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Redesigned Audi Q7 coming soon

By the end of Q1, Audi will present the redesigned Q7, still the largest SUV in Audi’s fleet. It will come with several new body solutions and several body colors, but also more technology. Starting price 79,300 euros.

The car received a new one-piece radiator mask embedded in a redesigned bumper, graphics in the housings of adaptive matrix LED lights, which now optionally offers laser technology, as well as four possible visual solutions for daytime running lights. There are also three new body colors (Ascari Blue, Sakhir Gold and Chili Red) and newly designed 20″ – 22″ alloy wheels, in addition to the standard 19″ wheels.

The spacious cabin, enough to accommodate seven passengers, is equipped with new combinations of upholstery materials and colors, an improved multimedia system and an improved assistance system. We will have more information after the official premiere.

When it comes to the powertrain, Audi hasn’t changed anything. Customers can still count on a 3.0L 6-cylinder turbodiesel engine combined with mild hybrid technology that has a total power of 231 hp / 172 kW (45 TDI), while the most powerful diesel version (50 TDI) comes with 282 hp (210 kW ). The 55 TFSI version is powered by a 3.0L gasoline V6 engine with 340 hp (250 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque, and at the top of the range is the SQ7 powered by a 4.0L turbocharged V8 engine with 500 hp (373 kW) and 568 lb-ft (770 Nm) of torque. All versions come with all-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic transmission.

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Redesigned Audi Q7 coming soon
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2009 Audi R8 coupe is up for auction

At the 2006 Paris Auto Show, Audi presented a sports model based on the Audi Le Mans quattro concept car, the Audi R8. This car was designed, developed, and manufactured by a company that produces high performance automotive parts, Audi Sport GmbH. One well-preserved example, the 2009 Audi R8 coupe is up for auction.

The Audi R8 is powered by a 4.2-liter FSI V8 with 420 hp (313 kW) and 317 lb-ft (430 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. In 2012 the engine was dry sumped and modified with a STaSIS Engineering exhaust system and engine control software installed by Niello Audi of Sacramento.

This car is finished in Mugello Blue Pearl Effect, and is in excellent condition. It is equipped with carbon-fiber Sigma side blades, xenon headlights, a speed-activated rear spoiler, front and rear parking sensors, integrated dual exhaust outlets, magnetorheological Audi Magnetic Ride dampers, and braking is handled by four-wheel ventilated and cross-drilled discs. . It is mounted on 19″ double-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in 235/35 front and 305/30 rear Michelin Pilot Sport tires.

Inside, heated power-adjustable seats are trimmed in black leather that also covers the door panels and dash. In front of the driver are a three-spoke steering wheel and a digital odometer showing 5,464 miles. Additional equipment includes Audi Parking System Plus with a rearview camera as well as a Bang & Olufsen sound system, cruise control, and an infotainment system with Audi navigation plus.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with a copy of the window sticker, the owner’s manual, service records, a car cover, and a clean California title.

The auction ends on February 1st and the highest bid at the time of writing is $85,000 USD.

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Audi Q8 e-tron Edition Dakar

The new season of the Dakar Rally starts this weekend, and on that occasion, Audi prepared a special edition of its SUV, the Audi Q8 e-tron Edition Dakar. The car is based on Audi’s largest electric SUV, the Q8 55 e-tron quattro, and will be produced in 1,000 units.

The car will be available in black, white and gray, but regardless of the choice, the lower body parts and wheel arches will be in black. The SUV is additionally raised by 65 mm and has a 57 mm wider wheel track compared to the Q8 55 e-tron quattro. It is equipped with a roof rack that can carry 40 kg of cargo.

The interior is equipped with the S line package and special floor mats with markings. The backgrounds of the infotainment screen feature sandy themes, and an indicator of the current inclination of the SUV is also available. In the interior, there is no protective cage or special communication system typical for motorsport.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Audi Q8 e-tron Edition Dakar will be powered by two electric motors with a total output of 402 hp (296 kW) and 490 lb-ft (664 Nm) of torque. It will reach 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, and thanks to the 106 kWh battery, it will have a range of 450 kilometers.

Each copy of the Edition Dakar will cost 120,000 euros, while the German manufacturer announced that it will also produce 99 copies in RS Q e-tron colors at a price of 130,000 euros.

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