article thumbnail

Audi to enter Formula 1 in 2026; developing new hybrid power unit

Green Car Congress

From 2026, Audi will compete in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with a specially developed power unit. The project will be based at Audi Sport’s facility in Neuburg near Ingolstadt. This is the first time in more than a decade that a Formula 1 power train will be built in Germany. Showcar with Audi F1 launch livery.

Audi 408
article thumbnail

Audi introduces new lightweight, efficient, powerful turbo engine for DTM

Green Car Congress

Audi is introducing a new highly efficient turbo engine for the 2019 DTM racing season (touring car racing series). The two-liter four-cylinder power-plant of the Audi RS 5 DTM delivers more than 610 horsepower—100 hp more than its naturally aspirated V8 predecessor. — Head of Audi Motorsport Dieter Gass.

Audi 321
article thumbnail

Audi Electric-Powered Compressor gives 2020 Audi S6 and S7 models a boost; 48V MHEV architecture

Green Car Congress

Brought to the US market for the first time in the 2020 Audi S6 and S7, Audi’s Electric-Powered Compressor (EPC) comes paired to the 2.9-liter, liter, twin-turbocharged TFSI V6 engine. At lower engine speeds, the EPC activates at speeds up to 70,000 RPM. Ah lithium-ion battery. Ah lithium-ion battery.

Audi 383
article thumbnail

Audi unveils Audi A6 Avant e-tron concept; long-range electric wagon based on PPE

Green Car Congress

As part of its 2022 Annual Media Conference, Audi is presenting the next model in its future electrically powered A6 Luxury Class: the Avant. Audi introduced the Audi A6 Sportback with an electric drive system almost a year ago at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2021 ( earlier post ). the wagon format). the wagon format).

Audi 446
article thumbnail

Audi unveils 500 kW series-hybrid RS Q e-tron Dakar racer

Green Car Congress

Just under a year after the initial concept idea, Audi Sport has started testing the new Audi RS Q e-tron series hybrid, with which Audi will tackle the Dakar Rally in January 2022. The characteristics of the Dakar Rally presented the engineers with special challenges. The drivetrain of the Audi RS Q e-tron is electric.

Audi 516
article thumbnail

Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

Green Car Congress

Audi is adding a new member to its A3 family: the A3 Sportback 30 g-tron natural gas vehicle. Audi first introduced an A3 Sportback g-tron in 2014. Audi first introduced an A3 Sportback g-tron in 2014. TFSI engine produces 96 kW (131 PS) and generates 200 N·m (147.5 The A3 Sportback 30 g-tron 1.5

Audi 504
article thumbnail

Audi to phase out production of combustion engines by 2033

Green Car Congress

As part of its strategic realignment, Audi is accelerating the transition to e-mobility. The manufacturer will be gradually phasing out the production of internal combustion engines until 2033. Production of Audi’s final completely newly developed combustion engine model will start in just four years.

Audi 199