2015 DTM : Molina celebrates first DTM victory

2015 DTM Nürburgring Race 2 winner : 

Miguel Molina (ESP) #17 - Teufel Audi RS 5 DTM - Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline

Fans at the Nürburgring, where 69,000 spectators attended the event over the weekend, were treated to exceptionally good touring car racing: with entertaining position fights and closely-fought door-to-door duels, there were entertaining battles for the best positions and valuable points for the drivers’ standings in the 16th DTM race of the season. Miguel Molina only had little to do with all that: with a faultless drive, the Audi driver had his name written on the winners’ list at the Nürburgring and also scored his first major achievement in his 67th DTM race. Having started from pole position, the Spaniard scored a dominant and undisputed win in the 43 laps long DTM race on Sunday. “I have been waiting for a long time for my maiden win and now, we finally made it. Today is my day,” the jubilant winner said after the finish. Mercedes-Benz driver Paul Di Resta finished second in the Eifel, 7.5 seconds down. For the 2010 DTM champion, this was his best result of the season so far. BMW’s Bruno Spengler rounded out the Nürburgring podium by finishing third.

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Audi e-tron quattro concept: Electric driving pleasure with no compromises

Audi e-tron quattro concept

Flow-enhanced design with a drag coefficient of 0.25; a powerful, all-electric e-tron quattro drive with up to 370 kW – Audi is presenting the Audi e-tron quattro concept at the International Motor Show (IAA) 2015 in Frankfurt. The car is the company’s statement about the future of electric mobility: It is sporty, efficient and suitable for everyday use.

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2015 DTM : Rookie driver Tom Blomqvist takes his first DTM race win

2015 DTM - Oschersleben Race2 winner : 

Tom Blomqvist - #31 BMW Team RBM - BMW M4 DTM

Young DTM drivers made their mark on The DTM race at Oschersleben on Sunday, first and foremost BMW driver Tom Blomqvist. The 21-year-old Brit pulled clear from his opponents and scored his maiden DTM victory in his first season in the series. The manner in which he drove victory home was more than impressive. On nearly every lap, Blomqvist was faster than the opposition and went on to cross the finish line with a margin of almost eight seconds from team-mate Augusto Farfus. “That was the longest race of my life. I was out there leading the race for such a long time, I was really yearning for the finish,” the DTM rookie said after his first great success. “Simply unbelievable that I was able to win here.” All in all, the second race in the Magdeburger Börde had some similarities with the race on Saturday.

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ABT Power Training for the Audi A6 ‒ Up to 365 HP for Diesel or 410 HP for Petrol Engines

2016 ABT Audi AS 6

The general fitness trend is great: In any case, it clearly demonstrates that it does not take a professional athlete to achieve impressive performances. ABT Sportsline has achieved enormous training success with the standard Audi A6 ‒ since not all cars are destined to be an S6 or RS6: “A 2.0 or 3.0 TDI or even 3.0 TFSI are wholly sufficient to achieve race-car performances,” explained CEO Hans-Jürgen Abt. “At least if one invests in ABT Power New Generation.“

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New Audi SQ5 TDI plus : Even more power and top-of-the-line equipment with 250 kW (340 hp)

AUDI SQ5 TDI plus

INGOLSTADT : Audi is further expanding its range of S models. In October, the new SQ5 TDI plus will arrive at German dealerships with more power and driving pleasure and even more extensive equipment – with 250 kW (340 hp), sport differential and 21-inch wheels.

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2015 WEC - Nürburgring : One-two result for Porsche 919 Hybrids

Andreas Seidl, Teamchef Porsche Team, Brendon Hartley, Mark Webber, Timo Bernhard (L-R)

The Porsche Team claimed a one-two result in front of a great crowd at the fourth round of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at the Nürburgring. The trio of Timo Bernhard (DE), Brendon Hartley (NZ) and Mark Webber (AUS) won the six-hour race in temperatures of more than 30 degrees Celsius. Right behind them the sister Porsche 919 Hybrid of Romain Dumas (FR), Neel Jani (CH) and Marc Lieb (DE) came second. Over the weekend 62,000 people created a fantastic backdrop for the first German WEC race.

