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Audi A4 and A5 now available to order as g-tron in Europe; Audi e-gas for 3 years as standard

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The drive unit’s high efficiency means low costs of ownership: Fuel costs compared with an equivalent gasoline engine are much lower, at around €4 (US $4.70) per 100 kilometers (62.1 mph) (A4 Avant g-tron: 223 km/h (138.6 In gasoline mode, these figures are 5.6 liters per 100 kilometers (42.0 mi) (Germany, as of: August 2017).

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Final Drive: 2021 Polestar 1 PHEV

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This results in a 0-60 time of four seconds (it felt quicker) and a top speed of 155 mph, which we didn’t quite get to, lifting-off at 120 mph. Carbon Fiber Exterior. Carbon fiber curves. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Audi introduces new A4 Avant g-tron; Audi e-gas offered as standard

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mi)—that equates to fuel costs of only about €4 (US$4.23) (as of: March 2017). mph) in just 8.5 The second layer, a composite winding of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP), provides for maximum strength. kilograms of CNG per 100 kilometers (8.4 lb per 62.1

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Gen 2 Audi A5 Sportback available as bivalent g-tron; Audi e-gas, natural gas or gasoline

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The inner layer consists of a gas-impermeable polyamide matrix, while a second composite layer of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) gives the tank its extremely high strength. The third glass fiber layer helps to visualize any external effects. mph) in just 8.5

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 ZR is a speed rating, which in this case means the tire can handle speeds surpassing 150 mph. Zero-to-60 mph times were right around 5.0 The EPA has rated the EcoBoost 2.3L

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Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT

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seconds with a top speed of 194 mph are plenty fast for just about everyone. mpg, but in two 100-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved 30.1 With a twist of a couple latches off comes the removable carbon fiber roof, letting in the open air. But the base engine turning 0-60 runs in a quick 2.9

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Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

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mpg, but on a 100-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 29.8 Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Fuel economy for the 3.0-liter liter Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/26 highway/24 combined.

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