RIP Ken Block, Dakar or Bust, R8 vs R8, Roadtripping an e-tron 5K Miles & More! | AudiWorld Driven
AudiWorld says goodbye to Ken Block, Audi’s heading to Dakar, comparing the first and last R8s, and trading a 911 for an S8 are among the great stories we have for you this week!
Hello and welcome to our new weekly series titled AudiWorld Driven. Our goal, each Friday, is to round up the hottest Audi news, reviews, videos, auction availabilities and, of course, AudiWorld forum discussions to give you a quick and easy overview of what’s most important in the Audi-verse in any particular week. I hope you’ll join us for the drive.
As for this week, 2023 is just starting out but the Audi news is in full force. There was some sadness as we lost a motorsports legend. But there were some bright spots as well such as Audi competing in the Dakar rally. It was a lot to try to keep track of in only one week, so we handpicked just for you some of the top Audi news items to keep you up to date. End your week by catching up with all the hot Audi news that you may have missed as we charged into a brand-new year.
Ken Block Tragically Killed
This was a gut punch to start the year. Motorsports legend Ken Block was tragically killed in a snowmobile accident in Utah. Block was just 55 years old. And in those 55 years, he crammed in several lifetimes worth of achievement. From founding DC Shoes to changing the way automotive videos are made Block had a major impact on the world around him. For more on his life click HERE.
Dakar Power Boost
Audi is competing in the famed Dakar Rally with a trio of electric RS Q e-tron cars. And it was announced this week that those cars would be getting a little more juice. The folks at Dirtfish reported that beginning with stage five the Audi cars would be allowed an 8 kW power boost. Read all about this new increase in power by clicking HERE.
Audi F1 Driver Search
Audi is coming to Formula One. And although they will not be on the grid until 2026 they recently announced that they are beginning their search for an F1 reserve driver. They want to find a driver as soon as possible to help with the development of the car. Read all about the driver search by clicking HERE.
Must Watch Video: Trading a Porsche 911 for an Audi S8
Matt Watson from Carwow was cruising around in a Porsche 911 Turbo S as his daily driver. But with a growing family he needed a bit more room than the 911 could provide. So how do you replace a rocket ship like a Turbo S? With an Audi S8 of course! Watson can choose just about any car he wants so him deciding that the S8 would be best speaks volumes about the car itself.
Must Watch Video: Final R8 vs First R8
Sadly the Audi R8 days are coming to a close. With R8 production ending the folks at Top Gear thought it would be the perfect time to look at the very first R8 and compare it to the final R8 V10 GT. Can the first R8 hold a candle to the latest, greatest and final version? Check out the video to find out.
Forum Thread of the Week: 5,000 Mile e-tron Road Trip
EVs are taking over the automotive world. Audi is leading the charge with their e-tron model range. The Audi EVs have been getting positive reviews but a concern remains with them and with all EVs. That concern is range and how the all-electric vehicles will fare on a long road trip. Well one Audi World member recently shared what it was like to take an e-tron on a 5,000 mile road trip. Read all about it HERE.
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