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2009 Concorso d'Eleganza
The 2009 Concorso d’Eleganza: Action! Suspense! Video!
Care for classic GT’s at full throttle? In between photographing the cars of the 2009 Concorso, we shot you some footage of various cars idling—or, in rare moments, at speed. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by jduffy13: Italian cars the best. I heard a corvette idling at a light last night on the way home. The bloody thing... 8 Responses | Other threads
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industry news
Audi Surpasses 1 Million Mark In Annual Global Sales
Despite the gloomy Carpocalypse that has the rest of the automotive landscape in shambles; Audi AG has posted a record number of sales for 2008. More » -
2009 audi a6
Audi Reveals 2009 A6 Sedan, Avant And New Fuel-Sipping TDIe Model In Addition To RS6
The new 580 HP 2009 Audi RS6 Sedan is a very exciting proposition, but for the rest of us there's this, the 2009 Audi A6 Sedan and Avant. Perhaps the most relevant additions are the new TDIe models which squeeze maximum efficiency from the 2.0-liter turbo-diesel engine via modified transmission ratios, a power steering pump which operates only on demand, and an alternator capable of regenerating energy during coasting. Combined with subtle aero tweaks and a slightly lower ride height which make for a drag coefficient of 0.28, the A6 2.0 TDIe returns about 44 MPG.It's no slouch eitherActually, it is pretty dang slow. With a 6-speed manual itaccelerateslimps from 0-62 in 10.3 seconds and tops out at 129 MPH. More details and full release after the jump. More »
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By Mark ArnoldComment by MR42HH: @cazin678: LOL- sorry, 0-60 in 10.3 seconds IS painfully slow For comparison... a BMW 520d is 2 seconds faster and 2... more » | Other threads
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2009 audi a6
2009 Audi A6
We were enamored with the 2007 Audi A6 and have been anxious to see how Audi would tweak the svelte sedan for its 2009 facelift. Though not a major mechanical overhaul, this latest A6 gets a revised front fascia that includes lower, flared intakes inspired by the sporty Audi A5. Don't let the lack of obvious, checkerboard camo confuse you. Audi is still hiding some of the good stuff. Thankfully, the folks at KGP were smart enough to grab a closer shot of the rear taillights, which are covered in tape around the trunk area. This makes us think there's a continuation of that light design, perhaps closer in style to the Audi R8. Full spy report below the jump. More » -
jalopnik reviews
2007 Audi A6 3.2L, Part One
Within the first five minutes of my week-long test-drive of the 3.2-liter 2007 Audi A6, I was pretty sure a speeding ticket was on the way. Turns out I was almost right. Tearing down a road at a rate somewhat above the posted limit, I came around a bend to see a sheriff approaching me in the other lane. I knew I was screwed. But rather than pulling me over, he just motioned out his window for me to slow down. If you're reading this Mr. Understanding Sheriff Guy, remind me to buy you a beer. More » -
tuners
Audi Steam Hammer: Abt AS6 3.0 TDI
Will diesels ever fill the performance gap with gas burners in the car-buying marketplace (and not just the Le Mans track)? Perhaps. The Kempten tuners at Abt say they've tweaked 300 horsepower from Audi's 3.0 TDI. It's a 20 percent increase from stock, by way of a supercharger and ECU remapping. It can turn under sevens in the zero-to-60 sprint, which isn't bad for an oil burner. Of course, we're waiting until Audi's V12 TDI starts showing up in these things. And not via Ingolstadt, either. More »
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Comment by Torqahontas: I suspect someone is messing up the translation of the press release because the grammar is so awkward in the... more » | Other threads
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spy photos
Audi RS6 Avant
We waited so long for our take-out order this past weekend, we'd have gladly ponied up six figures to buy the delivery dude a V10-powered Audi RS6 Avant. Of course if we had that kind of money lying around, we'd just buy one for ourselves and pick our order up. That is, if we could. Audi's yet to announce plans for a new RS6 Avant. But if spies are correct, this specimen, in autofocus-thwarting garb, will be it. Unnamed sources say we'll see the RS6 sedan and possibly its BMW M5 Touring-beating sibling at the Frankfurt show next month, sporting between 550 and 600 horsepower. [World Car Fans] -
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howdy, audi
Let's Go to the Videotape: Audi RS6 On the 'Ring
Those lovable scamps over at Fast Lane Daily plugged some spy footage of the upcoming Audi RS6 into their midday newscast. Gathered by Automedia at Germany's Nürburgring, the clip shows Audi's answer to the Mercedes E63 AMG and BMW M5 in effect, its larger air intakes, the wider fender flares and rear diffuser giving away the goods. It's reportedly powered by the same V10 as the S6, but turbocharged to produce between 520 and 550 hp. We'll see the finished product at the Frankfurt show — which is shaping up to be a killer — later this year. Whether or not it causes the death of the RS4 remains to be seen. More »
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Comment by SRekauqh: I'm pretty sure this girl has no idea about what she is reporting on. The way she pronounced "carbon fiber"... more » | Other threads
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the bourne ultimatum
Fourtitude In A Tizzy Over Matt Damon's Audi A6
The next Jason Bourne movie's been filming in the town where it's time to be a part of it, and Audi fan forum-site Fourtitude's all over it like Matt Damon on Ben Affleck. Or would that be Ben Affleck on Matt Damon? Who really knows for sure — the point is they're pointing us to the folks at aLive from New York who've taken some screen caps of Matt getting jiggy with a topsy-turvy A6. Enjoy. It's not Matt on Ben, but whatevs, it's car porn. More »
