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2009 Audi A6 & Audi A6 Avant

Audi has announced the pricing for the updated 2009 Audi A6, A6 Avant and S6 sedan. New for 2009 models are three equipment levels – Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige.

Specifications of Audi A6 & Audi A6 Avant :

Engine Location Front
Drive Type Front Wheel (standard), AWD
Longitudinal

Production Years for Series 2004 -
Weight 4123 lbs | 1870.161 kg
MPG City 18
MPG Highway 33
Combined MPG 25.00

Performance
0-60 mph 5.9 seconds.
Top Speed 130 mph | 209.17 km/h
Coefficient of Drag 0.29

Engine [Optional Engines]
Engine Configuration V
Cylinders 6
Water-Cooled

Aspiration/Induction Supercharged
Mechanical Charger Module with 2 Intercoolers
Displacement 3000 cc | 183.1 cu in. | 3.0 L.
Valvetrain DOHC
Horsepower 300 HP (220.8 KW) @ 5100 RPM
Torque 310 Ft-Lbs (420 NM) @ 2500 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio 13.7 LB / HP
HP / Liter 100.0 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Petrol
Fuel Feed Fuel Injected
Spark Ignition Direct Injection
Block Aluminum Alloy
Head Aluminum Alloy

Standard Transmission
Gears 6
Transmission CVT

Dimensions
Cargo Volume 16 cu. ft.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 Gal
Seating Capacity 5
Doors 4
Exterior
Length 193.5 in | 4915 mm.
Width 79.2 in | 2012 mm.
Height 57.5 in | 1461 mm.
Wheelbase 111.9 in | 2842 mm.
Front Track 63.5 in | 1613 mm.
Rear Track 63.7 in | 1618 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom 38.7 in | 983 mm.
Rear Headroom 37.8 in | 960 mm.
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Suspension
Suspension Front : 4-Link, Anti-Roll Bar, Twin-Tube Gas-Filled Shock Absorbers

Rear : Trapezoidal Link, Twin-Tube Gas-Filled Shock Absorbers

Steering
Rack and Pinion with Speed Sensitive Power Assist
Turning Circle 39.0 ft

Brakes
Front Brake Size 13.7 in | 348 mm.
Rear Brake Size 13.0 in | 330 mm

The new A6 will come packed with additional standard equipment, including a sunroof, Bluetooth, Homelink, heated front seats on quattro models, three months of free SIRIUS satellite radio service and Audi music interface with iPod connectivity

The 2009 Audi A6 with a 3.0 TFSI V6 carries a supercharger that helps it produce 300-hp with a maximum torque of 310 lb-ft. That. Mated to a Tiptronic automatic transmission the A6 goes from 0 to 60 comes in at 5.9 seconds. The 3.0 TFSI supercharged engine will be available on Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige versions of the Audi A6 sedan and Avant. The 255-hp 3.2 FSI V6 engine will be available in the Audi A6 Premium and Premium Plus equipment levels. It will be mated to a multitronic CVT transmission and front-wheel-drive. The Audi A6 4.2 produces 350-hp from its 4.2 FSI V8 engine which is mated to a Tiptronic automatic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive, S-line exterior and the Prestige equipment level as standard. Last but not least, the 2009 Audi S6 features a 5.2 FSI V10 engine that pumps out 435-hp and a maximum torque of 398 lb-ft. It will be mated to Audi’s Tiptronic automatic transmission.

the picture gallery of Audi A6 & Audi A6 Avant :

2009 ABT Sportsline AS5-R Audi S5

German based ABT Sportsline is well known for their work on different Audi models. Their new project is called ABT AS5-R and is based on the Audi S5.
Engineers at ABT have added an ABT Compressor to the standard V8 which now develops 510 hp (stock S5 has 354 hp). The AS5-R reaches 100km/h (0-62 mph) in 4.5 seconds, top speed is 292km/h (181 mph).
To handle such power ABT has upgraded braking system and the new ABT Coil-over suspension system has been added, which helps bring the potential power onto the road.
Exterior changes include new front spoiler, grille, inner fender skirt, grill-shaped air inlets, fog lights, rear skirt and 4-pipe rear muffler. AS5-R rides on 20-inch BR alloys in combination with high performance tires.

the picture gallery of ABT Sportsline AS5-R Audi S5 :

2009 Audi S4 & Audi S4 Avant

Audi has introduced its new sporty top models in the midsize class – the Audi S4 and the Audi S4 Avant.

