Audi S8 ad with Stan Lee as a cameo

Undeniably, Stan Lee is king "Cameo". Legendary comic 92-year-old has made a brief appearance (cameo) in every Marvel Studios film was produced. But, according to IMDB, it's just the beginning. Lee has a stunning 84 credits to his name, with characters who stand out as Man on Bench, Hot Dog Vendor, Distinguished Bystander, Milwaukee Man Drinking From Bottle, Rejected Wedding Guest, waterhose Man, and the Hot Dog Vendor (again). Hmm .. the characters did not seem so hard, does it?

Building on the success of Lee, Audi has introduced a funny video where Audi S8 sedan itself makes a cameo, along with Tara Reid, Michael Rooker, Lou Ferrigno, and Jason Mewes. This is all part of the joint launch of Avengers: Age of Ultron, which Audi has helped promote it since a few months ago.

Let us all watch the clip below.

 

Audi R8 second generation fully disclosed

Following the picture that leak before, Audi finally took off the cloth covering their supercar model, the second generation of the Audi R8. This model is scheduled to make a public appearance in the next week at the Geneva Motor Show.

With one glance, this second generation R8 looks not much difference with the first generation. However, this model is transformed with a full definition of design evolution, with the front portion is equipped with single frame front grille with honeycomb pattern that is flanked by headlamp type LED or laser lighting options that have multiple radiation up to 600 meters. On the side there is a clear external lines connected with the blade protruding side menjalur to the tire, which according to Audi, this model makes it appear longer and more dynamic.

In the rear portion, rear combination lamps of type LED with flat configuration and is located on top of the air inlet, offering more performance maskular. R8 is also equipped with a spoiler may be tuned to the type of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). Besides that. there is a large diffuser with pipe ekzos while back that showed casement malignant menjana engine power.

Talk about the engine, the Audi R8 has been recast by installing engine 5.2-liter V10 FSI N / A tuned in two options; 540 and 540 Nm of torque kuasakuda for principle and 610 models and 560 Nm of torque kuasakuda for variant V10 Plus.

In terms of achievement, the Audi R8 3.5 is currently only need to whip from 0-100km / h before reaching a maximum speed of 320km / h, while the V10 Plus models also recorded a current 3.2 times to prod the same before its maximum speed, 330km / h. Disebalik numbers so mengujakan achievement, the R8 has a reading Baharu fuel use 11.8 liters for 100 km distance journey with the release of 275 g CO2 per kilometer. For the model of the R8 V10 Plus Similarly, it is using 12.4 liters for 100km and release 289 g / km.

Both versions of the engine is coupled to a gearbox seven-speed S tronic, which has been improved with three automatic mode and manual control. The transmission sends power to the quattro all-wheel-drive system remains equipped with multi-plate clutch electrohydraulic. In normal operation, up almost 100 percent of torque sent to the rear-wheel drive and it is also capable of sending almost 100 percent of torque to the drive side, if any need to do so.

The basic model rocket using size 19-inch alloy wheels with size 245/35 tires for the front and 295/35 for the rear tire, with a set of 20 inch alloy wheels with size 245/30 and 305/30 as an option. Power to stop this supercar is obtained from the steel disk brakes for standard R8, while the variant V10 Plus comes with a ceramic disk type fabric.

This second generation R8 is 50kg lighter than the older generation, with the overall weight of 1,555kg and 1,454kg for the standard R8 V10 Plus for. It is due to the use of the new Audi Space Frame and the use of materials such as aluminum and CFRP. Despite it lighter, but the strength of aluminum torsional rigidity is improved by approximately 40 percent.

If evaluated the cabin, the new R8 is equipped with bucket seats type newly developed Audi, next to the driver-oriented cockpit. Customers can choose between finishing leather Alcantara / pearl Napppa or fine Nappa leather wraps and wraps can add carbon fiber accents. Bang & Olufsen sound system can also be added, not free but with the added cost.

The second generation Audi R8 is scheduled to be made available this summer, with prices starting from € 165,000 to € 187.400 model and standard for R8 V10 Plus variants.

Audi plans to launch 2 EV by 2018

Audi has given the green light to the development of two electric vehicles are expected to be marketed around 2018.

The announcement was made last week by the CEO of Audi, Rupert Stadler in an interview with a newspaper portal in Germany, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. One of these vehicles is the model sports car, so we may finally get to see the model R8 e-tron version of the R8 model based on the second generation.

The second car, Audi said in a statement that it is an SAV (sport activity vehicle) in which this model was most likely will be a competitor to the Tesla Model X model that will be marketed by the third quarter of next year. Stadler said, SAV is able to go as far as 500km before running out of battery and needs to be recharged.

Also despite the announcement of the presence of two of the EV model, Audi also revealed plans to invest a total of € 2 billion until 2019 in the development of electric guidance system (electric drive system) and also digital technology.