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By Ray WertComment by damnelantra™: damn... i thought this was gona be a celebrity news story about matt damon coming home in a drunken stupper... more » | Other threads
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custom cars/hot rods: tuners
Right in the Nose: Racedesign's Audi A6 Makeover
There are a million stories in the naked city. Folks buy an expensive German sedan just as the company launches a new generation. We've seen the symptoms, as jealousy gives way to indignation ("Yuck. They've ruined it!) Secretly, however, there's a longing for smoother lines, radical noses and uprated mechanicals. Now, owners of the previous Audi A6 can give their aging hoopties a modern makeover, courtesy of Racedesign Automotive. The company offers a head-to-foot aero kit that subtly mimics the late-model A6's sleekness and its most distinctive trait — that grille. With products like this, cruising the lease returns may even be fun again. More »
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Comment by Hyman Decent: Slightly off topic: A license plate mounted on the front of an Audi with the new grille isn't mounted symmetrically;... more » | Other threads
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news
Dubspeed Tests the Audi S6 and S8
Our boy Zerin at Dubspeed sent his man Wes Grueninger off to French Canada to flog the V10-powered angry brothers of the A6 and A8, and came back...well, we're not entirely sure. He had nits and picks about both models, but as if seemed like he liked them and was suitably impressed with the precision of most everything but the brake modulation. Plus, there's an entertaining bit about airborne pomme frittes and an irate Quebecois woman, and we're always suckers for that kind of nonsense. More » -
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Audi Rocks LeMans-Edition A6 Diesel
Audi's new ad slogan should be "Have we mentioned lately how much we rocked LeMans?" The company is launching a special-package A6 powered by a 3.0-liter diesel (sorry, no 650-horsepower TDI V12). The A6 LeMans is based on Audi's S-Line spec, including 19" alloys; a lowered suspension; interior accoutrements like in Volterra leather upholstery and decorative inlays, and special paint schemes. Sure, it's the automotive equivalent of the Franklin Mint's Elvis plates, but if you collect commemorative editions, this one will look great up on a giant credenza in the living room. Only 1000 right-drive models will be built, according to the company. More »
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Comment by Yozzie: I'm waiting on Audi to cram the A8's monster 4.2 TDI under the A6's hood - it's not going to... more » | Other threads
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jalopnik reviews
Jalopnik Reviews: 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro, Part 3
Why you should buy this car: It's one of the most stylish, fast, and comfortable cars available on the market. And it's got more technology in it than the Space Shuttle. More » -
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Jalopnik Reviews: 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro, Part 2
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Jalopnik Reviews: 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro, Part 1
The Audi A6 4.2 is a lot like a Michael Bay movie. Bear with me. It's got all the gizmos and gadgetry to make your wildest dreams come true, all centered around a 335-hp V8. Plus, it looks good (more on that later). The A6 4.2 is the automotive equivalent of the summer blockbuster because despite the big stars, jaw-dropping special effects and explosions, it still feels like something is missing, like a plot. Sadly, this analogy still holds true, because underneath all its gadgetry the A6 4.2 is flawed. More » -
new cars
Audi A6 Allroad Quattro
If you're an Audi fan you may appreciate the wide array of products the company is bombarding us with. If you're an automotive blogger you're tired of trying to figure out where products like the Audi A6 Allroad Quattro fit in a line-up with an A6 Avant and Q7 SUV. This seems like the middle-ground between the two and features a really bulbous back-end that is strangely alluring. Engines include a base 255 hp V6 and upgraded 350 hp V8. Europeans get two TDI powerplants too but we're going to sit back and wait for the A7 Avant Allroad Quattro Sportjet. More » -
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Pricing for Saab, Audi Wagons Announced
GM's Saab and VW's Audi announced prices of two wagons, albiet in different price ranges, the 2006 9-3 SportCombi five-door and 2006 Audi A6 Avant. The Saab, introduced at this year's Geneva auto show, will start at $27,620 for the base model — including a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine — and $33,620 for the turbocharged Aero version — powered by a 250hp 2.8-liter turbo V6. The Audi wagon — powered by the standard 3.2 FSI V6 — will be priced at $47,590 (includes $720 destination charge). What do these two models have in common? Just extra room for the kids to elbow each other into a mottled catalog of hematomas. More » -
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Second-Generation Audi Allroad to Be Launched in 2006
According to Audi, a newly redesigned Allroad — based on the company's recent A6-based Allroad concept shown at the Detroit Auto Show — is a go. The second-generation Allroad, which will be launched in 2006, will naturally sport the new A6's divisive chin and will retain air suspension with adjustible ground clearance. Ivy League college stickers are still a $200,000 option. More »
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