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Audi is one of the major players at this year’s Auto Expo. Bringing its formidable list of headliners, Audi proved once again that it’s easy to create a buzz just by being present!
The lineup of automobiles from the German car-maker are a feast for the senses. A bevy of beauties they may well be, but they are also powered by the best in engineering in keeping with its legendary reputation. If you’re heading to the Auto Expo don’t forget to say hello to these beauties on four wheels.
The most powerful R8 ever, the super car shares around 50% of its parts with the racing spec R8 LMS. With an enhanced performance the R8 V10 Plus is an impeccable ride.
• Engine: 5.2 FSI quattro®
• Displacement cc & Layout: 5204 / V10
• Transmission: 7-speed Stronic
• Power: 610 @ 8250
• Torque: 560 @ 6500
• Acceleration (0-100 kmph): 3.2 seconds
• Top speed: 330 kmph
In keeping with the idiom of being technologically progressive, the new Audi A4 now has visual tech appeal taking its charismatic presence a notch higher. High end infotainment features make the ride sweeter, secured by assistance systems that set technological standards.
• Engine: 3.0 TDI quattro®
• Displacement cc & Layout: 2967 / V6
• Transmission: 8-speed tiptronic
• Power: (PS @ rpm) 272 @ 3250-4250
• Torque: (Nm@ rpm) 600 @ 1500-3000
• Acceleration (0-100 kmph): 5.3 seconds
• Top speed: 250 kmph
Make way for the most powerful Audi RS yet which proves that it’s a league apart in its category with a 605 PS 4.0-litre V8 TFSI engine with ‘Over boost’ function. This one speaks volumes on the road!
• Engine: 4.0 TFI quattro®
• Displacement cc & Layout: 3993 / V8
• Transmission: 7-speed Stronic
• Power: 605 @ 6100-6800
• Torque: 700 (750) @ 1750-6000 (2500-5500)
• Acceleration (0-100 kmph): 3.7 seconds
• Top speed: 250 kmph
Fit for all terrains, the mighty Audi A6 Allroad now comes with a new body type and a 3.0 L Bi-Turbo engine which ensures 320 hp power. You can now get a taste of a no holds barred, off road experience thanks to its extraordinary road-holding of quattro® permanent all-wheel-drive.
• Engine: 3.0 BiTDI quattro®
• Displacement cc & Layout: 2967 / V6
• Transmission: 8-speed Tiptronic
• Power: 320 @ 3900-4600
• Torque: 650 @ 1400-2800
• Acceleration (0-100 kmph): 5.5 seconds
• Top speed: 250 kmph
Not your run of the mill SUV, the Audi SQ5 is a consummate blend of the poise and athleticism of a coupe and the practicality and space of a utility vehicle. Some of its drool worthy features include a quattro® all-wheel-drive, 21-inch alloy wheels and some other advanced features you might not expect! But then seeing is believing isn’t it?
• Engine: 3.0 BiTDI quattro®
• Displacement cc & Layout: 2967 / V6
• Transmission: 8-speed Tiptronic
• Power: 313 @ 3900-4600
• Torque: 650 @ 1400-2800
• Acceleration (0-100 kmph): 5.1 seconds
• Top speed: 250 kmph
If it’s design and sophistication at its peak, the Audi S3 Cabriolet is the perfect example of Vorsprung durch Technik! Its 2.0 TFSI quattro® engine with 300 hp output makes it the most powerful cabriolet in its segment.
• Engine: 2.0 TFSI quattro®
• Displacement cc & Layout: 1984 / 4 Cylinder
• Transmission: 6-speed Stronic
• Power: 300 @ 5500-6200
• Torque: 380 @ 1800-5500
• Acceleration (0-100 kmph): 5.4 seconds
• Top speed: 250 kmph
To truly feel like a Formula 1 driver, you have to get behind the wheel of the Audi TT. Nothing spells pure focused adrenaline!
• Engine: 2.0 TFSI quattro®
• Displacement cc & Layout: 1984 / 4 Cylinder
• Transmission: 6-speed Stronic
• Power: 230 @ 4500-6200
• Torque: 370 @ 1600-4300
• Acceleration (0-100 kmph): 5.3 seconds
• Top speed: 250 kmph
The flagship Q, truly embodies the new Q-design idiom of strength and presence. The latest model is significantly lighter by more than 300 kilograms. This promises to be one smooth ride given its numerous new driver assistance systems as well as innovative infotainment systems.
• Engine: 3.0 TDI quattro®
• Displacement cc & Layout: 2967 / V6
• Transmission: 8-speed Tiptronic
• Power: 249 @ 2910-4500
• Torque: 600 @ 1500-3000
• Acceleration (0-100 kmph): 7.1 seconds
• Top speed: 234 kmph
A true head turner, the Audi Prologue Concept is the best in terms of sportiness, lightweight design and the quattro® permanent all-wheel drive. You can pay homage to this epic example of automobile engineering at the Auto Expo.
• Engine: 4.0 TFI quattro®
• Displacement cc & Layout: 3993 / V8
• Transmission: 7-speed Stronic
• Power: 605 @ 6100-6800
• Torque: 750 @ 1750-6000
• Acceleration (0-100 kmph): 3.7 seconds
• Top speed: 250 kmph
Get your dose of ‘Ausomeness’ at the Auto Expo, after all you live only once! Or you can follow Audi India for the latest news and technology from the German car maker.
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