

Although the Sport quattro weighed the same, the production version of its five - cylinder engine only developed 306 hp.

Some are lightly disguised future production vehicles, while others exhibit an environmentally friendly theme.Here's a look at a few of the more interesting concept vehicles on display at the show, which closes Monday: AUDI ALLROAD QUATTROThe German automaker has been building all - wheel drive cars for years, so it's no surprise that a beefier version of the A6 station wagon is on the way.The Allroad Quattro show car uses many of the same mechanical and suspension parts as the A6 wagon but wears a sport - utility wagon body complete with large fender flares and huge tires.

As with all Audis, certain versions are available with quattro all - wheel drive, as well as a choice of six - speed manual and automatic gearboxes.

Audi has announced a Limited Edition offer on the Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro — the latest and more powerful version of the largest selling luxury SUV in India.

With this addition in the product portfolio, Audi will have three versions of Q3 - 1.4 TFSI FWD, 2.0 TDI FWD and TDI Quattro.

The Quattro version chopped the level of understeer to basically nothing — if one tries really hard, it will push in a corner, but under normal circumstances it scoots through a bend as though riding on proverbial rails.

The 2013 Audi A8 features the maker's proprietary Quattro AWD system, and is offered in five trim levels, including standard - and long - wheelbase (L) versions and top - of - the - line A8 L W12.

The new version of the Q5 features a very energetic exterior design, standard quattro all - wheel - drive, and a variety of interior technology...

Audi wowed the crowd at CES with a new advancement in, of all things, headlights when it announced it would show a version of its Sport quattro laserlight Concept with laser beam lamps.

The RS version is the sportiest of the trio and it packs some serious heat with a turbocharged five - cylinder engine and quattro all - wheel drive.

Speaking of 4Motion all - wheel drive: The fifth - gen system is far smarter than the old version of Audi's Quattro tech.

The quattro versions have either the manual transmission or (as of the 2.0 TDI with 130 kW (177 hp)-RRB- the seven - speed S tronic on board.

This, after the previous night having Stephan Reil, head of development at Audi's performance vehicle division, Quattro GmbH, give me a rundown of the go - faster changes his team executed to push the capabilities of its RS 7 further for the new Performance version.

Max tow rating on the new Audi Q3 is a respectable 4,400 pounds and with 6.7 inches of ground clearance, Quattro - equipped versions should be able to take on at least reasonably challenging terrain.

Natural rivals to SUVs like the Acura MDX, BMW X5, Mercedes - Benz GLE - Class and Volvo XC90, all versions of the midsize Q7 share the same 333 - horsepower turbocharged gasoline V6 engine backed by an 8 - speed automatic transmission and Audi's excellent Quattro all - wheel - drive (AWD) system.

The production version of Audi's e-tron quattro battery - electric SUV (earlier post) will be equipped with the second - generation of Audi's central driver assistance controller the zFAS (earlier post), according to Ricky Hudi, Executive Vice President Electronic Development, Audi AG.

The A1 quattro will be set for European deliveries in the second half of 2012 and we hope that somehow, in some form, a right - hand drive version finds its way to Australia one day.

And Audi had the A4 Cabriolet, a convertible version of the all - wheel - drive A4 Quattro powered by a four - cylinder or a V - 6.