Audi has just debuted its most economical Audi A4 TDI model ever; Audi also launched an all new 2.0 TFSI with high fuel efficiency and low CO2 emissions. This two new Audi A4 models completes Audi’s efficiency focused overhaul.

The new 120PS A4 2.0 TDI is available to order now priced from 22,150 OTR, as is the new 211PS A4 2.0 TFSI, priced from 24,625 OTR. Both will be delivered to their first UK customers in mid-July. Contact Audi Nationwide for more information about Contract Hire Audi A4’s.

The TDI engine is equipped with the advanced common rail piezo fuel injection system, it has an output of 120PS and 290 Nm of torque delivered via 6-speed manual transmission, with a potential to cover 55mpg and 134g/km of CO2 emission-

The new 2.0 litre TFSI engine is based on its smaller version the 1.8 TFSI engine, like its smaller version it combines turbo charging and FSI direct injection to deliver strong performance as efficient as possible, to help reduce fuel consumption the TFSI engine is equipped with Audi valvelift technology which reduces fuel consumption by 5%. The Audi A4 TFSI covers 42.8mpg with a 154g/km of CO2 emissions.

Due to its low CO2 emissions and fuel efficiency these two new models of the Audi A4 will attract the lowest company car tax liability in the premium sector - and the out standing fuel efficiency will help reduce company fuel bills.

The latest pictures and new pack specifications for the Standard, SE, Sport and S Line are now available in the new pricelist in our downloads section!

For more information about the pack changes and lead times please contact us.

Audi TT comes in two main variants the basic Audi TT Roadster and Audi TT Coupé and the S line TTS Roadsters and TTS Coupes – In early 2009 there will be a twin-turbo diesel version of the TT the Audi TT TDi.

Audi TT Roadster and Coupé

The new Audi TT Roadster offers a choice of quattro and innovative S tronic automatic transmission technology, the Audi TT Roadster features Sport seats, 3-spoke flat bottom leather steering wheel (with paddle-shift gear-change on S tronic models), climate control and an aerodynamic rear spoiler which automatically extends as soon as the car reaches 74 mph. Thanks to quattro four-wheel-drive power is continuously distributed between the front and rear axles depending on weather conditions, road surface and gradient. The new Audi TT Roadster comes with 17″ wheels, tyre mobility system, fully automatic electrically-operated soft top which opens in 12 seconds, with integrated wind deflector, ABS braking system, ESP and Roll-over protection hoops.

Audi TT Roadster 3.2 Quattro Roadster Models

The Audi TT Roadster 3.2 Quattro models are equipped with few extra features compared to the standard Audi TT models.

Extra features are 18″ wheels, enhanced braking system, exhaust pipes single on left and right hand side in chrome rolled finish, Fine Nappa leather upholstery, exterior light styling pack with chrome detailed headlight surrounds and darkened rear light clusters, Phantom black painted grills. The 3.2 Quattro model is capable of reaching an electrifying top speed of 155mph, producing 250PS and accelerating from 0-62mph in just 5.7 seconds.

The new generation of Audi TT Roadsters comes with a choice of 2 petrol engines and the new diesel engine:

Petrol

2.0 TFSI 200PS
3.2 Quattro 250PS

Diesel (we reported on this here earlier in the year here)

2.0 TDI 170PS

Audi TTS Quattro Roadster

The Sline version of the Audi TT goes further and ads the following features.

Equipped with 18″ alloy wheels, ESP with sport mode, sports exhaust system with twin exhaust pipes on left and right hand side in chrome rolled finish, Xenon Plus headlights with LED daytime-driving, headlight washer system and TTS enhanced braking system with black painted brake callipers with TTS logo. The 2.0 TFSI engine delivers 350Nm of torque and goes from 0 to 62mph in 5.2 seconds making the new Audi TTS Roadster together with the Audi TTS Coupé the most powerful TTs models ever made by Audi, a number of key engine components were re-engineered in order to optimise performance and handling.

There is only engine option is an uprated (compared to the one in the basic Audi TT) 2.0-litre TFSI engine with 272ps and 350Nm of Torque. The Audi TTS Quattro comes with a TTS 6 speed manual with an option of S tronic gearbox.

Top Gear has put together five of today’s top sports cars in a race to find out which one of them is the most fuel efficient. Racing against the Audi R8 there was a Mercedes Mclaren, an Aston Martin DBS, a Ferrari 599 and a Lamborghini Murcielago.

Each one of those cars were filled with one gallon of petrol and they raced until they run out of petrol, the Ferrari was the first one to stop after only 1.7 miles the second to stop was the Aston Martin DBS, followed by the Mercedez, the Lamborghini stopped after impressive 4.1 miles but the great champion was the Audi R8 with exactly 5 miles covered.

The Audi team suffered strong opposition from the Peugeot Nº7 driven by Jack Villeneuve, Marc Gene and Nicolas Minassian who led most the race. Triumphantly, the diesel powered Audi Nº2 driven by Tom Kristensen from Denmark, Renaldo Capello from Italy and British Driver Alan Mcnish, completed 381 laps in 24 hours in Le Mans with a 4 minutes and 31 seconds lead to win this year’s Le Mans 24 hours Race.

