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Audi A3 

Sporty design, extraordinary dynamism and proverbial Audi exclusivity: in its second generation, the Audi A3 has raised its profile still further as the premium sports hatchback in the compact class.

 With powerful four- and six-cylinder engines developing up to 184 kW (250 bhp), quattro drive, the Direct Shift Gearbox DSG (depending on version) and highly dynamic suspension, it offers all the driving pleasure suggested by the sporty lines of its body.

The equipment and materials used once again reach the exclusive standard in the compact class that is also typical of the larger models in the Audi range.

The Audi A3 Sportback is deliberately going its own, new way in the compact class.

It offers the emphatically sporty qualities and the athleticism of the three-door version with which it shares its drive train, dynamic suspension and wheelbase.

At the same time – as well as two rear doors – it offers even more space and variability thanks to the fact that its body is a total of 72 millimetreslonger than that of its three-door counterpart, at around 4.29 metres.

Equally as sporty, but at the same time more functional than the three-door A3: the A3 Sportback will appeal to all those looking for a combination of sportiness, dynamism and, thanks to its five doors and generous dimensions, excellent suitability for everyday use in the premium compact class.
 

Audi A4

Driving pleasure, superior technology, exciting styling and an equipment specification that even satisfies the demands made in the top car class: these are the credentials of Audi’s best-selling car line, the A4 series, comprising the saloon, Avant and high-performance S4.

Visible quality that can be actively experienced: the Audi A4 saloon and Avant models set standards in their segment. The characteristic Audi single-frame grille and the distinctly horizontal styling of the rear end are attractive eye-catchers. 

The technology lives up to the promise made by the new exterior styling: A4 customers can choose from no fewer than ten powerful engines, including four completely new units developing an output of up to 255 bhp. 

Audi A4 Avant

The Audi A4 and A4 Avant offer a standard equipment specification which sets standards in the midsize class. Every new A4, for example, is fitted with 16-inch wheels.

Models with a power output of more than 96 kW (130 bhp) come with cast aluminium wheels of 9-arm design.

Deluxe automatic air conditioning with separate temperature controls for driver and front passenger is also part of the Audi A4’s standard equipment.

All five seats are equipped with three-point inertia-reel belts (the front belts have belt-force limiters and belt tensioners). In the event of a collision from behind, the upper body is cushioned with great precision by the design of the seat and the head is quickly supported.
 

Known as Audi backguard, this system increases the protective effect and reduces the risk of whiplash injuries. The safety equipment also includes front airbags that are activated in two stages, front side airbags and the large-area head airbag system known as sideguard. 

Audi S4

The top sports model in the A4 range, the S4 with supremely powerful 253 kW (344 bhp) V8 engine was launched with a new design and a more extensive equipment specification.

Its quattro permanent four-wheel drive and consistently sport-tuned aluminium suspension ensure that this power can be converted into maximum forward propulsion and driving pleasure. The new S4 is available in both saloon and Avant versions.

The V8 engine, with a chain at the rear for driving the camshaft and a capacity of 4.2 litres, delivers 253 kW (344 bhp) and 410 Nm of torque.

It consequently sets clear benchmarks in its segment: a benchmark for a supreme and even development of power resulting from the large swept volume, and a benchmark for unmistakeable dynamic handling.

Audi A6

Audi has redefined the standard in the executive class. With the latest-generation A6, Audi is offering a vehicle aim­ed at capturing top spot in its segment with the aid of numerous innovations, dy­nam­ic performance and luxurious equipment. 

Powerful TDI and petrol engines with up to eight cylinders and 246 kW (335 bhp) maximum output are the source of the A6’s supremacy.

Front-wheel or quattro permanent four-wheel drive ensure that the engine’s power is always translated reliably and with commanding ease into traction.

Potential which, thanks to the advanced suspension design and very rigid bodyshell, opens up new horizons in driving dynamics.

Torsional rigidity boosted by more than one third: this increase clearly demonstrates the qualities of the Audi A6 saloon, especially considering that the previous model was already widely acclaimed for its extremely robust body.

Audi A8

With its compelling handling, pioneering technology and highly exclusive and sophisticated design and equipment, the Audi A8 defines the notion of sports appeal in the luxury segment like no other before it. The saloon unites technical properties that set it clearly apart from the competition in its class.

As the brand flagship, the A8 embodies the progressiveness of the Audi brand through sportiness and clear design, innovative technology and top quality.

The long-wheelbase version of the Audi A8 is the ultimate luxurious long-distance saloon car. With its wheelbase extended by 130 millimetres to 3,074 millimetres, the Audi A8 L offers not only the dynamic potential of the A8, but also the opportunity to travel in first-class style in the spacious rear compartment.

Audi A8 W12 

The top-of-the-range model is the 12-cylinder A8. The W12 logo on the tail, front mudguards and door sill trims together with the trapezoidal tailpipes and powerful single-frame grille with chrome trims are a visual indication of just what this car is capable of.

The clear-glass headlight covers visibly display the technology that they protect: the 12-cylinder A8 is equipped as standard with the new lighting technology of adaptive light with LED daytime running lights, whose distinctive five-star lighting elements also provide a further design feature on the vehicle’s front end.

The 12-cylinder version in the A8 raises the benchmark in the luxury car category to a new level. A capacity of six litres, twelve cylinders, 331 kW (450 bhp) and 580 Nm of torque add up to a supremely superior performance.

At the same time, more than 95 percent of the engine’s peak torque is available between 2,300 and 5,300 rpm: the ideal basis for supreme pulling power in every speed range.

Audi Q8

Audi is about to unveil a vehicle that marks a superlative new development in the sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment.

The engines of the new Audi Q7 ensure a level of performance promised by the vehicle’s outward appearance. Torques of up to 500 Nm deliver tractive power in all speed ranges to fulfil every driver’s wish in supreme style.

Three power plants are available for the new SUV with the four-ring badge: a new 4.2-litre V8 with FSI petrol direct injection and the powerful yet quiet 3.0 TDI with common rail system using piezo inline injectors.

The 3.6 FSI will be ine injectors. The 3.6 FSI will be introduced as an entry-level version from the end of 2006.

Audi TT Coupé

Audi harks back to the origins of the thoroughbred sports car with this concept and interprets them in a timeless way in the TT.

The Audi TT Coupé has made its mark worldwide and has received a large number of design awards.

To travel in an open-top Audi TT Roadster is to experience driving in its most original form.

Its no-compromise design, its powerful presence and its inner values guarantee the TT Roadster the enthusiasm of all those whose passion for driving a sports car is allied to the feeling that there should be no fixed roof over one‘s head when doing so.

TT Roadster

The soft top with its large heated glass rear window can be opened and folded down in a single action. An electro-hydraulic hood (standard on the TT Roadster 3.2 quattro) and an electrically retractable wind deflector made of safety glass are also available.

The wind deflector’s rounded surface follows the outline of the two rollover bars and prevents unwelcome turbulence.

Two rollover bars, which form an integral part of the body structure, assure the  Roadster’s safety and rigidity.

Precisely calculated reinforcements in the sill areas and sturdy transitions at the joints between the A- and B-posts and the floor assembly give the TT Roadster its excellent torsional rigidity.

Active safety plays a central role in the TT Roadster. The standard equipment includes the electronic stabilisation program ESP including electronic differential lock EDL, electronic brake-force distribution EBD and traction control ASR.