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Highlights from the Sun’s Ken Gibson’s review of the RS6 Avant due to launch in our showrooms around May.

By KEN GIBSON
Motoring Editor

Published: 31 Jan 2008

“THUNDER bolt and lightning, very, very frightening indeed. “

And that’s exactly how I felt after a day behind the wheel of the world’s most powerful estate car, the RS6 Avant.

Actually it was a toss-up between very frightening and absolutely bloody fantastic, especially when I took the RS6 around a French racing circuit at speeds that should have seen me stuffed into a crash barrier.

You don’t normally associate estate cars with race tracks, but then again there is nothing normal about the 580 bhp RS6. This, as my photographer Jezza said, is one mental car.

White lightning … 580bhp will do the job!

The acceleration figures of 0-62 mph in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 175mph don’t get close to telling you how frighteningly fast the RS6 feels.

The acceleration, using either the super quick auto gear change or the F1 steering wheel paddles, is simply electric.

And then you have an Aladdin’s cave of Audi racing technology, including the latest version of the legendary Quattro all-wheel drive. It keeps the RS6 planted on the road in a spookily controlled way, in any weather conditions.

Oh yes, and the brakes are also outstanding, which is reassuring considering the speeds you’ll be doing.

In reality the RS6 is an estate car that is actually a fully fledged supercar complete with a monster 5litre V10 twin turbo charged engine, especially for owners with a practical side.

Because unlike the rest of the supercar elite, there’s room for five people — and Ikea wardrobes will never move so quick.

Ironically, if you can resist the temptation to bury the accelerator, the RS6 has a surprisingly civilised side to its character. Switch the car’s suspension system from dynamic or sport to comfort and you can travel in the lap of luxury.

For the full write up click here and contact us for more information about the RS6 Avant

Audi’s new A3 2.0 TDI Cabriolet drops its top twice as fast as all its competitors – from the forthcoming BMW’s 1-series cabriolet to metal tops like the VW Eos.

For the record that’s 9.0 seconds compared to 22 seconds for both its rivals.

The reason for the swiftness is that Audi has dispensed with a separate metal cover and changed the way the fabric roof folds to a ‘Z-shaped’ pattern where the stiffer front roof part becomes the final ‘cover’. It works well – no surprise when you learn the A3 cabriolet shares its roof supplier with Bentley.The A3 Cabriolet is classically good-looking, too; much less awkward than the BMW 1-series cabriolet and pleasingly hatchback-esque in profile compared to its more saloon-like metal-top rivals. The front has new, curvaceous light cluster details and daytime LED running light ‘eyebrows’ to soften the bold grille. Inside, it’s all standard ‘Audi upmarket’, but aim your drivers towards the higher Sport and S Line trims (the latter due later this year) for what it does best.The rear has good extra functionality with rear seats that fold 50:50 flat to stow longer items, and Audi claims 674 litres of luggage space to the car’s waistline.

Out of the engine range only the base 1.9 TDI was unavailable to drive. The others, from the 160PS 1.8 and 200PS 2.0 petrol to the 140PS 2.0 diesel are all good fun to drive with plenty of power, decently responsive steering and a comfortable ride. The petrol with S Tronic paddleshift semi-auto is particularly good for fun or lazy driving, but the best tax and comfort bet will be the six-speed manual 2.0 diesel Sport, which also has a lower list price than the petrol. With the fully automatic and acoustic roof as standard raised up, noise at cruising speed is negligible. Even top down, things stay quiet until you reach higher motorway speeds.

With sales predictions modest, RVs should stay very tidy so contract hire should be competitive.

We expect interest to be high- So register your interest in the A3 Cabriolet  now and contact us  today!  Read the full write up by Guy Bird here.  

The results are in and we’re proud to announce Audi has won an amazing 6 awards at the 2008 BusinessCar awards aimed at company car drivers and fleet managers.

We won:-

Manufacturer of the Year- Yes for the second year running! 

User chooser car of the Year- Again for the second year running but this time for Audi A5 Coupe

 We also won-

Executive Car of the Year: Audi A6

Luxury Car of the Year:     Audi A8

Sporting Car of the Year:   Audi TT

Large 4×4 of the Year:      Audi Q7

A full write up will follow shortly as these results were only annouced at Midday today.

For further information about Audi Fleet Sales simply call 0800 822 3116 or fill out our contact us section!

