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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

News, Tuning

Mansory and MTM Audi RS6 Avant

Tuner collaboration isn’t a common case, but when it does, it’s usually about great projects. One such example is the collaboration between Mansory and MTM on the Audi RS6 Avant upgrade project, in which Mansory is in charge of the body kit while MTM is in charge of engine performance.

The performance of the base Audi RS6 Avant is impressive, but that was not enough for the tuners who increased the power of the car, which can still serve as a family vehicle.

The Mansory equipment kit brings a black body color with blue stripes on the sides and across the entire length of the vehicle, two spoilers (on the roof and rear doors), two pairs of exhaust pipes, two vents on the bonnet, numerous carbon components and aerodynamic improvements such as a massive front spoiler , which gives it a more aggressive look. It is equipped with black 22-inch wheels with larger blue brake calipers.

MTM’s well-done work can be seen on the 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine with 820 hp (603 kW) and 861 lb-ft (1,167 Nm) of torque. This is a significant increase in power as the standard RS6 Avant has 591 hp (435 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in less than 3 seconds with a top speed of 205 mph (330 km / h). Power is transmitted to all wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.

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Refreshed Audi A8 and S8

Audi has made an effort to refresh its most desirable high-end cars, the A8 and S8 models. The new chrome front grille, as well as the modified air vents on the bumper and the new matrix lights, are just some of the novelties, and the body elements that are characteristic of the S Line equipment package will also be on offer.

Inside, minor modifications bring top-quality materials as well as the latest edition of the Audi Virtual Cockpit, with which an optional head-up display is available. In addition to the dual displays on the center console, there are also two displays for rear seat passengers who in the version with an even greater wheelbase (A8 L) can count on extra space in front of the legs.

The Audi A8 will run different engine variations depending on the market in which it will be offered. There are primarily 4-liter turbocharged V6 and V8 engines, aided by a mild plug-in hybrid technology that delivers from 340 hp to 460 hp. Audi will also offer a 3.0-liter turbo diesel V6 engine with 286 hp.

The more powerful S8 model will be powered by a 4-liter biturbo V8 engine with 571 hp (420 kW). Both models will have an eight-speed automatic transmission that will transmit power to all wheels.

Sales of both models begin next month, and the A8 model will cost around $ 115,000 (€ 100,000). The more powerful S8 is slightly more expensive and will sell for just under $ 170,000 (€ 144,800).

Source Audi