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2023 Audi A4

Like other major car manufacturers, Audi is becoming electric. This is the plan of a company from Ingolstadt, Bavaria, Germany, which intends to stop offering cars with internal combustion engines from 2026. Until then, Audi has prepared several models, such as the A4, which is coming next year and will be the last model available with fossil fuel engines.

If you were worried that the A4 would become a crossover, don’t. Audi has decided to keep the classic design concept but with minor changes. An unjustly neglected caravan is also being prepared, and now we can see what it should look like.

According to rendering photos published by Kolesa.ru, the front cover of the new Audi A4 could now be even smaller than the current generation. The headlights are a bit thinner while at the back is a light bar that can be seen on other models as well.

When it comes to the powertrain, there is no information. It is known that the Audi A4 will be developed on the MLB platform, and will be offered as a 48V form of mild hybrid but also a plug-in hybrid.

Source: Kolesa.ru

News, Tuning

New Land Rover Defender V8 made by Ares

The Italian company Ares is one of the companies that, due to the increased interest of customers, decided to offer a newly made and significantly modernized British car icon, Land Rover Defender V8.

The Defender V8 is powered by a new 5.3-liter petrol V8 engine that delivers 355 hp (250 kW) and 383 lb-ft (519 Nm) of torque at 4100 rpm. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 6-speed automatic transmission. It is mounted on a set of 22 inch rims wrapped in 325/55 R22 Pirelli Scorpion Winter tires.

The car is done in a modern design and the square lines pay homage to a timeless off-road icon. The Italian tuner equipped it with an adaptive 35mm suspension lift kit, coil spring with ORAM electronic adjustable shocks, carbon fiber bonnet and widened wings, larger tinted windows, LED lights, single carbon fiber piece housings in which the front lamps are located.

The interior is upholstered in red leather combined with wooden trims. New infotainment system, revised and upgraded air conditioning unit, heating seats, new panoramic glass roof and four electrically operated windows ensure passenger comfort.

When it comes to price, the new Land Rover Defender V8 will not be cheap. Perfectly adapted to modern times, it will cost 235,000 euros.

Source: Ares

News, Tuning

MANHART RS3 500 based on Audi RS3

German tuner company Manhart has unveiled its new project, the MANHART RS3 500. The car is based on the Audi RS3 which is equipped with a special equipment kit.

The latest generation Audi RS3 is one of the most powerful and fastest models in its segment, but tuners believe there is always room for improvement. The standard RS3 is powered by a 2.5L turbocharged Inline 5-cylinder engine with 400 hp (294 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. Thanks to the MHtronik Powerbox, engine power has been increased by 100 hp, so the car now has an impressive 500 hp (368 kW). The tuner did not reveal the performance of the car. It is certain that the upgraded RS3 will reach 62 mph in less than 3.8 seconds, which is the time it takes for a standard model to reach the same speed.

The RS3 500 is adorned with a standard Manhart black body design with a golden decal set on both sides of the car as well as the entire length of the body. The first Manhart RS3 500 has not yet been competed, so the Wuppertal company has released a set of renders to show off the look. It got a new set of black 20-inch Concave One alloy wheels, a modified lower suspension for better looks and handling. Manhart has also developed a new stainless steel exhaust system with valve control for better sound.

Manhart is accepting pre-orders from owners who already own an Audi RS3 and want to improve its performance.

Source: Manhart