Fresh from ripping up the Le Mans racing rulebook with the diesel-powered R10 TDI, Audi is exploring the possibility of breaking yet another mould with a road-going TDI super car based on the R8. The R8 V12 TDI Concept makes its debut at this month’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit, replacing the production sports car’s mid-mounted petrol FSI V8 with a 12-cylinder TDI endowed with an incredible 1,000Nm of torque.First seen in the forthcoming Q7 V12 TDI SUV, the 6.0-litre twin-turbo V12 with 500PS is similar in basic concept to the R10 TDI’s 5.5-litre race engine, and delivers its colossal 1,000Nm output from just 1,750rpm, guaranteeing the effortless delivery of a 4.2-second 0-62mph acceleration time and a top speed in excess of 186mph.Despite its astonishing statistics, this remarkable engine shows the necessary restraint when it comes to environmental impact. Its fundamental efficiency, achieved through the use of an advanced common rail fuel injection system enhanced by piezo injectors, is complemented by twin particulate filters and a new state-of-the-art ultra-low emission system that ensures compliance with proposed EU6 emission limits expected to apply from 2014.   The heart of the system is a special catalytic converter downstream of the oxidizing catalyst and the particulate filter. The second component is an additional tank containing an aqueous urea solution. Small quantities of the solution, known as “AdBlue,” are injected into the exhaust system. The hot exhaust gases break the solution down to form ammonia that splits the nitric oxides into inert nitrogen and water. The system remains effective for the entire service life of the vehicle. The R8’s classic mid-engine configuration, combined with advanced Audi Space Frame (ASF) construction mating lightweight aluminium panelling to an aluminium space frame, provides the very best operating conditions for the futuristic chassis, which itself contains a high proportion of aluminium components. Audi magnetic ride The V12 TDI Concept is equipped with the advanced Audi magnetic ride adaptive damping system, which swaps conventional damper fluid for a magnetorheological fluid containing minute magnetic particles that can be influenced by an electromagnetic field. By applying a voltage to the system’s electromagnets, the viscosity of the fluid is altered by the affected magnetic particles, increasing resistance to damper movement to iron out pitch and roll when necessary, and reducing resistance at times when ride comfort is of greater importance. The system constantly monitors road conditions and driving style and reacts accordingly. A specially tailored version of Audi drive select, the adaptive dynamics system introduced recently in the new A4 Saloon, also helps to personalise the driving experience. Offering ‘Dynamic’, ‘Sport’ and ‘Race’ settings, it enables further fine-tuning of the magnetic ride dampers and the parameters of the engine and transmission. When the ‘Race’ setting is selected on a circuit, the interior instrument lighting changes from white to red and the onboard satellite navigation system displays navigation information relating to the specific circuit being driven, along with a lap timer. Supplementary information including centrifugal force and boost pressure can also be accessed in this mode. quattro four-wheel-drive reassurance Whether on road or circuit, the R8 is effectively moderated by high-performance carbon fibre-reinforced ceramic brakes, and by the legendary quattro permanent four-wheel-drive system, which by apportioning power to front and rear axles in constantly varying degrees dictated by road conditions prevents the less desirable handling traits often exhibited by powerful mid-engine, rear-drive sports cars. Additional downforce to help the quattro system suck the car to the tarmac at speed is provided by a specially developed, larger version of the production road car’s automatically extending rear spoiler, combined with a fully clad diffuser under-body and special measures such as diffuser apertures in the rear bumper. Air is not only channelled in a way that accentuates the R8’s widely acclaimed handling capabilities, but is also effectively captured by racing-derived NACA ducts within the new glass roof over the passenger compartment to cool the potent V12. The engine itself is also displayed in all its glory beneath a clear glass cover, through which special air deflectors can also be seen in the Concept. At only 684mm in length, the surprisingly compact 12-cylinder is only 166mm longer than the V8 TDI, which means that with the help of the long 2.65-metre wheelbase the sensation of space which sets the R8 apart from rivals is barely compromised. All-LED lighting technology Inside, the V12 TDI Concept is distinguishable by its additional aluminium and carbon fibre elements, and by its figure-hugging racing-style sports seats. On the outside, it is marked out by all-LED lights, enlarged inlet and outlet ducts at the front, side and rear, the modified rear spoiler and exclusive alloy wheels.

All though this car has Not been confirmed for production if you would like to register you interest in the R8 V12 TDI please contact us and we will register you!  

Looking for a present for the Top Gear fans in your family?

You can now get an Audi R8, the Audi Super car that Jeremy Clarkson drooled over earlier in the year for a mere £45 it represents a saving of exactly £78,150 over the standard R8.

