Pole Turns 1991 Audi 100 V6 into a 2008 Audi A4 Lookalike

The latest addition to our automotive travesty replica section comes from Poland and it concerns a 1991 Audi 100 2.8 V6 Quattro (the A6’s predecessor) which has been stylistically converted to remind a 2005 Audi A4 sedan. To achieve the look, the Polish owner of the car crafted the front and rear end sections of an A4 to the 100 saloon. But that’s not all he did. Read more »Source URL: https://sparesomeribs.blogspot.com/search/label/Audi%20A4
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Was ist Das? Russians Create the Weirdest Audi Coupe You’ll Ever See

Sure, the new MINI Coupe is all the talk now and everyone is buzzing in his or her opinion on the two-seater model. However, if you really want a sporty coupe model that stands out from the crowd look no further than this creation from mother Russia.
Meet the ultimate Audi Coupe that blends an alarmingly shortened chassis and body from an Audi 80 with the front end of an A4 and the wider buttocks of a previous generation A6 sedan.
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Audi Expands A4 2.0T's U.S. Line-Up with FWD and Six-Speed Manual Quattro Models

Two new models, one featuring front-wheel drive and the other a six-speed manual transmission, are joining Audi's 2009 A4 lineup in the U.S. The front-wheel drive A4 2.0T FrontTrak combines the 211HP 2.0 TFSI 4-cylinder engine with a multitronic continuously variable transmission, or CVT for short, for an EPA rating of 23 mpg in city driving conditions and 30 mpg in highway driving. For the first time, Audi is offering a six-speed manual gearbox on the new 2009 A4 2.0T quattro. With this configuration, the A4 achieves EPA fuel economy ratings of 22 mpg in city driving and 30 mpg on highways.

The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price on the front-wheel drive 2009 Audi A4 2.0T FrontTrak sedan with multitronic CVT transmission starts at $31,000 while the A4 2.0T quattro manual at $31,850. The first A4 2.0T FrontTrak CVT model will begin arriving at dealers this month, with the A4 2.0T quattro manual models expected to hit in dealerships by early 2009.

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Audi Presents A4 Long-WheelBase Version for China

In general, automakers limit the availability of long-wheelbase (LWB) variants to large sedans like the BMW 7-Series and the Audi A8. But not in China where consumers seem to be advocates of the saying "the bigger the better". After the introduction of LWB mid-size luxury saloons such as the Audi A6 and BMW 5-Series, Audi has extended its offerings with the presentation of the first ever LWB compact sedan, the A4L that boasts a 60 millimeters (2.36 inches) longer wheelbase than the standard model.

For the time being, the Chinese-market-only A4L will be available with two engine options, the 2.0 TFSI with 180HP and the 3.2 FSI V6 with 265HP.Manufactured at the VW Group's plant in Changchun, China, the Audi A4L will make its first public debut at the Guangzhou Motor Show on November 18 with Chinese sales following in January 2009.

"The long-wheelbase version of the Audi A4 is being produced exclusively in China for the Chinese market. With this premium product, we chose to go even further than elsewhere in the world to meet the requirements of our Chinese customers," said Peter Schwarzenbauer, Member of the Board of Management for Marketing and Sales at AUDI AG.

"Our goal is to export the success of the new Audi A4 to China. With the customized Chinese A4L, which we subjected to rigorous testing in China, we are impressively demonstrating our market leadership in China's premium segment," added Schwarzenbauer.






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Euro NCAP: Five-Star Rating for Audi A4 & Skoda Superb

As anticipated, VW Group’s newest sedan offerings, the Audi A4 and the Skoda Superb achieved a maximum five-star rating for adult occupant protection in Euro NCAP’s latest tests. Both sedans also managed to get four stars (out of five) for child occupant protection while in terms of pedestrian protection, both got a mediocre two out of four stars, something that displeased Euro NCAP officials who reported that no clear progress was seen in Pedestrian Protection despite approaching legislation. -Details and pics after the jump
Euro NCAP Comments:
Audi A4
Front impact: There was negligible distortion of the passenger compartment in the frontal test. Adapative airbags and seatbelts tailor the timing and the degree of restraint to suit the size of the occupant and the severity of the impact. In this case, the both the driver and passenger were well protected.
Side impact: The A4 scored maximum points in the side impact and pole tests.
Child-protection: The A4 scored maximum points for its protection of the 1½ year old infant and the 3 year old child based on dummy responses in the full scale tests. There was no label clearly warning of the dangers of using a rearward-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat but the presence of ISOFIX markings was clearly indicated in the rear outboard seats.
Pedestrian protection: The bumper scored maximum points for its protection of pedestrians' legs but the front edge of the bonnet scored none. The bonnet was rated as predominantly poor for the protection it offered to the head of a struck adult.
Skoda Superb
Front impact: The passenger compartment remained stable in the impact. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the front seat passengers' knees and femurs. Skoda showed Euro NCAP that occupants of different sizes, or those sat in different seating positions, would be equally well protected.
Side impact: The Superb scored maximum points for its performance in the side impact and pole tests.
Child-protection: Based on dummy responses in the dynamic tests, the Superb scored maximum points for its protection of the 1½ year dummy. The passenger airbag can be disabled to allow a rearward facing child restraint to be used in that seating position. However, information provided to the driver regarding the status of the airbag is not sufficiently clear. There was no adequate warning of the dangers of using a rearward facing child restraint without first deactivating the airbag. The presence of ISOFIX and top-tether anchorages in the rear outboard seats was not clearly marked.
Pedestrian protection: The bumper scored maximum points for the protection offered to pedestrians' legs. The bonnet surface provided mostly fair protection in the area where a child's head might hit. However, the bonnet was rated as predominantly poor for the protection offered to an adult's head and the front edge of the bonnet scored no points.
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Rieger Tuning Audi A4 3.0TDI 297Hp

