“Let’s Talk about Progress”: Audi is putting the spotlight on e-mobility at the IAA motor show, which is being held in Munich for the first time this year. At the “House of Progress” on Wittelsbacherplatz, visitors can discover the all-electric Audi grandsphere concept car, which reinterprets both luxury and mobility. Current electric models from Audi’s lineup will be available for test drives in front of the pavilion, including the dynamic Audi RS e-tron GTand the new Audi Q4 e-tron. At the adjacent “Charging Experience,” the brand with the four rings will be providing information on current and future charging options. Audi is also engaging IAA visitors in a dialog through its interactive “journey2progress” scavenger hunt that introduces them to the brand’s four key values: sustainability, digitalization, performance, and design.
Audi at the IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich
“Let’s Talk about Progress”: Audi is putting the spotlight on e-mobility at the IAA motor show, which is being held in Munich for the first time this year. At the “House of Progress” on Wittelsbacherplatz, visitors can discover the all-electric Audi grandsphere concept car, which reinterprets both luxury and mobility. Current electric models from Audi’s lineup will be available for test drives in front of the pavilion, including the dynamic Audi RS e-tron GTand the new Audi Q4 e-tron.
The steeringwheel is almost asoldas the automobile itself. And it is a given that a vehicle will drive in the direction desired according to the motion of the steeringwheel. But the technologies behind it are complex and have become increasingly sophisticated in recent decades. The developers at Audi are working on the perfect combination of dynamic handling and comfort. At the same time, steering assistance functions offer added safety and support in everyday driving – for changing lanes, swerving, and parking. As a result, the steeringwheel is increasingly emerging as a communication device, moving away from the standard wheeland toward becoming a high tech command center.
We’ve got the hang of it
The steeringwheel is almost asoldas the automobile itself. And it is a given that a vehicle will drive in the direction desired according to the motion of the steeringwheel. But the technologies behind it are complex and have become increasingly sophisticated in recent decades. The developers at Audi are working on the perfect combination of dynamic handling and comfort...
Fine-tuning the characteristics of the Audi steering system
Whether driving on winding roads in the Alps, a busy highway, or city streetsfilled with potholes on the way to the supermarket – a good steeringwheel has to cover the entire spectrum of driving situations. In this interview, Carsten Jablonowski, Driving Characteristics Development Team Lead, explains the complex process of fine-tuning the chassis andsteering, which is what gives an Audi its unique steeringfeel.
Behind the scenes: The development of the Audi steeringwheel
An innovative spirit and passion for detail characterize the work of the steeringwheel experts at Audi. The entire process, from designing the layout and selecting the materials to manufacturing the initial prototypes to conducting the endurance test and manufacturing the production model, can take between four to five years...
Agile performance is alsoa hallmark of the full-size sports models Audi SQ7 and SQ8 TFSI. Equipped with a new biturbo V8 gasoline engine with 507 PS anda powerful 770 Nm (567.9 lb-ft) of torque, the sprint from zero to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) takes just 4.1 seconds. An eight-speed tiptronic and the quattro permanent all-wheel drive convert the superior power of the 4.0 TFSI biturbo into dynamic propulsion atany time. The chassis comes standard with sport air suspension andall-wheel steering. A sport differential and electromechanical active roll stabilization are available as options. This combination offers high comfort together with powerful performance anda sporty character, particularly impressive on winding stretches of road.