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Outlook on series production – the Audi e-tron quattro concept at the IAA 2015

 Audi e-tron quattro concept - Sketched

•     The latest battery technology and top aerodynamics ensure a range of more than 500 kilometers (310 miles)
•     Sporty SUV with all-electric drive in series production from 2018

Electric driving at Audi is a pleasure, not a compromise. The brand is demonstrating this with the Audi e-tron quattro concept at the International Motor Show (IAA) 2015 in Frankfurt. The sporty SUV provides an outlook on the brand’s first large-series electric car.

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ABT Sportsline with 430 hp for the new Audi RS3

2015 ABT AUDI RS 3

Not only space rockets are multi-stage vessels. Audi also adds another “stage” and tops its S3 with the even more powerful RS3. And the next boost is right around the corner: 

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Openly sporty: the new Audi TT Roadster and the Audi TTS Roadster

2015 AUDI TT Roadster

• Compact roadster makes an impression with authentic design and dynamic driving properties
• Innovative Audi virtual cockpit replaces analog displays
• Board Member for Development Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg: “Further improved in-car technical experience”

INGOLSTADT : September 24, 2014 - Purity in its most beautiful form: Audi is presenting the new TT Roadster* and the TTS Roadster* at the Paris Motor Show. The compact two-seater sets new standards in design, drive, and suspension. A particular highlight in the third TT generation is the Audi virtual cockpit. For the first time, the digital instrument cluster provides all information within the driver’s field of vision – a concept that is causing a sensation. This has already led to the Audi TT’s new display and control system receiving the Car Connectivity Award and the honor of Interior Innovation of the Year at the Automotive Interiors Expo Awards.

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An attractive “dark figure” – the new ABT AS5 DARK

ABT AS5 DARK

Be it Batman or The Shadow: even heroes like dark clothes. The new ABT AS5 DARK is one of them and available as a Coupé or Sportback. Even without the optional ABT Power, the Bavarian styling package radiates superiority. “Designer Walter de’Silva is proud of his creation and rightly so – but as an AS5 DARK the Audi A5 is multifaceted and even more assertive“, says CEO Hans-Jürgen Abt: “And since we are offering the comprehensive re-design for a bargain price right now, it’s high time to visit your nearest ABT Partner.“

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2014 DTM : Wehrlein wins – Wittmann is champion

2014 DTM - Lausitzring winner : #25 Pascal Wehrlein 

(D, gooix Mercedes AMG, DTM Mercedes AMG C-Coupé)

KLETTWITZ : September 14, 2014 – The ‘young guns’ are firmly in control of the DTM: while 19-year-old Pascal Wehrlein (Mercedes-Benz) celebrated his maiden race win at the Lausitzring, BMW driver Marco Wittmann crowned himself with an early title win in the most popular international touring car series. “This is sensational, simply unbelievable. It was a difficult race, I had to keep myself out of all the battles. In the end, that was the key to winning the title. I first have to deal with all the emotions,” a visibly moved Wittmann commented. For the 24-year-old, sixth place in the race with his BMW M4 DTM was enough for an early decision in the battle for the title after eight of ten season rounds. In total, 58,000 fans attended the race weekend in the Lausitz region.

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MTM S3 2.0 TFSI: Adds value at the wheel and on the road

MTM S3 2.0 TFSI

The MTM system has heritage - and spins stories. The heritage is based on MTM boss Roland Mayers' simple philosophy: cars leaving his performance centre are sporty, super and superior. The stories written about cars after their fitness makeover at MTM tell of victories and records.

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The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron starts in Europe

2015 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

INGOLSTADT : July 31, 2014 - The first plug-in hybrid from Audi, the A3 Sportback e-tron*, is now available to order for customers in Europe. Approximately 410 Audi dealers in Europe – including no fewer than 105 in Germany – are selling the A3 e-tron at a basic price of 37,900 euros on the German market. An individual installation check, the “e-tron plus” special package and “green” power from Audi complete the offering for the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron. The compact electric car will be handed over to its first customers this winter.

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ABT RS Q3 - A sporty 410-horse carriage

2015 ABT RS Q3

In fairy tales, princes ride on greys. In Bavaria, one rides a white “carriage” and 410 horses. Because once upon a time there was a solid Audi RS Q3, uprated by 100hp and an exciting look by ABT Sportsline. In sum, we now have no less than 410 hp / 301 kW. Maximum torque is 530, instead of 420 Nm, and so the SUV is accelerated almost as if Rumpelstiltskin were chasing it.