Le Mans 24 hours 2008 Car Race Final Standings:

1st - Audi Sport North America

2nd - Team Peugeot Total

3rd - Peugeot Sport Total

4th - Audi Sport Team Joest

5th - Team Peugeot Total

6th - Audi Sport North America

7th - Pescarolo Sport

8th - Team Oreca Matmut

9th - Charouz Racinf System

In addition to the standard Audi-signature 24-LED running lamps, LED high and low beam headlamps, LED turn signals are to the front fascia of the Audi R8.

Audi R8’s full LED headlamps are equipped with 54 high-performance LED’s to provide all lighting functions. With a lower energy consumption requiring a lower voltage and a colour similar to daylight offer advantages at night and a greater contrast to be easier on the human eye.

The €3,590 option rounds off the list of equipment available for the high-tech, mid-engine sports car.

Presumably, over time, this innovation will move down the range to other Audi’s in the same way the ABS breaking was initially an option on more expensive cars before becoming available across the full range.

They commented:-

“With more room inside and great looks, especially in S line trim, the A4 Avant should hold on to its title of best-selling premium estate.”

“The 2.0 TDI diesel makes for a fine all-round package for cost-conscious fleet buyers and drivers.”
For the full review click here.

In this year’s tour Audi will launch their new TDI engine with the new A3 TDI Clubsport Quattro, the new Audi A3 TDI Clubsport Quattro will feature the most extreme incarnation to date of its advanced four-cylinder TDI engine. The A3 TDI Clubsport Quattro extracts an incredible 450Nm of torque and maximum power of 224PS from its 2.0-litre, common rail fuel injected TDI unit, allowing it to race from rest to 62mph in just 6.6 seconds and on to a top speed of 149mph, making it one of the stars of this year’s Lake Wortherseen Tour in Austria.

The Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro will leave show-goers in no doubt as to its capabilities, emphasizing them both acoustically through its sonorous exhaust and visually with a series of exclusive parts mounted on the body and in the interior. Exterior components such as the large DTM-look rear spoiler and the bolt-on wheel arch extensions give the car a dynamic air, while the racing bucket seats and open gear lever gate in aluminum form the highlights of the interior. The show car is a true high-tech sports car.

Power is directed to the 20″ wheels via a six-speed transmission and the quattro all-wheel-drive system. At the front wheels, stopping power is provided by six-piston brake calipers and ceramic discs.

The Audi drive select driving dynamics system allows the driver to vary the throttle response characteristics, the exhaust sound, the level of power assistance for the steering, the cut-in thresholds for the ESP stabilization system and the operating mode of the dampers. The dampers deploy Audi magnetic ride technology, enabling them to react to changes in the driving situation with lightning speed.

This is by no stretch of the imagination a standard Audi R8, and is therefore being entered in the SP7 class by a German team called 24h-Project 2008: Blue-Tec (and before you ask, we have absolutely no idea what that name means).

The race prepped R8 has had its stock engine changed to race-spec four-litre engine putting out 530bhp and 353lb ft of torque… all in a car weighing just over a ton – OH YES (as Jeremy Clarkson would say).

In addition it has a lightened chassis, and features improved aero packages, high-mounted exhaust pipes and a diffuser.

The Audi A3 cabriolet comes in three versions, with Sports and S line versions of the A3 cabriolet available. Audi Nationwide has Contract Hire options for all models ranging from £299 per month for the 1.9 TDI to £365 per month for the 2.0 TFSI Model.

Audi A3 Cabriolet Engine Versions

There are two petrol and two diesel engines and both manual and Stronic twin-clutch transmission on all models, except for the 1.9 TDI.

Audi A3 Cabriolet Standard Version

Standard versions of the A3 Cabriolet is equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, powered windows and mirrors, a Chorus radio with single CD drive and semi-automatic hood operation. The hood is attached to and released from the windscreen rail manually, but retracts and rises at the touch of a button.

Audi A3 Cabriolet Sports Version

The Sport specification, costing an additional £1,850, has larger 17-inch alloy wheels, sports suspension and sports seats with fully automatic hood operation, which adds automated “hands-free” detachment from, and attachment to, the windscreen rail, plus a wind deflector. The hood also incorporates additional acoustic insulation, maximising the potential for enjoyment of the upgraded Concert radio.

Audi A3 Cabriolet S Line Version

The S line specification for the A3 Cabriolet supplements the Sport equipment list externally with larger 18-inch 7 twin-spoke alloy wheels and S line body styling including exclusive front and rear bumper design. Inside, it adds extras such as leather and Sprint cloth combination upholstery embossed with the S line insignia, an S line multifunction sports steering wheel with paddle shift controls (for vehicles with automatic transmission), a perforated leather gear knob and matt-brushed aluminium inlays. S line specification carries a premium of £1,550 over the price of a Sport model.

Audi RS3 Cabriolet

No news yet if there will be a RS Version of A3 cabriolet. However, the RS3 Coupe is in an advanced state of testing some sources are reporting.