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Audi Activesphere

Audi is an unveiled luxury coupe that transforms into a pickup. It is Audi Activesphere, one of the concepts with which the German company hints at its vision of future mobility.

A large number of technological solutions is what distinguishes this concept. Many of them are still far from reality, but some could arrive soon, like new lights that fit decisively into attractive designs. The car is designed in the style of Audi’s Sportback and Allroad models, but as a versatile electric vehicle similar to an SUV. It is equipped with air suspension with adaptive shock absorbers, and the ground clearance of 209 mm can be increased by 40 mm. This is matched by an exterior design that features vertical studs and metal lines that visualize increased height. There is also a set of 22-inch wheels.

When it comes to the rear of the car, the design of the rear window is in line with the roof and the design of the rear fascia provides better access to the trunk area. The movable partition opens when the cargo space is used, and also serves to separate the interior.

In the morning, the dash, steering wheel and pedals are gone, and there’s a large soundbar and full-width air vents. The front seats are connected to the central console that provides heating and cooling. Special attention is drawn to the AR headsets for the driver and passengers, which enable the display of virtual content such as control panels and information screens. This frees up space in the interior that is normally reserved for screens and controls, as a large number of functions are performed via AR headsets.

The Audi Activesphere is powered by two electric motors producing 242 hp (178 kW) and 531 lb-ft (720 Nm) of torque. Also, the car has all-wheel drive. It is built on the Premium Platform Electric platform developed in cooperation with Porsche, and is equipped with a 100 kW battery.

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Audi Activesphere

Source: Audi

Auctions

A collection of 18 cars worth over $45 million is up for sale

RM Sotheby’s has announced the auction sale of the “Gran Turismo Collection” of 18 cars valued at over USD 45 million, owned by an unknown collector. The collection has 8 Ferrari models, 2 Jaguar cars, 3 Bugatti cars, 2 Lamborghini models, 2 Lancia cars and 1 Audi model.

It all started in 1997 when the owner of the collection bought the first car, a 1991 Ferrari F40. At the time, the F40 had only one owner, and the collector’s intention was to collect some of the best high-performance cars on the planet. Which he succeeded.

The Bugatti collection includes a blue 1993 EB 110 GT (£1,500,000 – £2,000,000 GBP), a 1996 EB 110 Super Sport (£2,500,000 – £3,000,000 GBP) and a 2022 Chiron Super Sport 300+ (£4,000,000 – £4,500,000 GBP).

The Lamborghini collection includes a 1971 Miura SV By Bertone (£1,900,000 – £2,200,000 GBP) and a 1984 Countach LP5000 S By Bertone (£380,000 – £500,000 GBP).

The Lancia collection includes a 1982 037 Group B Works Evolution 1 (£950,000 – £1,200,000 GBP) and a 1985 Delta S4 Group B Works (£1,750,000 – £2,250,000 GBP).

The bulk of the collection consists of Ferrari models 1997 F50 (£3,250,000 – £4,000,000 GBP), 2011 599 SA Aperta (£1,100,000 – £1,400,000 GBP), 2014 LaFerrari (£2,000,000 – £2,500,000 GBP), 1985 288 GTO (£3,250,000 – £4,000,000). GBP), 2006 Superamerica (£190,000 – £230,000 GBP), 2003 Ferrari Enzo (£1,800,000 – £2,200,000 GBP), 2000 Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina (£180,000 – £230,000 GBP) and 1991 Ferrari F40 (£1,400,000 – £1,600,000 GBP).

The rest of the collection includes a 1993 Jaguar XJ220 S (£850,000 – £1,100,000 GBP), a 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 (£950,000 – £1,200,000 GBP) – one of only 50 examples in existence and the first production car to use a carbon monocoque, and a 1985 Audi Sport quattro S1 E2 Group B Works (£1,750,000 – £2,250,000 GBP).

The auction starts on November 5, and each car will be sold individually.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

EV, News

2023 Audi RS Q e-tron

The end of the year is approaching, but so is the start of the new Dakar Rally, which will start on December 31. Teams are preparing their cars for one of the toughest races in the world. One of them is Audi which will use last years, but improved RS Q e-tron.

Audi finished ninth overall last year, and the RS Q e-tron was fastest on four stages. This was a sign for the German manufacturer to come this year with the same electric car powered only by electric motors (the two-liter turbo petrol in this case only serves to charge the batteries). With new information and significantly more time to prepare, Audi managed to shed a few kilos by using lighter materials, which should help the hybrid Audis against the Toyota, Mini and BRX whose cars are powered by internal combustion engines.

The Audi RS Q e-tron competes in the T1-E category. It is powered by two electric motors in combination with a 2.0 liter four-cylinder turbo engine, with a total power of 670 hp (500 kW). It is equipped with a 370 kg battery with a capacity of around 52 kWh. It reaches 62 mph in less than 4.5 seconds with a top speed, limited by regulations, of 106 mph (170 km/h).

The Dakar Rally will be held in Saudi Arabia for the fourth time, it contains 5,000 kilometers of speed tests. begins on December 31 and ends on January 15, 2023.

Source: Audi