Audi Driver Ekström Wants Championship Lead Back

July 23, 2004 Source: Audi Communication Motorsport The DTM returns to Germany only two weeks after the Asian guest performance in Shanghai (China): The “Touring Car Top Class” performs at the Nürburgring between 30th July and 1st August. Audi works driver Mattias Ekström travels to the Eifel with only a three point deficit to front […] More »

By: | July 23, 2004


The Audi A3 Sportback

July 20, 2004 Text and photos courtesy of Audi AG A new model is appearing in the premium compact class: the A3 Sportback is characterised by the sporting elegance of a coupé and the versatility of a five-door vehicle, sophisticated technology and well-defined driving dynamics.     A3 Sportback: At A Glance A high level […] More »

By: | July 20, 2004


Infineon Raceway Speed GT Race Report

July 19, 2004 Source: Champion Racing SONOMA, CA The Certified Champion Audi RS 6 team finished surprisingly well today at Infineon Raceway despite several on track incidents. Randy Pobst captured 7th position after being grid a disappointing 9th while World Challenge GT Series point’s leader Michael Galati fell to 13th position after starting from 7th […] More »

By: | July 19, 2004



The Audi A3 Sportback: Body

July 19, 2004 Like its three-door counterpart, the five-door Audi A3 Sportback is a paragon of what is possible in a modern steel body. It combines a high degree of rigidity – and therefore excellent vibrational comfort – with excellent occupant cell stability and efficient weight-saving design. This synthesis is made possible by the specific […] More »

By: | July 19, 2004


Audi A3 Sportback: The Design

July 19, 2004 Even when glanced fleetingly in the rearview mirror, the A3 Sportback is unmistakable: its front end is dominated by the striking single-frame radiator grille with the striking continuous chrome strip. The marked tapering of the sides and the dynamic shape of the clear-glass headlights give the face of the car that self-confident […] More »

By: | July 19, 2004


Audi A3 Sportback: Driving Pleasure in a New Guise

July 19, 2004 A major new model is about to appear in the premium compact class. The A3 Sportback is characterised by the sporting elegance of a coupé and the versatility of a five-door vehicle, sophisticated technology and well-defined driving dynamics. With four and six-cylinder engines developing up to 184 kW (250 bhp), front-wheel or […] More »

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Audi A3 Sportback: Engine & Transmission

July 19, 2004 A six-cylinder engine, FSI petrol direct injection versions, the world’s only turbocharged FSI and high-torque TDI engines with high-pressure pump-injector fuel injection, Direct Shift Gearbox DSG with twin clutch, 5 and 6-speed manual gearboxes, an innovative 6-speed tiptronic automatic transmission and quattro permanent four-wheel drive: Offering a wide range of choice but […] More »

By: | July 19, 2004



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