Specifications of Audi S4 and Audi S4 Avant :

Engine Location Front
Drive Type AWD
Body / Chassis Unitized steel
Production Years for Series 2005 -
Weight 3924 lbs | 1779.896 kg
MPG City 18
MPG Highway 28
Combined MPG 21.00

Performance
0-60 mph 4.9 seconds.
Top Speed 155 mph | 249.395 km/h
Coefficient of Drag 0.28

Engine
Engine Configuration V
Cylinders 6
Engine Electronic Engine Management
Aspiration/Induction Supercharged
Displacement 2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L.
Valves 24 valves.
4 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain DOHC
Horsepower 333 HP (245.088 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Torque 325 Ft-Lbs (441 NM) @ 2900 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio 11.8 LB / HP
HP / Liter 111.1 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio 10.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Petrol
Fuel Feed Fuel Injected
FSI Direct Injection
Block Aluminum Alloy
Head Aluminum Alloy
Throttle Body Drive-By-Wire Throttle

Standard Transmission
Gears 7
Transmission Automatic
Clutch Dual Clutch
S Tronic
Final Drive 3.875

Optional Transmission
Gears 6
Transmission Manual
Final Drive 3.682

Gear Ratios
1st Gear 3.692
2nd Gear 2.238
3rd Gear 1.559
4th Gear 1.175
5th Gear 0.915
6th Gear 0.745
7th Gear 0.617

Dimensions
Cargo Volume 12 cu. ft.
Interior Volume 91.0 cu. ft.
Fuel Capacity 16.6 Gal
Seating Capacity 5
Doors 4

Exterior
Length 185.7 in | 4717 mm.
Width 71.9 in | 1826 mm.
Height 55.4 in | 1407 mm.
Wheelbase 110.7 in | 2811 mm.
Front Track 61.1 in | 1552 mm.
Rear Track 60.6 in | 1539 mm.

Interior
Front Headroom 40.0 in | 1016 mm.
Rear Headroom 37.5 in | 953 mm.
Front Legroom 41.3 in | 1049 mm.
Rear Legroom 35.2 in | 894 mm.
Front Shoulder Room 55.5 in | 1410 mm.
Rear Shoulder Room 54.3 in | 1379 mm.
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Steering
Vehicle Speed-Sensitive Hydraulic Power Assist
Steering Overall Ratio 16.5:1
Turning Circle 37.7 ft

Tires / Wheels
Tires 245/40 R18 Summer Performance
Wheels 8x18 Alloy

The heart of the new Audi S4 and Audi S4 Avant is a completely redesigned engine. The 3.0 TFSI, the newest member of the Audi V-engine family, is an outstanding example of how the brand with the four rings blends performance and efficiency. The V6 generates its power from a displacement of 2,995 cc, is equipped with a supercharger, and delivers 245 kW (333 hp). The sedan sprints to100 km/h (62.14 mph) in just 5.1 seconds, and the Avant in 5.2 seconds: they both have an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph).

the picture gallery of Audi S4 & Audi S4 Avant :

2009 APP Nissan 370Z

Advanced Performance Parts (APP Europe) of Landsberg Germany has released its tuning package for the new Nissan 370Z. The APP Nissan 370Z is fitted with a MR Car Design stainless steel exhaust system and three-part 20-inch Oxigin Lexor black whells wrapped with 245/30 tires at the front and 270/30 tires at the rear.

Specifications of 2009 APP Nissan 370Z :

The suspension system has been upgraded with KW version 3 coilover kit that lowers the 370Z by 30 mm.

The APP Nissan 370Z uses Stoptech high-performance brake system that consists of 6-piston callipers with 380×32 mm discs at the front and 4-piston callipers with 355×32 mm discs at the rear to replace the stock brake system.

the galery of APP Nissan 370Z :

2009 Nissan Land Glider Concept

Nissan’s planning and design team were given a challenge: to explore new forms of zero emission mobility that redefined existing segments. The result was a radical new vehicle that combines the company’s vision for future urban mobility with Nissan’s great driving heritage.

In creating the Land Glider concept, Nissan planners and designers have conceived a totally new form of personal zero emission mobility that combines clever, new driving experiences, all in the one compact, 4-wheeled package.

