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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. The new sports car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph). The Audi TT 2.0 In the Audi TT, the 2.0 Click to enlarge.

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Audi offering plug-in hybrid version of A6 Avant wagon

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Audi is offering its successful full-size station wagon A6 Avant as a plug-in hybrid: The new A6 Avant 55 TFSI e quattro has a system output of 270 kW (367 PS) (combined fuel consumption 2.1–1.9 US mpg); combined electric power consumption of 18.1–17.6 The base price for the Audi A6 Avant 55 TFSI e quattro €71,940 (US$78,000).

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Audi offering 12V mild hybrid versions of new A4; 48V MHEV for S4 TDI diesel

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Audi is offering the revamped A4 with many engine options equipped with 12V and 48V mild-hybrid systems (MHEV). This also applies to the Audi S4 TDI (combined fuel consumption 6.3 – 6.2 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 166 – 163 g/km (267.2 – 262.3 This also applies to the Audi S4 TDI (combined fuel consumption 6.3 – 6.2

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2022 Audi E-Tron GT electric car: Up to 238-mile range for quickest quattro yet

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The two quickest-accelerating production cars in Audi history are made in the same factory. One of them has a big V-10 engine and is rated at 16 mpg. The other—the quickest of the two to 60 mph—is the 2022 Audi E-Tron GT, and it’s all-electric.

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Audi unveils first “ultra” production model: fuel efficient A3 1.6 TDI ultra with 73.5 mpg US

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Audi unveiled its most fuel-efficient production model, the A3 1.6 With 81 kW (110 hp) of power output, the Audi A3 1.6 This latest A3 is not only the most efficient Audi, it is also the brand’s first model designated as “ultra”. The car has a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph) and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 10.5

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Audi introduces new top end diesel SQ5 TDI plus; 340 hp, 35.6 mpg

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Audi is further expanding its range of S models, with the new SQ5 TDI plus arriving at German dealerships in October. mpg US) with emission of 174 g CO 2 /km (280.0 Like all S models from Audi, the SQ5 TDI plus delivers its power to the road via the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system. Peak torque is increased by 50 (36.9

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Four engine variants of updated Audi A5 to be equipped with 12V and 48V mild hybrid systems

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Audi is updating the A5 sedan. Audi A5 Coupé. With the S5 TDI, Audi measurements show that this electrification can reduce fuel consumption in everyday operation by up to 0.4 TDI engine with electric powered compressor and 48-volt main electrical system in the updated Audi S5 Sportback offers combined fuel consumption of 6.2–6.1

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