Audi R8 GT, Big Powerful

German car manufacturer Audi plans to a faster version of the R8 supercar model. The Audi R8 GT, the car is said that performance and handling better than the standard R8.

Using the V10 FSI engine capacity of 5200 cc is changed, the Audi R8 GT claimed the power to 560 hp (35 hp faster than the R8 Coupe 5.2 quattro and 5.2 quattro R8 Spyder).

To supply power to four wheels, the machine is then crossed with R-tronic sequential transmission typical of Audi.

More light in weight, body R8 GT is built using aluminum and carbon fiber materials. Using known material, visible light but strong at the front of the rear spoiler, and a few other PART.

Audi R8 GT is a lightweight product, the fastest and most powerful in the ranks of supercar Audi, and has won several global awards, "writes Audi in his official statement.

With a mix of light weight and powerful engine, the R8 Gt which could run from rest to 100 km / h in just 3.6 seconds. And if you continue to step on the accelerator, two-door car can reach 199 kilometers per hour.

The plan, it will only Audi car in a limited edition, as many as 333 units for the whole world. From hundreds of these units, 90 units will be immediately sent to the United States in the near future.

For the price, Audi USD 196,000.


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Current Concept in GMS 2011 Audi A3

The running car show in Geneva Motor Show (GMS), 2011, Austria, makes automotive companies in the world competed to show off in the event.

One of the famous German company is Audi, participating GMS enliven the 2011 event with ammunition showcase the latest concept of the Audi A3. Audi A3 Concept is a model four-door four-seater sedan, which comes with an elegant yet sporty design.

As reported by car evolution, Wednesday (03/02/2001) A3 Concept is equipped with five-cylinder turbo FSI engine and a power that can pump up to 408 hp and maximum torque of 500 Nm is used.

Reportedly, one with seven gears, the Audi A3 concept is 100 km / h (62 mph) in 4.1 seconds and a maximum speed of 250 km / h (155 mph).

Besides relying on his speed, A3 concept is also superior in terms of fuel consumption and environmentally friendly. The evidence, this car can consume only 9.1 liters of fuel to travel 100 km and emits only 212 grams of CO2 per km (341.18 g / mile).

On the outside, A3 concept of using 20-inch alloy wheels. And more light while driving in the body of the A3 concept of using carbon fiber and a number of aluminum.

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Bentley and Audi Prepare a New Machine

Bentley and Audi is rumored to work on the new V8 engine development. The machine is scheduled to be present in the variant of the Continental GT facelift, immediately in the autumn of 2011.

V8 engine with a capacity of 4000 cc will have and will aim at a high level of efficiency.

Energy resources are also planned to reduce CO2 emissions around 40 percent, to more environmentally friendly compared with the W12 engine used by the Continental GT.

6.0-liter W12 engine that is currently a total of 567 hp and a torque of 700 Nm. This machine is able to remove the car from 0 to 60 km in 4.4 seconds and a top speed can reach up to 198 mph.

Bentley will use the new machine, to transmit the generated energy to the propulsion drive all-wheel drive with a composition of 40:60 for the front and rear.

"We adapt to our purposes, thus providing unique Bentley driving," said Bentley Chassis and Powertrain Director Brian Gush, as quoted by Topspeed on Saturday (10/09/2010).

The two companies have not disclosed when the machine that will come will use a turbo or not. However, it is stated that the machine used an unconventional layout.

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