With more than 50% of the world’s population living in big cities in the near future, designers latched onto motorcycles as a credible base to start the design process.

While the agility, thrills and freedom of bikes inspired the designers and engineers, an extra spice was added to the mix. Tandem architecture became the obvious choice. A unique two-seater, cocoon-like structure sitting on a zero emission powertrain. With four-wheel stability and a sense of safety that originates from a tilting cabin, the Land Glider will appeal to both two- and four-wheel driving enthusiasts.

Targeted at city dwellers of all generations, the Land Glider is a serious motoring statement of the new era of mobility that Nissan intends to lead.

Cocoon in the shell

“The exterior incorporates a soft, sleek-looking body that appears to be protected by a special armor,” explains Takashi Nakajima, Nissan’s Project Design Director. “And while it is very mechanical in its nature, the four-wheeler boasts a dynamic body design that almost seems alive. As part of Nissan’s expanding zero emission family, the Land Glider exudes a clean, friendly attitude.”

The vehicle’s two-seater tandem layout is enveloped in what seems like the canopy of a glider, while its unique `tilt’ setup employs a special leaning function that holds occupants firmly in place even when the vehicle is cornering at angles. In developing the Land Glider, Nissan designers have created a two-seater that offers the sense of security of a cocoon, but delivers real driving pleasure.

Driven by rear electric motors

With drive coming from two electric motors in the rear powered by lithium-ion batteries mounted beneath the floor, the zero-emissions Land Glider is quick off the mark. The car also features a non-contact charging system that can be charged whilst shopping at a supermarket or stopping at a motorway service station. This system enables vehicles to be charged cable-less at locations where the infrastructure exists.

Collision Avoidance

To ensure maximum safety whilst driving, engineers have fitted a car-robotics style crash avoidance system in which sensors mounted in the body detect other vehicles in the same way as fish swim in schools without colliding. This system directs the vehicle’s path away from any obstacles.*

Whilst Land Glider is a concept car created for the Tokyo Motor Show, it should not be regarded as a mere design study. This leaning machine gives a clear direction to how a future small car from Nissan could look in congested cities…a clue of what Nissan means by new era of mobility.

2009 Nissan GT-R AVUS Performance

AVUS Performance, a German tuning shop have pimped up the Nissan GT-R with a newly-modified ECU and exhaust, giving it a boost to 570HP and an impressive 516 lb-ft of torque. And the coolest part the matte black paint.

the Picture Gallery of Nissan GT-R AVUS Performance :

“For AVUS PERFORMANCE a Nissan GT-R Black Edition was the basis for a very ambitious project. Besides optical changes they also put the emphasis on more power. A new modified ECU and a special new exhaust pipe (2 cats and the middle silencer have been removed) help the GT-R up to an impressive 580bhp and 700 Nm of torque (stock 485bhp and 588Nm).”

2009 Abflug Nissan GT-R

Abflug made their prototype of their new R35 GT-R aero package public today at the beginning of Tokyo AutoSalon 2009. The Abflug kit consists of a aero front bumper, side skirts, rear underspoiler, rear diffuser and carbon fibre rear wing element.

Considering the last minute nature of the kit it’s understandable it’s not in a finished state yet and looks to be more of a mock up than a prototype. Nonetheless it certainly is a unique aero kit.

Other points to note with the Abflug GT-R are the 20″ Neez EI8HT wheels with GT-R center caps.

Whether Abflug will continue to refine and eventually produce this kit for sale is not known.
The Picture Gallery of Abflug Nissan GT-R :

2009 Audi Sportback Concept

The name, Sportback, isn't one with much meaning for Americans, but at Audi it will soon assume greater significance than Avant. Already, the company refers to the A3 four-door hatchback as a Sportback and at the Paris auto show last fall it unveiled the subcompact A1 Sportback concept. Here, Audi wants to show that the Sportback idea isn't just for small cars.

Indeed, this Sportback concept is a preview of the upcoming Audi A7, essentially a premium, four-door coupe variant of the A6, much in the same way the Mercedes-Benz CLS is positioned above the E-class on which it's based.

Specifications of Audi Sportback Concept :

Engine Location Front
Introduced At 2009 Detroit Auto Show

Dimensions
Doors 4