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Audi Showcases Lightweight Construction in High-Performance R8 GT

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The long rear hatch is made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP)—an advantage of 6.6 Numerous additional detailed measures targeted the interior, the exterior and the technology, such as higher-grade, lighter steel for the exhaust system’s tailpipes. The fixed rear wing is good for an additional 1.2 kilograms (2.65 FSI engine.

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Downsized 4.0 TFSI for Audi S8 cuts fuel consumption 23% compared to predecessor; cylinder deactivation and start-stop

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liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (23 mpg US mpg). liters per 100 km (23 mpg US), the Audi S8 is significantly more fuel efficient than its competitors, according to Audi. The twin-scroll technology prevents the exhaust gas flows from influencing each other. The piston pins have a fine, diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating.

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Opel presents new 1.0 SIDI Turbo engine at Aachen Colloquium; below 100 gCO2/km and ~59 mpg in the Adam

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l/100 km (59 mpg US ). Enabling technologies include high-pressure direct fuel injection; an ultra-compact turbocharging system; continuously variable valve timing; and a lightweight aluminum construction with a cylinder head-integrated exhaust manifold. As a result of this focus on refinement, the 1.0 Click to enlarge.

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