November 2008 Archives

Photographed now in the usual tests to Ring, the new Audi R8 GT3 is the warning to his opponents of his entry into the GT3 championship. To conduct the test development of a car of this power can only be the preparer ABT SportsLine, which has taken over the half as early as August.

At the wheel will be Frank Biela, official pilot house and Audi five times winner of 24 Hours of Le Mans. In the configuration seen in photos, the car is driven by a V10 from 500Cv exchange and a 6-speed sequential, right in line with the settlement of other cars of the championship.

The incident is always beautiful in all situations, in this case is the full trazuine the car home Audi, which is banned from use in the GT3 championship, but the German house there is concern by announcing that for the Championship 2009, the car will be in wonderful shape, thereby confirming the arrival of the road version of the V10, which is necessary for approval.

Audi could be introduced on the Japanese market a variant of its hybrid SUVs average "Q5" since 2012. The vehicle should be characterized by the presence of a gasoline engine (no doubt with turbo direct injection) supported by an electrical able to secure a small dose of extra power but at the same time an enormous amount of maximum torque bigger (exactly as seen on the A1 Sportback concept), ideal for a vehicle of this kind.

Most likely the gasoline unit chosen by German manufacturer will be the 4 cylinder 2.0 TFSI 211cv and 350NM, while the electric generator to provide power in the 200/250NM and about 30/40cv. The hybrid technology hidden behind the vehicle will be developed in collaboration with the Porsche and equipaggier other models of the two houses.

It was opened last weekend in Slden (Austria). The season's Ski World Cup 2008/2009, which sees the mark of four rings in robes Official Sponsor of FISI (Italian Winter Sports Federation) for the third consecutive year. Once again, therefore, the Audi logo is well-known for skiers, from suits to uniforms race official. In addition, the German House has made available to athletes and technical staff a fleet of about 60 cars, each with four and traction of the main security devices.

After the commitments on the Austrian slopes, the blue champions have participated at the opening of the fair Modena ski pass, an event intended for those fans of winter sports. The German Brand takes part in exposing its stand on the Audi Q5, the new compact SUV that debut in the Italian dealers in the weekend of 22 and Nov. 23. Michael Frisch, Director of Audi Canada, and Guglielmo Fadda, Director Marketing, rewarding the athletes of national teams during the traditional "Feast of the Azzurri," moment of celebration for the results obtained in the last season.

The schedule of Snooker is very dense and will see Manfred Moelgg and Denise KARBON defend the Cup Specialty, respectively Special Slalom and Giant Slalom, won last year. The season will culminate in February with the World Championships in Val d'Isre (France), then ending with the finals scheduled to re (Sweden) from 11 to March 15.

Teams of Nordic Skiing deal on November 22 in Sweden the first test of the World Cup, beginning of a real tour de force that will lead Piller Cottrer companions and cross the most prestigious of the circuit and ending in March with the finals Falun (Sweden).

It will be a strong season for the Azzurri in all disciplines: from Sledge, with Armin Zggeler that will try to conquer yet another success, to snowboard, not to mention Freestyle, Jump and Biathlon. Italy host a team competitive on all fronts, with athletes determined to give our utmost to achieve the best possible outcome: a mentality in line with the values of Audi.

With this agreement, the German House reaffirms once again its relationship with the world of snow, emphasizing and enhancing a project that for years the door on the ski slopes, alongside several national players in the "white circus".