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Audi RS E-Tron GT with new aerodynamic package

In 2020, Audi unveiled its third all-electric car, the Audi RS E-Tron GT. It’s a superbly designed car, but there are always those who want more aerodynamics, like Turismo Wheels CEO Wojciech Malag.

Malag entrusted the car to Maxton Design engineers who prepared a package of special aerodynamic components for this electric sedan. These include a rear diffuser, a new front lip spoiler, more massive side skirts, K&W springs and an upgraded air suspension that lower the car, but also 3M black foil that adds to the overall look.

The Audi RS E-Tron GT is an electric car with outstanding performance. Under the hood are two electric motors with a total output of 637 hp (475 kW) and 612 lb-ft (830 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all four wheels via 1-speed direct drive (front axle) and 2-speed gearbox (rear axle). It reaches 62 mph in 2.85 seconds with a top speed of 156 mph (250 km/h). It is mounted on 22-inch Turismo Inventa carbon rims.

An increasing number of electric cars began to attract the attention of tuner companies, so in the future we can expect more frequent requests from owners to personalize their beloved cars.

Source: Maxton Design

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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

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Porsche and Audi in Formula 1

Some were skeptical when rumors surfaced earlier this year that Porsche and Audi could, in four years, enter the world’s most famous car competition, Formula 1. However, this news became official, and was confirmed by the director of the Volkswagen Group, Herbert Diess.

Porsche and Audi in Formula 1 - Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess

The FIA ​​has decided to change the competition rules from 2026, which opened up the perfect opportunity for Porsche and Audi. Brands will not compete under the Volkswagen Group name. Instead, they will use their own names, which should increase the value of both companies.

Both companies are committed to achieving this goal, as internal combustion engines will use synthetic fuels, which are already used by some Porsche models such as the 718 Cayman GT4 RS. Of course, Porsche has gone further with engine development and will collaborate with Red Bull, but Audi is not far behind either.

Asked why Formula 1 and not some other competition, Herbert Diess said: “The decision is based on the fact that Formula 1 is developing extremely positively around the world, especially in the US and Asia, where the popularity of Formula 1 is growing.” Whether this will bring more popularity to Audi and Porsche remains to be seen.

Source: Volkswagen Group via YouTube