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EV, News

All-electric Audi R8

Audi has been mentioning for several years that the next generation of the supersport model R8 will be powered only by electric motors, and a hybrid version (which Porsche is already preparing for the 911) is not an option. It has now been confirmed that the next generation Audi R8 will not be powered by an internal combustion engine.

All-electric Audi R8

It has not yet been revealed when the production electric R8 will hit the market. It is known that by 2025, Audi will have at least 20 models in the global offer that will be powered only by electricity.

Production of internal combustion engines will last until 2033, and all new models that Audi will introduce from 2026 will be powered only by electricity.

With the previously introduced PB18 e-tron concept model, it can be assumed what a fully electric R8 will look like.

Source: Audi

News, Tuning

Upgraded Audi RS6 Avant

The Audi RS6 Avant is a supercar with outstanding performance. Pacific German and VF Engineering made an effort to turn it into a modified version with tremendous power.

With the Stage 3 upgrade package, the RS6 Avant is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with more than 1,000 hp (735 kW) and more than 738 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 2.7 seconds with a top speed of 211 mph (340 kph).

The standard Audi RS6 Avant is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine with 591 hp (435 kW) and 590 lb-ft (435 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. It reaches 60 mph in 3.1 seconds with a top speed of 190 mph (306 kph).

RS6 Avant is equipped with a body kit that brings subtle aesthetic changes with a special foil. The car received a remapped ECU, Eventuri air intake system, upgraded intercoolers, TTE turbo, Akrapovic titanium exhaust system with oval exhaust pipe ends, new ABT Sportsline stabilizers and a 22-inch bronze wheel set.

The price of the upgraded Audi RS6 Avant has not been announced.

Source: VF Engineering

News

Is Audi taking over McLaren?

According to some reports, Audi is taking over McLaren, including the F1 team. This means that Audi could enter the world of the most prestigious car competition, Formula 1.

The news was published by Autocar, and fresh capital would be a good financial injection for McLaren. If Audi did take over the British company, it would own the entire group. That wouldn’t include the McLaren Applied Technology division that was sold last August to another investor. This would give Audi access to advanced technologies and motorsport, while McLaren would solve financial problems.

In an official statement, McLaren dismissed the information, saying: “McLaren’s technology strategy has always included talks and collaborations with relevant partners and suppliers, including other car manufacturers. But there is no change in the ownership structure of the McLaren Group.”

Audi has not yet commented on this announcement.

Source: Autocar