December 16, 2005 Source: Audi Communication Motorsport Audi and Mattias Ekström seal three-year contract 2004 DTM Champion aims for 2006 title Multi-year involvement enables long-term planning Only a few days after AUDI AG revealed its long-term involvement in the DTM till 2008, the company has agreed terms with Mattias Ekström to extend contracts. The 2004 […] More »

December 13, 2005 Intensive Test Programme Before Le Mans 2006 Source: Audi Communication Motorsport The idea to develop a diesel sportscar for the 24 Hours of Le Mans had already emerged in 2002 with the internal project name “R10” which ultimately became the new Le Mans sportscar’s official type designation – just like its successful […] More »

December 13, 2005 Source: Audi of America AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Audi’s entry into the premium compact segment continues to collect accolades. Car and Driver magazine has just presented the 2006 A3 2.0T its 2006 “10Best” award, winning the “Best Sport Compact” category. The all-new 2006 A3 made its North American debut back in May. […] More »

December 13, 2005 Source: Audi of America AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – For the second year in a row, Audi has two engines earning spots on Ward’s 10 Best Engines list. For 2006, the 2.0T FSI turbocharged 4-cylinder, as found in the A3 and A4, and the 4.2-liter V8, as found in the S4, A6, and […] More »

December 13, 2005 Source: Audi Communication Motorsport The heart of the Audi R10 is a completely new V12 TDI engine with a cubic capacity of 5.5 litres – the maximum permitted at Le Mans. Audi ventures into previously unexplored diesel-engine terrain with power exceeding 650 hp and torque of more than 1100 Newton metres from […] More »

December 13, 2005 Source: Audi Communication Motorsport Audi R10 world premiere in Paris V12 TDI engine produces over 650 hp First test successfully completed AUDI AG is once again one step ahead of the opposition: The inventor of ‘TDI’ will become the world’s first automobile manufacturer to fight for overall victory with a diesel engine […] More »

December 13, 2005 Source: Audi Communication Motorsport