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DYNAMICS IN A NEW FORM – AUDI NANUK QUATTRO CONCEPT

Audi nanuk quattro concept

• Innovative design concept combines dynamics of a high-performance sports car with versatility
• 5.0 V10 TDI developing 544 hp and 1,000 Nm (737.56 lb-ft) torque; 0-100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 3.8 seconds
• Integral steering the key to both agility and stability

Sportiness in a new form – Audi is showing the Audi nanuk quattro concept show car at the IAA in Frankfurt am Main. Its crossover concept combines the dynamics of a high-performance sports car with Audi's quattro expertise on the road, on the race track and also off-road. The V10 TDI engine sets benchmarks for power and efficiency.

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THE NEW AUDI A3 CABRIOLET : Sporty, elegant and compact

2014 AUDI A3 Cabriolet

• Audi A3 Cabriolet completes the A3 family
• Elegant fabric hood and active roll-over protection system
• Optional fabric acoustic hood makes the Cabriolet the best in its class

Sporty, elegant and multi-faceted – Audi presents the new A3 Cabriolet. The compact four-seater impresses at first glance with its flowing lines and soft top. It is also at the top of its class technically – with systematic lightweight design, new engines, multi-faceted networking and high-performance assistance systems.

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AUDI SPORT QUATTRO CONCEPT

Audi Sport Quattro Concept

• Powerful design inspired by motor sport 
• Plug-in hybrid drive developing 515 kW (700 hp) of system power 
• Impressive performance with low fuel consumption: 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, 2.5 liters per 100 kilometers (94.09 US mpg)

quattro is Audi and Audi is quattro – the brand and the technology are indelibly linked. In celebration of the 30th birthday of the Sport quattro, Audi will present its legitimate successor at the 2013 IAA in Frankfurt am Main. The Audi Sport quattro concept show car continues the grand quattro tradition, with a stunning coupe design and plug-in hybrid drive with a system output of 515 kW (700 hp).

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SPECIAL EDITION TTS COMPETITION CELEBRATES 500,000 AUDI TT CARS

Audi TTS competition - Roadster

• 220 kW (272 hp), 19-inch wheels and a particularly sporty appearance
• Exclusive interior in Steel gray leather with Imola yellow accents
• Production milestone documents model series’ success

Half a million Audi TT cars have been built. Audi is celebrating this production milestone for its compact sports car with an exclusive special edition model. Coupé and Roadster versions of the 200 kW (272 hp) Audi TTS competition will begin rolling off the assembly line in October. Total production is limited to 500 units.

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THE ABT SQ5 - THE Q STANDS FOR “QUICK”

ABT SQ5

Who says that diesel SUVs have to be clumsy? Since the first Touareg edition, and now with the various Q7, Tiguan, Q3 and Q5 variants, ABT Sportsline has shown that this does indeed not have to be so. The Bavarian art of engineering has rendered these best selling models not only very individual but also very dynamic, especially the new ABT SQ5, based upon the Audi SQ5. This car guarantees high-end sportiness and huge power reserves with which it also becomes an ideal towing vehicle. To put it in figures: The serial 313 hp (230 kW) have been “ABT Sportslined” to 360 hp or 265 kW. Torque has been increased from 650 to an enormous 700 Nm. The 3 liter V6’s performance curve is particularly impressive: In the ABT SQ5 it evenly unfolds its power at all revs and pushes the car, which weighs almost 2 tons, ahead with much aplomb.

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ABT AS6-R WITH 600 HP - A CONVENIENT EXTREME ATHLETE

ABT AS6-R

What would Sherlock Holmes say? “Watson, this car is perfect!“ For the ABT AS6-R combines lifestyle and dynamics with the characteristics of a real family estate car. For Hans-Jürgen Abt, this is an ideal combination that covers all life situations. “This car provides both the space and the power to get anything from A to B. And why not via the Nürburgring’s famous ‘Nordschleife’?” says the CEO of the globally largest tuner of cars produced by the Volkswagen Group.

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