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Audi presents latest SQ5 TDI diesel; 48V MHEV & electric compressor

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Audi has introduced the latest version of the SQ5 TDI diesel. The SQ5 TDI was first introduced in the fall of 2012 as the first Audi S model powered by a diesel engine. An actuator in the exhaust system, as fitted to the first SQ5 TDI, gives the V6 a sonorous sound. Audi SQ5 TDI mild hybrid 48V drivetrain. l/100km (33.6

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New 3rd generation Audi TT diesel offers fuel economy of 56 mpg

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3 rd generation Audi TT. Audi is unveiling the third-generation of its TT compact sports car at the Geneva Motor Show. liters per 100 km (56 mpg US), which translates into CO 2 emissions of 110 g/km (177 g/mile). The Audi TT 2.0 In the Audi TT, the 2.0 The Audi TTS is the peak performer. Click to enlarge.

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Audi introducing new “ultra” A4, A5, A6 models; diesels with up to 60 mpg

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Audi is expanding its “ultra” strategy with 11 new models: especially efficient diesel engine versions in the A4, A5 and A6 model lines will be launched in Europe in early 2014. TDI ultra, Audi A5 2.0 TDI ultra, Audi A3 1.6 mpg) with 4.6 Fuel consumption (combined) l/100 km (US mpg). mpg/ 136.79

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Audi boosts output from 2.0L EA888 engine to 400 hp (200 hp/liter) for Audi TT Sportback concept; 33.6 mpg US

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Among its many offerings at the Paris Motor Show, Audi is unveiling the Audi TT Sportback concept—a car that leverages but elongates the design idiom of the classic TT. Audi TT Sportback concept in Paris. US mpg)—equating to CO 2 emissions of 162 grams per kilometer (261 g/mi). wheel drive. Click to enlarge.

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Audi unveils TT and TTS Roadsters prior to Paris debut; evolution of Audi Space Frame; up to 54.7 mpg US with diesel

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Audi TT Roadster. Audi is presenting the new TT Roadster and the TTS Roadster at the Paris Motor Show; the introduction follows the recent introduction of the 3rd-generation TT Coupé. A particular highlight in the third TT generation is the Audi virtual cockpit. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) With the 2.0 ft) of torque, the 2.0

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Second-generation Audi A7 Sportback features standard 48V MHEV system with gasoline or diesel engines

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Audi has unveiled the second-generation A7 Sportback, which is the essence of Audi‘s new design language. In the NEDC, the base version of the Audi A7 Sportback 55 TFSI consumes 6.8 mpg US), corresponding to 154 grams CO 2 per kilometer (247.8 The exhaust manifold is integrated in the cylinder head and bathed in coolant.

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Audi updates RS 4 Avant with new B-cycle twin-turbo V6; 17% lower fuel consumption than predecessor

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Audi Sport GmbH has fine-tuned many details of the RS 4 Avant which was newly introduced in September 2017, including the addition of a new high-torque twin-turbo V6 with a power output of 331 kW (450 metric hp) and 600 N·m (442.5 TFSI twin-turbo V6, Audi Sport GmbH is building on the legendary 2.7 With the 2.9 With the 2.9

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