The catch? this is a 1:18 scale model, enabling Audi R8 fans to bypass the current twelve month waiting list for a full-size example and park one on the mantelpiece almost immediately.

The meticulously finished Audi R8 model is faithful to the much admired design of the full-blown original right down to the detailing of its windscreen wipers. Only 750 examples of its all-aluminum, mid-engined and quattro-equipped big brother will find homes in the UK in 2008, thrilling their drivers with a mighty 420PS output, 4.6-second acceleration from rest to 62mph and, for those lucky enough to be visiting an Autobahn next year, a 187mph top speed.

The real Audi R8 is available from Essex Audi dealers Of course if you want the real thing contact or if you want one as a r8 company car - check out audinationwide.com

Firsty audinationwide would like to wish you all a Happy New Year!

We hope you had a good break over the festive period.

Now the festivities are over and the presents are all exchanged remember Audi are still offering gifts with offers across the Audi Range for 2008!

Here’s a snippet of a few for you but contact us for more information now!

• Contract Hire Audi A3’s From £195 a Month*
• New Audi A4 B8 Free Bang and Olufsen loyalty offer upgrade for existing Audi Drivers worth £525! 

•  Audi A6 Saloon 2.0 TDI contract hire from £323 a Month*
• The New Audi A5 Coupe contract hire from £399 a Month*
• A6 2.0 TDI and 2.0 T FSI Saloon and Avants Free DVD Nav, MMI High and 6 CD Changer saving you £500! 
• A6 2.4 Petrol- 3.2 FSI Quattro Saloon and Avants £500 off communications packs!
• A6 2.7 TDI- 3.0 TDI Quattro Saloon and Avants £500 off Communications packs!

•  Free S Line Upgrade on Q7’s worth an amazing £900!

All this and more available including stock cars for immediate delivery!

Call us for more details

Audi has recently brought the curtain down on a phenomenally successful motorsport season. The German manufacturer’s pioneering diesel engine technology triumphed in arguably the world’s toughest motor race, the Le Mans 24 Hours, for a second consecutive year.  

(Pictured below Alex Brundle, 18, and father Martin with the Audi A3 which has just joined the Brundle household)

The winning Audi R10 TDI, powered by a 5.5-litre, 12-cylinder bi-turbo TDI engine, covered a distance of 3,124 miles – the equivalent to an entire 16-race Formula One season – at an average speed of almost 130mph, and was stationary in the pits for less than 24-minutes during the twice-around-the-clock race.

Scotsman Allan McNish, together with Dindo Capello (Italy), swept their R10 TDI to a successful defence of their LM P1 American Le Mans Series title – the eighth consecutive year Audi has won the North America based championship. Their 650PS Audi, delivering 1,100 Newton metres of torque, won the “blue riband” 12 Hours of Sebring and 1,000-mile Petit Le Mans races.

Furthermore Audi won the German Touring Car Masters (DTM) for the fifth time (1990/1, 2002/4/7) when Swede Mattias Ekström secured the Driver’s title in the most popular international touring car racing series for the second time (2004/7). The new generation A4 will be used in next year’s DTM which, for the third consecutive year, features a race at Brands Hatch (31 August).

“Winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the American Le Mans Series and the DTM in the same year is a fantastic team achievement,” commented Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of AUDI AG. “All Audi employees and Audi customers can be proud of our successful 2007 motorsport season.”

Meanwhile the Formula Palmer Audi series celebrated its 10th consecutive year in 2007. The single-seater cars are powered by standard Audi 1.8-litre turbocharged engines that are fitted with an innovative “overboost” button that increases power to 360bhp for an eight second burst in each race to aid overtaking.

Formula Palmer Audi has proved itself to be one of the premier training grounds for aspiring Formula One drivers. Nine FPA graduates have progressed to F1 with many more racing in premier international championships.

Tim Bridgman, from Essex, won this year’s championship title while Alex Brundle, the 18-year-old son of former Grand Prix ace Martin, completed his first full single-seater season by registering a creditable 11th place in the final standings. Alex, from King’s Lynn, plans to continue in the FPA championship next year and will spend the close-season, winter months behind the wheel of a 1.6-litre Audi A3 he recently took delivery of from Audi UK in Milton Keynes.

Meanwhile 2007 FPA series runner-up Stefan Wilson has won the prestigious McLaren Autosport BRDC Award. The 18-year-old from Sheffield is the younger brother of Justin who won the inaugural FPA title in 1998