Audi Q7 2016

Audi Q7 model has been fully revealed in 2016 before its debut next month at the Detroit Motor Show after spyshot released earlier this month.

Shorter and smaller, this Q7 current model while maintaining shadow adopt the latest design. On the front, it gets sharper translation of a single frame radiator grille inspired by the Audi Q3 Euro-spec facelift front corner lights with LED technology. The front is also lower than the current model, the styling cues that reduce visual mass of this SUV.

New styling continues on the back. Rear door on the current model Q7 has brought to this new model but it has a more elegant design and a rectangular taillights. Chrome trim at the bottom of the doors on both sides and brushed aluminum roof rails adds premium style as a whole.

In the interior, dashboard can be supplemented with optional digital instrument clusters and inspired by the Audi TT 3rd generation and high-definition screen that pops up from the top of the dashboard. It is controlled by a touch screen pad that sits in the center console.

Buyers can also book Q7 model it with other technologies such as 10.1-inch tablet 32Gb Audi is applied to the seat for rear passengers, some version of the MMI infotainment system and also WiFi in the car.

Q7 also continue to provide seating for up to seven passengers even if the dimensions are reduced. It increased 10.4 square feet with 7 passengers, 31.4 square feet with 5 passengers, and 73.3 square feet when all rear seats folded. Cargo space can be accessed using a standard rear door.

Q7 Model 2016 uses a modular platform MLB, providing curb weight of 4,398 pounds, which is 716 pounds lighter than the current model. A diet that promises fuel savings better petrol.

3.0-Liter V6 TDI PHEV - 373HP @ 516lb-ft (Q7 Audi e-tron) Mixed 138MPG Driving
3.0-Liter Turbo Diesel V6 TDI - 272hp @ 442lb-ft (0-100km / h - 6.3s) Mixed 41mpg Driving
3.0-Liter V6 TDI De-Tuned - 218HP @ 368lb-ft of torque
3.0-Liter V6 TFSI Turbocharged - 333HP @ 324lb-ft (0-100km / h - 6.1s) Mixed 30mpg Driving
2.0-Liter TFSI Turbocharged I4 - 252HP @ 272lb-ft

All engines will be combined with the 8-speed tiptronic transmission that will drive all four tires using the system Audi Quattro all-wheel drive.

The Q7 models will be sold soon after its debut next year. This marks the end of the current model Q7 which was first issued in 2006 and issued a facelift in 2010.

Audi plans to produce at least two new crossover. Rumors about the model SUV Q7 Q6 will put a higher model in terms of luxury and news about Q8 production model in 2017 as the highest model in the Audi SUV platform.

2015 Audi RS5 Coupe Sport limited edition only 75 units built

Audi has released a limited edition 2015 Audi RS5 Coupe Sport new V8 engine. Limited to only 75 units and was designed by a team of German Exclusive adjustments, Audi RS5 Coupe Sport style can be purchased at prices starting 87.575 US dollars (about USD 305.295). Wow ..

The price of almost $ 17,000 more than the RS5 standard, although you may not be able to distinguish between the two. The Sport Edition wheels plus a gorgeous 20-inch 5-V-spke, along with many works of fine leather in the cabin, including red Nappa leather wrapped seats crimson-black, which has an RS logo embossed in the middle chair and Crimson Red leather inserts on the door.

Audi RS5 Audi will paint the same limited edition in color Daytona Gray or Gray SP without extra charge, but for those who do not go to pay more, they can choose one of the colors listed in the catalog Exclusive Audi. Of course, it costs expensive.

2015 Audi RS5 Coupe Sport comes with a 4.2-liter engine, 450 horsepower V8 power combined with a seven-speed transmission S-Tronic, which sends power to the drive system Quattro all-wheel-drive Audi.

Audi Compete With the A45 AMG Merc With The Latest RS3

Model RS3 previously said there are some shortcomings. However, the new model here provides higher expectations this time. For starters, the power of the 2.5-liter five-cylinder 335HP to 362HP improved from (torque has increased from 450nm to 465Nm), and perhaps more importantly, it sits on top of a VW MQB modular chassis wiser. Power chassis have been of much help during the S3 models, so with the extra power, and steady five-cylinder sound for RS version of this, everything looks more beautiful.

RS3 was able to do 0-100km / h in just 4.3 seconds, so you need to select the right when you buy one. You can reach a maximum speed of 280km / h if you can find a long enough runway, compared with the usual 250km / h.

Power is sent to all four wheels through a dual-clutch transmission 7-speed 'S Tronic', and there is an additional clutch on the rear axle which can be sent to any of up to 100 percent of torque in that direction if necessary. It is 25mm lower than the A3 Sportback, and the wheelbase is now wider.

No word on price break now, but to give you an idea of the cost when it opened for sale next summer; 355bhp Mercedes A45 AMG rival - the inevitable - impose a cost of £ 38.195, while the RS3 Sportback long just a little under £ 40,000. Rumors also say saloon version will be released