Making its world premiere at the 2008 Tuning World Bodensee show in Germany, the new Audi A4 3.0 TDI from Rieger Tuning has received both styling and mechanical upgrades. The German tuning firm’s aggressive bodykit consists of a front lip spoiler, a carbon-fiber rear diffuser that incorporates four exhausts pipes, side sills and an understated boot spoiler along with 20-inch alloys available in various designs. -Continued
Rieger Tuning has also supped up the 3.0-liter V6 turbo diesel engine which now develops 297 Hp (vs 240 Hp) while the suspension and brake system have also been upgraded.










Via: Autoblog.nl , Source: Rierger Tuning
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Audi A5 Sportback: Coming in 2009?

With carmakers searching to cover every single niche, we can’t say that we’re surprised with the Audi A5 Sportback shown here in an artist’s impression from Car magazine. The Brits support that the development of the hybrid coupe-station wagon-hatchback model is well underway with production slated to begin as soon as early 2009.
Slotting between the A4 and the A6, the Sportback depicted here combines styling elements from the A5 Coupe, A4 Sedan and A4 Avant with a low roofline, frameless side windows and a liftback-style slopping tailgate. When (or if - take your pick), the A5 Sportback enters the market it will available with the same turbocharged 4-cylinder 2.0 TFSI and V6 FSi units offered in the A4/A5 models.
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ABT AS4 Avant: New Tuning Program for the 2009 Audi A4 Avant

ABT, the German tuning firm that specializes on Audi and Volkswagen models has released a new tuning program for the 2009 Audi A4 Avant that was unveiled at the Geneva Show earlier this year. Appearance-wise, ABT has dressed the A4 Avant with an aggressive bodykit that consists of a brawnier front bumper, side skirts, a roof spoiler, fender air-vent inserts and a rear skirt incorporating a 4-pipe exhaust system along with new alloy wheels.
Apart from the sport suspension and brake system, ABT also offers a variety of engine upgrades including two different programs for the 1.8 TFSI unit that boost output from the stock 160 Hp to 200 or 240 Hp. You can check out all the details on ABT’s power upgrades after the jump. -Continued


Current available power upgrades for the A4 Avant

1.8 TFSI
Serial: 160hp (118kW) 250Nm
ABT Power: 200hp (147kW) 280Nm
ABT POWER S: 240hp (177kW) 310Nm

2.0 TDI
Serial: 143hp (105kW) 320Nm
ABT POWER: 170hp (125kW) 370Nm
ABT POWER S: 200hp (147kW) 400Nm

2.7 TDI
Serial: 190hp (140kW) 400Nm
ABT POWER: 230hp (162kW) 450Nm

3.0 TDI
Serial: 240hp (176kW) 500Nm
ABT POWER: 282hp (207kW) 550Nm
ABT POWER S: 310hp (228kW) 610Nm
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Top 5 Station Wagons we’d Love to Own & Drive

While I figure that I still have a few years in front of me until I settle in, open up a house, get two or three dogs, make a couple of kids and if all goes well, get married too (…), I’ve spotted a few station wagon models out there that I wouldn’t mind at all owning right here, right now. First of all, it goes without saying that just because you want a practical station wagon model, it doesn’t mean that it has to look like your uncle Tom’s Buick Roadmaster…
With that said, I picked out the two most beautiful SWs in my opinion: the Audi A4 Avant and the Alfa Romeo 159 SportWagon. While both models are available with punchy V6 gasoline engines, I’d opt for a diesel version and in particular, the 240 Hp 3.0 TDI quattro for the A4 Avant and the 200HP 2.4 JTDM Q4 (AWD) for the utterly sexy Alfa 159 SW (in Ti spec).
If money isn’t an issue, then all roads point to the trio of German powerhouses: the 507 Hp V10-powered BMW M5 Touring; the 580 Hp twin-turbocharged V10 Audi RS6 and the 453 Hp 6.3-liter V8-powered Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate (it looks so much better than the E 63 AMG). Now, would you have a problem tying the knot if your future father in law promised you one of these supercars dressed in sheep’s skin? That is, unless you have reasons to beleive that the bride is in fact a wolf dressed in a sheep's clothing... (Pics edited by rezza foournito)
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2009 Audi A4 Avant: New High-Res Image Gallery

Since we’re quiet sure that the five images of the all-new 2009 A4 Avant that Audi released in its initial press kit (click here) weren’t enough for you to fully appreciate the stylish Deutsch-o-Wagon, we’re updating our story on the car with the addition of 23 high-resolution pictures that you can check out after the jump.
Like its predecessors, the estate version of the new A4 is focused more on sporty style side rather than practicality and functionality, but we don’t mind at all, and we don’t think that buyers will either. The new Audi A4 Avant will be launched on the European market this spring, with the rest of world following shortly after. -Continued






















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